Big Barn Camping

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The geodesic dome
Private fenced in superior pitch
Camping pod setup

  • 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

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units 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.

General

  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Admission

  • 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

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful rural spot, great views & pitches. Friendly host, clean facilities (hot showers, washing-up). Picnic tables & fire pits a bonus. Eco-friendly & dark skies appreciated. One suggestion: update loos/showers.

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Starry skies The secluded pitch is simply…

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Anna-Marigold K. 3 reviews

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

Liked Starry skies
The secluded pitch is simply lush! Such a quiet, peaceful private time
Location great for peace and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Welcoming, relaxed efficient

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Really freindly, very, very well organised. Quiet without being too quiet. Unfortunatley could only stay one night out of 2 booked due to family commitments but will certainly see if we can book a couple of nights before the end of summer and go back next year. Ideal for adventurous families wanting to explore the coast or a base for visiting Tenby

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Nice and quiet with a great…

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Anonymous

Fox camping pod

Liked Nice and quiet with a great secluded spot and view of the town. Would definitely return to the same pod! Also loved the fact you can do your own BBQ whenever you like!

Disliked Need to update their toilet and shower facilities

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Loved the peace and quiet of…

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Susan C. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved the peace and quiet of this site...a wildlife haven. The pitches are well spaced out and we particularly enjoyed having our own picnic bench and nearby water tap.
Very welcoming and helpful owner.

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Recommend this lovely pod for camping experience without the hassle!

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Anonymous

Fox camping pod

Liked Lovely set up with plenty space to cook and sit in the kitchen shelter lots of outside space to enjoy the sunset. The pod is really comfortable and cozy and cool enough on warm weather.
The big barn has showers with plenty of hot water and good washing up and sitting area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Great campsite

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 Sarah B. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very spacious pitches with own table & fire pit.
Quiet & peaceful

Disliked Nothing!

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Freedom, nature, birds singing, toasting marshmallows…

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Judith H. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Freedom, nature, birds singing, toasting marshmallows over the fire pit. Leave only footprints vibe. Eco friendly campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The ecological practices and quietness of…

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Jonathan C. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The ecological practices and quietness of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site Good location Reasonable value for money

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 Andy M. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Plenty of room per pitch, well apart from each other and clearly defined.
Quite site with around 11 pitches.
Good WC and shower facilities, compost toilets better than expected and well maintained. Micheal was very helpful and informative.
Good location, close enough to Llaugharne.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Tout. L’emplacement, le travail fait pour…

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Anonymous

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

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.

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 $51.60 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.