Vishwell Farm Caravan Site

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  • Well-maintained and peaceful touring pitches on a working farm
  • A 10-minute drive from Barry Island; 20 minutes from central Cardiff
  • Village setting; pub, café and bus stops within a few minutes' walk
What a splendid location for a Vale of Glamorgan break that’s packed with variety – Vishwell Farm Caravan Park is in the little village of Wenvoe and handily placed for rural walks, beach days and city days in nearby Cardiff. Access to all of the above is fairly straightforward: a 20-minute drive will get you into the centre of Cardiff for days of shopping, dining, culture and rugby, to the cute town of Cowbridge for walks and foodie treats, or to Llantwit Major for soaring cliffs and fossil-hunting on the beach. Even closer at a 10-minute drive are the seaside towns of Penarth and Barry, the latter being famed to British TV fans as the setting for Gavin and Stacey. Don’t fancy the drive? The village’s bus stops are only a couple of minutes’ walk away, with services to Cardiff and Barry. Elsewhere in the village are a good local pub and a garden centre that’s got a well-liked café – so you won’t have to go far in search of breakfasts, dinners or local ales either. It’s not all about the location though – the pitches here are well maintained too, set up as part of a peaceful working farm and with access to facilities including toilets, showers, chemical disposal and water. Dogs are welcome to join you on site here too, and there are plenty of great places to take them out for a walk nearby.

Site type

Caravan sites 15
Motorhome sites 15
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • 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

Pitch types & availability

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92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A tidy, peaceful park with great facilities, handy for Cardiff & Barry Island. Easy to get to pubs and shops. Guests liked the pitch options, simple check-in and friendly vibe. Showers were a bit dodgy, Wi-Fi was weak.

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A very quiet site, with excellent facilities. Central to Cardiff

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Sharon O.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Clean toilets and showers
Excellent recycling facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location just off the main road. Great for accessing Cardiff…

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Luke S.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Good location just off the main road. Great for accessing Cardiff or Barry Island. Clean facilities, nice and easy virtual check in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with great facilities.

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Derek I.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely quiet site in the countryside. Excellent access from the M40 and well placed for Cardiff and Barry.
Very clean, modern facilities.
Would definitely recommend!

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Great site. Lovely showers and within close proximity of supermarket

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Chris S.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely clean toilets. Close to local big supermarket. Close to Barry island beach

Disliked No wifi

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Worth the price would recommend

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very quiet lovely and clean pretty place not to far away from Cardiff would go back again

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Excellent site, clean facilities, quiet location

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Robert J.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Beautifully clean, very easy check in, hot electric showers. ( could do with a floor squishy so guests can dry the floor )
Great recycling bins.
Little dog walking area is great but could do with netting around the bottom so they cant get out. ( we have 2 small dogs ) .
Over all a really lovely clean site.
Bus stop 5 mins away for.access to Cardiff City.or Barry Island
Pub 15 mins walk

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Excellent site with clean facilities. Wifi non existent.

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Lisa D.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely clean toilets, showers and washing area. Easy access and lovely views.

Disliked Wifi was non-existent. Their wifi name didn't even come up to be selected.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site, immaculate facilities

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Jenny M.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked facilities were immaculate, very relaxed site which made it very relaxed for us

Disliked pitches weren’t set so was hard to judge where to pitch up

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Lovely campsite with great facilities.

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Tarah F.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked We liked that you could pick your own pitch. There was a good choice of grass and tarmac.
The facilities were modern and clean. There was a bus stop just around the corner.

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Great location for Cardiff and Barry

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Kate M.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very clean facilities and friendly owners. Great location

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Wifi

Groups 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Vishwell Farm Caravan Site

St Andrews Road

Cardiff

Glamorgan

Wales

CF5 6AF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.44135°N
3.26037°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 km Bus Station
6.9 km Bus Station
6.9 km Bus Station
Rail
3.1 km Dinas Powys Rail Station
3.3 km Cadoxton Rail Station
3.8 km Eastbrook Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
6.1 km Channel View Waterbus Stop
6.5 km Barrage South Waterbus Stop
Airport
7.3 km Cardiff International Airport
38.7 km Bristol International 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

The best way to explore your immediate surroundings is to head out on foot, taking in trails around Wenvoe Wood or heading off to Dinas Powys to see the ‘salmon leaps’ in the river and stop by at an ancient hill fort. Alternatively, head off to the National Trust’s Dyffryn Gardens (10 minutes’ drive/an hour’s walk) to stroll through a lovely outdoor space set up as a series of ‘outdoor rooms’, or St Fagans National Museum of History (10 minutes’ drive) for a free wander through an excellent open-air museum. You’re not far from the coast here, either, so keen walkers should also plan days out on nearby stretches of the Wales Coast Path. Llantwit Major (20 minutes) makes a good starting point for a walk taking in the sandstone cliffs of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, or you could head to Ogmore-by-Sea (half an hour) to scramble through the dunes, see the ancient castle or ride horses along the beach. For many visitors, a day at Barry Island (10 minutes) has to be on the cards too – you can join Gavin and Stacey-themed tours here, try out all the rides at the funfair or just go along for sunbathing and swimming from the sandy beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island 5.6 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Whitmore Bay Barry Island 6 km Sea GoodExcellentGoodExcellent
Cold Knap Barry 6.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brean 21.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 22.1 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 5.1 km

Millennium Stadium 6.9 km

Cardiff Castle 7.1 km

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 7.2 km

National Museum Cardiff 7.6 km

National Trust

Clevedon Court 29.7 km

Dunster Castle 31.7 km

Dunster Working Watermill 31.8 km

Coleridge Cottage 33.1 km

Holnicote Estate 33.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dinas Powys - Sully - Dinas Powys 2.4 km

Dinas Powys - Wenvoe - Dinas Powys 3 km

Dinas Powys - Michaelston le Pit - Dinas Powys 3 km

Porthkerry Country Park 6.5 km

Sights of Cardiff 6.8 km

Local events

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

    Bristol, England 40.9 km

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 47.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Vishwell Farm Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Vishwell Farm Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Vishwell Farm Caravan Site? The best way to explore your immediate surroundings is to head out on foot, taking in trails around Wenvoe Wood or heading off to Dinas Powys to see the ‘salmon leaps’ in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Vishwell Farm Caravan Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Vishwell Farm Caravan Site? From $67.41 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.