Bryn Bettws Lodge
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- 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
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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. XL Bully, 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 (€2.42) 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
Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Stunning location picturesque views. Chilled out vibes on campsite, freedom to park…
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Liked: Stunning location picturesque views. Chilled out vibes on campsite, freedom to park up where you like. Restaurant was nice and pretty well priced food and good quality,
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Chilled site where you can just unwind and relax
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Liked: Location is great with bike trails around you. The views are spectacular.
Disliked: There's not enough level pitches
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Over all a beautiful site a peaceful site! I’d defo recommend it 👌🏼
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Liked: We loved our stay at the weekend! Was peaceful at night so you can enjoy yourself, relax and sleep well without disturbance, we love the fact it had a children’s park, it’s very spacious and a lot off space for kids to play and enjoy themselves, views are absolutely incredible! We like the shed where we could charge up our devices if needed which we did and left them there half the day to fully charge and it was safe to do so and leave them unattended. I would say though just for extra security install a camera in that shed for customers sake. A massive forestry surrounds you also..so could do a day off hiking or biking!
Disliked: There is so much more potential for this site! The amount off space there they could least get some animals for young children to feed..It situated in a beautiful valley in south wales, the site is mainly for mountain bikers, there everywhere! But no hassle what so ever! Was abit gutted to find out that the outdoor food shack and entertainment does not start till the end off may which was abit disappointing. There was a bike track up the top off the site which some off the ramps was closed, was a shame also that no grass pitches had any hook ups..I would definitely recommend invest in tent pitch hook ups! Plus there wasn’t a lot off rubbish bins about..you’d have to walk all the way down to reception just to get rid off any unwanted rubbish..rubbish bins should be scattered around site.. WiFi also is an issue for anyone that’s ain’t near the sheds at the bottom. Definitely would invest in some top quality WiFi boosters!
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Fantastic location within stunning views that rival the best of Austria.…
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Liked: Fantastic location within stunning views that rival the best of Austria.
Disliked: Limited number of level pitches available.
Annoying kid on an electric motorbike riding through the pitches
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Great site with lovely views
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Liked: Lots of space, beautiful views, clean toilets, washing point, everything you need at the campsite. Quiet in the night, owners are more than helpful. Will definitely come back! x Children playground nice and field below awesome for the dogs!
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Everything, we love it every time we come…
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Liked: Everything, we love it every time we come
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Friendly staff, clean and well equipped.
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Liked: Loved this campsite. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful. The views are amazing and site is well situated for various different outdoor pursuits, we will be back.
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Not ideal for off season, would be great for summer!
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Liked: The owners were very friendly and easy going.
There was lots of space to choose from.
There were toilets, and a black water waste point.
There was a great looking park next door, which would be great in summer!
The perfect spot for mountain biking as opposite the entrance to the bike trails!
Huge open space, would be great for playing, bbqs and campfires in the warmer months.
Options for both electric and non electric pitches.
Beautiful views, in the heart of nature.
Disliked: No flat points for grass pitches.
Showers were token operated, but late arrivals couldn’t buy tokens until owners arrived, which wasn’t until around 1130am.
No electric pitches available to book although no one was there overnight (these were flat too).
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From the manager: In response to this.
If you read our description. It clearly states there are few completely flat pitches. If you had arrived in the light you would have found plenty of nearly flat pitches.
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For the hook up. We do not advertise we have any because this area is under construction and is a new feature. Again if you read our description it does not mention we have any electric pitches.
As for the showers. They close at 9pm so you would not have been able to use them after that and the staff are always in the main lodge before 10am so not sure where the 11:30 comes from.
Everything needed for camping was there. Literally 10 mins from where I…
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Liked: Everything needed for camping was there. Literally 10 mins from where I live 😊 definitely be revisiting 👍👍
Disliked: Nothing disliked it’s what I’ve been looking for very happy 😊
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Excellent, cheap, friendly & quiet
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Liked: Everything, great location for mountain biking. Toilets and washing up facilities were spotless. Motorhome pitch was flat, hardstanding. No hassle, just turned up and set camp. Even have a jet wash to wash the bikes down before leaving. Will certainly return!
Disliked: Nothing
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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 Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Gyfylchi Farm
Pontrhydyfen
Port Talbot
Glamorgan
Wales
SA12 9SP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.64598°N
-3.72444°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreCamping 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 €26.16 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.