Garnffrwd Park

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Café with terrace overlooking the lake
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Fishing platform on the lake
Aerial shot of garnffrwd park
Drone shot of the woodland site

  • Small and peaceful family-run site in Carmarthenshire countryside
  • Carmarthen, Castell Dryslwyn and a heritage railway 20 minutes’ drive
  • Set among 32 acres of woodland with a fly fishery and cosy café
Set in Carmarthenshire countryside, family-run Garnffrwd Park is a small and peaceful woodland site in 32 acres of gorgeous Welsh scenery, with a fly fishery and a café with views over the fishing lake from its terraces. Quiet it may be, but it’s only 10 minutes’ drive from the A48, giving you easy access into the local area for all sorts of days out. Modern toilet and shower facilities, waste disposal and fresh water are just a short walk from the pitches. There’s an abundance of countryside walks direct from the site for when you and your canine chums need a quick stretch of the legs, as well as dog-friendly beaches at Llansteffan and Burry Port (both half an hour in the car). Lakeview Café is open Wednesday to Saturday, and you also have the option of several local pubs offering home-cooked food and Welsh ales within 15 minutes’ drive. The site is also 20 minutes’ drive from Carmarthen, its castle, coffee shops, restaurants and indie shops.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Caravan sites 5
Rent a tent 1
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • A charge of GBP1.00 ($2.05) applies for the use of the shower.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would definitely come here again, friendly, helpful, quiet location

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Owners are very friendly and helpful. Pitches were a good size, level and reasonably priced. Nice quiet peaceful location, we even extended our stay. Toilet and shower are nice and clean, shower is £1 but its well worth the £1, good sized proper shower, good water temperature and pressure 👌🏼
Cafe food and latte was really nice they even opened on a day they dont normally open for an hour as a few of us said we would like to get breakfast if possible.
Would definitely come again if in the area.

Disliked When we washed up the water wasnt hot, even after running the tap but only negative I can think of

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A peaceful, relaxing family getaway with great views and hosts.

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked We had a wonderful 5-night stay in the bell tent with our two children and our dog, and we all absolutely loved it. The bell tent camp feels incredibly private and is in the best spot on the site, with a peaceful and beautiful view overlooking the fishing pond. The tent itself was spacious and the beds were incredibly comfortable with clean sheets, ensuring a cozy night's sleep. The provided log burner kept us warm on cooler evenings.

The camp was superbly equipped. The little campfire area with plenty of chairs was a fantastic touch, and having a ready supply of wood was so convenient. The communal kitchen and picnic area was brilliant for storing our supplies and cooking, with a gas burner and all the essentials like plates and cutlery provided. The kids (and us!) adored the hammock—it was the perfect spot to relax and nap.

The owners were so lovely and welcoming, always on hand to help and check that we had enough wood and fire lighters. The location is also perfect for exploring South Wales, with some of the best beaches within easy driving distance and supermarkets just 15 minutes away.

Disliked There were only a couple of minor points. The hot water for the dishwashing area seemed to be in short supply, which was a bit of a niggle, though we managed by boiling our own water to finish off the pans. We also went through a lot of gas for our stove, but I'm sure the friendly owners would happily provide more if you asked, we didn't because we had brought our own spares.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and gorgeous photos! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
The hot water is something that we are in the process of sorting so that it should be better when we are particularly busy, but thank you for your understanding - we are so pleased the rest of the site made up for it!

Outstanding site,friendly welcome ,clean facilities.

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Jason R.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked We've just returned home from a 5 night stay at Garnffrwd....
The small site/fishery is outstanding and very well kept .Dani and Phil have only owned the site for a few weeks but they are doing a great job, very friendly and welcoming .
The onsite cafe serves a very tasty breakfast, there is also a shower and toilets which were always spotlessly clean , there are also wash-up facilities.
In the grounds there is a very picturesque fishing lake which you can walk around, lots of wildlife and very peaceful .
Looking forward to returning very soon 👍

Disliked Nothing

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A welcoming, peaceful gem of a campsite — we’ll definitely return.

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Kelvin C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We booked late in the day and arrived close to the latest check-in time, but the owners kindly accommodated us — a big relief. We were warmly welcomed by Dani, the new owner, who has only recently relocated here with her family.

The site itself is quiet, well-kept, and offers thoughtful touches: separate areas for families and adults-only camping, plus beautiful grounds set around a championship fly-fishing lake. We pitched under a wonderful old oak tree, which felt perfect.

Facilities are excellent: newly installed showers (£1 for 10 minutes of hot water — great value) and everything is clean and well-maintained. The on-site café is small but plentiful, and the breakfast baps and coffee the next morning were spot-on.

What really stood out was the value for money and the sense of peace across the site. For anyone looking for a quiet stay in a beautiful setting with friendly hosts, Garnffrwd Park is an absolute gem. Highly recommended.

Disliked Nothing major to dislike — only that our stay was too short!

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All in all, amazing and can't wait to go back 😃

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James J.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked The perfect place if you want peace and tranquility. Just pure relaxation, everything you need on site for the most chilled weekend.

The owners Phil and Dani are amazing , we forgot our tent pegs , we thought we’d give Phil and dani a ring to see if they sold any on site , they didn’t but the dropped they’re personal ones up without any hesitation. Honestly the kindest of people and always willing to help , felt like we’d known them for years.

The shower and toilet are perfect for what you need yes there is only two toilets and one shower on site , but not once did we have to wait to use them , always super clean and tidy and the site was fully booked and you wouldn’t even know that it was.

Cafe on site for a perfect coffee and breakfast sitting out taking in the beautiful fishing lake.

I’d most definitely recommend you visit this site if you want complete relaxation for the time you’re there. We’ve already booked again.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are pleased you both enjoyed staying with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Beautiful grounds and lake all immaculately…

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Kevin H.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Beautiful grounds and lake all immaculately kept. One male and one female toilet plus a shower room, all kept clean, cafe was reasonably priced and the staff and owners were all lovely. Pitch was spacious, electric hookup worked great. Mobile signal fantastic across the site and there was fast WiFi by the facilities/cafe

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review and rating. We are so pleased you enjoyed staying at our site and thought our facilities are nice and clean etc

Wouldn't like to have stayed two nights

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Dave R.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Secluded location & in the vicinity for the Welsh Botanic Gardens

Disliked Set up more as a fishery than a camp site.
Vehicles passing early hours on site (presume to go and fish).
Not much to do if you are not into fishing.
Didn't find any dish washing facilities.
Understand that the owners have only had the place for under two months, however some basic things still need attention.
One more thing, while i have my critical hat on, it can be a bit tight up the lanes if you approach the wrong way.

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Peace, tranquillity, and affordability with helpful owners.

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Peter K.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked A gem in South Wales! I was looking for somewhere quiet, scenic with good clean basic facilities. This site ticks all those boxes. The lovely couple have only taken it over 5 weeks ago and are always on hand to help if needed.
Grassy pitches with a quiet location behind the trees was ideal for me.
Great full English in the cafe!
Definitely recommend it if you want something quiet, scenic and peaceful.

Disliked For me, none.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and kind words about our Site. We are so pleased your visit here was what you needed and we ticked all the boxes for you

Scenic location, quiet. Facilities clean. Friendly…

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Tom S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Scenic location, quiet. Facilities clean. Friendly staff
Plenty of phone signal.

Disliked Wasn’t able to stay longer and try the breakfasts!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! Our cafe is only currently open Wednesday-Saturday 10-2 but we will be looking to extend the hours once we have settled a bit more, but it's definitely a shame you missed the breakfast because it is delicious!

Absolutely loved the campsite and we will be back

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked The owner was lovely so helpful and welcoming the lake is so so beautiful, loved the wildlife , feeding the fish didn’t get chance to use the lake side cafe but it looked lovely will be back for sure

Disliked There is only 1 male and female toilet and 1 unisex shower which is the only part we struggled with.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review and rating. We are pleased you enjoyed staying with us. We are hoping to increase the number of toilet and shower facilities in the future as we appreciate there isn't many. We are so pleased you would stay again in the future though!


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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Garnffrwd Park

Mynyddcerrig

Llanelli

Carmarthen

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA15 5BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.80638°N
4.16655°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 km Library
5.6 km Library
11.2 km Bus Station
Rail
10.9 km Carmarthen Rail Station
11.3 km Llandybie Rail Station
11.8 km Ammanford Rail Station
Ferry
27.2 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
39.6 km Tenby Ferry Landing
40.9 km Caldey Island Ferry Landing
Airport
23.6 km 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

Local attractions and activities include: - National Botanical Garden of Wales: 15 minute’ drive - The British Bird of Prey Centre: 15 minutes - National Trust - Paxton’s Tower (walk to local landmark): 15 minutes - Carmarthen Castle: 20 minutes - Castell Dryslwyn (hilltop castle): 20 minutes - Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway (heritage railway): 20 minutes - Llansteffan beach: half an hour - WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pembrey 17.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rhossili 25.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swansea Bay 25.9 km Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Pendine 27.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oxwich Bay 27.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Botanic Garden of Wales 4.2 km

Aberglasney Gardens 10.7 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 14.2 km

National Wetland Centre Wales 16.2 km

Pembrey Country Park 17 km

National Trust

Aberdeunant 14.4 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 27.8 km

Aberdulais Falls 30.2 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 30.3 km

Tudor Merchant's House 39.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carreg Cennen Castle 16.7 km

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 17.7 km

CWM CLYDACH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/09/1995) 19.8 km

Laugharne - Dylan's Way - Laugharne 20.8 km

Laugharne - Sir John's Hill - Bird Board - Laugharne 20.8 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 Garnffrwd Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Garnffrwd Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Garnffrwd Park? Local attractions and activities include: - National Botanical Garden of Wales: 15 minute’ drive - The British Bird of Prey Centre: 15 minutes - National Trust - Paxton’s Tower (walk to local … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Garnffrwd Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Garnffrwd Park? From $37.51 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.