Garth Glamping
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- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Cardiff and Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Caerphilly 15 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub five minutes’ walk
Campground type
10
10
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
5 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 16 Pitchup.com customers 
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
After driving for 4 hours ( in a van with no air…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked After driving for 4 hours ( in a van with no air con and 24° 🙃) from north wales we were amazed how good the campsite was. The showers and toilets were so nice and the outdoor kitchen was perfect. Help your self ice cold waters in the fridge hit the spot. The pitches were secluded enough to feel like you had the site to yourself. Perfect site for anyone who loves camping with a bit of homeliness of cooking in a proper kitchen and having a nice shower. Amazing lake easily accessible on site for wild swimming. 10/10 will definitely be coming back
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From the manager: Morgan this is such a beautiful and helpful review. Thanks ever so much for your kind comments, and for the level of detail for future guests. I hope your journey home wasn't too unbearable - we'd Leo to see you again :) Thanks, Jordan @ Garth Glamping.
Brilliant site with great facilities and lovely people.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everyone was friendly
Clean tidy facility
Communal area
Good size pitches
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you Aaliyah for taking the time to leave a lovely review, we hope to welcome you all again! :)
We LOVED our stay. Thank you! Will definitely recommend
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Incredible surroundings
Kitchen/shower/toilet facilities
Set in amongst meadow
Peaceful/tranquil
Disliked Difficult to find site itself as not signposted
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From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review of the site, and for taking the time to do so. We're trying our best to improve the directions/visibility of our site to make it easy for people to find, we know this can be very frustrating!
Great location for what we needed, clean facilities, had everything we needed.…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location for what we needed,
clean facilities, had everything we needed.
responsive to messages.
definitely be back.
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From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review :)
Lovely wild sits, suitable for roof tent users
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked I visited with my 12 year old as he had a football tournament in Cardiff. Lovely wild campsite with pitches mowed into the grass. Clean toilet, shower and kitchen. Fridge & hob available with complimentary tea and coffee.
Disliked There was some road noise and the train line is right next to the campsite.
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From the manager: Hey Nathan, thanks for a lovely review - we very much welcome tent box users and appreciate you taking the time to leave us a some lovely feedback. Yes, the noise can be frustrating, even though we're surrounded by beautiful countryside we are still very much in Cardiff :) ear plugs and eye masks are available too to anyone who may require them in our communal kitchen area to help minimise the disturbances :)
Quiet site, lovely views, well-equipped site (even had complimentary coffee and herbal…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet site, lovely views, well-equipped site (even had complimentary coffee and herbal teas), really friendly owners. Thank you for a great stay.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! :)
Beautiful spot by the river Taff surrounded by trees. Kitchen area clean…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful spot by the river Taff surrounded by trees. Kitchen area clean and well equipped. Toilets clean.
Interesting contrast as you are close to road railway and river. Boy racers in the distance, small local train and the sound of the river make this delightfully busy with gentle life. We loved it. The swifts and sand Martin’s feeding in the evening were beautiful. Slept really well. Jordan was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended
Disliked The village is tight to get van through. We have a Transit L2H2 and we got down no hassle but wider might struggle.
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From the manager: Thanks Portia for taking the time to leave some beautiful and very helpful feedback! We really hope to host you again some day :)
Great convenient location just outside Cardiff.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet ,scenic, clean facilities and friendly hosts.Spacious pitches for the campers/tents with larger groups having the option to stay in Bell Tent accommodation.Would like to have tried out the local walks/pub and the river flowing by the campsite looked inviting however fast flowing so may need to ask locals regarding safety/access etc ..... but only stayed overnight on this occasion. Decent mobile phone reception.
Disliked Rainy weather - luck of the draw I'm afraid !!
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From the manager: Thanks Tony for your fab feedback! Really appreciate your kind comments :)
Amazing location! Really enjoyed our stay. Travelled with a toddler and he…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Amazing location! Really enjoyed our stay. Travelled with a toddler and he really enjoyed it. Easy to find, very clean toilet/shower/communal kitchen area! Owner of the site was very friendly too! Will definitely be returning and would recommend! 😊
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From the manager: Thanks ever so much Lauren, we're so happy you enjoyed your stay! :)
Excellent site, one of the best I have visited
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Stunning location
Peaceful
Beautiful modern facilities
Every need catered for
Jordan is very warm and welcoming
An absolute must see if in the area
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From the manager: Thanks for the amazing review Mandy - I'm so glad you girls enjoyed your stay! I hope you both enjoy your travels and we see you again soon x
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Garth Glamping
Ynysgau Farm
Main Road
Gwaelod Y Garth
Cardiff
Glamorgan
Wales
CF15 9HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.55921°N
-3.27433°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 11.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Cold Knap Barry | 11.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 11.8 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Southerndown | 16.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 18.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castell Coch 1.8 mi
Caerphilly Castle 2.6 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 5.1 mi
National Museum Cardiff 6.6 mi
Cardiff Castle 6.7 mi
National Trust
Clevedon Court 20.8 mi
Aberdulais Falls 23.2 mi
Tyntesfield 25.2 mi
Dunster Castle 27.2 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 27.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Forest Fawr - Taff's Well - Rhiwbina Hill 1.7 mi
Cardiff Ridgeways 5.2 mi
Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 5.6 mi
Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 5.8 mi
Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 6.2 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 21.7 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 27.2 mi
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Garth Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garth Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garth Glamping? From your pitch, follow waymarked trails up the Garth (20 minutes’ walk) for views over Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The 55-mile Taff Trail (for walkers and cyclists) passes close by … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garth Glamping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garth Glamping? From $41.19 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.