The Folly

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  • Quiet farm campsite deep in the Pembrokeshire countryside
  • Seaside towns of Tenby and Saundersfoot 20 minutes' drive
  • Simple campsite in a mown field; half a mile from a local pub
Find your feet in the Pembrokeshire countryside and get to grips with the local landscape at The Folly, a small-scale farm site set on a peaceful farm. Located in Martletwy, this roomy and scenic spot has plenty of space, excellent access to walks and nature trails and basic facilities for guests looking to explore this very special part of the world. The main pitching area is set in a large mown field where facilities include a water standpipe and two portable toilets. One shower is available on request a short distance away from the pitches next to the owners' house (please speak with them to arrange). If you don't mind roughing it, it's also possible to set up shop away from the main pitching field in a secluded place somewhere else on the farm (please speak to the owners for suggestions). The Folly is about half a mile from a local pub that serves drinks and meals throughout the week. Wild Lakes Wales, a watersports centre where there's also a café and bar, is just slightly further up the road (so near, in fact, that it's possible to see it from some parts of the site). Dogs are allowed here, but please remember that this is a farm so they'll need to be on leads.

Site type

Caravan sites 3
Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 10

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Tents for hire

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

Budget/backpacker

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Folly

The Folly

Martletwy

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA67 8AH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.77049°N
-4.813°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km Community Centre
11.3 km Bus Station
11.5 km Honeyborough Green
Rail
6.7 km Narberth Rail Station
8 km Kilgetty Rail Station
8.6 km Saundersfoot Rail Station
Ferry
12.7 km Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
13.4 km Tenby Ferry Landing
16.7 km Caldey 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Wild Lakes Wales: five minutes' drive - Oakwood Theme Park: 10 minutes - Carew Castle: 10 minutes - Heatherton World of Activities: 15 minutes - Tenby: 20 minutes - Saundersfoot: 20 minutes - Manorbier Castle: 25 minutes - Barafundle Bay (sandy beach): 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Coppet Hall 10.2 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wiseman'S Bridge 10.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
Saundersfoot 10.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Amroth Central 11.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tenby North 13.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 11.9 km

Pembroke Castle 12.7 km

St Davids Cathedral 33.2 km

Pembrey Country Park 36.1 km

National Wool Museum 40.1 km

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 13.6 km

Stackpole Estate 18.3 km

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 33.3 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 42.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blackpool Mill - Landsker Borderland Trail - Slebech 2.8 km

Cresswell Quay - Landsker Border Trail - Lawrenny Quay 5.2 km

Garron Pill - Landsker Border Trail - Sam's Wood - Garron Pill 5.9 km

Kilgetty - The Miners' Walk - Kilgetty Wood - Kilgetty 7.7 km

Carew Castle - Carew River - Carew Mill - Carew Castle 8.2 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site and bell tent with lovely hosts.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wildflower bell tent

Liked: All facilities were in excellent condition and clean. The kitchen areas were particularly well stocked. The toilets and showers were basic as described but were very clean and were more than adequate for our stay

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Beautiful wild site, clean facilities, generous owner, farm experience

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jake B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wildflower bell tent

Liked: Location is fantastic for families, close to all main attractions e.g. Oakwood, heatherton, folly farm, wild lakes, bluestone. Truly best of both worlds feeling very rural in the farm surroundings and forests but also a short drive from many fantastic beaches! The field for campers is huge with a fantastic forest at the bottom. The bell tent field is just next to the main camping field. Each bell tent had their own fire pit and wooden hut with basic cooking equipment, plates bowls, cups ECT really no need to bring anything other than food! The cooler box system worked fantastically! We were able to change our ice packs when ever we needed to with the owners which kept out bacon and milk for breakfast cool enough. The tents are all lit up with battery fairy lights inside and out as well as some solar lights in the trees which was just magical for our little girl. We enjoyed visiting the animals on the farm from the cows in the next field to the gorgeous sheep and horses. Our little girl enjoys feeding and seeing all the animals every day she even sat on the horse one morning when the owner bright him into the camping field. This was such as lovely touch! There are three dogs onsite too, the owner checked if we were happy for them to be roaming around the farm, they were obviously very use to visitors and children and were very well behaved. Skye was a particular favourite of my little girl! The owner shared her hopes for developing this side of the business and we are so excited to see what it becomes and cannot wait to book in next year! We just wish we had found this place sooner!

Disliked: Really nothing to dislike about this place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I will come again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wildflower bell tent

Liked: The bed was very comfortable. The host was very friendly, and facilities were very good such as cooking utensils, campfire equipment, toilet.

Disliked: No

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From the manager: THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KIND REVIEW, WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOUR STAY WITH US AND HOPE YOU RETURN AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. ANN

Excellent site with clean facilities and level pitches. Owners were fa

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Richard E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wildflower bell tent

Liked: Owners were so welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Great knowledge of the local area able to advise good places for food, to visit. Looking to book again. Bell tent with clean and tidy.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, we thoroughly enjoyed spending time and chatting with both, we were so pleased you had a great few days here at "The Folly", and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Gareth and Ann

Cozy camping in rural area with very friendly owner

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wildflower bell tent

Liked: We kind of stumbled upon this new camping by accident but loved every minute we spent there! The bell tents were nicely decorated and each has its own little external kitchen area that is fully equipped; pans, two wine glasses, cutlery, two gas stoves. Just perfect. Also the complementary fire pit was a big plus. The camping itself is the perfect base for trips to towns like Marloes. The owner told us about the natural splendour of that beach town. It blew our minds, especially for us Dutchies. The owner was very kind and helpful and really made us feel at home.

Disliked: The only thing I can think of is an upgraded shower. But since this camping just started not everything can be perfect. The shower and toilets were clean and had nice hot water but could use a touchup. The owner told us that this will be the first thing they will take care of in the new season. So for now see this awesome rural camping as a diamond in the rough. Good enough for most people, perfect for us. Ps. We did not use wifi so I do not know if that was an option.

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  • Does The Folly have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Folly dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Folly? Local attractions and activities include: - Wild Lakes Wales: five minutes' drive - Oakwood Theme Park: 10 minutes - Carew Castle: 10 minutes - Heatherton World of Activities: 15 minutes - Tenby: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Folly?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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