Barbecues allowed: Campsites in South Wales

Wye Tipi Camping

• Smart rental tents by the River Wye, set up for small groups
• A 10-minute walk from Monmouth town centre
• Sister company offers activities including canoeing and climbing

Grange Pony Trekking Centre

• Secluded site at a riding centre in the Brecon Beacons National Park
• On the Cambrian Way a mile and a half from Offa's Dyke Path
• Breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals available on site

Pen Y Fan Caravan and Leisure Park

• Well-maintained and quiet country park set in a southern Wales valley
• Countryside strolls, bike rides and plenty of good dog-walking areas
• Near Pen-Y-Fan Country Park for fly fishing, picnics and pond walks

Headstock Camping

• Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
• A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
• Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area

The Walks

• Dog-friendly bell tents surrounded by the Monmouthshire countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Raglan Castle; 25 minutes from the Wye Valley
• Pubs and restaurants in Raglan, 10 minutes’ drive away from the site

Three Golden Cups

• In the grounds of a food pub 15 minutes' walk from the beach
• Surfing, golf and horse riding within a few minutes' drive
• Barbecues allowed; organic farm shop within five minutes' drive

Parc Cwm Darran

Pont Seren Retreat

• Bell tent at a pop-up glamping site in the Garw Valley
• Margam Country Park and several beaches within 20 minutes' drive
• Tent sleeping up to six, with barbecue and firepit provided

Bell Tents 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

Western Sunfolk Naturist Site

• Family-friendly naturist site
• Heated covered swimming pool and modern facilities
• Well set to explore the Wye Valley, Bristol and Cardiff

Keepers Lodge Caravan and Camping

• Peaceful adults-only site on a working dairy farm in the Wye Valley
• A 15-minute drive from Tintern Abbey or Chepstow; 30 from Abergavenny
• Half a mile to a food shop and pub; close to clay pigeon shooting

Ty Gwyneth Romany Caravan

Bridge Caravan Park and Camping Site

• Family-run riverside site in the Vale of Usk and Wye valley
• Four miles from Monmouth and a minute's walk from the village shop
• Walkers' paradise near the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons

Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning

• Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
• Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
• Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site

Church Cottage Caravan and Camping

• Small family-run site in the village of Llanvetherine
• 10 minutes' drive from Abergavenny and the Brecon Beacons
• Footpath leading from the site to Offa's Dyke Path

Coed Hills Campsite

• Smart bell tent glampsite overlooking the Severn Estuary
• A 10-minute drive from Cowbridge; Cardiff city centre 25 minutes
• Next to a rural arts space and permaculture garden

Lodge on a Lake

• Stunning lodges set on the water's edge, each with private hot tub
• A 15-minute drive from Cardiff, Cardiff Bay and Caerphilly
• Opposite a farm park with animals, pony rides and big heated play barn

Wild Heather Glamping

• Well-located and peaceful site on a Glamorgan family farm
• A 20-minute drive to several beaches; Afan Forest Park half an hour
• A mile from the M4; walk to Margam Country Park in 20 minutes