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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

Open from Sun, 1 Mar 2026 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 913 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Pencarnan Farm boasts a stunning coastal location with direct beach access and spectacular sea views, offering a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors praise the spacious pitches, friendly staff, and well-equipped courtyard with a shop, cafe, bar, and popular pizza outlet. Facilities are generally considered good and clean, though some mention them as being dated. While many highlight the exceptional views and convenient access to coastal walks and St David's, occasional issues with water supply, wind exposure, and pitch pricing were noted. The site is highly recommended for its beach access and family-friendly vibe.

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Amazing site. Loads to space, beautiful…

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Fran E.

16-amp Rhosson Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked Amazing site. Loads to space, beautiful location and great pizza/amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The friendly helpful staff Wide range of…

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David W.

Ramsey Island Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The friendly helpful staff
Wide range of food in shops
Clean toilets and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very friendly and helpful staff, amenities were great

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charlotte m.

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

Liked Size of the electric tent pitch, lots of space not over crowded, amenities were very clean and not over busy, lots to do and see with the private beach a stones throw away, beautiful scenery and very friendly and helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitched on Ramsey View,very enjoyable stay…

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Andrew E.

16-amp Ramsey Island Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked Pitched on Ramsey View,very enjoyable stay and even during peak season site not overcrowded, and facilties not overstretched.
Great bar area and enjoyed an excellent pizza..
Have visited many times a day will certainly return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a great destination for an annual holiday - see you next year!

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Jane S.

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

Liked Porthsele Beach, accessible on foot down some rocky steps, is a delightful place to spend an afternoon. Our dogs love paddle boarding with their Dad! The coastal walk provides stunning views of the rocky coastline. Orange sunsets and sunrises made our stay so special. The Courtyard is a relaxing place in the evening for pizza and drinks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not overcrowded, plenty of space and…

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Nate J.

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

Liked Not overcrowded, plenty of space and great courtyard area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location with welcoming people working on-site.

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Mark D.

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

Liked What a wonderful vibe this campsite has. My daughter and I were made to feel welcomed throughout. The facilities onsite were clean and appropriate. They have a family wash room which is perfect for a father with a daughter. The views from the beach field are breathtaking and the walk down to the beach is easy for little legs. The beach is beautiful and perfect for swimming or just playing around in the water. There are also other beautiful beaches close by and a wonderful costal path linking them. We will definitely go back next year if only for a long weekend.

Disliked I didn’t dislike anything, however, hoped the stalls had some vegan options.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with a wonderful beach location.

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Anonymous

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

Liked Location
Beach
The Courtyard

Disliked Toilet and shower block-dirty and covered in bird poo. This is the only area that lets the site down. Ceiling needs a good clean and tidy up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with beautiful views, amazing facilities & lovely staff

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Rachel J.

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

Liked It was our first visit to Pencarnan Farm and we were not disappointed! The courtyard offers a lovely atmosphere all day round with ample seating and excellent WiFi. There is also the bar, cafe, pizza place and shop based here making everything very easily accessible - so don’t worry if you forget anything, they will have you covered! We were also really grateful for the ice pack swap which allowed you to freeze your ice packs free of charge, very handy and something we’ve never come across at other campsites.

The toilet/shower facilities are really good and they even have hair dryers outside for you to use! Although we do recommend you shower earlier rather than later as the water can get very cold in the evenings!

We stayed on the beach view campsite and the view from there is something you will never tire of! You are less than a 5 minute walk from the beach and the courtyard, and it has drinking water available from the tap near the entrance of the field.

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path runs right past the campsite offering you some incredible walks and some very peaceful places to watch the sunset.

The highlight of our stay has to be the private beach. It caters for all, from swimmers to paddle boarders to families to dogs. We took our golden retriever who had the best time running free around the beach and swimming in the sea! We were even lucky enough to spot a seal whilst we were out swimming.

Everyone we met were really lovely and we have already decided we will be booking again next year and staying for longer! Thank you so much for winning our hearts over with your lovely campsite, we look forward to seeing you soon 🫶🏻

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location

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Ruth L.

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

Liked Remote location, views, private beach, pizza van, sunset bar, back to basics

Disliked I loved the limited WiFi - my teenager not so much

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.88465°N
5.3049°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.5 mi Bus Station
15.9 mi Railway Hotel
15.9 mi Railway Hotel
Rail
15.6 mi Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
15.8 mi Haverfordwest Rail Station
15.9 mi Johnston (Pembrokeshire) Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 mi St. Justinian Ferry Landing
1.8 mi Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
10.2 mi 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 0.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caerfai 2.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abereiddy 5.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newgale 8.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nolton Haven 9.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 2 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 20.2 mi

Pembroke Castle 21.9 mi

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 1.7 mi

Stackpole Estate 24.2 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around St David's Head 0.9 mi

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 1 mi

St David's City and St Non's Bay 1.9 mi

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 2 mi

Solva Quay - Upper Solva - Solva Quay 5 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 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:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.