Family friendly: Campsites in Porthcawl, Wales
17 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Porthcawl
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Red Rock Wild Camping
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Wild camping farm site under a mile from Margam Country Park
- A two-minute cycle from the country park; 15 minutes from beaches
- Dens and swings for kids; access to a cycling trail
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Bryn Glamping
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-run glampsite 10 minutes’ drive from Bridgend in Glamorgan
- Golf course five minutes’ walk; Bike Park Wales 40 minutes’ drive
- Exclusive-use woodfired hot tubs, underfloor heating and smart TVs
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West Ceffyl Glamping
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site with sea views in the Glamorgan countryside
- In Wick village, 15 minutes’ drive away from Llantwit Major Beach
- Within walking distance of trails, country pubs, a park and a shop
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L & A Lodges
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly waterside lodges five minutes’ drive from Port Talbot
- Margam Country Park 10 minutes’ drive; Afan Forest Park half an hour
- Communal firepits; walking and cycling routes direct from site
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Tal-y-Fan Farm
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Camping on a hilltop smallholding with mountain and sea views
- A 25-minute drive from Porthcawl; 50 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
- Alpaca, pigs and poultry on site; access down a private gravel track
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Llandow Touring Caravan Park
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Well-maintained friendly park five minutes' drive from Llantwit Major
- A 10-minute drive from the coast and half an hour from Cardiff
- A short walk from a go-karting circuit for adults and older kids
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Fedwen Pods
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Small glampsite with spectacular Afan Valley views in South Glamorgan
- Afan Forest Park 15 minutes' drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Heated pods with barbecues and firepits; shared showers and kitchen
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Basecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
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Our Welsh Caravan and Camping
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Quiet site in the Bridgend countryside, 18 miles from Cardiff
- On a working sheep farm close to the Celtic Trail
- Barbecues, toilets, hot showers and family/disabled room
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Happy Jakes Touring Park
Barry, Glamorgan, Wales- Countryside park a few miles from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
- Three miles from Cowbridge and 15 from Cardiff
- Immaculate shower block with disabled access
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Holistic Concepts
North Cornelly, Glamorgan, Wales- Basic pick-your-own-pitch site with an osteopathy and wellness centre
- Five minutes’ drive from Porthcawl and 10 from Rest Bay beach
- Walks from the site lead to Sker beach via Kenfig Nature Reserve
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Cae Cynffig Camping
Porthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales- Glamping site leads down to a fresh water pool.
- 1 mile from the beach and 2 miles from seaside town of Porthcawl
- On the edge of Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Pub 500m from site
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Pool Farm
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Quiet rural site in St Brides Major, 15 minutes' walk from the beach
- A 15-min drive from surf lessons and other watersports in Porthcawl
- Two pubs and a farm shop within easy walking distance
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Lower Monkton Glamping
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Glamping 15 minutes’ drive from Cowbridge in Glamorgan
- Monknash beach five minutes’ drive, and Dyffryn Gardens 25 minutes
- Private bathrooms in a former stable; firepits and private kitchen
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Cowbridge Farm Camping
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-run site on a working farm in the rural Vale of Glamorgan
- Llantwit Major Beach 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff half an hour
- Five minutes' drive from cafés, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets
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Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
- Favourite
Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
- Favourite
Trecco Bay Holiday Park
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Brodawel Camping Park
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Well-maintained and dog-friendly site on the outskirts of Porthcawl
- A five-minute drive to Rest Bay beach on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
- Shop, wifi, play area, undercover picnic area and indoor games room
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Bell Tents Wales
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Friendly glamping site in green countryside, overlooking Dunraven Bay
- Dry and warm bell tents with toilet and shower facilities on site
- Have meals at the on-site pub or restaurant across the way
