Middlepool Retreat Campsite

9.3 8 reviews
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  • Wild camping on a working farm a 10-minute drive from the Welsh coast
  • Laugharne 15 minutes’ drive; Wild Lakes Wales 20 minutes
  • Sea views and direct access to a path leading to Marros Sands beach
You’ve settled on south-western Wales for your holiday but can’t quite decide between Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire? Consider staying at Middlepool Retreat Campsite, straddling the border between the two counties. At this wild camping site on a family-run beef and sheep farm a 25-minute drive from Tenby, you can park right by your pitch on a large grassy field and get exploring the local area with your four-legged buddy, who is a welcome guest. The spectacular views of the sea might inspire you to go south towards the coast, where beaches like Morfa Bychan (10 minutes’ drive) and vast Pendine Sands (15 minutes) await. From the cliffs overlooking the former, it might also be possible to catch a glimpse of seals and dolphins swimming in Carmarthen Bay. A footpath from the site leads to Marros Sands, a secluded beach with caves at its western end. At low tide, you might be able to see a series of tree stumps, part of a 5,000-year-old petrified forest. And the good news is that you can let your dog run free at all of these beaches. Back at the site with an appetite, you can devour what you might have purchased at Greenacre Market Garden, a pick-your-own farm a five-minute drive away. Alternatively, there are supermarkets and restaurants in the village of Pendine (five minutes).

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

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

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Middlepool Retreat Campsite

Pendine

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA33 4PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.76322°N
4.58553°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.8 km Chemist
8.9 km Black Lion
10 km Community Centre
Rail
6.4 km Whitland Rail Station
9.6 km Kilgetty Rail Station
10.1 km Saundersfoot Rail Station
Ferry
12.7 km Tenby Ferry Landing
15.6 km Caldey Island Ferry Landing
26.5 km Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
40 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

For a Dylan Thomas-flavoured pilgrimage, start by visiting Cartref Dylan Thomas, a boathouse in Laugharne (15 minutes’ drive), on the estuary of the River Taf, where the poet spent the last few years of his life. From there, it’s a 15-minute walk to Dylan’s resting place in the grounds of St Martin’s Church. At Oakwood Theme Park (20 minutes), thrill rides include the wooden Megafobia roller coaster and the metal arch of Vertigo, the UK’s tallest sky swing. Seriously brave folks only need apply here. At Heatherton World of Activities (20 minutes), you can have a go at paintballing, ziplining or go-karting. If you prefer water-based action, Wild Lakes Wales (20 minutes) has a pool with a giant inflatable course and a larger reservoir for wakeboarding, as well as an indoor climbing wall. And if you time things just right, you can leave the kids to do their thing while you unwind in the sauna (Saturdays only).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pendine 3.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amroth Central 5.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wiseman'S Bridge 8.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Coppet Hall 9.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saundersfoot 9.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembrey Country Park 21.1 km

Pembroke Castle 24.9 km

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 25.5 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 31.4 km

National Wool Museum 31.8 km

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 12.9 km

Stackpole Estate 28.3 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 29.7 km

Aberdeunant 42.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 5.4 km

Amroth - Colby Estate - The Quarries - Amroth 6.3 km

Amroth - Eastlake - Factory Wood - Amroth 6.3 km

Amroth - Summerhill - Colby Gardens - Amroth 6.4 km

Laugharne - Broadway - Coast Path - Laugharne 8.5 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.

Reviews

9.3

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A quiet site for those not needing facilities

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Very friendly & welcoming. Enjoyed the quiet of the site & the ‘wild camping’ feel.

Close to Pendine & Morras sands.
Being towed out of a muddy rut - a learning experience!

Disliked Nothing disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely basic site with welcoming hosts.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Peaceful location with lovely surroundings. Very quiet ( had the field to ourselves on the last night)Susan and Paula so friendly and welcoming and helpful with suggestions for local activities. Drinking water, waste disposal and rubbish bins which was all we needed. Had to drive to get to nearby villages & towns although we could have walked to Marros and used bus services but weather wasn't too great.

Disliked Nothing to dislike apart from Welsh wind & rain which is no fault of the owner!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a fantastic stay, very welcoming. The host and her daughter made…

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Jade T.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Had a fantastic stay, very welcoming. The host and her daughter made us feel so welcome. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be staying here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic host! Great pitch and situated in a beautiful location.

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Olivia H.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Fantastic host! Thank you to Paula and her lovely family for making us feel so welcome! Host went above and beyond to offer us everything we could need and even drew us a fab map of places to visit locally and a cute little chocolate bar! Site was exactly what we hoped for and we will be returning in the not so distant future. Very happy campers ☺️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very welcoming hosts and lovely family, went above and beyond. The location…

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Hannah T.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Very welcoming hosts and lovely family, went above and beyond. The location is great and perfect for what we were looking for. Will definitely book again x

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very basic but superbly peaceful.

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James H.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked We arrived in horrendous weather and the host couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. She even offered the use of the AGA to cook dinner. We were the only people on the camping field. The facilities are very, very basic. No toilet or washroom but as we were in our MH we didn't need anything. There is drinking water and an elsan disposal point and 2 bins for rubbish/recycling. The lack of facilities though means this site is perfect for MH or vanlife types.

Disliked It would've been nice to have a shower and toilet but the simplicity gives it a nice, remote feel

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Nice and quiet. Very friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small quiet rural site for the self sufficient camper.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked A small quiet rural site with just water and disposal point (no toilets) and around 5 pitches. The perfect quiet spot for us to enjoy after the busy day at the beach. The hosts were very welcoming. Don’t let the accepts groups put you off as I think this is for when there are large events on at Pendine sands. We would definitely go back !

Disliked As this is just a field you will need levelling blocks if you are fussy about being 100% level - we didn’t use ours as we were fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, We would love to welcome you again.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Middlepool Retreat Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Middlepool Retreat Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Middlepool Retreat Campsite? For a Dylan Thomas-flavoured pilgrimage, start by visiting Cartref Dylan Thomas, a boathouse in Laugharne (15 minutes’ drive), on the estuary of the River Taf, where the poet spent the last few … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Middlepool Retreat Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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