When can I check in and check out of Acorn Camping and Caravanning?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Arrivals after 4pm should call the number in the café window. Read more

Acorn Camping and Caravanning

8.7 67 reviews

Rural family-owned site a mile from Llantwit Major and its beach
A 20-minute drive from Dunraven Bay and 40 minutes from Cardiff
Play area, shop and a café on site; walk to restaurants

There’s no doubt about it: this family-owned rural site is a splendid introduction to the South Wales coast. The peaceful location is only one mile from Llantwit Major (a town with pretty cafés, shops and restaurants), placing it well within reach of Cardiff, Barry, the several beaches – like those in Southerndown, Monknash and Ogmore-by-Sea. All of this is part of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, a spectacular 14-mile stretch of which the nearest part is Llantwit Major beach, 25 minutes’ walk away from the site. Over the clifftop, there’s access to the Wales Coast Path, which leads to gorgeous Nash Point Lighthouse and Monknash beach. The owners live on the four-and-a-half-acre site, which is surrounded by peaceful farmland and flanked by trees and hedgerows for shelter and privacy. There are plenty of facilities on site for kids, including a large wooden climbing frame with a swing, monkey bars and a 14-foot trampoline. Quiet time begins at 11pm and ends at 7am, and loud radios are banned, as the place is very much family oriented. That’s not the end of the site's facilities, as there’s a café on site. The modern amenities block has free hot showers, ladies' and gents' shower rooms and changing rooms with a hand basin. Free hairdryers and shaving points are provided. For disabled guests, there’s a large open-plan shower room, and for families, there’s a baby/family changing room. Deal with laundry using the washing machine and tumble dryer. An iron and an electric socket (for straighteners) run on tokens. Other practical matters are easily sorted too. There’s a small shop on site stocked with easy-to-forget essentials and a range of camping gas and bottled butane and propane gas are available.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Acorn Camping and Caravanning

Ham Lane South

Llantwit Major

Glamorgan

Wales

CF61 1RP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.39955°N
-3.47824°W

Route directions

The site is at the top of the road, past the farm buildings. The nearest train station is in Llantwit Major.

Nearest transport

Bus

10 mi Sarn Odeon

13.3 mi Butlins

13.4 mi The Parade

Rail

0.7 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station

5.6 mi Rhoose Rail Station

8.4 mi Barry Rail Station

Ferry

8.8 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

12.8 mi Minehead Harbour

13.6 mi Channel View Waterbus Stop

Airport

6 mi Cardiff International Airport

29.1 mi Swansea 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

Coastal cravings are easily fulfilled around here. In Southerndown, tucked-away Dunraven Bay (20 minutes’ drive) has rockpools and compact sand for crafting sandcastles, while Merthyr Mawr (25 minutes) has towering sand dunes to clamber through and Barry Island (20 minutes) is packed with family amusements. Porthcawl (35 minutes), a little further west, is the go-to surfing spot, with several surf schools and beaches – although if you have your own board, try out Southerndown and Ogmore By Sea beach (25 minutes) too if the conditions are just right. The Welsh capital is likely, of course, to draw your eye too; Cardiff (40 minutes) has a gorgeous bay with restaurants, bars and barrage walks, and in the town centre, there’s a historic castle alongside restaurants, escape rooms, bars and stunning arcades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southerndown	6.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cold Knap Barry	7.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Whitmore Bay Barry Island	8.8 mi	Sea	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island	9.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Trecco Bay Porthcawl	10.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 10.6 mi

Castell Coch 13.7 mi

Millennium Stadium 13.9 mi

Cardiff Castle 14 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 14.1 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 13.9 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 15.2 mi

Dunster Castle 15.2 mi

Watersmeet 18.5 mi

Coleridge Cottage 22.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 3.5 mi

Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 3.5 mi

Porthkerry Country Park 7 mi

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 8 mi

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 8 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Wonderful coast walk to llantwit major beach

Lovely weather today at the acorns camping

Great pitches , excellent grass, good road system in place. excellent size and quality.

Beach very close by. but be aware cafe on beach is cash only

Reception/cafe outdoor seating near park

Lovely site facilities need a little updating

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jan 2024

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very friendly staff. Nice cafe. Good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely cafe ,toilets kept clean even in the rain also the staff…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Ciaran M. Dec 2023

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely cafe ,toilets kept clean even in the rain also the staff were really friendly

Disliked: Unable to connect to WiFi from pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place to stay with a warm welcome. We found the campsite…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Gareth J. Dec 2023

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Fantastic place to stay with a warm welcome. We found the campsite very clean with lovely warm showers and great facilities. Was kindly told no rush to leave the site in the morning as they are flexible. We enjoyed a lovely hearty breakfast and coffee that was very reasonable priced and will most certainly be a returning customer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely go back.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Nov 2023

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very friendly staff.
The campsite is so homely and has everything you could possibly need for a stay. They're dog friendly which makes life easier for couples with a dog.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff are amazing and so helpful. The site is lovely, lots of…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Rhian R. Nov 2023

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Staff are amazing and so helpful. The site is lovely, lots of walks nearby. Food is great at the cafe, as is the coffee.

Happy with the facilities too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rachael G. Oct 2023

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Easy to find. Friendly quiet site, well maintained. Showers were fab, plenty of hot water. Easy walk into the town and great beach/cliff walks.

Disliked: Being really picky would be great if there was a drive over grey waste.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely area with lots of nice walks, very close to the station…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Aimee T. Oct 2023

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely area with lots of nice walks, very close to the station so you can visit other towns very easily. Everyone is very sweet and pleasant so don’t be shy in popping to the shop for an economical coffee or breakfast treat :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with good facilities . Friendly host and good pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Claire l. Oct 2023

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely friendly site . Close to centre of Llantwit Major .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dog friendly, clean toilets and free showers with no queues. Undercover washing…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Monique K. Oct 2023

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Dog friendly, clean toilets and free showers with no queues. Undercover washing up area. In a great location with walks from the campsite. Friendly staff and cafe on site. The owner personally showed u our pitch and gave us some options.

Disliked: Some guests zoomed around on those illegal electric scooters which really upset my dog.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and friendly, well priced and good facilities - recommended

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Jenni V. Oct 2023

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Very accommodating, Dianne was brilliant with our late arrival and made us feel very welcome! Our pitch was in a great spot and we were explained where everything was and the various options, despite us being almost 2 hours later than planned Dianne took the time to ensure all was clear and we were comfortable. The showers were clean and nice and hot, the recycling options were refreshing to see. We didn't try the cafe but it looked very inviting with a nice play area for the kids and a grass open field that the dogs were able to use freely. Phone signal was decent. Nice clean site and friendly atmosphere - would definitely come back!

Disliked: Nothing comes to mind! Bit of a windy trek finding the site...like many others!

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Frequently asked questions

Does Acorn Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Acorn Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Acorn Camping and Caravanning? Coastal cravings are easily fulfilled around here. In Southerndown, tucked-away Dunraven Bay (20 minutes’ drive) has rockpools and compact sand for crafting sandcastles, while Merthyr Mawr (25 minutes) has towering sand dunes … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Acorn Camping and Caravanning?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Arrivals after 4pm should call the number in the café window.
Read more