Garth Glamping
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- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Cardiff and Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Caerphilly 15 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub five minutes’ walk
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBell tent
5 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again







Would highly recommend, and will be returning.
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely location and great facilities.
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities were lovely and really clean but would have been better if there was more.
Great value, plenty of space and activities. Highly recommended!
Bell tent
Liked Brilliant little campsite with so many extras included. The owners could have easily charged double or even more for the oasis weekend but kept their prices sensible which isn't common these days. The bell tent was perfect, the beds were very comfortable. The facilities were outstanding. There was bottles of water in the fridge, tea and coffee in the kitchen, the tent had marshmallows for the fire pit, small games like Jenga and outdoor games like plastic axe throwing (I'm buying one of those for the children). The place is totally off grid but still has a fully functional toilet and shower space. An absolutely perfect place for a bit of glamping.
Disliked There was nothing to dislike its a fantastic place
Very clean toilet and kitchen The tent is well equipped comfortable
Bell tent
Liked I really liked everything about the place. The only suggestion I have is to include a map for guests. We wanted to walk around and explore, but we didn’t know the area well. Having a map that describes the property and the surrounding area would make it easier for guests to discover nearby places and enjoy the surroundings more.
Disliked None
After driving for 4 hours ( in a van with no air…
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked After driving for 4 hours ( in a van with no air con and 24° 🙃) from north wales we were amazed how good the campsite was. The showers and toilets were so nice and the outdoor kitchen was perfect. Help your self ice cold waters in the fridge hit the spot. The pitches were secluded enough to feel like you had the site to yourself. Perfect site for anyone who loves camping with a bit of homeliness of cooking in a proper kitchen and having a nice shower. Amazing lake easily accessible on site for wild swimming. 10/10 will definitely be coming back
From the manager: Morgan this is such a beautiful and helpful review. Thanks ever so much for your kind comments, and for the level of detail for future guests. I hope your journey home wasn't too unbearable - we'd Leo to see you again :) Thanks, Jordan @ Garth Glamping.
Brilliant site with great facilities and lovely people.
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Everyone was friendly
Clean tidy facility
Communal area
Good size pitches
Disliked Nothing
From the manager: Thank you Aaliyah for taking the time to leave a lovely review, we hope to welcome you all again! :)
We LOVED our stay. Thank you! Will definitely recommend
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Incredible surroundings
Kitchen/shower/toilet facilities
Set in amongst meadow
Peaceful/tranquil
Disliked Difficult to find site itself as not signposted
From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review of the site, and for taking the time to do so. We're trying our best to improve the directions/visibility of our site to make it easy for people to find, we know this can be very frustrating!
Great location for what we needed, clean facilities, had everything we needed.…
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Great location for what we needed,
clean facilities, had everything we needed.
responsive to messages.
definitely be back.
From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review :)
Lovely wild sits, suitable for roof tent users
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked I visited with my 12 year old as he had a football tournament in Cardiff. Lovely wild campsite with pitches mowed into the grass. Clean toilet, shower and kitchen. Fridge & hob available with complimentary tea and coffee.
Disliked There was some road noise and the train line is right next to the campsite.
From the manager: Hey Nathan, thanks for a lovely review - we very much welcome tent box users and appreciate you taking the time to leave us a some lovely feedback. Yes, the noise can be frustrating, even though we're surrounded by beautiful countryside we are still very much in Cardiff :) ear plugs and eye masks are available too to anyone who may require them in our communal kitchen area to help minimise the disturbances :)
Quiet site, lovely views, well-equipped site (even had complimentary coffee and herbal…
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Quiet site, lovely views, well-equipped site (even had complimentary coffee and herbal teas), really friendly owners. Thank you for a great stay.
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! :)
Beautiful spot by the river Taff surrounded by trees. Kitchen area clean…
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Beautiful spot by the river Taff surrounded by trees. Kitchen area clean and well equipped. Toilets clean.
Interesting contrast as you are close to road railway and river. Boy racers in the distance, small local train and the sound of the river make this delightfully busy with gentle life. We loved it. The swifts and sand Martin’s feeding in the evening were beautiful. Slept really well. Jordan was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended
Disliked The village is tight to get van through. We have a Transit L2H2 and we got down no hassle but wider might struggle.
From the manager: Thanks Portia for taking the time to leave some beautiful and very helpful feedback! We really hope to host you again some day :)
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 Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Garth Glamping
Ynysgau Farm
Main Road
Gwaelod Y Garth
Cardiff
Glamorgan
Wales
CF15 9HJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.55921°N
3.27433°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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 | 18.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Cold Knap Barry | 18.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 19 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Southerndown | 26.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 29.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castell Coch 3 km
Caerphilly Castle 4.1 km
St Fagans: National History Museum 8.1 km
National Museum Cardiff 10.6 km
Cardiff Castle 10.8 km
National Trust
Clevedon Court 33.4 km
Aberdulais Falls 37.3 km
Tyntesfield 40.6 km
Dunster Castle 43.7 km
Dunster Working Watermill 43.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Forest Fawr - Taff's Well - Rhiwbina Hill 2.8 km
Cardiff Ridgeways 8.3 km
Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 8.9 km
Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 9.3 km
Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 10 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 34.9 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 43.8 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 Garth Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garth Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garth Glamping? From your pitch, follow waymarked trails up the Garth (20 minutes’ walk) for views over Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The 55-mile Taff Trail (for walkers and cyclists) passes close by … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garth Glamping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garth Glamping? From $67.61 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.