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Shawsmead Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
You can sit back relax and watch the red kites soaring above, however this Club site assume to its close proximity to the coast and quaint little bays means swimming and water sports could be filling up much of your holiday time here. A peaceful meadowland site, you'll feel positively tiny amongst the vast open areas and wondrous views towards the coast. The site has 48 pitches, mainly hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) all with 16 amp electricity.
Cae Mawr Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Its unspoilt landscape but without a sanitary block, Cae Mawr Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a perfect addition to the island's tranquil setting. With its own atmosphere and unique climate, Anglesey will never cease to amaze and inspire you. Near to the caravan site is Traeth Bychan, a small and highly regarded beach that has proved ideal for a picnic or a spot of exploration. Be sure to take advantage of the beach's boat launching facilities. This part of the world also provides a good stopover for travellers going to and from Ireland. The site has 41 (some of which are seasonal) grass pitches and 32 hardstanding pitches, all with electricity 16 amp.
Freshwater East Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Freshwater East Caravan and Motorhome Club site is located within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The site is flanked by trees on one side with a mix of grass and hardstanding tiered pitch areas to choose from. There is a total of 142 pitches (some seasonal), 77 hardstanding, all with 16 amp electricity hook-ups. There are four pitches for tents. The beach and the Pembroke Coastal Path are just a few minutes’ walk. This is an excellent area for walking with magnificent cliff views and birdwatching. You will find Saint David’s, the smallest cathedral city, well worth a visit.
Gowerton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Gowerton Caravan and Motorhome Club site is ideally placed to visit this 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. With beaches that are clean, sandy and safe for swimming and surfing, to stunning costal and country walks the Gower is a must for all walkers and water sports enthusiast. Family friendly Oxwich, Caswell Bays, and the fabulous Rhossili, (voted one of the best beaches in Europe) are worth particular mention on this beautiful coast. The site has 128 pitches, hardstanding & grass all with 16 amp electricity.
Caerfai Bay Caravan and Tent Park
Caerfai Bay Caravan & Tent Park is about as far west as one can get in Wales. Located near St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, noted for its cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. This cliff-top park, just a 15-minute walk from St Davids, has direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and a magnificent sandy beach. Family run with an emphasis on peace, quiet and relaxation, the perfect spot for walkers, rock climbers, water sports enthusiasts, star gazers & wildlife lovers.
Creampots Touring Caravan & Camping Park
This peacefully located and beautifully manicured, garden-like park is ideal for couples and families, and is a convenient base within easy reach of beaches or for touring the local area. Creampots has 62 spacious, level pitches all with 10A electric hook-ups, including 21 with gravel hardstanding, and ten pitches for tents. There is a separate field and an overflow area taking 32 tents for the August peak holiday time. This is an ideal location for the local attractions.
Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park
This site is in an ideal situation for beach lovers or those who simply want to enjoy a superb coastal view. A large courtyard with a small row of holiday cottages provides the backdrop to the campsite that lies beyond. The pitches are on two fields, with 21 hardstandings (10A electricity hook-up) and 100 grass pitches (five 10A hook-ups), some overlooking the Three Cliffs Bay. Although predominantly a touring site, there are some glamping options available to rent.
Aeron Coast Caravan Park
Aeron Coast is a family holiday park with a wide range of recreational facilities, on the west coast of Wales. Although it has a high proportion of caravan holiday homes (200 privately owned), touring units of all types are provided for in two fields separated from the beach and sea by a high bank (although the best beach is on the south side of this traditional fishing village). Pitches are on level grass with all units regularly and well spaced in lines in traditional style. The main attraction of the park is its excellent provision for families, both in and out of doors.
Barcdy Caravan & Camping Park
Barcdy is partly in a sheltered vale, partly on a plateau top and partly in open fields edged by woods. There are fells to the rear and marvellous views across the Lleyn peninsula in one direction and towards the Snowdon range in another. The Roberts family opened to their first visitors over 60 years ago, and still welcome them today. The park provides for all tastes with level or sloping grass pitches, either secluded in the valley or enjoying the view from the plateau or the lower field. There are 110 pitches in total, including 40 serviced for touring caravans with electricity (10/16A) and 55 for tents, eleven with 10A electricity, plus 30 caravan holiday homes.
Trawsdir Touring Caravan & Camping Park
With sea views from almost every pitch and with a backdrop of the Welsh hills, Trawsdir Touring Caravan & Camping Park has something for everyone, both young and old. Entrance and exit via the site barrier, and access to the facilities are by a key fob. A well-equipped children’s play area with safety surface is close to reception. Of the 142 touring pitches, 70 are for tents (48 with electricity) while the remaining 72 are fully serviced and can take RVs.
Trwyn Yr Wylfa Caravan & Camping Site
Trwyn yr Wylfa, translated as 'Watching point', is exactly what the name suggests. The site is set within Snowdonia National Park and only a 10 min drive into Conwy. Surrounded with glorious sea views and mountains it is truly a stunning place. Relax and watch the sailing boats along the sea or the fabulous Welsh mountains with the sheep and carneddau ponies roaming. Fantastic walks and cycle routes directly from site on to the North Wales coastline. The site has 80 grass or hardstanding pitches, 50 with electric hook-up point.
Little Haven Retreat
Previously known as Redlands Touring Caravan & Camping Park, Little Haven Retreat is a peaceful, family run site is located in the heart of the Pembrokeshire countryside, close to many lovely sandy beaches. Little Haven takes around 80 touring units in three areas divided by banks topped with pine trees, 32 hardstandings and 69 with 10A electricity. The first two areas take 60 caravans or motorhomes and includes the 32 hardstandings, the third takes 19 tents on a level grassy meadow. There are fine sea views across rolling countryside to Saint Brides Bay. The newly renovated reception has a small shop. Breathable groundsheets should be used. American RVs – advance booking only. A sandy beach and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path are 1.5 miles away.
Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park
This high quality park is on the edge of Pencelli village. Set in the grounds of an old castle amidst the Brecon scenery, the park has both atmosphere and character. It offers excellent facilities in peaceful, rural tranquillity. The owners, Liz and Gerwyn Rees, have retained the country charm but have added an all-embracing range of spacious, heated, luxury facilities, attractively enhanced by potted plants etc. There are three touring fields housing 80 pitches, half with electricity (16A). The Orchard has some fully serviced pitches with hardstanding, amongst shrubs, fruit trees and a stone cider mill. The Oaks taking a mix of motorhomes, caravans and tents, and the Meadow for tents only (with boot and bike wash) are bordered by majestic trees and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Bolmynydd Camping Park
The drive to Bolmynydd is not for the faint hearted. The roads are extremely narrow with plenty of bends, and are accessible only by cars and small VW-style camper vans; the site is not licensed for touring caravans or motorhomes. However, those who do make the drive are rewarded with spectacular views and a campsite which is ideal for tents and those who wish for peace and quiet in a wonderful rural setting. One field is available for tents and other fields offer safe play areas for young children. With 16 seasonal caravan pitches and 40 tent pitches, the owners request that you telephone ahead to discuss access and availability.
Llanystumdwy Camping & Caravanning Club Site
Llanystumdwy Camping and Caravanning Club site is an attractive site overlooking mountains and sea. It has well manicured grass areas surrounded by trees, and has good facilities. The wardens are very helpful and can advise on the most suitable pitch, even has a supply of chocks. There are 76 pitches in total (20 ft. spacing), 45 with 10A electricity connections, spaced over two hedged fields with mainly caravans in the top field, 4 hardstandings for motorhomes, whilst tents are sited lower down (some road noise can be heard here). Most pitches are sloping, so chocks are recommended. A small library with a supply of tourist information is next to the small reception.
Islawrffordd Caravan Park
This site is ideal if you like to park up and have all amenities within easy access. Family-owned and run since being established in 1957, Islawrffordd Caravan Park offers the best quality, evident as you enter the park. There are 75 fully serviced touring pitches (some seasonal) and 30 tent pitches. The fully serviced pitches all have courtesy light, electricity, fresh and waste water points and chemical disposal.
Hafan y Môr Holiday Park
One of Haven’s flagship parks, the Hafan y Môr Holiday Park has substantially redeveloped the touring site and activity area. The park is set on the coast with direct access to the beach. A full range of clubs are available for toddlers to teens and there is a popular splash zone and adventure playground. Hafan y Môr is a large park with 700 caravan holiday homes, either to rent or privately owned. The site has been well designed with beautiful foliage, green spaces and lakes. The 74 hardstanding touring pitches are in a separate area and all have 16A electricity. Tents are not accepted on this site.
The Bridge Caravan Park & Camping Site
This family run park is located in a village four miles from Monmouth. The Bridge Caravan Park was established in 1979, being a working farm until a few years ago. Over half the park is taken up by seasonal long stay pitches. The touring area is to one side, edged by the river at a lower level. Neat, level grass accessed by a circular tarmac roadway provides 33 pitches for caravans and motorhomes, with 10A electricity and 16 hardstandings. A further 20 places for tents are available, all with 5A electricity. In busy periods the site may be cramped with little room between units, yet a friendly atmosphere prevails. Still in the hands of the Holmes family, it provides a rural site bordered by the River Trothy and woodland on one side, and by the farm buildings and church on the other.
Tything Barn Naturist Camping
Tything Barn Naturist Campsite is set in a 23 acre old quarry on the Milford Haven estuary amongst salt marshes. It is in a most beautiful location, very peaceful, totally unspoilt and has many hidden secluded pitches. The atmosphere is very informal and relaxed, a real place to get away from the modern world with small lakes and stream’s on-site as well as the estuary to explore. Although a ‘Naturist Site’, dress code is optional and there is no obligation to get back to nature - all are very welcome. The site owners and creators June & Joe have semi-retired and the site is managed by Fran & Dan. You will receive a very warm welcome from both owners and managers who are there to help and assist to make your holiday a success. A large open plan field accommodates 40 well-spaced tents/caravans/motorhomes grass pitches, 30 have 6A electricity. Readers who have ventured to enjoy some of the naturist sites featured in our France guide or Southleigh Manor in Cornwall may be intrigued to visit Tything Barn.
Tyddyn Du Touring Park
This attractively landscaped, adults only, five-hectare campsite is conveniently situated close to the A55 and positioned on a hillside with panoramic views across Conwy Bay to The Great Orme at Llandudno and Puffin Island. Offering peace and quiet in a superb location between mountains and the sea, and being within easy reach of Conwy, Snowdonia National Park and many historic regions of north Wales, this is an ideal base for exploring the area. Tarmac roads connect the three levels which are tiered to maximise the views for everyone. There are 87 touring pitches on either grass or hardstanding and all have 16A electricity. Chocks may be required.

Wales

Land of ancient myths and Celtic legends, Wales is a small and compact country boasting a diverse landscape, from lakes and mountains, rivers and valleys to beautiful coastlines and rolling wooded countryside. It offers superb opportunities for an active holiday.

What to see in Wales

Cardiff

Wales’ biggest asset is undoubtedly its countryside, home to three National Parks that make up almost a quarter of the country’s total area. Snowdonia National Park in the north combines dramatic mountain scenery with glacial valleys, lakes and streams, while in the south the Brecon Beacons boast mountains, moorlands, forests and wooded gorges with deep caves. The surrounding area of the Wye Valley on the borders with England is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; as are the Gower Peninsula, the Lleyn Peninsula, the Anglesey Coast and the Clwydian Range.

The endless miles of largely unspoilt and beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline in the west have some of the finest long beaches in Europe, with pretty little bays plus the lively traditional seaside resorts of Tenby and Whitesand. Further inland is the secluded and pretty Gwaun Valley.

The capital of Wales, Cardiff, has many attractions, including its newly developed waterfront, the Millennium Stadium. Castles can be seen all over Wales, ranging from tiny stone keeps to huge medieval fortresses; some of the best preserved are Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech, all built by Edward I.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Places of Interest

Breacon Beacons
  • North: Isle of Anglesey; Portmeirion Italianate village; Llandudno; Colwyn Bay; Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech castles; Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways.
  • West: Oakwood Park, Wales’ only theme park; the National Botanic Gardens at Aberglasney; Dolaucothi Goldmines; historic, stone-walled Aberaeron.
  • Mid: Brecon Beacons National Park; the lakes of the Elan Valley; picturesque seaside town of Barmouth; Machynlleth, ‘ancient capital of Wales’ and the nearby Centre for Alternative Technology.
  • South: Caerphilly’s enormous medieval castle; Cardiff, capital of Wales; seaside resorts of Tenby and Saundersfoot; National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne.
DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know?

  • The origins of the Red Dragon flag may date back to the Roman period, when the dragon was used by military cohorts.
  • St. David’s in Pembrokeshire is Britain’s smallest city by virtue of its cathedral to the patron saint of Wales.
  • There are many sites in Wales linked to the legend of King Arthur: Castell Dinas Brân, near Llangollen, is reputed to be the resting place of the Holy Grail.
  • The Welsh name for Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, means burial place.
  • The Welsh ruler, Owen Glendower, was the last native Welshman to be given the title Prince of Wales in 1400.
  • The Welsh language is one of Europe’s oldest languages and shares its roots with Breton, Gaelic and Cornish.
WALES FOR WATERSPORTS

Wales for watersports

Whatever is on your watery wishlist, Wales might be a good place to look for it. World class beaches mean water, seaside in most cases, and here you will find a dizzying array of aquatic activities: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, canoeing and kite surfing, just for starters. For many, their motorhome, campervan or motorcaravan is the perfect way to indulge in these activities – the perfect way to travel independently with all necessary kit on board.

Inland there are the tumbling rivers with their own appeal for canoeing and canyoning, or more peaceful waters for messing about in a boat.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN WALES

Outdoor activities in Wales

Coastal footpath leading to Broad Haven

Wales is a huge outdoor play area. It’s a destination of choice for mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, canyoning and caving. The natural terrain makes riding a popular activity and an invigorating ride along the beach, kicking up the spray, is a real experience. There are plenty of golf courses and some excellent fishing in the placid lakes or cascading rivers and mountain streams.

Worthy of special note is the Wales Coast Path: the first path in the world that traces a country’s entire coastline. It’s 870 miles long and offers walkers incredible scenery with wraparound views, magnificent seascapes and a fascinating insight in to the nature and history of Wales.

GLAMPING IN WALES

Glamping in Wales

Need a roof over your head? Wales has a wealth of campsites offering great glamping options if you’re leaving the tent, caravan or motorhome behind. Aside from the usual grassy pitches, hardstandings, chalet and rental options, you’ll find a range of yurts, tipis and wigwams to choose from, in wonderfully bucolic surroundings beside bubbling streams and on working farms.

Pods are also available and they come in various shapes and sizes, with or without en suite facilities or private washrooms. These are a great and inexpensive way for friends without camping gear like tents or caravans to come along too. In our experience you’ll receive a warm, Welsh welcome at each one.