Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Pitch size
Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Ground type
Grass and earth
Suitable for
Tent, Trailer tent
Features
Other restrictions
Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Extras
Bring a pup tent (1 max) | £4 (£4) per night | |
Dog (2 max) | £4 (£4) per night | |
Extra car (1 max) | £4 (£4) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
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The Chicken House












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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely peaceful spot with private pitches and great owner Matt. Basic but functional facilities. Great for relaxing, semi-wild camping. Access tricky for big vans, more showers wanted.
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The facilities are as described, Matt was really helpful.
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked Great pitch, great views, no fuss and simple . Matt was really helpful with good advice for link back to Cambrian way. As always pitch up booking nice and straight forward.
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Perfect spot!
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked Matt was super nice and hospitable and just wanted to make sure we had a great stay. We were given the option of where we wanted to pitch and our location felt like we were on our own in the woods which was amazing and peaceful.
Disliked Very basic campsite however sometimes that’s all you need when camping!
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Gastheerschap Matt! Fantastische plek! Mooi, rustig, natuur!…
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked Gastheerschap Matt!
Fantastische plek!
Mooi, rustig, natuur!
Disliked Eigenlijk is een simpel kraantje voor water prettig.
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From the manager: Thank you very much both! Lovely to meet you! Good suggestion although the regulations and cost prevent a tap. Welcome back anytime! Matt - CH
Super quiet, lovely owner. Basic amenities…
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked Super quiet, lovely owner. Basic amenities but everything worked well and it was great for a short stay!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks very much Tia, both. Much appreciated, stay anytime you're down this way.
My best, Matt - CH
Hospitality from host was exceptional. Very…
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked Hospitality from host was exceptional. Very much enjoyed our time away from home and shall definitely come back. The grounds were well maintained, surroundings are beautiful. Thanks again from Paul & Philip
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From the manager: Thanks very much for the kind comments. Glad you both had a great time. Nice to meet you and welcome back anytime, my best, Matt - CH
Matt is a legend, would strongly recommend to anyone
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked Matt is incredibly attentive, approachable, and friendly. The best campsite experience I’ve ever had - start to finish, Matt was on hand to address any queries, suggest local attractions, or just have a chin wag.
The best host you could ask for, in a beautiful location - plenty of mobile signal and WiFi too!
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From the manager: Massive thanks for this G&S. I am over the moon. Hope to see you both again soon. All of my very best wishes, Matt - CH
Excellent site, Matt was very freindly and gave us tips for Cardiff
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked The location was excellent and the pitches where very private which meant we didn’t have to worry as much about keeping others up in the later hours of the day
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From the manager: Hi D, many thanks for this, nice meeting you all, stay anytime. My best wishes, Matt - CH
Lovely little camping site on the farm
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked It is very quite and beautiful spot with stunning views. You can relax listening to singing birds and feel close to the nature. Perfect place if you like basic semi wild camping experience without to many people around you. The owner is very welcoming, helpful and hospitable. We had lovely stay and we will be coming back to this beautiful and tranquil place again soon.
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I found this campsite online and…
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked I found this campsite online and went with my mother. We found that the owner was lovely and very helpful making sure we wouldn't get lost when we had a route change (we took public transport from Cardiff). There are lovely walks all around and shops close-by if needed. The campsite itself was nice as well, a field kept as wild as possible to help encourage wild-life to come by, which was evident from the butterflies we saw! But also maintained in a way that is comfortable for guests, such as mowing long grass to make space for tents and putting in concrete steps to the toilet so guests don't fall.
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From the manager: Hi Beate, both,
It was lovely to have you here and thanks for the thoughtful comments. You're very welcome to stay here again anytime. My best, Matt - CH
Basic campsite with friendly owner. Back…
Non-electric grass and earth trailer tent or tent pitch
Liked Basic campsite with friendly owner. Back to nature, perfect stop for Cambrian Way.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Sarah, thanks a lot for staying. You're very welcome back here anytime. I hope you've had a great walk! My best, Matt - CH
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Chicken House
Ysgubor Fach Stables
Ysgubor Fach Lane
Machen
Caerphilly
Glamorgan
Wales
CF83 8QE
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.59841°N
3.14519°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 24.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 25 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Cold Knap Barry | 25.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Clevedon Beach | 26.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 28.8 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caerphilly Castle 5.8 km
Castell Coch 10 km
National Museum Cardiff 12.7 km
Cardiff Castle 13.2 km
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 13.3 km
National Trust
Clevedon Court 28 km
Tyntesfield 34.3 km
Blaise Hamlet 36.6 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 38.2 km
The Kymin 39.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 0.5 km
Draethen - Ruperra Castle 2.5 km
Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 2.9 km
Cardiff Ridgeways 3.8 km
Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 4.7 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.
Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?
Frequently asked questions
- Does The Chicken House have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Chicken House dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Chicken House? Local attractions and activities include: - Fourteen Locks Canal Centre: 15 minutes’ drive - Caerphilly shops: 15 minutes - Walnut Tree Farm Park: 20 minutes - National Museum Cardiff: half an hour … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Chicken House?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon