Pool Farm
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- Adults-only site in St Brides Major, 15 minutes' walk from the beach
- A 15-min drive from surf lessons and other watersports in Porthcawl
- Quiet and rural; two pubs and a farm shop within easy walking distance
Campground type
20
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- 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).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 17 to
Campsite types & availability
2 
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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- 2
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Adults only 4 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this campground to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, intimate campground offers a "wild feeling" with friendly farm animals & a peaceful atmosphere. Facilities are generally clean, with well-stocked restrooms. Guests love the proximity to a large pub, village amenities, & a short drive to shops. Beaches & castles are easily accessible. Some found facilities basic & limited (showers/toilets for site size), and occasionally overpriced. Manager acknowledges feedback, focusing on cleanliness & farm environment.
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Last updated 7/28/2026
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Lovely but a bit expensive for the facilities provided
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Small, intimate campsite. Pretty wild feeling. Courteous campers.
The toilets were clean with plenty of soap and toilet roll.
Great to be right across the road from a lovely big pub that had friendly locals and a solid Turkish menu. There’s also a more upmarket pub and a Spar in the village. And it’s a 10-min drive to the big Tesco Extra if you need proper supplies.
At nighttime the area is peaceful and on a clear night you’ll be able to see the stars. There were some lovely big bats flying around at dusk.
There are friendly donkeys, goats, chickens, and ducks on the farm.
Easy access by car to local beaches and castles.
Disliked Not worth the £40. I’ve stayed places with far better facilities for less.
There is just one shower and two toilets on a small field that can facilitate probably around 11 pitches. The lights in the toilet block only work at night, so during the day you’re peeing in the dark. The shower shed has a clear plastic roof but no light, so you need a torch to shower at night.
BBQs are not allowed and the cooking facilities are basic — a toaster, fridge, and kettle. I feel if you’re going to prohibit people from BBQing food, it’s sensible to offer something like an electric stove or microwave.
The road next to the site carries heavy load traffic (tractors, buses, gas trucks) in the mornings, even on a Sunday, so the night time’s peace is over by 7am.
It’s not a bad site at all — we really enjoyed — it’s just overpriced IMO.
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Amazing place… loved it definitely recommend!!!…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Amazing place… loved it definitely recommend!!! Farmer is so lovely very welcoming.. definitely returning..
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Nice spot…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice spot
Disliked Only one shower, 2 loos!
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A lovely, peaceful spot! A warm…
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Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Liked A lovely, peaceful spot! A warm welcome and what a treat to be actually surrounded by farm animals. Campsite was well maintained and all facilities worked well and were clean. Would recommend!
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Lovely site, with clean facilities. We will be staying again!
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely little location, pub, milk hut, beach and shop close by.
Toilet facilities clean and a box with a fridge, kettle and toaster. We met the owners and they were lush!
There is chickens and cows on site and my little one loved this.
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Would stay again
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice setting. Had everything we needed. Lovely to have the farm animals there. The milkshake shake was also a nice addition.
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Great location, lovely relaxed site!
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location, 15 minutes walk to a local beach accross fields, 2 local pubs and a local shop. The site was easy to find and was just a really pleasant camp site, hourse, donkeys, chickens and cows as well as a nice lake. A great little base for a very relaxed camping experience. Loved the little horse box with a fridge, toaster and kettle great addition for a site with no electric. Everything was clean and we had a really very relaxed stay!
Disliked Only minor complaint is there is only 1 shower, but it’s a working farm so the fact there was a shower at all was frankly great :-)
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In my opinion this is a basic campsite for short visits
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Liked The small orchard field was very pleasant to put our tent up in under a tree due to the warm weather. The owners greeted us on arrival and were very pleasant and we enjoyed the animals. The fresh chicken eggs were very tasty.
Disliked For the number of tents in the three fields, three flushable toilets and four portaloos was severely insufficient. One flushable toilet that was closest to the largest field had no hot water capability and no working interior light. The advertised freezer pack facility was a very small under the counter freezer in the family field and the rest of the site's closest facility was a small open compartment in an under the counter fridge which didn't freeze our packs. The supply of toilet rolls was insufficient, so take your own. There were two washing up sinks but only cold water supplied and no plug, the use of the kettle and your own washing up bowl is recommended. This is a working farm with animals but the donkey isn't advertised and liked to be heard early in the morning.
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Beautiful farm camp next to pond and pub.
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location and facilities were great. There was a pub opposite, a flushable toilet and a box to make tea and wash up in dry.
The owners of the farm were lovely and very helpful.
The site also had a shed with vending machines with milk, milkshakes and ice cream. A really treat.
Disliked No shower.
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Good location 5 min from beach…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Liked Good location 5 min from beach by car and 5min away pub with good food is the reason only think i didnt like big field has no pitch marked so if u late u jeed to squeze between tents 😀
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Features
No dogs allowed
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Pop-up campground
Adults only
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Horseback riding nearbyLocation
Pool Farm
St Brides Major
Cowbridge
Glamorgan
Wales
CF32 0SE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.45722°N
3.59078°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southerndown | 1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 4.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 4.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Rest Bay Porthcawl | 6.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 13.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Fagans: National History Museum 13.8 mi
Castell Coch 15.7 mi
Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi
Millennium Stadium 17.7 mi
Cardiff Castle 17.7 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi
Holnicote Estate 17.4 mi
Watersmeet 18.6 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 20.1 mi
Dunster Castle 20.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 1.8 mi
Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 1.9 mi
Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 3.9 mi
Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 3.9 mi
Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 7.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Pool Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pool Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Pool Farm? Let’s start with those beaches… you can’t venture very far around these parts without stumbling upon one or the other. Southerndown beach (aka Dunraven Bay) is the closest, and a fab place … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pool Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Pool Farm? From $53.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.