Cowpots Camping

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View of the site (added by manager 28 Jun 2022)
View of the site
Spacious pitches with ensuite
Pitch

  • Spacious pitches on a farm five minutes' drive from Whitland
  • Sandy Telpyn Beach 15 minutes’ drive; Tenby 25 minutes
  • Private showers and eco-friendly bathroom pods; farm vending machine
Situated on Pen Back Farm, in the splendid Carmarthenshire countryside of south-west Wales, family- and dog-friendly Cowpots Camping spreads over three large fields. The biggest of these, anchored by a Welsh oak tree, measures about 11 acres. If you struggle to picture it, it’s roughly the size of the roof that covers Wembley Stadium – not too shabby, right? Separated from each other by long grass and willow trees for privacy, all pitches have their own individual eco-friendly bathroom pods, which include a composting loo and a private off-grid shower with plenty of hot water – a welcome luxury after a day spent hiking in these hills, perhaps looking for foxes, rabbits and birds like red kites and buzzards. Speaking of birds, if you fancy waking up to a dawn chorus of blue tits, magpies, robins and finches, you’ve come to the right place. Alternatively, you can spend a day at the beach: sandy Telpyn (15 minutes’ drive), sheltered at its eastern end by a headland with smooth rocks, is a popular sunbathing spot. The beach also welcomes dogs all year round, so your four-legged buddy can join you as you brave the cool waters. Back at the site, each pitch also comes with its own water supply, washing-up area, picnic bench and stone firepit. Barbecues are allowed on site, and guests can purchase wood and firelighters at the on-site pizzeria, The Cowshed, which serves delicious homemade pizzas and award-winning ice creams. There is also an on-site farm shop vending machine, open all the time, which has local Welsh meat, everything you need for a barbecue, breakfast foods and other bits. The closest town is Whitland (about a five-minute drive away), which has convenience stores, restaurants and pubs. The site also has the Wild Wellbeing Spa, where guests can purchase an outdoor spa experience to access the relaxing outdoor sauna and hot tub, the cold plunge pool and a calming outdoor space (note it's also open to the public and for exclusive hire).

Campground type

Tent sites 14
RV & Motorhome sites 4
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 28 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

I like the spacious surroundings with your own private amenities and the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jenny Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Betty and Belinda Tree Field unpowered concrete and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: I like the spacious surroundings with your own private amenities and the pizza we had at the restaurant was delicious!

Disliked: The shower was a little too hot and it couldn't be adjusted. Also, a stool would be good for dressing.

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Beautiful setting with amazing views. Really large pitches with own shower/ toilet/ washing…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jill S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Track unpowered concrete and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Beautiful setting with amazing views. Really large pitches with own shower/ toilet/ washing up facilities. Incredible pizzeria, The Cow Shed, onsite with lovely, friendly staff. It gets busy so make sure to book.

Disliked: Loved the concept of ‘dog field’ as space to let dogs off lead but the grass here hadn’t been cut for a while and very long which meant wasn’t as great as it could have been.

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Lovely big pitches, great to have own toilet and shower with the…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
sacha H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Track unpowered concrete and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Lovely big pitches, great to have own toilet and shower with the outdoor rustic feel.

Disliked: Disappointed at the price of food items in vending machine.

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Fantastic Stay

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Arianwen R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Track unpowered concrete and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Massive pitches and the toilet , shower and washing up area was amazing. The view was incredible from the top track. The new vending machine was a wonderful addition with lots of local produce . We also very much enjoyed the pizza. We have used the spa before and its a must, a hugely relaxing experience. The best thing without doubt was the hosts, when our bed broke they stepped in and helped us and let us have a new one delivered to site. They were also always keen to have a chat and make us feel welcome. Wonderful place and we will be back.

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Excellent site, owners very attentive

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anthony B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cherry cabin (ensuite)

Liked: Really enjoyed our stay, nice and peaceful part of the country. Great views down over the valley, close to the nearby town.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely peaceful campsite,the pitches are amazing with beautiful views.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Track unpowered concrete and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: So peaceful, the owners were really friendly.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for coming, we hope you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! thanks Amelia

A truly fantastic break away if you are wanting to relax

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Stephen J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tree Field unpowered grass tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Enormous pitch space En-suite facilities Calm, relaxed and quiet Undercover table Fire pit On-site pizzeria Area- lots to do and see

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From the manager: Hi Stephen, Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!! Martin and Amelia

Excellent site. Can't recommend highly enough.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
ema c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Track unpowered concrete and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: This place is absolutely beautiful. We stayed in top track, campervan/tent pitch, the pitch size is enormous. So much room for the children to play. The private compost loo and shower facilities are brilliant, without this amenity we would not have been able to camp, as my grandson is autistic and will not use public toilets. The shower was so good, my 6 year old granddaughter had two, in one overnight stay! The pitch also had a firepit, table and benches, and washing up area - all fab! On site is a pizzeria and ice cream parlour, which the kids loved, beautiful walks, and scenery. This place is magical, offering a very special experience. If you want a peaceful, beautiful place to unwind, this is it. Can't recommend enough.

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From the manager: Hi Ema, Thank you so much for such a heart warming review. We love to hear that our guests have had such a special family time at the campsite. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, Martin and Amelia

Great weekend stay, thank you

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tree Field unpowered grass tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Size of pitch, own hot shower, on site pizzeria, lots of room, fantastic views.

Disliked: Not a lover of compost toilet

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From the manager: Hi David, Thank you for your review. We're sorry that you didn't enjoy the compost toilet, as a Greener Camping site, we strive to make the campsite as eco friendly as possible. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Martin and Amelia


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Spa 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 Picnic table 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Cowpots Camping

Penback Farm

Ciffig

Whitland

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA34 0NG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79925°N
-4.61552°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 km Chemist
8.6 km Black Lion
10.4 km Community Centre
Rail
2.1 km Whitland Rail Station
7.7 km Narberth Rail Station
9.2 km Clunderwen Rail Station
Ferry
15.1 km Tenby Ferry Landing
18.5 km Caldey Island Ferry Landing
26 km Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
43.7 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 family day out, head to Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (15 minutes' drive). Adults might get all nostalgic at the vintage rides, including dodgems, waltzers and a big wheel with colourful carriages; meanwhile, the kids can make friends with barnyard animals or blow off some steam in the large adventure play area. A walk among the wildflower meadows and blossoming rhododendrons at National Trust - Colby Woodland Garden (15 minutes) might yield more than gardening ideas, with traces of the local mining heritage still visible around the grounds. And if vintage wheels and old tramway tracks don’t do it for you, check out the view across Carmarthen Bay. It’s easy to spend a few hours in the coastal town of Tenby (25 minutes), with the ruins of a medieval castle, a sandy beach and a quaint harbour lined with pastel-coloured houses. Tenby is also the departure point for boat trips to monastic Caldey Island, where you can visit a chocolate maker and look out for resident seals.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Pendine 7.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Amroth Central 7.8 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wiseman'S Bridge 9.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
Coppet Hall 10.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saundersfoot 11.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembrey Country Park 24.9 km

Pembroke Castle 24.9 km

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 25 km

National Wool Museum 29.2 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 32.6 km

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 15.3 km

Stackpole Estate 29.2 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 34 km

Aberdeunant 43.5 km

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 45.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 7.6 km

Amroth - Colby Estate - The Quarries - Amroth 8.1 km

Amroth - Eastlake - Factory Wood - Amroth 8.1 km

Amroth - Summerhill - Colby Gardens - Amroth 8.2 km

Kilgetty - The Miners' Walk - Kilgetty Wood - Kilgetty 10.4 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 sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cowpots Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cowpots Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cowpots Camping? For a family day out, head to Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (15 minutes' drive). Adults might get all nostalgic at the vintage rides, including dodgems, waltzers and a big wheel … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cowpots Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cowpots Camping? From $83.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.