Brynglas Retreat
View prices & book- Adults-only site with views of Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountain
- A 15-minute drive from Pontardawe and 35 minutes from Swansea
- Dog-friendly spot with direct access to hill and woodland walks
Campground type
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 22 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 3.0m width x 6.4m depth (10.0ft width x 21.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.5m² (210.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive gravel RV campsite
2 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Site size: Max 3.0m width x 6.4m depth (10.0ft width x 21.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.5m² (210.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.5m width x 3.0m length (8.2ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 7.5m² (80.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book1 bedroom mobile home
2 people maximum 1 bedroom Dimensions: 9.1m width x 3.7m length (30.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 33.4m² (360.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Pictures dont do this place justice. Its a fantastic place to visit
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Primitive gravel RV campsite
Liked: Quiet, peaceful. Lots of amazing walks with fantastic scenery. Very friendly hosts. Sitting by stream with a fire.
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Relaxing basic back to nature site.
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Primitive gravel RV campsite
Liked: Back to nature, rustic campsite. Absolutely loved it, we much prefer the smaller and quiet sites like this. No ehu but self contained so all fine, toilet and shower are super clean, felt like being in a bathroom at home since we're full timers. Little stream is lovely and the benches/hammocks dotted around are a nice touch. Had a really peaceful undisturbed night. Pitch was level and gave us plenty of room in our xlwb. Will return if we are in this area again and would recommend.
Disliked: Lack of bin facilities
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Lovely quiet site with clean shower and toilet. Great walks from the site. Hosts…
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Primitive gravel RV campsite
Liked: Lovely quiet site with clean shower and toilet. Great walks from the site. Hosts Andy and Gail were friendly and very helpful. We will be returning.
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The views was absolutely stunning the accommodation was perfect the owners of…
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1 bedroom mobile home
Liked: The views was absolutely stunning the accommodation was perfect the owners of the site was very welcoming 😊 photos don’t do it justice really you definitely need to visit in person especially the views of the black mountains
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Excellent site with very clean facilities
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Camping pod
Liked: Such a warm welcome and lovely hosts! The campsite was so peaceful with beautiful views - a must visit if you want a peaceful get away!
Disliked: Very difficult to find any faults, could be helpful to have more than one toilet.
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Lovely peaceful setting, warm welcome from Andy and clean and well set…
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Primitive gravel RV campsite
Liked: Lovely peaceful setting, warm welcome from Andy and clean and well set up toilet and shower (ignore pitch up saying there isn’t a shower it’s new and they are slow to update the site)
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Amazing campsite, heard owl’s cuckoos and foxes 🦊!! Warm free shower and…
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Primitive gravel RV campsite
Liked: Amazing campsite, heard owl’s cuckoos and foxes 🦊!! Warm free shower and toilet spotless, hosts were lovely and welcoming!! 😎
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Very peaceful campsite in beautiful surroundings. Friendly host. It is great that there…
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Primitive gravel RV campsite
Liked: Very peaceful campsite in beautiful surroundings. Friendly host. It is great that there is an area to sit and cook if it rains. Very dog friendly.
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Lush stay
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1 bedroom mobile home
Liked: Loved every minute, it was so lovely there we paid for an night, the cabin was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Based on a quiet site but close enough to amenities with a shop and pub 5 minutes by car or easily walkable. Andy the owner was friendly and chatty and nothing was to much trouble for him, we went to the gnoll park on the Sunday which was only half hr by car. Will definetly visit again.
Disliked: Nothing
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Fantastic host, excellent location, clean and spacious campsite. No complaints.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Fantastic host, excellent location, clean and spacious campsite. No complaints.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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 yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Brynglas Retreat
1 Brynglas
King Edward Road
Tairgwaith
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Glamorgan
Wales
SA18 1YN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.78999°N
-3.85178°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Swansea Bay | 13.2 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
Aberafan | 13.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Bracelet Bay | 16.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Limeslade Bay | 16.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Langland Bay | 16.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carreg Cennen Castle 6.2 mi
National Showcaves of Wales 7.7 mi
Aberdulais Falls 8.3 mi
Aberglasney Gardens 11 mi
National Waterfront Museum 12.6 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 8.3 mi
Aberdeunant 9 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 18.1 mi
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 24.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CWM CLYDACH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/09/1995) 4.7 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 5.9 mi
Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 8.4 mi
Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 8.8 mi
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 11.2 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 29.3 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
See allUnfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?
- Does Brynglas Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brynglas Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Brynglas Retreat?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brynglas Retreat? From $25.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.