The Marsh

View prices & book 9.6 126 reviews
Visitor image of the peaceful and relaxing place
Visitor image of the peaceful and relaxing place
Pitches
Ehu grass touring/tent pitch
Visitor image of the level, spacious pitches
Enjoying the sunset
Parking with plenty of space
Plenty of room
Overlooking the lake
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Pitches
Ehu grass touring/tent pitch
Visitor image of the level, spacious pitches

  • Peaceful rural Carmarthenshire site with valley views near Carmarthen
  • A half-hour drive to Oakwood Theme Park and Wild Lakes Wales
  • Fishing the Taf river on site; five minutes’ drive to shops and dining
Sitting in 25 acres of West Wales countryside and with great views of the surrounding valley, The Marsh is well placed for exploring the coastlines of both Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire around Carmarthen. With multiple kids’ attractions within half an hour’s drive, this is a top-notch spot for families with active kids – and their dogs are welcome too. It’s also a cracking choice for anglers, as they can practise casting for salmon, sea trout and bass amid a glorious backdrop of birdsong along the Taf river (extra cost). If you’re looking for a relaxing day on site, have a potter along its nature trails or wander down to the Taf for a waterside stroll. To up the pace a bit, head to the seaside town of Tenby (half an hour’s drive) for splashing around in the sea and boat trips to Caldey Island, or go sailing and windsurfing in Saundersfoot (25 minutes). Back on site, there’s a variety of grass pitches (some uneven and unmown) and simple facilities stretch to a washing-up area, a portable toilet and ice-pack freezing to keep barbecue goodies fresh. Pick up basics in the village of St Clears – where you can also down a caffeine fix – or do bigger shops in Laugharne (both five minutes), home to a ruined castle and displays in the Dylan Thomas Writing Shed. If you prefer, you could dodge the cooking completely and pick up fish and chips to eat back at camp or try a couple of Pembrokeshire brews in a local pub.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Camper sites 8
RV sites 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The site also does not accept dogs which are Bull breeds or Bull cross-breeds.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 126 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, scenic campsite is praised for its spacious sites, spotless facilities, and the exceptionally friendly and helpful owner, Huw. Guests highlight the well-stocked honesty shop with local goods, lovely walks, and the tranquil atmosphere. While a few note limited amenities and power lines, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many wanting to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

A perfect spot to get away…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked A perfect spot to get away for a few nights. The site is peaceful and well-loved by Huw, with plenty on land to explore. If you time it right, you can even see the waters of the Taf flowing upstream as the tide changes and the river suddenly fills - magical! Simple but clean facilities - I loved the back to basics style, which is what camping should be! I also recommend trying the cider in the little honesty shop. Great location for walks, beaches, close to small towns.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review it's very kind of you.
It's nice to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
Hopefully we will see you again at some point
Thanks a lot Huw

Lovely campsite, the owner was friendly…

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Rachel C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, the owner was friendly and welcoming. The pitches were very spacious and all the facilities were clean and tidy. It was lovely to see the lambs and chickens and the wildlife, very relaxing to wander and sit by the river. The site has a good little shop which we bought some burgers and eggs from the owners animals.
We will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review it's much appreciated.
It's nice to read you enjoyed your stay at The Marsh and hopefully we will see you again at some point

Thanks Huw

We had a wonderful stay at…

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Mihaela I.

Powered grass campsite

Liked We had a wonderful stay at The Marsh. The views are beautiful, the surroundings are very peaceful, and the facilities were perfectly clean and more than sufficient for our needs. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even nicer.

The campsite’s location on a farm added so much charm, with chickens, cows,and even the occasional rabbit keeping us company. We also loved the honesty shop, which offered lovely local produce.

Overall, it was such an enjoyable stay that we immediately booked to return. Highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review it's much appreciated glad you enjoyed your stay with us
Hopefully we will see you again at some point

Thanks Huw

Great little camp site in a lovely area.

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Helen G.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Clean site with well spaced pitches. Cute little shop with local produce, including on-site free range chicken eggs!! Clean and well maintained toilet and shower facilities. Huw is very friendly and a great source of local knowledge!

Disliked No hot water for washing up and no WiFi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review and it's nice to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
We have started work on a new outdoor washing area that includes hot water.
Hopefully we will see you again at some point
Thanks Huw

Lovely small campsite that was very peaceful and serene

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Chris H.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely small campsite that was very peaceful and serene. Absolute beautiful scenic views. Lovely walks with the dogs. The onsite facilities are very clean, tidy and spacious. The shower is fantastic. There is an elsan for your portaloo, dish washing facilities and a small shop onsite with fresh local produce almost every day. The owner Huw is very kind, helpful and friendly, explaining everything clearly, nothing seemed to be too much trouble for him. The electric hook up pitches are on hard standing and fairly level. We will definitely be coming back again.

Disliked The hard standing made it difficult to set up the awning. The chipping hard standing was uncomfortable to walk on. Electric pylons do spoil the vista but that is something we have to put up with everywhere in the UK.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated.
I'm sorry you had difficulty setting up your awning I would purchase the correct awning pegs for hardstanding pitches this will safe you having difficulties in the future

Thanks Huw

Friendly owner

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9 out of 10
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John R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The owner was very informative and explained and showed us everything. Basic site well managed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review it's much appreciated

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us hopefully we will see you again at some point

Thanks Huw

Lovely site! Friendly owners. Level pitches. I’ll be going back 😁

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Rob L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I stayed on a non electric pitch just me and my dog. Absolutely beautiful location with lovely walks and views! The owners were lovely people and have an honesty box where you can buy eggs bacon and other local produce. Chemical disposal, shower available. Short distance from St Clears where there are a couple of pubs and local shops etc. honestly, I would recommend this site if you have a tent, camper van, motor home or caravan. The views are beautiful and the walks are more.

Disliked No hot water station to wash dishes etc but spoke to the owner and he said it’s next on the list of things to do.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review it's much appreciated.
I'm gad you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully we will see you again at some point.
Work has started on a new outdoor wash area to include hot water.

Thanks Huw

Lovely peaceful site with fab views. Booking again for next weekend...

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9 out of 10
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Customer service
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Kate B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved walking around the grounds discovering various ponds and places to sit and relax. Right on the coastal path and lovely local walks too. Lovely view and peaceful site. Fab shop with local produce on site. Huw, very welcoming and chatty.

Disliked Another toilet and shower would be good, however, £15 a night is great value so happy with this.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind review, I'm glad you enjoyed the grounds and the honesty shop.
We have started improving the site with a new wash area and additional toilet facilities etc
Hopefully see you again at some point
Thanks Huw

Great location with pleasant views. Great welcome by friendly staff.

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Stuart L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Solitude, layout, location & friendly welcome.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review very kind of you.
Nice to hear you enjoyed your stay hopefully we will see you again at some point

Thanks Huw

Lovely friendly welcome from Huw. Pretty,…

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9 out of 10
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peter w.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely friendly welcome from Huw. Pretty, rural site. Basic facilities but that's what we like. What it lacked in amenities it made up for in charm and wonderful countryside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Hopefully we will see you again at some point
Thanks Huw

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Marsh

Morfa Bach

St Clears

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA33 4HD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79714°N
4.48441°W

Route directions

Look out for the signs for Four Wheels body shop, then start to slow down – the entrance to The Marsh is the next on the left, with a post and rail entrance.

Nearest transport

Bus
1.7 mi Chemist
1.7 mi Black Lion
8.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.3 mi Ferryside Rail Station
5.8 mi Whitland Rail Station
8.4 mi Kidwelly Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi Tenby Ferry Landing
14.1 mi Caldey Island Ferry Landing
21.3 mi Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.4 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

What a spot for family holidays. You can keep the kids going all day with animal encounters at Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (20 minutes’ drive), or challenge them to mini-golf games and paintball fights at Heatherton World of Activities (half an hour). With adrenaline-busting rollercoaster and thrill rides, Oakwood Theme Park (half an hour) is another action-packed day trip for active families. Rather be out in the water? There’s a wave pool and high-impact flume rides at Blue Lagoon Water Park (25 minutes), or you can book family wakeboarding lessons at Wild Lakes Wales (half an hour). On sunny days, jump in the car and head for the beaches in Saundersfoot (half an hour) for some downtime messing about in the waves. To slow things down a bit, the National Botanic Garden of Wales (20 minutes) is a good place for lots of strolls in peaceful landscapes and rare plants in a Norman Foster-designed glasshouse, or you can up the cultural element of your Wales break with a guided tour of Pembroke Castle (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pendine 4.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amroth Central 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wiseman'S Bridge 10 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Coppet Hall 10.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saundersfoot 10.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembrey Country Park 11 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 14.7 mi

National Wool Museum 16.2 mi

National Wetland Centre Wales 18 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 18.8 mi

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 12.6 mi

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 17.8 mi

Aberdeunant 21.6 mi

Stackpole Estate 22.5 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 28.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Laugharne - Broadway - Coast Path - Laugharne 2.2 mi

Laugharne - Dylan's Way - Laugharne 2.2 mi

Laugharne - Sir John's Hill - Bird Board - Laugharne 2.2 mi

Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 8.2 mi

Amroth - Colby Estate - The Quarries - Amroth 8.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Marsh have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Marsh dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Marsh? What a spot for family holidays. You can keep the kids going all day with animal encounters at Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (20 minutes’ drive), or challenge them to mini-golf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Marsh?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    From 01 April to 01 October, arrivals are until 7pm on Fridays, until 5pm on Saturdays and until 3pm on Sundays.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Marsh? From $20.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.