The Chicken House
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- Peaceful adults-only site 15 minutes’ drive from Caerphilly
- National Museum Cardiff half an hour’s drive; Splott Beach 40 minutes
- Pitches on wildflower meadows; walks from the site
Site type
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This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
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).- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The maximum vehicle dimensions allowed are 5m length x 2.3m width x 2.4m height.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 3 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Adults only 
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Adults only 6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
100% would recommend for a peaceful place to pitch :)
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Liked: Peaceful campsite, felt like wild camping (just with a portaloo! Hidden in the wooded area though), location felt very safe and private, ideal for walking (10 mins drive from Caerphilly mountain).
Greeted by Matt who was super friendly, fantastic communication via text before arriving & during our stay.
Our spaniel joined us and there was plenty of space for him to walk around for a stroll on the lead and lots of space around the tent too.
Disliked: Nothing.
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5 * from us. Great hosting, great atmosphere.
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Liked: Always a pleasure to stay. Can't fault,Matts hosting. Very welcoming, very attentive. Nice and peaceful, can't wait to come back in summer!
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From the manager: Thank you very much Matthew, guys. It's a pleasure having you staying and massive thanks for being our first repeat guest. So glad you like it. See you again soon, best wishes! Matt - CH
Absolutely amazing service! Great and attentive!
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Liked: Host was absolutely amazing. Very attentive, great location. Another great feature was it is very close to the shops just a 5 - 10 min walk. And deliveries come up here too!
Overall 110/100. Would definitely recommend!
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From the manager: Hi Matthew,
Huge thanks for this review. It was a pleasure to have you all here and you are more than welcome to stay anytime. Thanks a lot for all of your lovely comments on this review and in person. Really appreciated.
My best! Matt - CH
Would stay again
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Liked: Great location for Caerphilly and Cardiff.
Nice clean pitches with plenty of privacy.
The host (Matt) couldn’t do enough for you to ensure that you had everything you needed and your stay was enjoyable.
Would stay here again.
Disliked: Showers would be a great addition to the site.
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From the manager: Hi Stuart, many thanks for this. Very welcome here anytime. I'm glad you had a good time and noted about the shower. Thanks again, Matt - CH
Absolutely lovely spot, quiet and peaceful and couldn't ask for more it…
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Liked: Absolutely lovely spot, quiet and peaceful and couldn't ask for more it was so nice that we rebooked again and extended our stay 😊
We already looking to book again soon as we can !!!!
Amazing place Amazing host....
we both thank you Matthew for making our stay memorable and make memories 👌👌♥️♥️👍👍
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From the manager: Hi Matthew, both,
I am over the moon that you love the place as much as I do and it was an absolute pleasure to have you here.
Thank you for the memories too.
You have a pitch at the Chicken House for life!
My best wishes, see you again soon. Matt
Beautiful site with a lovely view and Matt the owner was super helpful
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Liked: We had the most amazing stay at the chicken house, it’s a beautiful site! Very calm and peaceful, exactly what we were looking for. We were looking for something similar to wild camping which made this ideal for us, there was also plenty of space for the dog! I couldn’t recommend it enough!! Matt the owner was also lovely, he couldn’t have been more helpful. We would definitely stay again!
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From the manager: Hi Amy, it was a pleasure to have you stay. Very welcome back anytime. Thanks a lot for your comments, best wishes, Matt
Location, host welcome and communication.…
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Liked: Location, host welcome and communication.
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From the manager: Hello both,
Many thanks for this. Much appreciated. Welcome back anytime.
Best wishes, Matt - CH
Nice place with nicest guy when you will meet welcoming you. Thanks…
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Liked: Nice place with nicest guy when you will meet welcoming you. Thanks Matt.
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From the manager: Hi Simon,
Very kind comments, really appreciated. Welome here anytime. All the best, Matt - CH
A great stay and an even greater host. Excellent site.
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Liked: Matt was such an amazing host, he went out of his way to make sure we felt welcome and to help us in any way he could. He was very friendly, communicative and helpful. The area is lovely. I would definitely book again. Very happy.
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From the manager: Hi there!
Thank you so much for the lovely comments. It was a pleasure to have you here and to be of any help. Welcome back anytime, thanks again, Matt - CH
Beautiful peaceful small site
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Liked: Lovely quite private pitch, matt is very helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. Good WiFi too
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi both,
Thanks a lot for staying at the Chicken House. Really appreciate your comments. You're welcome back anytime. Best wishes, Matt
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
The Chicken House
Ysgubor Fach Stables
Ysgubor Fach Lane
Machen
Caerphilly
Glamorgan
Wales
CF83 8QE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.59841°N
-3.14519°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 24.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 25 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 25.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Clevedon Beach | 26.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 28.8 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caerphilly Castle 5.8 km
Castell Coch 10 km
National Museum Cardiff 12.7 km
Cardiff Castle 13.2 km
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 13.3 km
National Trust
Clevedon Court 28 km
Tyntesfield 34.3 km
Blaise Hamlet 36.6 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 38.2 km
The Kymin 39.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 0.5 km
Draethen - Ruperra Castle 2.5 km
Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 2.9 km
Cardiff Ridgeways 3.8 km
Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 4.7 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 30 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 37.1 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Chicken House have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Chicken House dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Chicken House? Local attractions and activities include: - Fourteen Locks Canal Centre: 15 minutes’ drive - Caerphilly shops: 15 minutes - Walnut Tree Farm Park: 20 minutes - National Museum Cardiff: half an hour … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Chicken House?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Chicken House? From $55.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.