The Hog's Head

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  • Fully serviced touring pitches behind a pub in rural Monmouthshire
  • Abergavenny 15 minutes’ drive; Hereford 45 minutes
  • Dog-friendly; Offa’s Dyke Path runs past the site
Spending your holiday touring around South Wales and need a place to stay – perhaps within stumbling distance of a refreshing pint of ale? Then The Hog’s Head might just be the place for you. This family-run site has a number of hardstanding touring pitches at the back of a traditional pub in rural Monmouthshire, a 15-minute drive from the historic market town of Abergavenny. The proximity to the pub is only one of several reasons why staying here is a top idea. Your four-legged companion is also a welcome guest. The fully serviced pitches with water and drainage hook-up points sweeten the deal, alongside a toilet block and hot-water showers. There are heaps of interesting trails to explore in the area, starting with the long-distance Offa’s Dyke Path, which goes just past the site. You can follow it to the River Trothy, the forested banks of which are home to colourful butterflies, or pick it up by the medieval Whitecastle fortress (10 minutes’ drive or 20 minutes’ walk along a narrow country lane). All the while, you’ll be gazing at distant views of Sugar Loaf and other peaks in Brecon Beacons National Park. If you prefer to explore the area on horseback, there are a couple of stables within a half-hour drive of the site. In addition, you can practise your swing at several local golf clubs, or book a tour (with tasting) at the White Castle Vineyard (10 minutes). Please note that the site's pub is wet trade only, and does not serve food.

Site type

Tent pitches 16
Motorhome pitches 16
Touring caravan pitches 16
Open now
Opens 11 February
Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Please note that the pub does not serve food.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 11 Feb 2025 to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 127 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, quiet country spot with brilliant facilities. Friendly hosts, great views. Spacious pitches with services. A bit of a tight drive in, and some miss dishwashing. Highly recommended for the welcome and quality.

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Would definitely recommend, great, small campsite close to nice walks

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked Lovely Campsite with lots of space between pitches in a remote location.
Toilets/Showers were lovely and clean
Pub on site
Dog Friendly

Disliked It was a lovely site so struggled to find a downside.
To be fussy, an email/notification to confirm to turn up and pick any pitch would have been great, but we called the number on arrival and it was sorted that way

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One of the best we’ve stayed on

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Dean T.

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked Host hospitality, beautiful surroundings, fantastic facilities

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When we arrived at the site we found that our tent was…

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Helen N.

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked When we arrived at the site we found that our tent was damaged. Dale very kindly offered us the use of one of his pods at no extra charge, he is a true gent. The pod was very cosy with a comfortable bed, microwave and kettle a definite upgrade on our tent!
The bathroom facilities are immaculately clean and by far the nicest I have ever used while camping. The site is in a lovely location, it’s quiet and peaceful. It’s situated close to Offa’s Dyke & a short walk from White Castle. There’s plenty to see and do in the local area only a short drive away.
Dale also runs the site’s pub (does he ever sleep?!) where we enjoyed a few drinks sitting outside in the sun. We had a lovely time and will definitely be back. Thank you Dale xx

Disliked Nothing

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Top drawer.

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Neil B.

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked The site is a beautiful spot with excellent toilet/shower facilities.
We spent the evening in the pub with the owner who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. His poor jokes were the only let down but still entertaining.
Would highly recommend this site.

Disliked Nothing.

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Can't wait to go back!

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Mandy K.

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked Great facilities. Dale and his family couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful.
Marvellous area for walking and sightseeing

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Everything, second visit, lovely peaceful site with friendly welcome. Lovely pub on…

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Jane H.

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked Everything, second visit, lovely peaceful site with friendly welcome. Lovely pub on site. Exceptional clean toilets and showers.

Disliked Nothing

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Suberb setting for a quiet stay.

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ANGELA H.

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked This was our first outing in our new campervan and we couldn't have picked a nicer place. A very friendly family run business, on a working Sheep farm, in a peaceful and secluded setting with a great pub on site. Dale and his sister were very welcoming and we will definitely be back. We even got treated to a beautiful full moon on our second night....however, I can't finish my review without complementing whoever looks after the shower/toilet block, it was exceptional

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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This is an absolute hidden gem of a site, run by Dale…

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Simon S.

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked This is an absolute hidden gem of a site, run by Dale and Nicola who are excellent hosts. With superior shower and washroom facilities it rates highly on our list of sites visited worldwide.
The banter with yourselves and locals in your bar of an evening certainly added to our enjoyment and we’ll be back for a pint soon.

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Great site

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked Dale was extremely welcoming and friendly. Gave us a tour of the facilities and took my partner to see his American pickup truck.
The site was very clean and the pitches were spacious and level.
Rural and peaceful.
The pub was very friendly; good beer at great prices.
Toilets were extremely clean and the showers were hot
The road to the site is narrow but easily managed.
Enjoyed our stay. This is a great site if you want peace and tranquility

Disliked Nothing

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Clean friendly staff well serviced pitches

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked Location facilities and host

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Features

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Hog's Head

Great Treadam

Abergavenny

Monmouthshire

Wales

NP7 8TA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.83494°N
2.89951°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 km Bus Station
12.2 km Telephone Exchange
12.7 km Bus Station
Rail
7.9 km Abergavenny Rail Station
17.2 km Pontypool & New Inn Rail Station
21.4 km Cwmbran Rail Station
Ferry
30.5 km Lydney Harbour
30.6 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
31.3 km Sharpness Old Docks

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

The imposing remains of Raglan Castle (20 minutes’ drive), which was partially destroyed during the English Civil War, hint at the former grandeur of this moated fortress built in the 1430s. Check out the thick walls, the Grand Staircase and the Tudor panel in the visitor centre, then have a picnic on the lawn. Head to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (half an hour) for epic walks at places like Symonds Yat, where you can get sweeping views of the River Wye. If you’re into watersports, there are numerous outfits renting out paddleboards and canoes, or check out the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo. Hereford (45 minutes) is renowned for its elegant cathedral, home of the Mappa Mundi, a centuries-old map of the world decorated with drawings of strange peoples and mythical creatures. The Museum of Cider has ancient presses and other brewing paraphernalia, or you can visit The Weir Garden, a National Trust property on the River Wye.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 44.2 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Raglan Castle 8 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 12.8 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 14.6 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 14.6 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 15.8 km

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 8.8 km

The Kymin 14.7 km

The Weir 27.2 km

Westbury Court Garden 33.5 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 37.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

White Castle - Grosmont - Skenfrith - White Castle 1.3 km

Llantilio Crossenny 1.7 km

Llanvetherine - Three Castles Walk - White Castle - Offa's Dyke 2.4 km

Cross Ash - The Graig - Dawn of Day - Cross Ash 5.2 km

Near Abergavenny - Skirrid Fawr -Woods - Near Abergavenny 5.3 km

Local events

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 19.4 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 46.3 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 The Hog's Head have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Hog's Head dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Hog's Head? The imposing remains of Raglan Castle (20 minutes’ drive), which was partially destroyed during the English Civil War, hint at the former grandeur of this moated fortress built in the 1430s. Check … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Hog's Head?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Hog's Head? From €40.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.