Pool Farm












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- Quiet rural site in St Brides Major, 15 minutes' walk from the beach
- A 15-min drive from surf lessons and other watersports in Porthcawl
- Two pubs and a farm shop within easy walking distance
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 18 to
Campsite types & availability
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85% would recommend this campground to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
Pool Farm is a small, friendly campsite on a working farm, lauded for its welcoming owners and clean facilities. Guests rave about the farm animals, proximity to beaches, and the convenient pub across the street. Amenities include a communal kitchen with a kettle and fridge. Some noted limited phone signal and WiFi. Minor suggested improvements include better toilet lighting and clearer site signage. Overall, a highly recommended, no-frills rural getaway.
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Amazing place… loved it definitely recommend!!!…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Amazing place… loved it definitely recommend!!! Farmer is so lovely very welcoming.. definitely returning..
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Nice spot…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice spot
Disliked Only one shower, 2 loos!
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A lovely, peaceful spot! A warm…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Liked A lovely, peaceful spot! A warm welcome and what a treat to be actually surrounded by farm animals. Campsite was well maintained and all facilities worked well and were clean. Would recommend!
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Lovely site, with clean facilities. We will be staying again!
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely little location, pub, milk hut, beach and shop close by.
Toilet facilities clean and a box with a fridge, kettle and toaster. We met the owners and they were lush!
There is chickens and cows on site and my little one loved this.
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Great location, lovely relaxed site!
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location, 15 minutes walk to a local beach accross fields, 2 local pubs and a local shop. The site was easy to find and was just a really pleasant camp site, hourse, donkeys, chickens and cows as well as a nice lake. A great little base for a very relaxed camping experience. Loved the little horse box with a fridge, toaster and kettle great addition for a site with no electric. Everything was clean and we had a really very relaxed stay!
Disliked Only minor complaint is there is only 1 shower, but it’s a working farm so the fact there was a shower at all was frankly great :-)
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In my opinion this is a basic campsite for short visits
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Liked The small orchard field was very pleasant to put our tent up in under a tree due to the warm weather. The owners greeted us on arrival and were very pleasant and we enjoyed the animals. The fresh chicken eggs were very tasty.
Disliked For the number of tents in the three fields, three flushable toilets and four portaloos was severely insufficient. One flushable toilet that was closest to the largest field had no hot water capability and no working interior light. The advertised freezer pack facility was a very small under the counter freezer in the family field and the rest of the site's closest facility was a small open compartment in an under the counter fridge which didn't freeze our packs. The supply of toilet rolls was insufficient, so take your own. There were two washing up sinks but only cold water supplied and no plug, the use of the kettle and your own washing up bowl is recommended. This is a working farm with animals but the donkey isn't advertised and liked to be heard early in the morning.
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Beautiful farm camp next to pond and pub.
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location and facilities were great. There was a pub opposite, a flushable toilet and a box to make tea and wash up in dry.
The owners of the farm were lovely and very helpful.
The site also had a shed with vending machines with milk, milkshakes and ice cream. A really treat.
Disliked No shower.
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Good location 5 min from beach…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Liked Good location 5 min from beach by car and 5min away pub with good food is the reason only think i didnt like big field has no pitch marked so if u late u jeed to squeze between tents 😀
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The location…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (no pets)
Liked The location
Disliked The campsite was overbooked on the bank holiday weekend for the number of facilities and size of field. There was no light switch in the toilets or showers so it was dark when you used them in the daytime. It was very cramped and cars were blocking each other in. Sadly we had a very inconsiderate drunk family next to us who played music until 11pm when our field was clearly full of young families. The field was next to a working farm so there were lots of flies everywhere. We won't be returning.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and I’m sorry if your stay was not to your liking
Although Gail & l run a large beef ,sheep & arable farm we make a big effort to make our camping guests welcome and do everything we can to make our camper welcome and comfortable and value for money Gail ensures all the facilities are constantly kept clean and tidy
Most of our reviews reflect this & realise it’s a working farm with the issues you raised are out of our control
Perhaps before booking a campsite you should research a bit more
Alright campsite and owner was friendly…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Alright campsite and owner was friendly
Disliked Only had 1 shower to do 3 fields
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Horseback riding nearbyLocation
Pool Farm
St Brides Major
Cowbridge
Glamorgan
Wales
CF32 0SE
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.45722°N
3.59078°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southerndown | 1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 4.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 4.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Rest Bay Porthcawl | 6.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Cold Knap Barry | 13.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Fagans: National History Museum 13.8 mi
Castell Coch 15.7 mi
Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi
Millennium Stadium 17.7 mi
Cardiff Castle 17.7 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi
Holnicote Estate 17.4 mi
Watersmeet 18.6 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 20.1 mi
Dunster Castle 20.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 1.8 mi
Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 1.9 mi
Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 3.9 mi
Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 3.9 mi
Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 7.1 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.
Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Pool Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pool Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pool Farm? Let’s start with those beaches… you can’t venture very far round these parts without stumbling upon one or the other. Southerndown beach (aka Dunraven Bay) is the closest, and a fab place … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pool Farm?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon