Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Overlooking Porthsele beach
Overlooking porthsele beach
Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea
View from pencarnan
Carn llidi view field
Beach field
Ramsey island view field
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Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea

  • Family-run site situated on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
  • Direct access to Porthsele beach; a mile from Whitesands
  • Farm shop, coffee hut, bar and pizzas available in high season
Fancy a stay on a family-run farm… with direct access to a beach below? Make your way to Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site, a 96-acre farm overlooking Porthsele beach on the Pembrokeshire coast. The site is on the most western tip of Pembrokeshire, with views of St Georges Channel connecting the Irish and Celtic seas. You'll be in good company with a stay here: generations of the same family have been running the site since the mid-1950s, a holiday spot for guests who return year after year – some with their kids and grandkids now in tow. This place is just the ticket for outdoor adventures too, as it's set directly above Porthsele beach (with private vehicle access so you can cart all your kit along with you). The sea and bay are safe for swimming and kayaking, and there are plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide. If you haven’t got your fill of sea breeze, surfing beach Whitesands is a one-mile walk along the coastal path or, if you’re feeling adventurous, a half-mile swim or kayak from Porthsele. Sorting supplies is easy at the farm too: in the high season, a site shop is on hand with camping and food supplies, wetsuits and logs for beach fires, and a coffee hut opens every day. A bar and pizzas are also available at peak times.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 01 Mar 2025 to

Open from Sun, 01 Mar 2026 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 937 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning coastal spot with beach access & great views. Friendly staff, roomy pitches, popular courtyard cafe/bar/pizza. Facilities generally clean. Some wind/shower temp/pitch distance mentions. Highly recommended for atmosphere & beauty.

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Facilities are as good as it gets.

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Kevin O.

Beach Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a view has to be one of the best sites in wales. Perfect stormy get away.

Disliked All good 👍

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Superb site with really friendly and helpful staff

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Anonymous

16-amp Ramsey Island Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked The relaxed vibes, incredible scenery and access to small sandy beach make this campsite one of our all time favourites

Disliked If using the lower two fields you will have to hunt to find a level area as both slope
Showers were warm,not hot

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Great pitch, lovely view. Great facilities.…

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Anonymous

16-amp Rhosson Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great pitch, lovely view. Great facilities. First choice for a local night away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location, great pitches awesome views!

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Anonymous

Beach Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location was absolutely outstanding. It was a shame that the Pizza Hut and everything had closed for the season but it was an absolutely perfect place to stay for coastal walks and also to explore Saint Davids which is only a short cycle or walk away. Will definitely go back.

Disliked It was just a shame we didn’t see anybody who owned the place, but I can understand that they just finished a long summer season. Hence the one Star for customer service because obviously there wasn’t any.

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Beautiful, spacious site with amazing views and clear skies.

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Rebecca F.

3-amp Rhosson Field electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing location, views, space and walking distance to Ty Ddewi.

Disliked Facilities were clean but just a bit dark and tired looking, possibly after a busy summer. Showers were push button & fixed to the wall which might been for water saving reasons but I find them difficult to use.

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Excellent site and facilities

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Anonymous

Beach Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Liked easy access to beach and coastal path and stunning views of surrounding area

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Great location and quiet at this time of year. Ill be back!

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Tammy H.

Beach Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location on the cliff top. Nice loos and showers and washing up area. Very quiet when I stayed but fellow campers all very friendly. Lovely swimming beach below the cliff top and right on coastal path. Dog very happy too. Didn't see any staff but didn't matter. Reception and pizza place closed but I had my own food so wasn't planning to have pizza.

Disliked Nothing.

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Super schön gelegen, sehr nette und…

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Luca L.

Carn Llidi View non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Super schön gelegen, sehr nette und zuvorkommende Betreiber! Die Anlage ist gepflegt und der Ausblick auf die Bucht ist wirklich traumhaft. Man kann vom Campingareal direkt runter zum Strand, wirklich außergewöhnlich schön 🥰

Disliked Die Sanitären Anlagen haben schon bessere Tage gesehen und es gab nur einen kleinen Platz zum Geschirr spülen. Für uns kein Problem weil nur wenig Gäste da waren, in der Hauptsaison kann ich mir aber gut vorstellen, dass das Recht eng wird 🙆🏻‍♀️ trotzdem gibt es eigentlich nichts wirklich negatives zu schreiben, dieser Platz war einfach toll!

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Incredible view…

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Anonymous

3-amp Carn Llidi View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Incredible view

Disliked Electricity plug didn't work...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location and worth the stay.

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Anonymous

3-amp Carn Llidi View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a fabulous time staying at Pencarnan farm. We highly recommend it. It has its own private beach and some lovely coastal walks. It’s a short drive into St.David’s and the facilities are easily accessible and clean

Disliked One negative is the on site shop was shut and some of the facilities (pizza bar) are shut which seemed a shame as the weather was good. Also the WiFi is only accessible by the toilets.

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Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Pencarnan Farm

St Davids

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA62 6PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.88465°N
5.3049°W

Nearest transport

Coach
24.9 km Bus Station
25.6 km Railway Hotel
25.7 km Railway Hotel
Rail
25.1 km Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
25.5 km Haverfordwest Rail Station
25.6 km Johnston (Pembrokeshire) Rail Station
Ferry
0.8 km St. Justinian Ferry Landing
2.9 km Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
16.4 km Skomer Island Ferry Landing

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

This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if fishing's more your bag you can fish for mackerel, pollock and seabass from the beach and from certain points on the cliff around Pencarnan's land. There are also a few marked climbing spots around the cliffs on the land and some good entry points for coasteering or a coastal swim back to Porthsele beach… followed back at base with a sunset beach fire or barbecue to end the day. The famed surfing centre of Whitesands, a mile away on the coast path from Pencarnan, has a café, deckchairs and wetsuit hire, plus lifeguards in the summer months. Heading south, St Justinian’s (under a mile away along the coast path) is home to RNLI St Davids Lifeboat Station and a departure point for boat trips around, onto and beyond Ramsey Island to spy seals, seabirds, porpoises, whales, dolphins and sharks. Make time too for a trip to the tiny city of St Davids, to browse its shops and galleries and take a look at sixth-century St Davids Cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitesands 1.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caerfai 3.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abereiddy 8.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newgale 13 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nolton Haven 15.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 3.2 km

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 32.4 km

Pembroke Castle 35.2 km

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 2.8 km

Stackpole Estate 39 km

Tudor Merchant's House 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around St David's Head 1.5 km

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 1.6 km

St David's City and St Non's Bay 3.1 km

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 3.3 km

Solva Quay - Upper Solva - Solva Quay 8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From R762,36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.