Heritage Coast Campsite

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Hot welsh breakfast baps made freshly to order
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Breakfast baps made with local produce
Well-behaved dogs welcome but must be kept on leads while on the site
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Monknash beach
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Hot welsh breakfast baps made freshly to order
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Breakfast baps made with local produce

  • Spacious and peaceful adults-only site with Bristol Channel views
  • Cwm Nash Beach 15 minutes’ walk; Llantwit Major 10 minutes’ drive
  • On-site bar with a weekend breakfast service; pub five minutes’ walk
Piches with coastal views, a short stroll from the beach and an even shorter one to an award-winning pub should always get your holiday vote… add in that Heritage Coast Campsite is adults-only and dog friendly, and you’ll likely hail the site as a winner. Based in Cowbridge, Glamorgan, and 15 minutes’ walk from Cwm Nash Beach along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, the site is served by Teddy’s, a welcoming spot with a well-stocked bar, a log fire to cosy up around in colder weather and a patio for evening drinks and snacks in summer. You can eat breakfast there on Saturday and Sunday – local produce is used in the cooking, while vegetarian options and decent coffees are also available. Should you need sightseeing inspo, there’s tourist information in there too. Otherwise, you have pubs serving supper in Monknash (10 minutes’ walk) and Wick (10 minutes’ drive), and live music in the local pub (five minutes' walk) at the weekend. There’s a small shop in Monknash plus supermarkets in Llantwit Major (10 minutes’ drive), where you can buy barbecue goodies to cook on firepits rented from the site; kiln-dried logs can be bought too. As well as disabled facilities, a utility room and a freezer, on-site amenities include two blocks, each with toilets, showers (there’s a small charge), sinks and a hand dryer, plus a hairdryer in the ladies’ block. Take time at dusk to listen for hooting owls and watch the sunsets from your pitch: Heritage Coast Campsite is in a wildlife haven too…

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 7 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 76 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-kept, adult-only spot in a prime location, with super friendly staff. Reviews rave about clean amenities, ample space, and easy access to coastal walks and beaches. The bar and cafe are a hit. Some mention paid/limited showers & patchy Wi-Fi. Despite small hitches, most want to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent! Staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful area.

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Alison F.

Brook Paddock unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked The adults only campsite, the toilet and shower facilities excellent. The location beatiful walks, views. Very peaceful, pub close by very cosy and good food.

Disliked Not a shop within walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal adult site

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Bryan J.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely location, friendly owners and staff. Great coffee. Fantastic pub close by. Has everything you need for a peaceful stay. Great walks

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly helpful staff

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Abbie M.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked We had the most amazing weekend at Heritage Coast! From the second we arrived on site the hosts were super friendly and couldn’t do enough to help. Facilities are clean and well maintained and the pitches are a generous size. The location is perfect for walking and visiting the beach, and we loved the onsite bar which also serves a lovely breakfast. We’ll be returning for sure!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments, very pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again
Philippa

Excellent adult only site with good, clean facilities.

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9 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Facilities and proximity to the sea.

Disliked Our pitch was at far end of the second field. This was quite a distance from the facilities which I struggled with as I am disabled with mobility problems. The owner was lovely and very understanding. I would definitely stay again but next time stress the need for being closer to the showers, toilets etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

everything…

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9 out of 10
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Tabitha S.

Brook Paddock unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked everything

Disliked the fact that for an extra person you have to pay double the money, would prefer to pay per person than per pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. The cost for a non-electric pitch is £32 and £42 for electric, which includes 2 adults. Each additional persons is £7.50 per night, not double.

Kind Regards
Philippa

Great site - lovely area, friendly helpful owners.

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Simon W.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice pitch, it is now an adults only site so was very peaceful and friendly.
Lovely walks from the site, explained in detail by the owner.
Cute little bar on site at weekends or busy days to chat to fellow campers or a lovely Pub/ restaurant 5 mins walk away. What more could you want?

Disliked Narrow roads on the approach but in this area of Wales that seems to be the norm. We were in VW van and managed ok - just need to take it slow!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place

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JENNYOWEN4@hotmail.com P.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely site and beautiful setting. Toilets and showers kept clean. Owners really friendly and helpful.

Nice walk down to beach but stiles to climb on way down and rocky start of beach. Beach is beautiful and empty, check tide times to make the most of it.

Also local shop (30 mins walk) and cafe..but cafe only opens certain days at moment so check first.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site…

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10 out of 10
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Ray T.

Brook Paddock unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptional welcome

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Lee D.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked My friend and I stayed here for 2 nights just to have a good old catch up and some fresh air. When reading the description it suited our needs perfectly and it exceeded our expectations. Upon arrival we were met by Phillipa who warmly welcomed us and showed us around, offering maps for walks and informing us of the cafe/bar opening times. The pitches are clean, toilet and shower facilities are also super clean. We did the circular route to the lighthouse and upon arriving back sat for a bottle of wine in the sun at their little cafe. Phillipa and her husband joined us and soon they made us and other campers that where there feel like old friends. Well behaved dogs are welcome also. Electric hookup, firepit, washing up room and water taps available. We even had food from the local Mezze picked up for us by the wonderful lady that works there. Above and beyond service from all at Heritage Coast which means the girls will be back even if just for a drink in the sun.

Disliked We had to come home!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I’d highly recommend it, fantastic for walking and exploring the area.

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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Tamsin H.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked This is a really well cared for campsite, run by lovely caring people in a fantastic location. Really knowledgeable about things to do and the site has everything you need

Disliked The weather!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and kind comments. Delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to our campsite and the local area.
Very much hope to welcome you all again
Philippa and Glyn

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 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) Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Heritage Coast Campsite

Monknash

Cowbridge

Glamorgan

Wales

CF71 7QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.42255°N
3.56043°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km Sarn Odeon
24.8 km The Parade
24.8 km Bus Station
Rail
5.7 km Llantwit Major Rail Station
9.4 km Bridgend Rail Station
11 km Wildmill Rail Station
Ferry
20.1 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
24 km Minehead Harbour
26.9 km Channel View Waterbus Stop
Airport
15.6 km Cardiff International Airport
40.6 km Swansea Airport

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

Coastal walks, beaches, museums, castles and outdoor activities are all around locally to get stuck into. If you want to stick to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, it runs for 14 miles from Porthcawl to Aberthawl and has some highly scenic walks as well as even more scenic horse rides to be had on its beaches. You can also try out one of the local surf schools or go fishing nearby at Wick (10 minutes’ drive) or Penarth Beach (40 minutes). Active types can also try their luck at TeamSport Go Karting Cardiff (55 minutes), show their true colours at Taskforce Paintball Games (20 minutes) and have a few rounds of Welsh golf; there are a couple of courses within half an hour by car. Head for Ogmore (15 minutes) or Fonmon (20 minutes) castles to swot up on some Welsh history, and add to your knowledge with a trip to St Fagans National History Museum in Cardiff (40 minutes). The National Trust’s Dyffryn Gardens (half an hour) make an interesting day out for green-fingered types.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerndown 4.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 10.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 11.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl 13.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cold Knap Barry 18.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 21.1 km

Castell Coch 25 km

Millennium Stadium 27 km

Cardiff Castle 27.1 km

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 27.3 km

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 24.1 km

Watersmeet 27.8 km

Dunster Working Watermill 28 km

Dunster Castle 28.1 km

Aberdulais Falls 32.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 2 km

Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 2 km

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 7.4 km

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 7.4 km

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 15.5 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 Heritage Coast Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heritage Coast Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Heritage Coast Campsite? Coastal walks, beaches, museums, castles and outdoor activities are all around locally to get stuck into. If you want to stick to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, it runs for 14 miles from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heritage Coast Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Coast Campsite? From $131.22 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.