Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Overlooking Porthsele beach
Overlooking porthsele beach
Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea
View from pencarnan
Carn llidi view field
Beach field
Ramsey island view field
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Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea

  • Family-run site situated on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
  • Direct access to Porthsele beach; a mile from Whitesands
  • Farm shop, coffee hut, bar and pizzas available in high season
Fancy a stay on a family-run farm… with direct access to a beach below? Make your way to Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site, a 96-acre farm overlooking Porthsele beach on the Pembrokeshire coast. The site is on the most western tip of Pembrokeshire, with views of St Georges Channel connecting the Irish and Celtic seas. You'll be in good company with a stay here: generations of the same family have been running the site since the mid-1950s, a holiday spot for guests who return year after year – some with their kids and grandkids now in tow. This place is just the ticket for outdoor adventures too, as it's set directly above Porthsele beach (with private vehicle access so you can cart all your kit along with you). The sea and bay are safe for swimming and kayaking, and there are plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide. If you haven’t got your fill of sea breeze, surfing beach Whitesands is a one-mile walk along the coastal path or, if you’re feeling adventurous, a half-mile swim or kayak from Porthsele. Sorting supplies is easy at the farm too: in the high season, a site shop is on hand with camping and food supplies, wetsuits and logs for beach fires, and a coffee hut opens every day. A bar and pizzas are also available at peak times.

Site type

Tent sites 60
Caravan sites 15
Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

Open from Sun, 1 Mar 2026 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 950 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Pencarnan Farm has awesome coastal views & beach access. Site's got friendly staff, good facilities (though a bit old-school), and a handy courtyard with food. Great for families, though wind can be a bother and water supply occasionally patchy. Worth it for the beach!

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Staff are really friendly, got everything…

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Joshua W.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Staff are really friendly, got everything you need to make camping more comfortable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Closest, friendly campsite to a beach I've found

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Isabelle G.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked 10/10 campsite for me. A friendly welcome on arrival and the beach field view (where we pitched) was amazing and quiet. Myself and the dog loved that we could be on the lovely quiet beach 1st thing within less than a minute to watch the seals and have a safe swim. Campsite was really well tendered to and the facilities were clean and well thought out.
The pizza and cider was excellent addition.
As a solo female camper i felt very safe.

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Love this place…

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Peter L.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Love this place

Disliked Leaving

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Amazing site. We will be returning

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Anonymous

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Views
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Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed a weekend stay at Pencarnan…

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Sean J.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Enjoyed a weekend stay at Pencarnan for my partners Birthday. Stunning views from the beach field. Excellent coastal paths in either direction. Beautiful sandy beaches. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Short walk / bus into St Davids. Brilliant place to stay! Recommended 👍

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Was very surprised how close it…

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Anonymous

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Was very surprised how close it was to the beach ,all staff were friendly and helpful. The courtyard was a nice place to go.

Disliked Apart from being told the bar closes early nothing

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Lovely spacious site with beautiful views…

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Lisa Y.

3-amp Ramsey Island Field powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely spacious site with beautiful views and good facilities. Particularly helpful staff and great to have the cafe, shop, bar and Pizza Hut as added bonuses.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities, great space between pitches,…

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Anonymous

3-amp Ramsey Island Field powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Good facilities, great space between pitches, showers good, toilet paper in the loos. Pizzas good value, bar a bonus too.

Disliked Dog mess

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Brilliant campsite

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Liz B.

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Excellent campsite, stunning views, excellent facilities, love it

Recommend to friends Visit again

I can recommend this site without any hesitation at all.

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Sue O.

Beach Field unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Helen at reception/ shop was very informative and friendly, check-in was easy.

Beautiful clean field 🤣, had a great spot . Chatted to several campers. Beautiful beach again clean. So peaceful and relaxing.
Showers/toilets spotless.

I'll definitely be going again 100%

Disliked Nothing to dislike .

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Features

Dogs 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

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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Pencarnan Farm

St Davids

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA62 6PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.88465°N
5.3049°W

Nearest transport

Coach
24.9 km Bus Station
25.6 km Railway Hotel
25.7 km Railway Hotel
Rail
25.1 km Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
25.5 km Haverfordwest Rail Station
25.6 km Johnston (Pembrokeshire) Rail Station
Ferry
0.8 km St. Justinian Ferry Landing
2.9 km Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
16.4 km Skomer Island Ferry Landing

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

This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if fishing's more your bag you can fish for mackerel, pollock and seabass from the beach and from certain points on the cliff around Pencarnan's land. There are also a few marked climbing spots around the cliffs on the land and some good entry points for coasteering or a coastal swim back to Porthsele beach… followed back at base with a sunset beach fire or barbecue to end the day. The famed surfing centre of Whitesands, a mile away on the coast path from Pencarnan, has a café, deckchairs and wetsuit hire, plus lifeguards in the summer months. Heading south, St Justinian’s (under a mile away along the coast path) is home to RNLI St Davids Lifeboat Station and a departure point for boat trips around, onto and beyond Ramsey Island to spy seals, seabirds, porpoises, whales, dolphins and sharks. Make time too for a trip to the tiny city of St Davids, to browse its shops and galleries and take a look at sixth-century St Davids Cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitesands 1.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caerfai 3.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abereiddy 8.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newgale 13 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nolton Haven 15.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 3.2 km

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 32.4 km

Pembroke Castle 35.2 km

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 2.8 km

Stackpole Estate 39 km

Tudor Merchant's House 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around St David's Head 1.5 km

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 1.6 km

St David's City and St Non's Bay 3.1 km

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 3.3 km

Solva Quay - Upper Solva - Solva Quay 8 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 Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From $75.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.