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.

Site type

Tent sites 60
Travel trailer sites 15
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens March 1
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, Mar 1 2025 to

Pitch types & availability

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

What can I say about Pencarnan Farm! This was our 3rd time…

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Kerry D.

Ramsey Island Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked What can I say about Pencarnan Farm! This was our 3rd time here and I never want to leave. The vibe of the place is chilled, the views are spectacular, the staff are super friendly, the courtyard coffee, pizza & bar area are faultlessly good. If you haven't been yet then why?????

Irresponsible management.

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Anonymous

Rhosson Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.

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Anonymous

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

Liked Great facilities
Great location
Useful shop and courtyard area with a bar, coffee shop and takeaway pizza.
Level pitches in the field we were in.
Areas to camp in clearly laid out with large spaces and open fields meaning it didn’t feel busy as you weren’t camping close to others.
Dog friendly.

Disliked Limited WiFi in camping areas; available in the courtyard area.

The BEST view. Friendly staff and brilliant facilities to use.

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Angharad D.

Beach Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked - the view
- the facilities
- staff are friendly and helpful
- how close it was to other areas (St David's)
- links to the coastal path

10/10

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Lyn T.

Rhosson Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Excellent!

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Anonymous

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This campsite isn’t just a holiday destination; it’s a place where memories are handed down, where nature meets nostalgia, and where every visit feels like coming home. If you’re looking for peace, beauty, and a little bit of magic, this is the place to find it.

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

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Chelsea H.

Beach Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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 campsite

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 travel trailer campsite

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 travel trailer campsite

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


Features

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $61.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.