Garth Glamping

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Tent field with upcycled seating
New
Fishing is allowed on the river taff
Bell tents
Up in the clouds

  • Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
  • Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
  • Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
Fancy a Glamorgan base with easy access to river fishing or wild swimming amid ancient woodland and peaceful valleys? Introducing Garth Glamping, 20 minutes’ drive from Cardiff city centre and bordering the River Taff at the foot of Garth Hill. Here you also have several fields – each framed by oak and beech – to explore, where you can exercise any four-legged pals and let the kids run around generally being kids. Helpful on-site facilities at this peaceful waterside spot include a pristine modern toilet block and shower enclosure a short stroll from the pitches, and a bottled water station for refilling your flasks and coolers. You'll also have use of a fridge/freezer, hob, kettle and gas barbecue in the communal kitchen area, where there’s a full set of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans and washing-up supplies – in short, everything you need for whipping up a simple supper or firing up the barbecue for an alfresco feast. When you’re ready to explore, follow marked woodland trails or wander quiet country lanes in the surrounding farmland. Cycle hire can be arranged locally if you’re after two-wheeled adventures, but when you’d rather simply sink into a deckchair with a glass of local craft cider and listen for the tawny owls, well, that’s all good too. There’s a pub 20 minutes’ walk from the site gates, and another one, plus a few shops, in the village of Pentyrch (10 minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

Reviews

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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
9

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful site boasts stunning views & space, with exceptional, clean facilities & a well-equipped kitchen. Hosts are praised for being friendly & helpful. Bell tents are comfy. Some road/train noise, earplugs provided. Stream access for dogs is a plus.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful and chilled campsite with all you needed…

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10 out of 10
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Tina T.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful and chilled campsite with all you needed

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If you're after top notch facilities etc this probably isn't for you.…

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10 out of 10
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8
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John H.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked If you're after top notch facilities etc this probably isn't for you. If however you just want to unwind in a relaxed environment it definitely is. There is a shower and a WC + some portaloos but they have limited availability due to the possible quantity of people trying to use them. All clean and good when we visited. Would we come again? Definitely.

Disliked Rough track to access site. My lads 1 series had to go very slowly but was definitely possible

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Great site, clean facilities, nice walks, friendly owners

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10 out of 10
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Zoe P.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loads of space to pitch up; clean toilet and shower area with hand-wash and loo roll provided. Fantastic kitchen area with loads of facilities, bottled water in fridge for campers to use. Communal area with toys for children and benches, lights etc. Friendly and helpful owner, great place to stay, we had a great couple of days there. Thanks for a great stay.

Disliked Nothing

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We loved it and will definitely be back.

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10 out of 10
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Sophie W.

Bell tent

Liked What a beautiful site. A perfect little getaway to experience Glamping for the first time.
As a single mum of two young children (5 and 2) I was a little bit nervous at first but I felt safe and relaxed at all times.
The children loved the access to the river, we spent ages throwing rocks in and exploring.
The outdoor games were also a big hit.
Loved how clean the bathroom and kitchen area was.
The bell tent was amazing - plenty of room for us and the beds were very comfortable.
Thank for you for the marshmallows and drinks on arrival!

Disliked Nothing, it was simply wonderful!

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Pleasant surroundings - lovely big, flat field; river close by for swimming/…

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7 out of 10
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7
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7
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5
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Pleasant surroundings - lovely big, flat field; river close by for swimming/ kayaking etc; very good shower and kitchen facilities with mugs, cutlery and fridge; finding cows grazing in the campsite field in the early morning was fun, but not everyone's cup of tea?!

Disliked Site owner's dog (?) chasing our vehicle all the way onto the site - we were very worried about injuring him and he also jumped up and scratched our vehicle; one shower not enough for a busy field; noise of traffic, but you get used to it

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From the manager: Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback, we’re genuinely sorry your stay didn’t meet expectations.

We’re really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, the spacious flat field, the river nearby, and the well-equipped facilities, we’ve put a lot of thought into these details, and it’s lovely to know they were appreciated.

Regarding the cows, they had escaped via the river, which was a one-off and has since been fully rectified. This is certainly not the norm and we apologise if it caught you off guard.

As for Lilly, the farm dog. While guests may occasionally encounter her on the drive (this is a working farm, after all), we absolutely do not expect anyone to deal with vehicle damage. We’re very sorry to hear this happened. Please do contact us directly with photos or details, we’d like to resolve this properly. Our personal contact information is shared with every guest upon booking and arrival, so it’s upsetting that we weren’t made aware of this at the time.

It’s incredibly disheartening to receive such a negative review, especially anonymously, without having been given the chance to address the issue in real time. We care deeply about our guests’ experience and to say we’re gutted would be an understatement. As seen in our many other reviews, this isn’t reflective of the usual Garth Glamping experience.

Thank you again for your visit. We really do hope you’ll get in touch so we can sort things properly.

Everything you could want in a site with very reasonable prices .

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Adrian B.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The tranquility and views all around the site and there was acres of room . The shower and toilet block were beautiful and very clean with a communal kitchen to the side with sink and electricity sockets , fridge freezer, kettle, cooker and pretty much everything you could need if you forget anything with free bottled water and speciality tea bags, nothing i had seen at any other site we have stayed on . The hosts both came to speak to us to see if everything was ok and if they could do anything else for us . We travel with 2 dogs and we had no issues with them , the site has a stream running along side it with a small pebble beach are where the dogs could also play .

Disliked We were only there for 2 days 😢

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Wonderful stay with excellent facilities

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9 out of 10
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Amy P.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Facilities were fantastic well stocked kitchen with cooking utensils, crockery, kettles, hob and water bottles. and very clean toilet and shower. Owners were very pleasant people, stopped for a chat one morning from chatting to an couple locals they’re obviously well thought of which filled us with confidence staying there. location was great a couple of nice walks around, pleasant walk to the pub and short drive to a few local attractions. Also had a few lawn games which were good fun to kill a bit of time on site if you’ve a quiet day.

Disliked Quite a lot of road noise kept us up at night, but they do supply ear plugs!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review, Amy! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the facilities, well-stocked kitchen, and peaceful surroundings.

It’s great to hear you made the most of the local walks, lawn games, and the nearby pub, there’s plenty to enjoy both on site and in the area.

Regarding the road noise: while we are nestled in a peaceful and idyllic setting surrounded by nature, we are also located on a very accessible route straight into Cardiff, which makes us ideal for exploring the area. Occasionally, some road noise can be heard, but we’re glad the earplugs helped, we always provide them to ensure our guests get a good night’s sleep.

Thank you again for staying with us and for your kind words. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Great facilities and setting

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fabulous facilities, very clean and apart from the trains, very quiet

Disliked Not sure there was anything, even the trains we found relaxing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the facilities and found everything clean and peaceful, even the occasional train (we do supply earplugs) . It’s great to know you had a relaxing stay, and we really appreciate you recommending us.

We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime!

A beautiful setting with rolling hills and a shallow river bed nearby

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Beautiful, clean bell tents with lovely gentle lighting inside, potted plants and comfy beds (with clean linen, sheets, duvets and pillows).
A quiet 'festival' vibe with bunting and outdoor lights for decoration
Great gas bbq (to hire)
Friendly and knowledgeable owners
Clean toilet and shower
Outdoor kitchen with tea/coffee/ fridge and mobile phone charge points

Disliked No fresh running water (so used bottled water - provided by owners)
The free roaming farm Labrador was a bit snappy with our dog and wasn't on a lead or with any owner for a large amount of the time.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review, we’re really glad you enjoyed the bell tent, the peaceful setting, and our outdoor facilities! It’s lovely to hear that the touches helped create a relaxed nature for your stay.

Regarding your comments: our apologies about the unexpected visit from the farm Dog. Her name is Lilly, and she’s never usually out on site, she should have been up at the farmhouse with her sisters, but she does occasionally make a great escape as she absolutely loves the sight of guests and the space to explore! If this happens again, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll come and take her straight home.

As for the water: you’re absolutely right. Our site runs from a filtered well system, and while it’s filtered, we don’t currently offer it as drinking water until thorough testing is completed. However, we do provide unlimited bottled water, both large and small bottles, so there’s always fresh drinking water available to all of our guests.

Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with us, we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you back in the future!

The site was simple but brilliant (if they don’t mind me saying).…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was simple but brilliant (if they don’t mind me saying). Peaceful, quiet, with signs of upgrades coming. Loved choosing our own pitch on a big open field. Shower and toilet facilities were excellent — the shower was well above expectations.
Looking forward to coming back soon

Disliked Satnav might take you too far down the road — I couldn’t see any sign saying ‘Garth Glamping this way,’ so keep an eye out for the green and yellow flags marking the right spot. It’s not the site’s fault, and the flags are really helpful once you see them, so still giving 10/10.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting, open pitches, and especially the shower and toilet facilities.

I also really appreciate your helpful note about the satnav directions. You’re right, it can sometimes send people too far down the road. For future guests reading this: we do send everyone a text on the day of arrival with detailed directions to help avoid any confusion, and those green and yellow flags are there as an extra marker once you’re close!

Thank you again for your kind words and for giving us 10/10 despite the satnav quirk. We’d be delighted to welcome you back soon!


Features

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 swimming

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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 mud

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

Garth Glamping

Ynysgau Farm

Main Road

Gwaelod Y Garth

Cardiff

Glamorgan

Wales

CF15 9HJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.55507°N
3.27496°W

Route directions

There is a green flag at the bottom of the farm's driveway. You should see this, along with the cows in the fields. Once you enter the farm, please follow the wooden fencing on your right all the way down the driveway until it bears right. Please bear right (along with the fencing), over the railway bridge, and follow the road down to the site.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.4 mi Kingsway
6.5 mi Castle Street
6.6 mi Westgate Street
Rail
1.1 mi Taffs Well Rail Station
1.1 mi Trefforest Estate Rail Station
2.4 mi Aber Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
6.8 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
7.6 mi Channel View Waterbus Stop
Airport
11.2 mi Cardiff International Airport
27 mi Bristol International 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

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 too, so you can follow the scenic section to Pontypridd on largely traffic-free paths alongside the river. Heritage-lovers can tour the extraordinary Castell Coch (10 minutes’ drive), an ornate folly combining a medieval castle with Gothic-Victorian additions, or have a nose around Caerphilly Castle (15 minutes) with its drawbridges and battlements. Also well worth a visit is St Fagans National Museum of History (20 minutes), an open-air folk museum recreating Welsh life through historic buildings and crafts workshops. If the kids aren't taken with all that history, test their wits in themed escape games at Cardiff’s Puzzled Escape Rooms, or take them to Tenpin Cardiff Nantgarw (both 10 minutes) for bowling, arcade games and fast food in the diner. These also make great rainy day choices if the weather turns on you.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island 11.3 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Cold Knap Barry 11.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitmore Bay Barry Island 11.5 mi Sea GoodExcellentGoodExcellent
Southerndown 16.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 18.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castell Coch 1.6 mi

Caerphilly Castle 2.7 mi

St Fagans: National History Museum 4.8 mi

National Museum Cardiff 6.4 mi

Cardiff Castle 6.5 mi

National Trust

Clevedon Court 20.7 mi

Aberdulais Falls 23.3 mi

Tyntesfield 25.2 mi

Dunster Castle 26.9 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 26.9 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 1.6 mi

Cardiff Ridgeways 5.2 mi

Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 5.6 mi

Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 6.1 mi

Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 6.3 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 22 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    Bristol, England 27.1 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.

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? No 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?
    RV, 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Garth Glamping? From $40.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.