Big Barn Camping

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The geodesic dome
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The geodesic dome
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  • Peaceful, friendly site on a smallholding 2.5 miles from Laugharne
  • 15 minutes from spectacular Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire beaches
  • Stargazing haven with campfires allowed; gazebos and awnings welcome
You'll certainly want to wax lyrical when you arrive at this lush little site. Two and a half miles from Dylan Thomas's house at Laugharne, Big Barn Camping is a quiet Carmarthenshire site (with a no-music policy) in a wildlife haven where red kites and other birds of prey regularly soar overhead. The site is on a Georgian farm covering 36 acres of meadows and woodland, and home to sheep, pigs, alpacas, goats, chickens and waterfowl to say hi to during your stay. The views are splendid, looking out over the countryside by day and stars aplenty at night against the flames of your fire; Big Barn is in a stargazing haven, and campfires are allowed. You're welcome to bring along a gazebo or awning too. Off site, it's two and a half miles or under 10 minutes' drive to the coastal town of Laugharne, famed as the final home of Dylan Thomas, 15 minutes to Pendine Sands and 20 to Carmarthen; it's also within 20 minutes of Pembrokeshire beaches at Amroth and Saundersfoot. Walks around Laugharne and the estuary of the River Taf are popular picks for local wanders. The site is eco-friendly, using solar power, compost toilets and full recycling. It's part of the Greener Camping Club Association; customers who are currently non-members can sign up when booking, and a tree will be planted for you, as well as giving you access to over 150 other GCC sites.

Site type

Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not 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.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 2 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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0 dogs

Reviews

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A cracking spot with roomy, private sites and bonza views. Michael’s a legend host, facilities are top-notch and spotless (compost loos and hot showers!). Super peaceful, great for stargazing and soaking up nature. Loads reckon they'll be back!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site (superior)

Liked Tout. L’emplacement, le travail fait pour la beauté des lieux, l’eau chaude et le débit, la propreté, les moutons mignons, la gentillesse de l’hôte, tout.

Disliked Rien

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your nice review - Translation in English reads -Everything. The location, the work done to make the place beautiful, the hot water and flow, the cleanliness, the cute sheep, the kindness of the host, everything.

Can't wait for our next break…

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Kaine R. 1 review

Woodland Camp geodesic dome

Liked Can't wait for our next break at Big Barn really enjoyed our stay.
Excellent host such a hard working individual 👏
Beautiful set up

Recommend to friends Visit again

amazing space, lovely attention of detail and the need of the campers.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked amazing good size for our campervan especially liked the picnic table.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Quiet and peaceful Friendly owner.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site (superior)

Liked This was a lovely peaceful site with clearly marked and mown pitches. We were the only campers there. A firepit was provided and there was a picnic table at our pitch.
The owner,Michael was really helpful and friendly. After a wild and stormy first night he checked in with us in the morning. He was also helpful in telling us about places to visit in the surrounding area.
The composing toilets were clean and the water in the showers was hot and plentiful. We would love to stay here again and would recommend this campsite to others.

Disliked Nothing.

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A beautiful well kept campsite and…

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Matthew J. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site (superior)

Liked A beautiful well kept campsite and very good facilities. Very welcoming and will definitely be going back next year!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value, fab location, well maintained

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Chris H. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Warm welcome, lovely open level area around pitches, clean composting toilet. Fits the description perfectly.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, can't comment on washing up or other facilities as we only stayed one night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, calm site.

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Charlotte R. 1 review

Woodland Camp geodesic dome

Liked We'll be back next year! What a beautiful place. Stunning views, quiet and secluded, and so much wildlife to see! The glamping dome we stayed in was very comfortable and spacious. The kitchen area had all that we needed, and the shower was hot. Perfect.
But best of all, the memory we will take away, was watching the shooting stars overhead in the dark skies! That and the wonderful camp fire.
Thank you Michael for making us feel so at home.

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Definitely one of my favourites. The…

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Donovan S. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Definitely one of my favourites. The host was wonderful. The site is well managed and a perfect location for a quiet time. Other campers were just as lovely and respectful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place for a quiet relaxing weekend with a great host.

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awsomefootgamert r. 2 reviews

Fox camping pod

Liked Friendly welcome
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Pod was spotless

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An amazing, peaceful site with spacious…

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Robert H. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked An amazing, peaceful site with spacious pitches. The owner was welcoming and friendly and the compost toilets were the best I have seen on a campsite.

Disliked N?A

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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 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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Big Barn Camping

Big Barn Camping at Lower Cresswell

Bwlchnewydd Road

Laugharne

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA33 4QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79159°N
4.49496°W

Route directions

Please note that, although similar, Cresswell Farm is the name of a neighbouring location. What3Words location for the correct site: shaped.resurgent.studio.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 km Chemist
3.2 km Black Lion
14.7 km Bus Station
Rail
8.7 km Whitland Rail Station
9 km Ferryside Rail Station
13.8 km Kidwelly Rail Station
Ferry
19.2 km Tenby Ferry Landing
21.7 km Caldey Island Ferry Landing
33.4 km Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
36.2 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

The famed former home of famed Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, The Boathouse, is under 10 minutes' drive from the site. There are spectacular views of the Taf estuary from here (Thomas's first poem after moving in was on the view from his writing shed), and you should be able to see local species like seals and oystercatchers as well as herons and egrets. From The Boathouse (have a sturdy bite to eat in the tearoom first), set off on the mighty Wales Coast Path, the 870-mile route from Chepstow in Monmouthshire north to Queensferry in Flintshire. This is some spectacular scenery (hailed by travel boffins as the best coastal landscape in Britain), so aim to hike as much as you can manage; the Carmarthenshire section is 68 miles and includes the 2,470 acres of the Millennium Coastal Park overlooking the Gower peninsula. A couple of castles are within easy reach (Laugharne is 10 minutes' drive away and Llansteffan 25), but for a day out with a difference drive the 15 minutes to Pendine Sands, home of the splendid Museum of Speed.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pendine 6.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amroth Central 12.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wiseman'S Bridge 15.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Coppet Hall 16 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saundersfoot 16.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembrey Country Park 17.7 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 24.6 km

National Wool Museum 26.8 km

National Wetland Centre Wales 29.3 km

Aberglasney Gardens 31.1 km

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 19.4 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 28.5 km

Stackpole Estate 35.3 km

Aberdeunant 35.6 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 46.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Laugharne - Broadway - Coast Path - Laugharne 3.4 km

Laugharne - Dylan's Way - Laugharne 3.4 km

Laugharne - Sir John's Hill - Bird Board - Laugharne 3.4 km

Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 12.3 km

Amroth - Colby Estate - The Quarries - Amroth 13.3 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 Big Barn Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Big Barn Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Big Barn Camping? The famed former home of famed Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, The Boathouse, is under 10 minutes' drive from the site. There are spectacular views of the Taf estuary from here (Thomas's first … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Big Barn Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Big Barn Camping? From $51.44 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.