Salt and Fern Cabins

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Firepit and seating by the river
Firepit and seating by the river
Peaceful waterside lodges
Lodges among the trees
Communal firepit
Site backed by forested hills
Tranquil
Peaceful
Vulcan riders ireland recommended
1/8
Peaceful waterside lodges
Lodges among the trees
Communal firepit

  • Family-friendly waterside lodges five minutes’ drive from Port Talbot
  • Margam Country Park 10 minutes’ drive; Afan Forest Park half an hour
  • Communal firepits; walking and cycling routes direct from site
Bring mountain bikes and hiking boots to get out on trails directly from your accommodation at Salt and Fern Cabins, five minutes’ drive from the shops, pubs and dining options of Port Talbot in Glamorgan. Just the spot for active families or groups of friends looking to get sporty together, the site is also 10 minutes from the outdoor pursuits hub at Margam Country Park. The smart wooden lodges sit among trees and overlook the river. All are nicely fitted out inside; bedrooms are simply furnished and cosy open-plan living areas have kitchen corners (equipped with microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle), dining tables and comfy armchairs in front of Freeview TVs. Ensuite bathrooms all have walk-in showers. Outside, your private space includes a patio seating area with river views. Down by the waterside, there are communal firepits and alfresco seating for barbecue suppers on warmer evenings, and there’s also free private parking just a few steps away.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 16
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

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0 dogs

Reviews

7

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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
 8

67% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful riverside spot, friendly hosts, cozy cabin with good amenities. Convenient location. However, some found limited cooking gear. Cabin cleanliness and maintenance issues (cobwebs, stains, broken items) were noted, as was challenging access.

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Arrival date (latest first)

nice place to stay, dog loved the river, however dont plan to cook

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 7
Anonymous

2 bedroom cabin

Liked Nice location and accomodation.

Disliked Lack of pans, cooking items, coutelry.
Cannot eat there as no cooking dtuff is provided.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to be for peace

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 10
 Cathie V. 1 review

3 bedroom cabin (XL)

Liked The family who owns site are lovely warm people. Views are lush & cabin is cozy. I will be back there soon plus my grandkids loves the kitten ( peppi) cat ( francis)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Needs a deep clean and some serious TLC Could be a lovely place

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 1
Accommodation
 1
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
 3
 Craig G. 1 review

2 bedroom cabin

Liked Location by river
Has a lot of potential

Disliked Dirty
Cobwebs spiders dog hair
Staples hanging out of doors
Unclean carpet
Dirty stained pillows
Broken shower no shower head holder
Broken flush on toilet
Grimy draining board
Dirty plate
Curtains not big enough for rail
Curtain rain had nail sticking out
Bedside table door came off and full of spare parts
Bed slates missing
Tv no signal
Microwave full of crumbs

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location, when you get there,…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 3
Wifi
 8
Anonymous

2 bedroom cabin

Liked The location, when you get there, is a lovely riverside spot with access to footpaths.
Quiet and safe for kids and dogs.
Fire pit and while out in the countryside, not too far from a supermarket, pub and the seaside.
Wifi worked well.
The cabin is secure and warm, with lots of hot water. Beds were comfy. Suitable furniture for chilling and eating, whether with family or friends.

Disliked Getting to the location is very random and unpleasant, with a lot of buildings with multiple uses that appear disused and abandoned and full of furniture, rubbish piled up, etc., very unpleasant and unnerving.
The cabin is basic with only a microwave and no suitable sharp knives/tongs, etc. A hot plate would work wonders, and a couple of pans, as we had to make do with a BBQ and a Forman grill, which has its limitations.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is serene and picturesque.…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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 Robert S. 1 review

3 bedroom cabin (large)

Liked The location is serene and picturesque. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. If you're seeking a wonderful getaway with friends and family in a charming cabin, this is the place to go.

Tip: have a drink with the locals at Goytre United social club just a few metres from the lodge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tranquil Escape

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Christian B. 2 reviews

3 bedroom cabin (XL)

Liked Beautiful surroundings
Gorgeous river nearby
Quiet & tranquil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Salt and Fern Cabins

Goytre

Port Talbot

Glamorgan

Wales

SA13 2YP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.59538°N
3.74716°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 km Bus Station
8.5 km Railway Station
14 km Sarn Odeon
Rail
2.4 km Port Talbot Parkway Rail Station
5 km Baglan Rail Station
6.6 km Maesteg Rail Station
Ferry
12.6 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
39.4 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
40.9 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
Airport
22.3 km Swansea Airport
35.8 km Cardiff International 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

Afan Forest Park (half an hour’s drive) is well-known for its challenging mountain-biking routes and hill walking in lake, valley and forest landscapes. Graded ‘extreme’, Afan Bike Park (20 minutes) has bike trails best left to the experts, although there is a gentler skills area for less-experienced cycle riders close to Afan Visitor Centre (half an hour). Families will also find much to do at Margam Country Park (10 minutes), where you can set out on trails looking for the Margam deer herd and wildlife including hares and grey squirrels. Hire a pedal boat and explore the lake, try coarse fishing or take the treetop challenge at Go Ape Margam. If you fancy a break from all that activity, grab a beach towel and head off to sandy Aberavon Beach (15 minutes), where kids can have fun at Aberavon Aqua Splash and stroll along the seafront promenade to see the colourful Whale sculpture overlooking the sand. You could also combine a lazy day on expansive Skwer Beach with a ramble through the undulating sand dunes in Kenfig Nature Reserve (both 15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 4.9 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Rest Bay Porthcawl 12 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 13.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 13.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swansea Bay 14.9 km Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Aberdulais Falls 9.6 km

National Waterfront Museum 13.5 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 24.4 km

National Showcaves of Wales 26.3 km

National Wetland Centre Wales 27.1 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 9.5 km

Aberdeunant 36.3 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 37.7 km

Watersmeet 41.6 km

Heddon Valley 44 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 8.9 km

Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 8.9 km

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 9 km

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 15.8 km

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 15.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Salt and Fern Cabins have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Salt and Fern Cabins dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Salt and Fern Cabins? Afan Forest Park (half an hour’s drive) is well-known for its challenging mountain-biking routes and hill walking in lake, valley and forest landscapes. Graded ‘extreme’, Afan Bike Park (20 minutes) has bike … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Salt and Fern Cabins?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Salt and Fern Cabins? From $264.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.