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
Site type
- 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
Powered concrete slab caravan site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
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
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…
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.
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Lovely quiet site with great facilities.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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excellent site, immaculate facilities
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.
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
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Very clean facilities and friendly owners. Great location
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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 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
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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
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 pathNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Vishwell Farm Caravan Site
St Andrews Road
Cardiff
Glamorgan
Wales
CF5 6AF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.44135°N
3.26037°W
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 | 5.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 6 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Cold Knap Barry | 6.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brean | 21.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 22.1 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
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.
Nearest sites
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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 - 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.