The Marsh
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- Peaceful rural Carmarthenshire site with valley views near Carmarthen
- A half-hour drive to Oakwood Theme Park and Wild Lakes Wales
- Fishing the Taf river on site; five minutes’ drive to shops and dining
Site type
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- The site also does not accept dogs which are Bull breeds or Bull cross-breeds.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
2 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
2 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
2 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, well-kept campsite with big pitches & great views. The friendly owner is a highlight, as is the well-stocked honesty shop with local goodies. Facilities are generally clean, but some found the loos/showers a bit scarce. Easy access to attractions & a tranquil spot, definitely worth a visit.
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Lovely friendly welcome from Huw. Pretty, rural site. Basic facilities but that's…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely friendly welcome from Huw. Pretty, rural site. Basic facilities but that's what we like. What it lacked in amenities it made up for in charm and wonderful countryside.
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Best campsite of our trip!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Absolutely lovely campsite with phenomenal views. Hugh was incredibly welcoming and you can tell he takes a lot of pride in the site. There are friendly farm animals, an honesty farm shop with fresh eggs, and toilet and a shower that were kept nice and clean!
Would definitely stay here again!
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Excellent site with a friendly owner and well maintained facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Everything- quiet location, tranquil setting, large pitches.
The site was well maintained and the shower/ wc facilities were neat and tidy .
Site owner was fantastic and very obliging and arranged for my ice packs to be frozen which was really helpful as the weather was warm .
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Good site but could be better
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely pitch with nice views. Bit strange ur right next to pylons but it was ok. Lovely nature walk by a pond,with sheep.
Disliked 1 toilet/shower between approximately 10 people the 2 nights we stayed,need another shower at least. Not cleaned the 2 days we stayed. All sites we’ve stayed at clean 1,2 or even 3 times a day. There’s only 1 shower so it wouldn’t take long to clean.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
I'm glad you enjoyed the view from your pitch and the nature walks around the site.
I'm very disappointed you did not come and speak to me in relation to the shower and toilet.
I would like to apologise if I fell short in my cleaning, but I can assure you those toilets and showers are cleaned every day maybe not to the standard you were expecting and I'll try harder in future.
I only wish I could upload the ccctv images of the toilet and shower being cleaned while you were there.
Thank you Huw
Huw was so lovely, he stayed an extra hour for us to…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Huw was so lovely, he stayed an extra hour for us to check in as we were late due to traffic so we were very grateful.
The site is lush with lots of animals to see including chickens, cows, rabbits and we saw a red kite. There's an honesty shop with freshly laid eggs from the site and they were delicious. They also have local honey, meat, milk (saved me this morning) and preserves. Toilet and shower facilities were really nice and in good condition. There's 1 of each on site but it's a small site so not an issue. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thanks Huw!
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review it's much appreciated.
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and and you liked our little honesty shop.
Hopefully we will see you again at some point.
Thanks a lot Huw
If Carlsberg did campsites…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Beyond doubt this is one of the best campsites we have ever stayed at.
The owner cannot do enough to make you feel welcome and the facilities are excellent. The pitches are hard standing, and massive. We got our caravan, awning (you will need rock pegs) and car all on the hardstanding, with loads of space to spare. Each pitch has a nice picnic table, which is a good touch.
Facilities are more than adequate, don’t be put off by them appearing to be in a shed, it is more of a cabin and they are very clean and well appointed.
Then there is the honesty shop, well more of a DIY deli really. The meat, all locally reared is unbelievable, the eggs are fresh from site and everything else is brought in just a few miles.
Lastly there is the view, seldom camped anywhere with a vista like this…
Disliked Having to go home,
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review very thoughtful of you.
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully we will see you again in the future
Thanks a lot Huw
Excellent site clean facilities friendly host and very large pitches
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The second time staying at the marshand what a lively campsite. Host was friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a wild camping feel but with added extras the marsh is a great place to go. Toilets and showers where always kept clean and tidy, honesty shop on site was fab selling fresh meat and eggs. Very much enjoyed will be returning soon. Great place
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind review it was nice to see you again at The Marsh.
It lovely to read you enjoyed your stay and like the honest shop something that wouldn't have been there on your last stay.
Hopefully see you soon
Thanks a lot
Huw
Huw greeted us with a warm smile, the facilities were very clean…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Huw greeted us with a warm smile, the facilities were very clean and we had a lovely hot shower 🚿. A quiet night and a lovely morning was just what we needed. Great price, nice little shop on site and close to town. Perfect...
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review it's much appreciated.
Really nice to hear you enjoyed your stay with us hopefully we will see you again in the future
Thanks Huw
A lovely site. Very reasonable price and great coastal access.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly and helpful owner who clearly loved his land. Huw was enthusiastic and very informative about the site and we enjoyed exploring the area. We were impressed with the bio-diversity and conservation intent. Loved walking along the mown “paths”which were easy to access and thoughtfully laid out with timber laid down where it was a little boggy- although it wasn’t when we were there, despite some heavy recent rain. The facilities were well maintained and the eggs from the hut were excellent.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review and you enjoyed your stay it's much appreciated
It was lovely to read that you liked the conservation work that's taking place this project will get better and better over the summer months.
Thanks Huw
thank you very much for a super hospitable place. the owner is…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked thank you very much for a super hospitable place. the owner is very helpful and friendly ... great trustworthy shop super fresh eggs from hens. very close to beautiful places to visit
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From the manager: Appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely review thank you.
Nice to hear you liked the honesty shop it will only get better over the next few months.
Once again thank you for staying with us
Huw
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Marsh
Morfa Bach
St Clears
Carmarthenshire
Wales
SA33 4HD
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.79714°N
4.48441°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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Pendine | 7.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Amroth Central | 13.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Wiseman'S Bridge | 16.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Coppet Hall | 17 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Saundersfoot | 17.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Pembrey Country Park 17.7 km
National Botanic Garden of Wales 23.7 km
National Wool Museum 26 km
National Wetland Centre Wales 28.9 km
Aberglasney Gardens 30.2 km
National Trust
Tudor Merchant's House 20.3 km
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 28.7 km
Aberdeunant 34.8 km
Stackpole Estate 36.2 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 45.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Laugharne - Broadway - Coast Path - Laugharne 3.5 km
Laugharne - Dylan's Way - Laugharne 3.5 km
Laugharne - Sir John's Hill - Bird Board - Laugharne 3.5 km
Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 13.3 km
Amroth - Colby Estate - The Quarries - Amroth 14.2 km
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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Marsh have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Marsh dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Marsh? What a spot for family holidays. You can keep the kids going all day with animal encounters at Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (20 minutes’ drive), or challenge them to mini-golf … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Marsh?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. From 01 April to 01 October, arrivals are until 7pm on Fridays, until 5pm on Saturdays and until 3pm on Sundays.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Marsh? From R356,81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.