Melin Mabes

View prices & book 9.5 34 reviews
Treehouse
The nook hardstanding hardstanding good for all year round camping
Grass tent pitch
Flat pitch

  • Secluded site in a Pembrokeshire valley
  • Two miles from Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo
  • 10 minutes' drive from Saundersfoot beach
Set in wooded grounds around a derelict 16th-century mill, Melin Mabes is a peaceful and eco-friendly countryside retreat that's a starting point for adventures of all kinds. It's also small, fenced and gated. The friendly owners are a mine of information on the local area, and can provide guides to the many local paths and trails. There are gentle, riverside ambles close to the site, and walkers are also well placed to join up with Pembrokeshire's classic routes like the Golden Road, Miners' Walk and the Landsker Borderlands Trail. The famed Pembrokeshire coast is a 10-minute drive away, while hailed surfing beaches Newgale, Broadhaven and Whitesands Bay can be reached within three-quarters of an hour. Award-winning harbour town Tenby, half an hour away, has three wide beaches and a ruined castle to explore. Steeped in more recent history, Picton Castle and Pembroke Castle are less than half an hour by car, and host regular events. Please note that the site is a very quiet one and has a strict 'no noise after 10pm' policy, to avoid disturbing surrounding wildlife. It's eco friendly and encourages recycling, embracing 'leave no trace' principles.

Site type

Mobile homes for rent 1
Travel trailer sites 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 5
RV sites 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.34 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card. Any unused credit will be refunded on departure.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

94%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean site and owner Martin was very helpful.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (adults only)

Liked: Nice and quiet

Disliked: To far from pub or shops to walk.

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Superbly clean facilities and intimate site…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Kathy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (adults only)

Liked: Superbly clean facilities and intimate site

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Very disappointed not as described i

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (adults only)

Liked: Metered electricity
Only 4 pitches
Facilities were clean.

Disliked: Mouldy fabric fence
Very tired old facilities.
One toilet, two showers one of which had people’s belongings in, including bathrobes !
Definitely not worth £30 + £5 for two dogs + electric.

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We hebben genoten van de rust en ruimte en het fijne douche…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Henk F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite (adults only)

Liked: We hebben genoten van de rust en ruimte en het fijne douche en wc-gebouw en de leuke creatieve details.
Heerlijke warme douches, een grappig boekje op het toilet, de aardige eigenaren van de camping en de eekhoorn en de vogels en het roodborstje!
Goed bereik voor de telefoon. We hadden voor een week gereserveerd en nog 5 dgn bijgeboekt, het ligt mooi centraal om van alles in Wales te bekijken.

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Great place ,would stay again. Only 4 pitches and its adult only…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Robert B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (adults only)

Liked: Great place ,would stay again. Only 4 pitches and its adult only so nice a quiet.
The stone on the hard standing could be changed to smaller stone as did rip our awning sheet as did not have another ground sheet with use on the hardcore. Toilets clean and showers all fine. Pub just a mile down the road.

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Great campsite

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Inga P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite (adults only)

Liked: Despite the rain, our time at the campsite was fantastic! The excellent facilities, including a fridge, made our stay comfortable, and Martin's attentive service ensured any needs were promptly addressed.

Disliked: N/A

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As in the liked.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Nigel T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (adults only)

Liked: Unfortunately the weather was atrocious, but the hosts were very accommodating and nothing seemed to be too much trouble, the pitches were well kept and the shower block dish washing facility was well kept and very clean, would highly recommend, Martin can you sort a few dry days out for the next stay 😂👍🏼

Disliked: Nothing

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Very friendly owners, small quiet site with spotlessly clean facilities. Everything you…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Kathy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (adults only)

Liked: Very friendly owners, small quiet site with spotlessly clean facilities. Everything you needed including washing machine and freezer for just 4 pitches! Easy access to the coast and Narberth.

Disliked: The weather!!!

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Absolutely magical place. Quiet and just beautiful. We stayed in the tree…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Templar treehouse (hot tub, no pets)

Liked: Absolutely magical place. Quiet and just beautiful.
We stayed in the tree house and it was immaculate, cosy and warm.
Lots of games and little touches from hosts for kids.
Hot tub and outdoor kitchen was great.
Hosts were lovely and welcoming.

Disliked: Nothing

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Excellent small site for peace and quiet.Super clean.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
antonia h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (adults only)

Liked: Peace and quiet.
Hot showers and super clean toilet block. Friendly welcome. Clear travel instructions. Closeness to coast and Narbeth.

Disliked: Nothing

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers

Location

Melin Mabes

Templeton

Narberth

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA67 8SN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.75868°N
-4.73094°W

Route directions

Please do not use satnav. It will take you down single track lane only suited to tractors. From Carmarthen, head for St Clears, then Tenby. At the Kilgetty roundabout, follow brown signs for Folly Farm. Drive past Folly Farm on your left for exactly 1 mile. Turn right under 13ft height restriction railway bridge before the village of Templeton. Look out for the mini windmills on the back of the Give Way sign. Please do not call at Mabes Mill House on the right, but park at the gate further on and ring the bell on the gate or call at the static caravan on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 km Community Centre
9.9 km Upper Park Road 1
15.7 km Tesco
Rail
3.1 km Kilgetty Rail Station
4.2 km Saundersfoot Rail Station
4.5 km Narberth Rail Station
Ferry
9.8 km Tenby Ferry Landing
13.4 km Caldey Island Ferry Landing
16.8 km Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal

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

The area is big on family attractions: Folly Farm, two miles away, has fairground rides and a world-class zoo, with lions, penguins, a rhino reserve and daily feeding sessions. A less cuddly, but fascinating experience is on offer at Dr Beynon's Bug Farm, well worth a forty minute drive, and not just for the opportunity to eat a bug burger. If you should find there's energy left to burn, then Heatherton World of Activities, 10 miles from the site, lets you pack in archery, go-karting, a treetop zipwire, paintballing, with much of its activities under cover in case the weather should try and spoil the fun. It won't. With a world-renowned coastline 10 minutes drive away, watersports are also in abundance. In Tenby you can hire motorboats and kayaks, or take a high-speed ride on bananas and doughnuts (the inflatable kind). You can catch your supper (no guarantees) on a mackerel fishing trip, and through the summer months, take the boat out to Caldey Island; this 20-minute trip gives you brilliant views of the coastline there and back. On the island, take a gentle circular stroll around, and visit the abbey, where the monks make and sell perfume, chocolate and shortbread. If you'd like to spend a bit longer on the water, boats sail from Haverfordwest (40 minutes' drive) to the smaller isles of Grassholm, Skokholm and Skomer, protected reserves teeming with gannets and puffins (even the odd passing dolphin).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wiseman'S Bridge 5.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Coppet Hall 5.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saundersfoot 5.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amroth Central 6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tenby North 9.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembroke Castle 15.8 km

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 15.9 km

Pembrey Country Park 30.3 km

National Wool Museum 37.4 km

St Davids Cathedral 38.9 km

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 10 km

Stackpole Estate 20.3 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 37 km

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 39.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kilgetty - The Miners' Walk - Kilgetty Wood - Kilgetty 3.1 km

Valley Road - Saundersfoot - Churchton - Valley Road 5.1 km

Saundersfoot - Pleasant Valley - Colby Gardens - Amroth - Saundersfoot 5.3 km

Coppet Hall CP - Wiseman's Bridge - Pleasant Valley - Coppet Hall 5.4 km

Amroth - Summerhill - Colby Gardens - Amroth 5.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Melin Mabes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Melin Mabes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Melin Mabes? The area is big on family attractions: Folly Farm, two miles away, has fairground rides and a world-class zoo, with lions, penguins, a rhino reserve and daily feeding sessions. A less cuddly, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Melin Mabes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Melin Mabes? From $54.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.