Vishwell Farm Caravan Site
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- Well-maintained and peaceful touring pitches on a working farm
- A 10-minute drive from Barry Island; 20 minutes from central Cardiff
- Village setting; pub, café and bus stops within a few minutes' walk
Campground type
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Powered concrete slab caravan site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass caravan site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
92% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again




















Great spot to bus into Cardiff, nice and clean and tidy site.
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Nice facilities all seems quite new, the showers worked well and had good waste / recycling facilities to, easy walk to the bus stop just 10 mins away.
Disliked Nothing to dislike really, the owner walked past us a few times but didn't speak which seemed a bit odd but I suppose we are all different 😉
Toller Platz, sehr gepflegte moderne Toiletten/Duschen…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Toller Platz, sehr gepflegte moderne Toiletten/Duschen
Large pitch in a good location
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Toilet and showers were spotlessly clean.
Great value site in a brilliant location.
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Facilities were great, really clean and in good condition, check in was easy as done via email. The grounds were well kept with amazing views from our pitch.
Everything was lovely clean and so well run, recycling bins were so…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Everything was lovely clean and so well run, recycling bins were so well organized, well situated for Cardiff, Barry and penarth.
Disliked Only downfall was somebody stole my dog's bowl.
Brilliant location and campsite!
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Fantastic facilities …very clean…beautiful setting! We loved it and would highly recommend a stay!
Everything. Lovely clean facilities. Quiet, peaceful and lovely views. Close to a…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Everything. Lovely clean facilities.
Quiet, peaceful and lovely views.
Close to a bus route to Barry and Cardiff.
Everything.Hood pinches good facilities check in and out simple and easy.Great views…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Everything.Hood pinches good facilities check in and out simple and easy.Great views
Everything was very clean
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Everything about the site was amazing it’s been very well thought out and nothing has been missed will definitely be coming back
Disliked Nothing to dislike
Easy access, clean and tidy with a no hassle entry, good location…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Easy access, clean and tidy with a no hassle entry, good location for visit to coast and Cardiff
Disliked Nothing
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Vishwell Farm Caravan Site
St Andrews Road
Cardiff
Glamorgan
Wales
CF5 6AF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.44135°N
3.26037°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 5.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 6 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Cold Knap Barry | 6.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brean | 21.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 22.1 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Fagans: National History Museum 5.1 km
Millennium Stadium 6.9 km
Cardiff Castle 7.1 km
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 7.2 km
National Museum Cardiff 7.6 km
National Trust
Clevedon Court 29.7 km
Dunster Castle 31.7 km
Dunster Working Watermill 31.8 km
Coleridge Cottage 33.1 km
Holnicote Estate 33.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Dinas Powys - Sully - Dinas Powys 2.4 km
Dinas Powys - Wenvoe - Dinas Powys 3 km
Dinas Powys - Michaelston le Pit - Dinas Powys 3 km
Porthkerry Country Park 6.5 km
Sights of Cardiff 6.8 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 40.9 km
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 47.7 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Vishwell Farm Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Vishwell Farm Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Vishwell Farm Caravan Site? The best way to explore your immediate surroundings is to head out on foot, taking in trails around Wenvoe Wood or heading off to Dinas Powys to see the ‘salmon leaps’ in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Vishwell Farm Caravan Site?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Vishwell Farm Caravan Site? From $62.36 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.