Cae Glas Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.2 136 reviews
The field
The field
Evening light
Stunning views
Boris on a little walk to visit the shepards hut and the sleeping giant lodge
Marshmallow time
Out for a little alpaca walk
Meet the animals
The best way to spend summer evenings
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Evening light
Stunning views
Boris on a little walk to visit the shepards hut and the sleeping giant lodge

  • Peaceful farm site in the Brecon Beacons, five minutes from Abercraf
  • A five-minute drive to the National Showcaves; 45 mins to Pen y Fan
  • Animals to meet on site; pizzas and snacks available in the evenings
So quiet you can hear the owls hooting after dark – sound like the kind of place for you? Then get along to Glamorgan and Cae Glas Camping, in the Brecon Beacons National Park and five minutes’ drive from the village of Abercraf. That blissful peace and quiet is the reason most guests cite for choosing a stay here – and as such you’ll be asked to keep the noise down, particularly after dark, to ensure a sense of calm for both visitors and wildlife. To further boost that peaceful vibe facilities have been kept to a minimum, but all guests will have access to toilets, showers and a washing-up area and are welcome to bring along dogs and barbecues. There's a firepit area here too, and firewood can be purchased on site. There are some stunning mountain views to be had here, and sitting down to admire them for a while is a most rewarding option. That said, there’s plenty of activity nearby should you wish: this is waterfall walk country, and a riding centre just down the road that can sort pony treks for all the family. It’s also a short drive to get to places like Craig y Nos Castle and the National Showcaves Centre for Wales or a slightly longer one (about 45 minutes) to Pen y Fan, the National Botanic Garden of Wales and the beaches of the Gower Peninsula.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens 21 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 21 Aug to

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 136 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome views, chilled vibe, and super-friendly hosts! Clean, modern loos are a win, and the farm animals are a huge hit with the kids. Delicious pizzas too. Mostly brilliant, though a few found pitches a bit sloped and loos busy sometimes – but upgrades are happening!

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Sam B.

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Liked The setting - great surroundings and views of the Welsh countryside.
The facilities - bathroom/shower facilities were great.
Accessibility - hassle free, easy to find and no issues at all!
Quiet.

Disliked Not so many flat spots - often expected as a trade off for the location though!

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Beautiful and quiet location. Friendly and


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Pam P.

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Liked Beautiful and quiet location. Friendly and welcoming hosts. Clean shower and toilet block with heating. Overall wonderful camping experience. This was my second time camping here and it was just as wonderful as the first time.

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Lovely quiet small site

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Andrew H.

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Liked Location and facilities, great
Animals attraction great for the kids

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great peaceful place, with great views

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Julie J.

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Liked It wasnt an overcrowded field. It was very peaceful, exactly what we wanted. :)
Loved the heated shower / toilet. A real
Home comfort. Such a treat when camping .

Disliked The shower / toilet doors were hard to close / then open . Could do with altering

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beautiful simple site, with friendly staff and fantastic views.

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Anonymous

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Liked Location, facilities, animals around site, peace and quiet. perfect!

Disliked nothing.

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Friendly owner and safe place


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Miro S.

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Liked Friendly owner and safe place

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What’s not to like, will certainly be returning.

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Sam S.

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Liked Stunning views, friendly hosts and a lovely chilled vibe.

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Customer service skills need improving.

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Anonymous

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Liked The small field was good.

Disliked We arrived approx 6.30pm having travelled for nearly 4 hours, we weren't allowed to pitch our small camper van until we had 'booked in', yet the owner new who we were on arrival. I just wanted to pitch up, it was late, and my young daughter and I were very hungry, we had yet to go find somewhere to eat. My daughters father joined us having travelled separately but arriving at the same time. Again the owner insisted he pay to also stay in tge campervan before she would allow us to park our van.
Quite frankly, she was rude, no smile, no hello. This was our 5th and last stop on our road trip of Wales for one night, what a disappointment! I wish we had booked elsewhere. No wonder there was only one unit remaining on site as we left, surprisingly for a long bank holiday weekend.

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From the manager: You arrived with an extra guest that’s wasn’t booked in, our policy is that all guests check in on arrival so that check in instructions can be given, this is standard practice.
You were unhappy at having to pay for the extra person you brought, despite already being told on the phone earlier that day that they would have to be checked in and paid for, we are a business and not a charity, we were fully booked for the whole weekend and still accommodated your extra guest.
I am sorry if you felt I was rude but you do have to check in so we know who is on the campsite.

Spectacular views, peaceful site, lovely facilities,


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Anonymous

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Liked Spectacular views, peaceful site, lovely facilities, and loved the animals on site.

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Had a lovely nights stay.

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Anonymous

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Liked No marked out pitches, amazing shower room with a fantastic shower, beautiful views, peaceful location but only a 10 minute drive to a shop.

Disliked Not a lot of flat spots

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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 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

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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping

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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cae Glas Camping

Brecon Road

Penycae

Swansea

Glamorgan

Wales

SA9 1GH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.8181°N
3.68959°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.1 km Railway Station
20.7 km Bus Station
22.8 km Bus Station
Rail
19.1 km Neath Rail Station
19.4 km Treherbert Rail Station
19.5 km Llangadog Rail Station
Ferry
28.1 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
35.5 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

Once you’ve dragged yourselves away from the views on site, it’s time to explore the surrounding area. Start close by with a horseback trek from the local stables (five minutes’ drive) or a walk to Henrhyd Falls (10 minutes). The National Showcaves Centre for Wales (five minutes) is a fab place to visit on any day, but makes a particularly good option for a wet-weather day out. If the nippers need a little break from all the scenery admiring, perhaps they’d appreciate a visit to meet the cheeky residents of Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary (10 minutes). And if the grownups need a treat to spur them along to the end of a hike, maybe a little something from the whisky and gin selections at Penderyn Distillery (25 minutes)? A bit further afield there’s plenty to explore around the Brecon Beacons National Park, including the splendid Four Falls Walk (half an hour) and the uphill challenge of Pen y Fan (45 minutes), the tallest British peak south of Snowdonia. The National Botanic Garden of Wales and Mumbles beach are both 45 minutes away if you’re after something a little less energetic.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 26.5 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 29.6 km Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Bracelet Bay 34.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Limeslade Bay 34.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Langland Bay 35.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 1.3 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 13 km

Aberdulais Falls 16.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 19.3 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 22.6 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 16.7 km

Aberdeunant 22.4 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 31 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 2.8 km

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 9.4 km

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 9.4 km

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 9.4 km

Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.4 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 Cae Glas Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Glas Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Glas Camping? Once you’ve dragged yourselves away from the views on site, it’s time to explore the surrounding area. Start close by with a horseback trek from the local stables (five minutes’ drive) or 
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  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Glas Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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