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Top of the Woods

9.2 5 reviews

Mwnt beach, one of the stunning local beaches

Breakfast with family and friends in the dutch barn

Camping meadows edged by hundreds of acres of ancient woodland
Eco-friendly site in a wildlife haven 15 minutes' drive from Cardigan
Breakfast and weekend stew and barbecue nights available

Batty about wildlife? Wishing for a walk in ancient Welsh woodland amid a wide expanse of sky and Pembrokeshire views? Then retreat to peaceful and friendly Top of the Woods, in four pretty meadows edged by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and hundreds of acres of woodland. It's all in the grounds of 18th-century Penrallt Farm, and overlooks the Preseli Hills with views of the barrow cemetery and sacred site of Frenni Fawr. The Teifi valley is also easily accessible, but stick around on site for a while to meet the local inhabitants: Top of the Woods has its own woodlands bordered by another 300 acres of wooded and wildflower wilderness, where you’re likely to meet birds of prey, badgers, foxes, otters, local and migrant birds, and five of the UK’s 17 protected species of bats, which roost here and in the farm buildings. Owners Soo and John are keen to give guests the greenest and most nature-filled hol possible (with much of the site powered by solar power), and are passionate about inspiring guests to get into the outdoors. But they’ve been careful to add comfort and good food to their overall menu too: for a small extra charge, guests can have breakfast (of top-quality locally sourced food) in the Dutch barn picnic area, or hang around on weekends for stew and barbecue nights around the communal firepit. Just be sure to bring the guitar to warble along to The Carpenters' Top of the World…

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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 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

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Top of the Woods

Penrallt Farm

Newchapel

Boncath

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA37 0EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.01126°N
-4.59205°W

Route directions

Navigate to SA37 0EP, which will take you to Capel Colman Road. Follow the road past the houses and turn left, continuing until you go past a church on your left. Take the left-hand fork and continue all the way down to the bottom of the track, where you will see a sign for parking.

Nearest transport

Bus

13.8 mi Black Lion

13.9 mi Chemist

16.2 mi Bus Station

Rail

13.2 mi Clunderwen Rail Station

13.4 mi Whitland Rail Station

15.7 mi Narberth Rail Station

Ferry

17.1 mi Fishguard Ferry Terminal

23.8 mi Tenby Ferry Landing

26 mi Caldey Island Ferry Landing

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 Pembrokeshire Coast Path, said to be one of the best long-distance trails in the world, runs for 186 miles from St Dogmaels to Amroth and can be accessed a few miles from Top of the Woods. Tackle the path in as long or short a stretch as long or short legs wish: the nine miles from nearby Fishguard to Pwll Deri and the 14 miles from Newport to St Dogmaels are two localish treks to tackle; stop off at Cemaes Head on the Newport walk to see seals pup in autumn. (A bus service runs along the full length of the path if you’d rather see things from up on high.) Or simply hit the sands and surf instead at several spots around the first-class Pembrokeshire coast, take a boat out on a sea fishing trip or dolphin watch around glorious Cardigan Bay via a boat trip from the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre. Just outside Cardigan on the banks of the River Teifi, the Welsh Wildlife Centre in the Teifi Marsh Nature Reserve is teeming with wetland wildlife like otters and dragonflies, springtime bluebells around its wooded paths and heaps of activities including pond dipping, guided tours and trail maps.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poppit West	8 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Aberporth	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Mwnt	8.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tresaith	9.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Penbryn	10 mi	Sea	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Wool Museum 8.3 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 21 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 22.3 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 24.2 mi

Pembrey Country Park 25.8 mi

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 23.9 mi

Aberdeunant 26.8 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 27.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Crymych - Cilgoed Fach - Frenni Fawr Plantation - Frenni Fawr - Crymych 2.5 mi

Coracle Centre - Cilgerran Castle - Afon Morgenau - Teifi Gorge - Coracle Centre 3.5 mi

Eglwyswrw - Frochest - Pencelli Forest - Eglwyswrw 4.9 mi

Brynawelon - Carn Alw - Carn Bresel - Foeldrygarn - Brynawelon 5.1 mi

Cardigan - Cardigan Coast Path - Cardigan 5.8 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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Facilities exceptionally clean and showers offered all one required

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

Anonymous Sep 2023

Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: I loved meeting the pigs. Pizza was the best I have ever eaten. The farm itself appealed to me because I have been researching my ancestors one of which was a farm labourer in Kent so the setting reminded me of the farm he worked on which was lovely.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

You will not regret staying here - it’s very relaxed and easy going wi

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

Becky S. Aug 2022

Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Fantastic campsite. Not overcrowded and in a beautiful meadow. All car free and safe for kids of all ages. Extras - especially weekend food a big boon and Jon and Soo are lovely.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thansk Becky lovely to hear your family enjoyed your stay with us. Have a wonderful summer & do come back & see us again!

Great site in a gorgeous, remote location. All the team were incredibly…

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

Jonjo W. Aug 2022

Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Great site in a gorgeous, remote location. All the team were incredibly friendly. Loads of great facilities including a basketball hoop. Loads of family with young children, so quite quiet in the evenings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Jonjo for your stay & your review !

Fantastic site, highly recommended

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

Anonymous Aug 2022

Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Excellent pitch, flat and spacious. Very pleasant owner/s, very clean facilities, loved the Dutch barn area, and the food on the Saturday night was excellent. Did the night sky safari which was brilliant. The kids loved the ping pong table in particular and the fire pit/ marshmallows toasting!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.... Some people wouldn't like the lack of phone reception but we liked really switching off for the week.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your stay & its wonderful to here you enjoyed your stay with us, come back again when you are up for anopther Pembrokeshire adventure!

Beautiful place to stay. Clean facilities, helpful hosts.

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

Lauren J. Jul 2022

Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: All the facilities. Friendliness of hosts.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Lauren for your stay & hopefully we will see you & reily back again soon !

Frequently asked questions

Does Top of the Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Top of the Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Top of the Woods? The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, said to be one of the best long-distance trails in the world, runs for 186 miles from St Dogmaels to Amroth and can be accessed a few miles … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Top of the Woods?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more