Heritage Coast Campsite

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Hot welsh breakfast baps made freshly to order
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Breakfast baps made with local produce
Well-behaved dogs welcome but must be kept on leads while on the site
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Hot welsh breakfast baps made freshly to order
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Breakfast baps made with local produce

  • Spacious and peaceful adults-only site with Bristol Channel views
  • Cwm Nash Beach 15 minutes’ walk; Llantwit Major 10 minutes’ drive
  • On-site bar with a weekend breakfast service; pub five minutes’ walk
Piches with coastal views, a short stroll from the beach and an even shorter one to an award-winning pub should always get your holiday vote… add in that Heritage Coast Campsite is adults-only and dog friendly, and you’ll likely hail the site as a winner. Based in Cowbridge, Glamorgan, and 15 minutes’ walk from Cwm Nash Beach along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, the site is served by Teddy’s, a welcoming spot with a well-stocked bar, a log fire to cosy up around in colder weather and a patio for evening drinks and snacks in summer. You can eat breakfast there on Saturday and Sunday – local produce is used in the cooking, while vegetarian options and decent coffees are also available. Should you need sightseeing inspo, there’s tourist information in there too. Otherwise, you have pubs serving supper in Monknash (10 minutes’ walk) and Wick (10 minutes’ drive), and live music in the local pub (five minutes' walk) at the weekend. There’s a small shop in Monknash plus supermarkets in Llantwit Major (10 minutes’ drive), where you can buy barbecue goodies to cook on firepits rented from the site; kiln-dried logs can be bought too. As well as disabled facilities, a utility room and a freezer, on-site amenities include two blocks, each with toilets, showers (there’s a small charge), sinks and a hand dryer, plus a hairdryer in the ladies’ block. Take time at dusk to listen for hooting owls and watch the sunsets from your pitch: Heritage Coast Campsite is in a wildlife haven too…

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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 7 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating based on 61 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown

93%

would recommend this campground to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely cafe/bar on site Clean facilities Great location Friendly staff…

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

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely cafe/bar on site
Clean facilities
Great location
Friendly staff

Disliked: Need more toilets/ showers for the number of pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and valued comments, hope to see you again soon.
Philippa and Team

Great site, would go again as the location was excellent 👍

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely site, great views. Loved an evening walk to the beach and super pub close by. The site is really handy for exploring and lots of walking routes around. Liked the information booklets in the cafe for local walks.

Disliked: Not enough facilities for the number of pitches but it was a busy bank holiday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and helpful staff, a great base to explore the area .

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

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Adults only
Proximity to many great walks and route maps provided
Great little bar / breakfast place on site
Handy for local pub
Freezer for ice blocks

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, hope to see you again soon
Philippa and Team

Lovely location, fabulous views, friendly welcome, great little bar/cafe with sun terrace…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely location, fabulous views, friendly welcome, great little bar/cafe with sun terrace and sea views. Plough & Harrow less than 5 minutes walk with super food. Fire pit delivery and daily rubbish collection service! Sheep, lamb and horses in neighbouring fields. Excellent selection of beers, ciders, super friendly staff.

Disliked: Insufficient toilets, showers and washing up facilities. Noticed quite a few grumbles about this from other campers about this. Coin operated 5 minutes only cold showers, with broken shower head. A bit grimey, despite luxury loo roll regularly topped up. Two porta loos in lower field, grim. Needs to be a whole extra toilet block really. It's such a shame because otherwise it is a really fabulous site. Would take own toilet tent another time.

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Neat, tidy and clean site. Large, relatively flat pitches. Fire pits an…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Bethan L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Neat, tidy and clean site. Large, relatively flat pitches. Fire pits an optional extra. Peaceful and quiet. Good walks from site, dog friendly pub very near by. Very dog friendly campsite.

Disliked: Entrance could be better sign posted, quite easy to miss, especially when easel isn't out.
50p for shower (knew this in advance) bit outdated.... we're already paying for facilities.
David is a little obsessed with bins and recycling!
Whilst I appreciate clean facilities, there doesn't appear to be a set cleaning time. I had to shower whilst David cleaned. I didn't particularly mind but some women might find it awkward.
No phone signal (area so not site's fault) but WiFi limited to reception area. Great for digital detox, not so for arranging meet up with friends!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. your comments are valued and noted. Hope to see you again soon.
Philippa and Team

Great location, friendly staff, good views and it has a bar and…

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

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great location, friendly staff, good views and it has a bar and cafe. It is a short walk to a beach with stunning cliff walks and fantastic old pub

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From the manager: Thank you, so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and the local area,
Hope to see you again soon
Philippa and Team

Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Joanna C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Clean, peaceful , nice pub nearby, coastal walk nearby, cafe and bar on site. Lovely to have the option to hire their fire pit as was very cold at night!
Will go again

Disliked: Bit bothered by no time limit on cleaning the ladies loos and the hand drier was as one other guest put "a whisper" the disabled one was great, also paying for the shower was something I have never come across at a camp site

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A hidden gem, very friendly and welcoming owners and staff. Nothing…

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

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: A hidden gem, very friendly and welcoming owners and staff. Nothing was too much trouble.. dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights on the lower paddock amazing views and stunning sunsets. Very peaceful.
Lovely walks along the coastline has a bar on the site and another short walk away, both recommended. Will definitely go back

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Lovely stay !

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

Brook Paddock primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely site, peaceful and well managed.
Lovely little cafe and bar for weekend stays. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, thankyou Phillipa. Great pub few minutes away. Lovely beaches and walks from the site!

Disliked: Nothing

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Loved our visit. We’ll be back.

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

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: This is a beautifully kept, secluded and quiet campsite in a fantastic location for access to the heritage coast and some beautiful walks directly from the campsite. There’s also a very nice pub 200 yds up the lane which also serves food.
The bar and outdoor seating are very nice and the toilets and washing up areas are kept very clean. Wi-Fi is available in these areas.
The option of a campfire was very welcome in the evening.
We received a very warm welcome and staff are very helpful and accommodating.

Disliked: The site was quiet during our midweek stay but we would be concerned at the low number of toilets and showers for a full campsite (2 of each for both men and women). No phone signal (but that can be a blessing too)!

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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to review the campsite and your kind comments. Hope to see you again soon.
Philippa and Team

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre 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 Local produce 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

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Heritage Coast Campsite

Monknash

Cowbridge

Glamorgan

Wales

CF71 7QQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.42255°N
-3.56043°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.6 mi Sarn Odeon
15.4 mi The Parade
15.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.5 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
5.9 mi Bridgend Rail Station
6.8 mi Wildmill Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
14.9 mi Minehead Harbour
16.7 mi Channel View Waterbus Stop
Airport
9.7 mi Cardiff International Airport
25.2 mi 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

Coastal walks, beaches, museums, castles and outdoor activities are all around locally to get stuck into. If you want to stick to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, it runs for 14 miles from Porthcawl to Aberthawl and has some highly scenic walks as well as even more scenic horse rides to be had on its beaches. You can also try out one of the local surf schools or go fishing nearby at Wick (10 minutes’ drive) or Penarth Beach (40 minutes). Active types can also try their luck at TeamSport Go Karting Cardiff (55 minutes), show their true colours at Taskforce Paintball Games (20 minutes) and have a few rounds of Welsh golf; there are a couple of courses within half an hour by car. Head for Ogmore (15 minutes) or Fonmon (20 minutes) castles to swot up on some Welsh history, and add to your knowledge with a trip to St Fagans National History Museum in Cardiff (40 minutes). The National Trust’s Dyffryn Gardens (half an hour) make an interesting day out for green-fingered types.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerndown 2.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 6.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 6.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl 8.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cold Knap Barry 11.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 13.1 mi

Castell Coch 15.5 mi

Millennium Stadium 16.8 mi

Cardiff Castle 16.9 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 17 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 15 mi

Watersmeet 17.3 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 17.4 mi

Dunster Castle 17.4 mi

Aberdulais Falls 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 1.2 mi

Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 1.2 mi

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 4.6 mi

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 4.6 mi

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 9.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Heritage Coast Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heritage Coast Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Heritage Coast Campsite? Coastal walks, beaches, museums, castles and outdoor activities are all around locally to get stuck into. If you want to stick to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, it runs for 14 miles from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heritage Coast Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Coast Campsite? From $42.51 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.