Safari tent: Campgrounds in South Wales

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

Clyne Farm Centre

• Activity campsite overlooking Swansea Bay
• Abseiling, orienteering, bushcraft, archery, canoeing, assault course
• Free wifi

Swansea Log Cabin

• Cosy glamping cabin on a hill overlooking the Swansea Valley
• A quarter of an hour's drive to the Brecon Beacons National Park
• A 20-minute walk from Pontardawe's swimming pool, pubs and shops

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

Seren Retreat

• Yurts in a private meadow surrounded by ancient oak woodland
• Less than 20 minutes' drive from Oxwich Bay, Caswell Bay and Swansea
• Woodburning stoves and kitchens; holistic therapies available to book

Pyscodlyn Caravan Park

Kennexstone Camping and Touring Park

Cardiff Caravan Park

Picket Pods

• Small, friendly site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Cowbridge
• Insulated and double-glazed pods with barbecue and electricity
• Ogmore and Southerndown beaches within 15 minutes' drive

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

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

Blossom Touring Park

• Peaceful location with views towards Sugar Loaf Mountain
• A few minutes' stroll from a 'pick your own fruit' farm
• A mile and half from the market town of Abergavenny

Oxwich Camping Park

Fontygary Leisure Park

• Family-run caravan park with spectacular sea views
• Under a mile from Rhoose and 15 minutes' drive from Barry Island
• Beer garden with play area, bar serving food, pools and gym

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