Cae Glas Camping

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The field
The field
Evening light
Stunning views
Boris on a little walk to visit the shepards hut and the sleeping giant lodge
Marshmallow time
Out for a little alpaca walk
Meet the animals
The best way to spend summer evenings
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Evening light
Stunning views
Boris on a little walk to visit the shepards hut and the sleeping giant lodge

  • Peaceful farm site in the Brecon Beacons, five minutes from Abercraf
  • A five-minute drive to the National Showcaves; 45 mins to Pen y Fan
  • Animals to meet on site; pizzas and snacks available in the evenings
So quiet you can hear the owls hooting after dark – sound like the kind of place for you? Then get along to Glamorgan and Cae Glas Camping, in the Brecon Beacons National Park and five minutes’ drive from the village of Abercraf. That blissful peace and quiet is the reason most guests cite for choosing a stay here – and as such you’ll be asked to keep the noise down, particularly after dark, to ensure a sense of calm for both visitors and wildlife. To further boost that peaceful vibe facilities have been kept to a minimum, but all guests will have access to toilets, showers and a washing-up area and are welcome to bring along dogs and barbecues. There's a firepit area here too, and firewood can be purchased on site. There are some stunning mountain views to be had here, and sitting down to admire them for a while is a most rewarding option. That said, there’s plenty of activity nearby should you wish: this is waterfall walk country, and a riding centre just down the road that can sort pony treks for all the family. It’s also a short drive to get to places like Craig y Nos Castle and the National Showcaves Centre for Wales or a slightly longer one (about 45 minutes) to Pen y Fan, the National Botanic Garden of Wales and the beaches of the Gower Peninsula.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 23 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 23 Mar to

Open from Thu, 21 Aug to

Reviews

9.3

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely rural spot with great mountain views and a peaceful vibe. Guests loved the brilliant showers and the hosts. Well-kept site with farm animals and a cafe. Minor gripes like uneven pitches but mostly fantastic and highly recommended.

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Cae glas is a fantastic camp site the views are spectacular! It's…

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Nicola G.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Cae glas is a fantastic camp site the views are spectacular!
It's relaxing and quiet.
It has a lil farm with pigs, 2 Highland cows, chicken, Alpaca, goats, your allowed to pet them freely they are so friendly!
Mel & Aaron are brilliant hosts so welcoming.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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We had a nice time! Cows were stinking though :(

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Benjamin L.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Nice pitching area, secluded and away from the main road, lovely view of the side of the mountain, very close to Craig Y Nos and Dan Yr Ogof, some nice animals around to look at and interact with, good washing up facilities.

Disliked Shower was a bit dodgy as the screen door was loose, someone's exfoliating glove was left in there also, the Highland cows on site were covered in matted feces and swarmed with hundreds of flies.

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Beautiful location, great shower and friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Amazing location and friendly owner, probably the best camping shower I’ve ever had!

Disliked Quite pricey for what it is

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Lovely small rural campsite. Very quiet atmosphere with a soft background sound…

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Antony L.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Lovely small rural campsite. Very quiet atmosphere with a soft background sound of farm animals. Amazing views and overall a great vibe.

Disliked If travelling by motorbike be prepared for a steep but manageable road with a gravel path. There are several good grassy pitch sites, but most of the ground is too steep to pitch a tent.

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A wonderful site on the edge of the Brecons. As described…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked A wonderful site on the edge of the Brecons. As described this is a simple site but special mention to the toilet/shower room. A huge shower with plentiful hot water.
We ordered Pizza's from our host on Saturday evening and they were delivered to our door and delicious.
We planned a circular walk to Henrhyd Falls - about 7miles in total.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Peaceful with beautiful views. Quite. Easy to find. Good facilities. Lovely farm animals. It was perfect.

Disliked Nothing.

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Clean, friendly stunning views. Small so not overcrowded.

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Richard H.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked What a real gem this place is, probably the best shower I've had on a campsite, stunning views and cute animals 😀. The owners are amazing too, very friendly and helpful, we'll definitely be back !

Disliked None

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A wonderful place to spend a few days.

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Jeff H.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, amazing shower, very friendly host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beperkte voorzieningen, hondenpoep, prijs-kwaliteit onvoldoende

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Anonymous

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Liked Het uitzicht vanaf het veld was heel mooi en het was heel rustig op de camping. Ook de enige douche die aanwezig was, was heel goed. De ruimtes waren verwarmd, wat ook fijn was.

Disliked De ontvangst was niet heel erg warm. We voelden ons niet heel erg welkom. We kregen geen duidelijke instructies over waar we mochten staan en waar we de auto’s mochten neerzetten. Hierdoor werden we op de eerste avond niet heel erg vriendelijk gewezen op het feit dat onze auto’s ergens anders moesten worden neergezet, het zou namelijk heel erg druk worden door het verlengde weekend. Dit baarde ons zorgen, aangezien er slechts twee toiletten zijn, waarvan één gecombineerd met de enige douche, en het met een paar tenten en de verhuurde huisjes al druk was. Aan het einde van ons verblijf, toen het veld halfvol stond was het daarom ook al aanschuiven om naar de wc te kunnen. Tanden poetsten we dan maar bij de afwasplaats. Dat maakt het verblijf hier allemaal niet echt chill. Ook waren er nog faciliteiten in aanbouw, maar volgens de google reviews waren deze 8 maanden geleden ook al in aanbouw.. een beetje raar. Het was ook lastig om de deuren van het sanitair te sluiten. Het zat allemaal een beetje krakkemikkig in elkaar. Bij aankomst lag er op verschillende plaatsen hondenpoep, maar de enige aanwezige loslopende honden waren die van de eigenaren. Ook later tijdens ons verblijf vonden we nog op verschillende plekken nieuwe hondenpoep. De honden van de gasten waren echter continu aan de lijn en poep werd opgeruimd. Dus de poep ligt er al een hele tijd of is afkomstig van de loslopende honden van de eigenaren. Afwasplek is niet overkapt, wat vervelend kan zijn met slecht weer. Het tentveld is sterk glooiend, wat het minder geschikt maakt voor grote tenten of drukkere perioden met weinig keuze. Wij hadden zelf geluk dat het veld leeg was toen we aankwamen. Ook is er geen plek om grofvuil weg te gooien maar wordt gezegd dat je het maar mee naar huis moet nemen, wat niet evident is. Dat voelt als geldklopperij. Voor £32,5 (€39,-) per nacht voldeed ons verblijf daarom totaal niet aan de verwachtingen.

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Chris H.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Stunning location and views, friendly welcome, heated toilets with proper showers. Fire/bbq pits available to hire and my daughter loved the animals in the yard.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cae Glas Camping

Brecon Road

Penycae

Swansea

Glamorgan

Wales

SA9 1GH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.8181°N
3.68959°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.1 km Railway Station
20.7 km Bus Station
22.8 km Bus Station
Rail
19.1 km Neath Rail Station
19.4 km Treherbert Rail Station
19.5 km Llangadog Rail Station
Ferry
28.1 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
35.5 km Swansea Airport

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

Once you’ve dragged yourselves away from the views on site, it’s time to explore the surrounding area. Start close by with a horseback trek from the local stables (five minutes’ drive) or a walk to Henrhyd Falls (10 minutes). The National Showcaves Centre for Wales (five minutes) is a fab place to visit on any day, but makes a particularly good option for a wet-weather day out. If the nippers need a little break from all the scenery admiring, perhaps they’d appreciate a visit to meet the cheeky residents of Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary (10 minutes). And if the grownups need a treat to spur them along to the end of a hike, maybe a little something from the whisky and gin selections at Penderyn Distillery (25 minutes)? A bit further afield there’s plenty to explore around the Brecon Beacons National Park, including the splendid Four Falls Walk (half an hour) and the uphill challenge of Pen y Fan (45 minutes), the tallest British peak south of Snowdonia. The National Botanic Garden of Wales and Mumbles beach are both 45 minutes away if you’re after something a little less energetic.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 26.5 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 29.6 km Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Bracelet Bay 34.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Limeslade Bay 34.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Langland Bay 35.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 1.3 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 13 km

Aberdulais Falls 16.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 19.3 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 22.6 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 16.7 km

Aberdeunant 22.4 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 31 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 2.8 km

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 9.4 km

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 9.4 km

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 9.4 km

Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.4 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 35.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cae Glas Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Glas Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Glas Camping? Once you’ve dragged yourselves away from the views on site, it’s time to explore the surrounding area. Start close by with a horseback trek from the local stables (five minutes’ drive) or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Glas Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cae Glas Camping? From €34.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.