Pool Farm

View prices & book 8.9 66 reviews
Lovely spot overlooking the lake
Visitor image of the sunset over the campsite
Milly, the resident dog
Pub a few minutes' walk away

  • 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
It’s all about simple seaside stays at Pool Farm, a friendly, quiet rural site in the village of St Brides Major and a 15-minute stroll from Southerndown beach. This is a splendid spot for a laidback break, especially for families with kids, with plenty of fresh-air antics available along this stunning stretch of the south Wales coast. A riding centre is within driving distance in Ogmore-by-Sea and there’s a golf course a few minutes' drive away (beware sea views distracting you from your swing), and the Wales Coast Path is around 15 - 20 minutes walk away for a bit of leg stretching. Plus, of course, those beaches – bask on the sands in Southerndown or take the 15-minute drive to Porthcawl for surf lessons, kiteboarding and other coastal adventures. The site itself has been left blissfully straightforward, the peaceful pitches served by just the basics (showers, toilets and a washing-up area). A fab little farm shop is a few minutes’ walk away for organic meat supplies and there are a couple of pubs within walking distance for pints and food.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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9
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
4

86% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Pool Farm is a compact, friendly campsite on a working farm, praised for its welcoming owners and clean facilities. Guests highlight the farm animals, proximity to beaches, and the convenient pub across the road. Amenities include a communal kitchen area with a kettle and fridge. Some reviewers noted limited phone signal and WiFi. Minor improvements suggested include better toilet lighting and clearer site signage. Overall, a highly recommended, back-to-basics rural getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing place… loved it definitely recommend!!!…

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Paula T.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing place… loved it definitely recommend!!! Farmer is so lovely very welcoming.. definitely returning..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice spot…

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5 out of 10
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Sarah B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice spot

Disliked Only one shower, 2 loos!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely, peaceful spot! A warm…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)

Liked A lovely, peaceful spot! A warm welcome and what a treat to be actually surrounded by farm animals. Campsite was well maintained and all facilities worked well and were clean. Would recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, with clean facilities. We will be staying again!

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Jessica B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely little location, pub, milk hut, beach and shop close by.
Toilet facilities clean and a box with a fridge, kettle and toaster. We met the owners and they were lush!

There is chickens and cows on site and my little one loved this.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful farm camp next to pond and pub.

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Stephanie G.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location and facilities were great. There was a pub opposite, a flushable toilet and a box to make tea and wash up in dry.
The owners of the farm were lovely and very helpful.
The site also had a shed with vending machines with milk, milkshakes and ice cream. A really treat.

Disliked No shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location 5 min from beach…

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7 out of 10
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Paulius Z.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Good location 5 min from beach by car and 5min away pub with good food is the reason only think i didnt like big field has no pitch marked so if u late u jeed to squeze between tents 😀

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)

Liked The location

Disliked The campsite was overbooked on the bank holiday weekend for the number of facilities and size of field. There was no light switch in the toilets or showers so it was dark when you used them in the daytime. It was very cramped and cars were blocking each other in. Sadly we had a very inconsiderate drunk family next to us who played music until 11pm when our field was clearly full of young families. The field was next to a working farm so there were lots of flies everywhere. We won't be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Alright campsite and owner was friendly…

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4 out of 10
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Brian F.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Alright campsite and owner was friendly

Disliked Only had 1 shower to do 3 fields

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wouldn't recommend

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4 out of 10
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2
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1
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David H.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Whilst the stay was lovely it had a few flaws

Site was nice and clean

Disliked 1 toilet wouldn't flush

No security cameras to watch car park while my friends trailer got vandalised to a point it put my friends family at risk of a serious accident while travelling with kids.

1 shower amongst the site caused cues a Mile long causing delays to families

No warning when allowed to pick pitch of the cow or sheep pen which caused early morning wake ups

Floor was solid as a rock with stones which made it hard to pin tents down

More parking for site, not enough parking spots to accommodate for amount of pitches available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site,spotless! Would definitely stay…

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Adam B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Lovely camp site,spotless! Would definitely stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Location

Pool Farm

St Brides Major

Cowbridge

Glamorgan

Wales

CF32 0SE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.45722°N
3.59078°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Sarn Odeon
12.7 mi Bus Station
17 mi Railway Station
Rail
3.5 mi Bridgend Rail Station
4.4 mi Wildmill Rail Station
5.6 mi Sarn Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
17.6 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
17.6 mi Minehead Harbour
Airport
11.6 mi Cardiff International Airport
22.9 mi Swansea Airport

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

Let’s start with those beaches… you can’t venture very far round these parts without stumbling upon one or the other. Southerndown beach (aka Dunraven Bay) is the closest, and a fab place for keen-eyed types to do a spot of fossil hunting or rockpooling. Ogmore-by-Sea and surfers' fave Rest Bay are other top picks nearby. Those who like their beach days served up with plenty of antics should head over to Porthcawl, 15 minutes away – here there’s a surf school, a kiteboarding centre and an activity centre that can fix up days of kayaking, canyoning and coasteering. Golfers can wield a club in Porthcawl or Southerndown, and riders can saddle up in Ogmore-by-Sea. If you fancy a break from the open air stuff, there’s a sizeable outlet shopping village 20 minutes’ drive from the site (also a fab place to pick up extra kit for your outdoorsy adventures).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerndown 1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 4.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 4.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl 6.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cold Knap Barry 13.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 13.8 mi

Castell Coch 15.7 mi

Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi

Millennium Stadium 17.7 mi

Cardiff Castle 17.7 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi

Holnicote Estate 17.4 mi

Watersmeet 18.6 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 20.1 mi

Dunster Castle 20.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 1.8 mi

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 1.9 mi

Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 3.9 mi

Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 3.9 mi

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 7.1 mi

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 Pool Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pool Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pool Farm? Let’s start with those beaches… you can’t venture very far round these parts without stumbling upon one or the other. Southerndown beach (aka Dunraven Bay) is the closest, and a fab place … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pool Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pool Farm? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.