Big Barn Camping

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The geodesic dome
Private fenced in superior pitch
Camping pod setup
Paddock pitch
Pitching field
Superior private pitch
Bell tent on a normal pitch
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The geodesic dome
Private fenced in superior pitch
Camping pod setup

  • Peaceful, friendly site on a smallholding 2.5 miles from Laugharne
  • 15 minutes from spectacular Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire beaches
  • Stargazing haven with campfires allowed; gazebos and awnings welcome
You'll certainly want to wax lyrical when you arrive at this lush little site. Two and a half miles from Dylan Thomas's house at Laugharne, Big Barn Camping is a quiet Carmarthenshire site (with a no-music policy) in a wildlife haven where red kites and other birds of prey regularly soar overhead. The site is on a Georgian farm covering 36 acres of meadows and woodland, and home to sheep, pigs, alpacas, goats, chickens and waterfowl to say hi to during your stay. The views are splendid, looking out over the countryside by day and stars aplenty at night against the flames of your fire; Big Barn is in a stargazing haven, and campfires are allowed. You're welcome to bring along a gazebo or awning too. Off site, it's two and a half miles or under 10 minutes' drive to the coastal town of Laugharne, famed as the final home of Dylan Thomas, 15 minutes to Pendine Sands and 20 to Carmarthen; it's also within 20 minutes of Pembrokeshire beaches at Amroth and Saundersfoot. Walks around Laugharne and the estuary of the River Taf are popular picks for local wanders. The site is eco-friendly, using solar power, compost toilets and full recycling. It's part of the Greener Camping Club Association; customers who are currently non-members can sign up when booking, and a tree will be planted for you, as well as giving you access to over 150 other GCC sites.

Campground type

RV sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 2
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 2 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers love the tranquil rural setting, stunning views, and generous sites. They rave about the welcoming host, Michael, and the spotless amenities, including hot showers and dishwashing stations. Picnic tables and fire pits at each site are a big hit, as are the dark skies and eco-friendly approach. One guest suggested modernizing the restrooms.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful, relaxing and affordable

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Steven Robert E. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It's so relaxing and plenty of space for families. You can enjoy the peace, watch the sunrise if you get up early or watch the sunset with a glass of wine.
No music and quiet time is from 10 pm.
It is a small campsite, which is very nice. Three hot showers, two sinks to clean your cutlery and pots if needed. They have soap for you to clean.
The toilets are drop holes. It is a green campsite. The owner is friendly and helpful. He does his rounds and makes sure that everything is clean happy.
He has sheep, pigs, ducks, chickens, goats, geese and 2 llamas.
Ever camping spot has a fire pit, so you don't need to bring one.
He does have safe charging phones for you to use. Which was a plus.

Disliked There is no major dislikes. I would only plan your shopping well. If you need something important, if not then you would need to drive a bit.

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Starry skies The secluded pitch is simply…

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10 out of 10
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Anna-Marigold K. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (secluded, superior)

Liked Starry skies
The secluded pitch is simply lush! Such a quiet, peaceful private time
Location great for peace and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Welcoming, relaxed efficient

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really freindly, very, very well organised. Quiet without being too quiet. Unfortunatley could only stay one night out of 2 booked due to family commitments but will certainly see if we can book a couple of nights before the end of summer and go back next year. Ideal for adventurous families wanting to explore the coast or a base for visiting Tenby

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Loved the peace and quiet of…

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Susan C. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved the peace and quiet of this site...a wildlife haven. The pitches are well spaced out and we particularly enjoyed having our own picnic bench and nearby water tap.
Very welcoming and helpful owner.

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Recommend this lovely pod for camping experience without the hassle!

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Anonymous

Fox camping pod

Liked Lovely set up with plenty space to cook and sit in the kitchen shelter lots of outside space to enjoy the sunset. The pod is really comfortable and cozy and cool enough on warm weather.
The big barn has showers with plenty of hot water and good washing up and sitting area.

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Great location. Great campsite

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Sarah B. 7 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very spacious pitches with own table & fire pit.
Quiet & peaceful

Disliked Nothing!

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Freedom, nature, birds singing, toasting marshmallows…

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Judith H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Freedom, nature, birds singing, toasting marshmallows over the fire pit. Leave only footprints vibe. Eco friendly campsite.

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The ecological practices and quietness of…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Jonathan C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The ecological practices and quietness of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site Good location Reasonable value for money

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Andy M. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of room per pitch, well apart from each other and clearly defined.
Quite site with around 11 pitches.
Good WC and shower facilities, compost toilets better than expected and well maintained. Micheal was very helpful and informative.
Good location, close enough to Llaugharne.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Tout. L’emplacement, le travail fait pour…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (secluded, superior)

Liked Tout. L’emplacement, le travail fait pour la beauté des lieux, l’eau chaude et le débit, la propreté, les moutons mignons, la gentillesse de l’hôte, tout.

Disliked Rien

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From the manager: Thank you for your nice review - Translation in English reads -Everything. The location, the work done to make the place beautiful, the hot water and flow, the cleanliness, the cute sheep, the kindness of the host, everything.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Big Barn Camping

Big Barn Camping at Lower Cresswell

Bwlchnewydd Road

Laugharne

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA33 4QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79159°N
4.49496°W

Route directions

Please note that, although similar, Cresswell Farm is the name of a neighbouring location. What3Words location for the correct site: shaped.resurgent.studio.

Nearest transport

Bus
1.9 mi Chemist
2 mi Black Lion
9.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.4 mi Whitland Rail Station
5.6 mi Ferryside Rail Station
8.6 mi Kidwelly Rail Station
Ferry
11.9 mi Tenby Ferry Landing
13.5 mi Caldey Island Ferry Landing
20.7 mi Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.5 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

The famed former home of famed Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, The Boathouse, is under 10 minutes' drive from the site. There are spectacular views of the Taf estuary from here (Thomas's first poem after moving in was on the view from his writing shed), and you should be able to see local species like seals and oystercatchers as well as herons and egrets. From The Boathouse (have a sturdy bite to eat in the tearoom first), set off on the mighty Wales Coast Path, the 870-mile route from Chepstow in Monmouthshire north to Queensferry in Flintshire. This is some spectacular scenery (hailed by travel boffins as the best coastal landscape in Britain), so aim to hike as much as you can manage; the Carmarthenshire section is 68 miles and includes the 2,470 acres of the Millennium Coastal Park overlooking the Gower peninsula. A couple of castles are within easy reach (Laugharne is 10 minutes' drive away and Llansteffan 25), but for a day out with a difference drive the 15 minutes to Pendine Sands, home of the splendid Museum of Speed.

Food and drink

  • Mosaic at The Old Rectory 1.7 mi
  • Elaichi 2 mi
  • Poon Street Food 2 mi
  • The Owl & The Pussycat Restaurant & Tea Rooms 2 mi
  • The Portreeve 2 mi
  • The Sporting Chance 4.8 mi
  • The Roadhouse Restaurant 4.9 mi
  • Cowshed 5.2 mi
  • Jabajak Vineyard Restaurant & Rooms 5.7 mi

Family days out

  • Llansteffan Park 4.8 mi
  • Red Roses Park 4.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Llansteffan Park 4.8 mi
  • Red Roses Park 4.9 mi

Public transport

  • St. Clears, Car Park 1.9 mi
  • St Clears By-Pass 2 mi
  • Black Lion Hotel 2 mi
  • Orchard Park 2.1 mi
  • Orchard Park 2.1 mi
  • Post Office 3.5 mi
  • Llanybri, Ger-y-Marbell 3.6 mi
  • Post Office 4.2 mi
  • Pendine, Church 4.2 mi
  • Llangynin 4.5 mi

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Must see

Pembrey Country Park 11 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 15.3 mi

National Wool Museum 16.6 mi

National Wetland Centre Wales 18.2 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 19.3 mi

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 12 mi

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 17.7 mi

Stackpole Estate 21.9 mi

Aberdeunant 22.2 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Laugharne - Broadway - Coast Path - Laugharne 2.1 mi

Laugharne - Dylan's Way - Laugharne 2.1 mi

Laugharne - Sir John's Hill - Bird Board - Laugharne 2.1 mi

Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 7.7 mi

Amroth - Colby Estate - The Quarries - Amroth 8.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Big Barn Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Big Barn Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Big Barn Camping? The famed former home of famed Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, The Boathouse, is under 10 minutes' drive from the site. There are spectacular views of the Taf estuary from here (Thomas's first … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Big Barn Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Big Barn Camping? From $30.70 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.