The Chicken House
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- Peaceful adults-only site 15 minutes’ drive from Caerphilly
- National Museum Cardiff half an hour’s drive; Splott Beach 40 minutes
- Pitches on wildflower meadows; walks from the site
Site type
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This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The maximum vehicle dimensions allowed are 5m length x 2.3m width x 2.4m height.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
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Liked: Location, host welcome and communication.
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From the manager: Hello both, Many thanks for this. Much appreciated. Welcome back anytime. Best wishes, Matt - CH
Nice place with nicest guy when you will meet welcoming you. Thanks…
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Liked: Nice place with nicest guy when you will meet welcoming you. Thanks Matt.
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From the manager: Hi Simon, Very kind comments, really appreciated. Welome here anytime. All the best, Matt - CH
A great stay and an even greater host. Excellent site.
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Liked: Matt was such an amazing host, he went out of his way to make sure we felt welcome and to help us in any way he could. He was very friendly, communicative and helpful. The area is lovely. I would definitely book again. Very happy.
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From the manager: Hi there! Thank you so much for the lovely comments. It was a pleasure to have you here and to be of any help. Welcome back anytime, thanks again, Matt - CH
Beautiful peaceful small site
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Liked: Lovely quite private pitch, matt is very helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. Good WiFi too
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Hi both, Thanks a lot for staying at the Chicken House. Really appreciate your comments. You're welcome back anytime. Best wishes, Matt
Very friendly. Matt could no do enough to make my stay comfortable
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Liked: Location,
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Almost wild camping, a secluded, peaceful site but close to Cardiff
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Liked: Go for the upper pitches, fantastic view looking to the South. This is also the most flat area of the site. Very little rock or stone in the ground so easy to get a peg in. Matt, the owner, couldn't more helpful with directions to the site and suggestions for what to do in the area. Very friendly and welcoming. Nice small site, and well off the beaten track surrounded by a small wood. The loudest sounds will be the birds. Next to a stables that do start early, I've always been an early riser so just something else to watch while having my tea, but the usual "pack your campsite earplugs" if you're planning a lie in. There is an undercover electrical charging point for phones & laptops and wifi is also available. Very unobtrusive CCTV on the entrance for security but you are very much out of the way. It's almost wild camping so pay attention to the site description in terms of what you need to bring. Access is up a narrow track so again, pay attention to vehicle sizing. Probably not for everyone with so few facilities but perfect for me. Good luck with your plans for the site and battling the bureaucracy :-)
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From the manager: Hi Mr B, both, Thanks very much for staying. It was a pleasure to meet you and so glad you liked the place. I really appreciate you going to the time of writing all of the above. Really helpful for future guests and myself. Welcome to stay anytime and thanks for the good luck with my plans. Hopefully the next time you stay there will be a toilet, washroom and mini cafe. All the best! Matt
We stayed the one night, but would stay again if near the area.
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Liked: Really quiet, peaceful spot. Matt was really welcoming and friendly.
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From the manager: Thanks very much indeed Dan. Nice to meet you, glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome anytime, best wishes, Matt
Very expensive for what is really just a carpark.
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Liked: Friendly owner
Disliked: Difficult access for large vehicle, hard standing very sloppy, no services at all
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From the manager: Hi both, Thank you for staying at the Chicken House and I do appreciate your comments. Vehicle size was reduced at the end of 2023 to a maximum of 5 metres. This is stated in the terms and conditions area of the listing. Free high-speed outdoor wifi is available. My apologies for forgetting to give you the password. No other services are listed. Sorry, you may have missed this and the maximum vehicle size. Best wishes, Matt Matt Rogers
Great location, host and was everything it said on the listing. 👍…
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Liked: Great location, host and was everything it said on the listing. 👍
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From the manager: Thanks very much for staying and really appreciate the comments. You're welcome anytime. I did forget though to give you the wifi password! All the besg, Matt
Lovely place to camp, very quiet with lots of places to explore.…
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Liked: Lovely place to camp, very quiet with lots of places to explore.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Katie, both, Thanks very much for this. Really glad you enjoyed the place, welcome anytime, my best, Matt
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
The Chicken House
Ysgubor Fach Stables
Ysgubor Fach Lane
Machen
Caerphilly
Glamorgan
Wales
CF83 8QE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.59841°N
-3.14519°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 24.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 25 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 25.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Clevedon Beach | 26.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 28.8 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caerphilly Castle 5.8 km
Castell Coch 10 km
National Museum Cardiff 12.7 km
Cardiff Castle 13.2 km
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 13.3 km
National Trust
Clevedon Court 28 km
Tyntesfield 34.3 km
Blaise Hamlet 36.6 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 38.2 km
The Kymin 39.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 0.5 km
Draethen - Ruperra Castle 2.5 km
Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 2.9 km
Cardiff Ridgeways 3.8 km
Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 4.7 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 The Chicken House have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Chicken House dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Chicken House? Local attractions and activities include: - Fourteen Locks Canal Centre: 15 minutes’ drive - Caerphilly shops: 15 minutes - Walnut Tree Farm Park: 20 minutes - National Museum Cardiff: half an hour … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Chicken House?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – 8 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Chicken House? From $53.41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.