Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Overlooking Porthsele beach
Overlooking porthsele beach
Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea
View from pencarnan
Carn llidi view field
Beach field
Ramsey island view field
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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
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  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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English

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Reviews

9.3

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Spectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Pencarnan Farm offers gorgeous coastal views and beach access, with spacious pitches & friendly staff. Courtyard has shop, cafe, bar, and great pizza. Facilities are clean, though a bit dated. Expect good value for beach access and family fun, but be aware of potential wind and water supply issues.

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A great site with beautiful views and amenities.

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Sophie H.

Beach Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view from the beach field is absolutely beautiful and a very short walk to the beach. The facilities were also fantastic with a coffee hut, shop, pizza oven and bar to take advantage of. Staff were also very friendly and helpful.

Disliked It’s hard to mark this site down for anything!

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We always love coming here! Fabulous…

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will s.

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

Liked We always love coming here! Fabulous location, stunning views. Private safe beach only a short walk away. Well stocked shop with friendly staff who are always happy to give advice on safety of sea where to walk eat etc. Best pizzas we’ve ever had so a highlight of our holiday. Good facilities .Great walks from the beach along the chiffs either way.

Disliked Nothing for us to dislike!

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Great site, use again

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Neil G.

16-amp Rhosson Field powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great position and good atmosphere and attitude from team

Disliked (very) limited wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved our stay here. The pitches…

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Claire W.

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

Liked Loved our stay here. The pitches were quiet, peaceful and felt really safe, just what we needed. Great bunch of campers around, friendly but as your so spaced out not in-your-face. Whole place had a relaxed feel, which made it easy to switch off. The bar was well stocked (bonus points for that), and the pizza oven fired up every night was a brilliant touch. Waking up to that sea view each morning? Unreal. Great walks, running routs and a short walk to a private beach. We are planning to come back as soon as possible!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning view of the sea, friendly staff and close access to beach

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Anonymous

Beach Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved the view of the cliffs, beach and sea. The ease we could get down to the beach. The great atmosphere on the campsite. Friendly reception staff,
The cafe and pizza place were awesome
The kids also spent many hours entertained by the slide which was a simple thing but it did the trick
Our battery went flat and someone came out with a super jump lead and we were up and away within seconds. This was such a relief.

Disliked Nothing really. The toilets were a bit of a walk from our field, so perhaps some portaloos closer to the field

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Fantastic holiday.

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Mary L.

Beach Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fabulous views. Super clean toilets and showers. Delicious pastries. Fantastic coffee. Helpful kind staff.

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A beautiful location. Don’t forget it’s quite exposed!

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Alison & Dave H.

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

Liked Amazing location with access to beautiful cove and coastal path.
Lovely courtyard cafe/ bar/ pizza place and well- stocked shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site

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Beth T.

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

Liked Duck find kids loved
Proximity to the coastal path/beaches
Updated showers
Nesting swallows
Pizzas
Friendly helpful staff
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Quiet not packed in pitches
Star gazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant stay. Will definitely use again, and highly recommend.

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Adam L.

Beach Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean site.
Friendly staff.
Great courtyard offering coffee, cake, pizza and milk / daily essentials.
Very clean, easily accessible beach.

Disliked Nothing.
Was a perfect site.

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Can't wait to come again!

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Ben F.

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

Liked We stayed in the Ramsey Island Field and it was amazing. We had so much space and the views were excellent.

It's a few minutes walk to the beach which is wonderful and you can take a 20-25 minute walk along the coast line to the opposite beach (White Sands).

The amenities were very good too. The on site shop was well stocked, there was a lovely cafe, bar and pizza place all in the courtyard along with the toilets and shower buildings. The prices were reasonable too.

All the staff we friendly and helpful.

Its great as a base for day trips out too, there are local boats excursions which we didn't manage this time but will definitely make sure of next time.

If you are travelling to the Blue Lagoon, make sure to pack a wetsuit and water shoes, as the water is very cold and the rocks are sharp!

Disliked Only negatives I can really think of was the wait time for Pizza's as they were very popular, it was over 90 mins wait at one point. (Order when they open is the best way to make sure you get one)
The lack of a good children's play area. There is a small plastic slide in the courtyard that was good for small children but there is plenty of space in other areas for a full park type set up with swings, climbing frame and such.

These are both very minor negatives though as the whole experience was excellent!

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Features

Dogs 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 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)

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.

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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 $61.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.