Bryn Bettws Lodge
View prices & book- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £2.00 (€2.33) applies for the use of the shower.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book1 bedroom cabin
4 people maximum 1 bedroom Dimensions: 5.0m width x 10.0m length (16.4ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £140 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book1 bedroom cabin (hot tub)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom Dimensions: 5.0m width x 10.0m length (16.4ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £190 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very well laid out site Owners are friendly and accommodating Booked an extra…
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Liked: Very well laid out site Owners are friendly and accommodating Booked an extra night on the day we were supposed to leave Proximity to mountain biking trails Secure bike storage Somewhere to sit and eat under cover when the weather is bad Very tidy/no litter
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Liked: Open spaces and friendly staff
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Nice place with Great views. We were sleeping in tent and whenever…
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Liked: Nice place with Great views. We were sleeping in tent and whenever we woke up the view was making our day. Place have tap water, toilets and showers(not included in price). Pitch area is big and y have no limits in space. There is even restaurant with outside play area for kids.
Disliked: Food in the restaurant was just average, but I would happily use the restaurant again as it would help support this place.
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Great place, relaxed and friendly.
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Liked: All of it. Friendly, hot showers, great spot,
Disliked: The things beyond control, midges and rain
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Free charging station. Good, clean facilities. Great location. Friendly staff.…
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Liked: Free charging station. Good, clean facilities. Great location. Friendly staff.
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Clean and well kept. Very lively during the day and fairly quiet…
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Liked: Clean and well kept. Very lively during the day and fairly quiet during the night. Excellent location for anything bike related or walking.
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Great fun, really chilled site, great facilities. Showers are £2 but are…
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Liked: Great fun, really chilled site, great facilities. Showers are £2 but are worth the money. Fresh made Pizza Hut at the bottom of the field. 🍕 decent play park for the kids too.
Disliked: The gnats. But the fire scared them off.
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Laid back clean campsite. Very basic but that was all we needed.…
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Liked: Laid back clean campsite. Very basic but that was all we needed. Great proximity to Afan mountain bike tracks, we will be returning.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Not child friendly
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Liked: The weather, lots of space
Disliked: Rude owner/restaurant/kitchen staff .. shouted abrubtly from the window to get off the grass then proceeded to say whilst I was in ear shot to the side of window "fu*king kid jumping on the grass" My little boy is 3 with Global developmental delay and No signs to say stay off the grass. Absolute no need of the rudeness. Pretty sure he was having a "Grumpy" day much like how I think they will take this "Grumpy" review! (Loved your toliet notice about reviews .. lovely touch ... not!) So due to the above I'd say its not an inclusive place or child friendly.
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From the manager: A guest and their child were seen damaging our beer garden by jumping in puddles, showing a lack of respect for the space. We prioritize creating a child-friendly environment. This behavior is uncommon among our patrons, and we provide decking to protect the grass and maintain the garden's appearance." It's important to clarify that this incident occurred in our beer garden and restaurant, not a camping area, and was unrelated to disabilities. The behavior displayed by the guest and child showed a lack of respect for our space. The issue was not related to disabilities, as evidenced by the father's actions. The claim of swearing has been falsely exaggerated for dramatic effect."
Plenty of clean toilets, BBQ Area, Children's playground, restaurant.
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Liked: What a fantastic place! A very peaceful relaxed setting with a lovely restaurant and bar on site. There was also a great children's play area too to keep our 2 young ones entertained. It's a breath of fresh air going to a privately owed campsite which isn't ruined by games machines etc. The owners are very friendly and made our stay very comfortable. Will definitely be returning in the near future to stay T one of the many lodges they have on site.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Gyfylchi Farm
Pontrhydyfen
Port Talbot
Glamorgan
Wales
SA12 9SP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.64598°N
-3.72444°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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Aberafan | 8.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Swansea Bay | 16.7 km | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
Rest Bay Porthcawl | 17.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 18.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 19 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Aberdulais Falls 5.3 km
National Waterfront Museum 15.2 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 19.2 km
National Showcaves of Wales 20.5 km
Carreg Cennen Castle 27.5 km
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 5.3 km
Aberdeunant 32.4 km
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 40.1 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 47 km
Watersmeet 47.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 4.3 km
Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 4.3 km
Treherbert to Aberdare 13.3 km
Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 14.5 km
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 15.2 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 45 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.
Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?
- Does Bryn Bettws Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bryn Bettws Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bryn Bettws Lodge? If you need a little bit of relaxing time to recover from all the activities at the forest park, how about a trip to the beach? It’ll take you about 25 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bryn Bettws Lodge?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Bettws Lodge? From €23.67 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.