Pentre Dolau Escapes

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Peaceful countryside (added by manager 28 Aug 2021)

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Carmarthenshire wild camping with spectacular Black Mountains views
A 10-minute drive to National Botanic Garden; 20 to Carmarthen Castle
Pitch in meadows or woods, fresh eggs for sale; pubs 15 minutes’ drive

With fabulous views of the Black Mountains, Pentre Dolau Escapes is a wild camping spot right in Carmarthenshire countryside. It’s in 20 private acres, and you have the choice of setting up pitch in fields, a wildflower meadow or woodlands. There’s plenty of space for you to set up your tent, and once you’ve settled in, take time to explore your surroundings, have picnics or perhaps walk your canine pals. You’re safe to let the kids run around too – and there are tree swings for them to play on hidden about the place. This being wild camping, facilities are pretty minimal, covering a shower and loo, and ice-pack freezing to keep your supplies fresh. It’s an idea to pack a torch, as there is no lighting on site, but at least you can park by your pitch so there’s no need to lug heavy gear across fields. The owners can supply logs for your campfire as well as freshly laid eggs for cooked breakfasts (both extra cost). Should you need to replenish stocks for the barbecue, fill up on essentials at the supermarkets in Cross Hands (15 minutes’ drive). Several takeaways and pubs offer an alternative for those days when you don’t feel like cooking. For a change of pace from scenic on-site strolls to sightseeing days out, Carmarthen (20 minutes) has bags to offer, including a castle, theatre and markets, while Llanelli (25 minutes) has a long stretch of dog-friendly sand.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Disabled facilities

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

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

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

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Pentre Dolau Escapes

Pentre Dolau

Mynydd Cerrig

Llanelli

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA15 5BL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.80021°N
-4.17562°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.1 km Library

6.2 km Library

11 km Bus Station

Rail

10.8 km Carmarthen Rail Station

12.1 km Llandybie Rail Station

12.2 km Kidwelly Rail Station

Ferry

27.1 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal

38.7 km Tenby Ferry Landing

40 km Caldey Island Ferry Landing

Airport

23.2 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

For a top-notch day out locally, the National Botanic Garden of Wales will have you wandering landscaped parkland, checking out rare plants in the tropical glasshouses and watching raptors flying at The British Bird of Prey Centre (both 10 minutes’ drive) – there’s a dual ticket for both venues. To blow the cobwebs away, head for bracing headland walks along the clifftop path in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (half an hour), or try a spot of high-octane coasteering off the Tenby (50 minutes) shores. For less adventurous souls, WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (35 minutes) is a birdwatching hotspot for flamingos and kingfishers. And of course, you’re never far from a family- (and dog-) friendly beach at Burry Port and Llanelli (both 25 minutes). You can mix things up with a bit of culture too. Sitting on its rocky promontory medieval Carmarthen Castle (20 minutes) has interactive trails to follow, while Parc Howard Museum (25 minutes) offers a gorgeous Italianate mansion to nose around as well as a wonderful collection of Llanelli pottery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Pembrey	17 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Rhossili	24.4 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Swansea Bay	25.7 km	Estuary	Good	Good	N/A	Good
Pendine	26.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Oxwich Bay	27.1 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Botanic Garden of Wales 5 km

Aberglasney Gardens 11.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 15 km

National Wetland Centre Wales 15.6 km

Pembrey Country Park 16.1 km

National Trust

Aberdeunant 15.3 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 27 km

Aberdulais Falls 30.5 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 31.2 km

Tudor Merchant's House 38.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carreg Cennen Castle 17.5 km

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 18.5 km

Laugharne - Dylan's Way - Laugharne 20 km

Laugharne - Sir John's Hill - Bird Board - Laugharne 20.1 km

CWM CLYDACH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/09/1995) 20.1 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.

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Peaceful wild camp

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lisa S. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful campsite! We carried on up the track and pitched up in a shady spot in the woods. The kids loved the rope swings, treehouse and climbing frames. Fabulous warm showers and clean compost loos. Very peaceful place with easy access to Kidwelly Castle and the most enormous, empty, sandy beach at Pembrey Coubtry Park.

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If you love quiet, back to basic camping then we would 100%…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Laurie-beth H. Jun 2022

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: If you love quiet, back to basic camping then we would 100% recommend this site. Friendly, welcoming hosts. We pitched up in the woods and was out the way of everything. Showers were hot, toilets were basic. Campfires allowed and collected our own fire wood. Fantastic views and lovely walks. Within driving distance of some amazing places and beaches. We will definitely be returning.

Disliked: Not really a dislike but showers didnt really have much light unless someone stood and held main door open so would recommend talking a floor standing torch with you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owner was lovely, friendly and helpful.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Feb 2022

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The grounds were beautiful and there was lots of little places to explore.It was great to have our own private spaces

Disliked: There was a huge amount of instructions to read regarding aspects of using the caravan

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Does Pentre Dolau Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Pentre Dolau Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Pentre Dolau Escapes? For a top-notch day out locally, the National Botanic Garden of Wales will have you wandering landscaped parkland, checking out rare plants in the tropical glasshouses and watching raptors flying at The … Read more