Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Overlooking Porthsele beach
Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea

  • Family-run site situated on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
  • Direct access to Porthsele beach; a mile from Whitesands
  • Farm shop, coffee hut, bar and pizzas available in high season
Fancy a stay on a family-run farm… with direct access to a beach below? Make your way to Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site, a 96-acre farm overlooking Porthsele beach on the Pembrokeshire coast. The site is on the most western tip of Pembrokeshire, with views of St Georges Channel connecting the Irish and Celtic seas. You'll be in good company with a stay here: generations of the same family have been running the site since the mid-1950s, a holiday spot for guests who return year after year – some with their kids and grandkids now in tow. This place is just the ticket for outdoor adventures too, as it's set directly above Porthsele beach (with private vehicle access so you can cart all your kit along with you). The sea and bay are safe for swimming and kayaking, and there are plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide. If you haven’t got your fill of sea breeze, surfing beach Whitesands is a one-mile walk along the coastal path or, if you’re feeling adventurous, a half-mile swim or kayak from Porthsele. Sorting supplies is easy at the farm too: in the high season, a site shop is on hand with camping and food supplies, wetsuits and logs for beach fires, and a coffee hut opens every day. A bar and pizzas are also available at peak times.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
Caravan sites 15
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

Site types & availability

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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Irresponsible management.

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Anonymous

Rhosson Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic place, we can see the sunset clearly from the pitch. Facilities was nice. Clean toilets. Large wide pitch.

Disliked Irresponsible management. We reached there around 7.15 pm and the reception was closed. The staff numbers(5) showed outside unfortunately nobody answered the phone. After 20 minutes one of the staff came and show the pitch from away and didnt talk about tbe facilities amd amenities they provide, and we told him we booked a pitch here, but he still asking what you want? We asked again may I know the pitch. Then he show from far away, and he gone. We feels like he is no more interested to talk with us. We feel ignorance 😪. The facilities was nice but they didnt show anything to us , we find ourselves.

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Lyn T.

Rhosson Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Wow! What a fantastic site. From arriving at the Courtyard and ordering a 'flatwhite' from the gorgeous Gareth before checking in at Reception/shop I knew the recommendation was a good one.
The private beach ( home of the original bluetit Sian) was SO special.
The bar was very reasonably priced and you could sit in the Courtyard ( blankets supplied for chillier evenings) or go up on the rooftop terrace.
Parked my van up and used the local buses to get to St.David's etc.
Can't recommend it enough.
Thanks all.

Cab view, super clean site, with plenty of nature!

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Chelsea H.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The fantastic view! The excellent and clean facilities, great coffee, pizza and pastries! I love how close the beach is, and how easy reachable surrounding towns are.

Friendliest, most chilled out site we've visited......amazing

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DAVID W.

3-amp Rhosson Field powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Location Location Location...peace and beaches
The friendliest staff.....all of them were great
The courtyard.....cosy laid back vibe
The shop....good choice good prices
The coffee shop.....out the sea to a proper coffee
The bar....great selection and price
The Pizzas......oh the Pizzas
The prices.....great value
The Brilliant atmosphere....chilled
The beaches......surf, paddle, SUP, swim
The WiFi at the courtyard......kept the kids happy
And.....super dog friendly

Disliked Wish it was closer so we could go more often

Fabulous relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of space on each pitch and lovely walks…

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Anonymous

16-amp Ramsey Island Field powered grass caravan site

Liked Fabulous relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of space on each pitch and lovely walks on your doorstep. In addition to this the cafe, bar and pizza place. We will be back

Great site, great location so definitely be back

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Anonymous

16-amp Rhosson Field powered grass caravan site

Liked A fabulous site a stones throw from the beach great facilities with a shop coffee shop and a bar. Very helpful host.

Disliked Nothing

Good Facilities. On site cafe, shop and bar and live entertainment on…

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Freya G.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Good Facilities. On site cafe, shop and bar and live entertainment on roof top terrace.

Absolutely lovely

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Franca D.

Carn Llidi View unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great facilities Shower block, Pizza takeaway, bar, coffee shop with delicious cakes. the hot showers and plenty of room in them to be able to get dressed. Clean toilet and shower block. Great service from the pizza counter and great choices of pizzas and not very costly. Excellent place and not far to walk to the lovely beach. I will definitely be back and recommend this place to my family and friends.

Disliked None

Excellent site, beautiful views

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Fiona G.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful site, fabulous views and great facilities. The staff were lovely and the food was fantastic

Disliked Nothing

Great loxatio

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Ian D.

3-amp Rhosson Field powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Views and facilities

Disliked Nothing


Features

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

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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Pencarnan Farm

St Davids

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA62 6PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.88465°N
5.3049°W

Nearest transport

Coach
24.9 km Bus Station
25.6 km Railway Hotel
25.7 km Railway Hotel
Rail
25.1 km Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
25.5 km Haverfordwest Rail Station
25.6 km Johnston (Pembrokeshire) Rail Station
Ferry
0.8 km St. Justinian Ferry Landing
2.9 km Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
16.4 km Skomer Island Ferry Landing

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

This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if fishing's more your bag you can fish for mackerel, pollock and seabass from the beach and from certain points on the cliff around Pencarnan's land. There are also a few marked climbing spots around the cliffs on the land and some good entry points for coasteering or a coastal swim back to Porthsele beach… followed back at base with a sunset beach fire or barbecue to end the day. The famed surfing centre of Whitesands, a mile away on the coast path from Pencarnan, has a café, deckchairs and wetsuit hire, plus lifeguards in the summer months. Heading south, St Justinian’s (under a mile away along the coast path) is home to RNLI St Davids Lifeboat Station and a departure point for boat trips around, onto and beyond Ramsey Island to spy seals, seabirds, porpoises, whales, dolphins and sharks. Make time too for a trip to the tiny city of St Davids, to browse its shops and galleries and take a look at sixth-century St Davids Cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitesands 1.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caerfai 3.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abereiddy 8.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newgale 13 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nolton Haven 15.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 3.2 km

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 32.4 km

Pembroke Castle 35.2 km

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 2.8 km

Stackpole Estate 39 km

Tudor Merchant's House 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around St David's Head 1.5 km

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 1.6 km

St David's City and St Non's Bay 3.1 km

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 3.3 km

Solva Quay - Upper Solva - Solva Quay 8 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 Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From $68.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.