Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Overlooking Porthsele beach
Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea

  • Family-run site situated on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
  • Direct access to Porthsele beach; a mile from Whitesands
  • Farm shop, coffee hut, bar and pizzas available in high season
Fancy a stay on a family-run farm… with direct access to a beach below? Make your way to Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site, a 96-acre farm overlooking Porthsele beach on the Pembrokeshire coast. The site is on the most western tip of Pembrokeshire, with views of St Georges Channel connecting the Irish and Celtic seas. You'll be in good company with a stay here: generations of the same family have been running the site since the mid-1950s, a holiday spot for guests who return year after year – some with their kids and grandkids now in tow. This place is just the ticket for outdoor adventures too, as it's set directly above Porthsele beach (with private vehicle access so you can cart all your kit along with you). The sea and bay are safe for swimming and kayaking, and there are plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide. If you haven’t got your fill of sea breeze, surfing beach Whitesands is a one-mile walk along the coastal path or, if you’re feeling adventurous, a half-mile swim or kayak from Porthsele. Sorting supplies is easy at the farm too: in the high season, a site shop is on hand with camping and food supplies, wetsuits and logs for beach fires, and a coffee hut opens every day. A bar and pizzas are also available at peak times.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
Camper sites 15
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 2025 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

96%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great place to stay.

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

3-amp Ramsey Island Field powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: A beautiful site with stunning scenery. A view of Ramsey Island as we sat out side our van. A lovely little beach only a stone’s throw from where we camped. The amenities were good. Nice showers very, clean. Some nice touches with lit mirrors and a few toiletries left to share. The site has a general shop, bar( weekends ?) pizza stall and a coffee shop with nice cakes. The Pembrokeshire Coastal
Path stretches out either side of the camp site. Simply stunning !

Disliked: If only the camp site could guarantee the weather💦💨🌧️🌬️☔️You can’t have everything 🤣

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A must visit!

Overall 10/10
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Megan P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

16-amp Ramsey Island Field powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: We visited a few sites on our Pembrokshire van trip and this was a firm favourite by miles. The views from every part of the sight were stunning, with a nearby beach to visit and direct access to the coastal path we were spoilt for choice. The facilities were 10/10 clean hot showers with little added extras in the ladies, a courtyard where we enjoyed an evening beer and pizza and a coffee in the morning was a lovely touch. We can't wait to return!

Disliked: Nothing, it was all great.

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Good clean facilities and lovely location

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

16-amp Ramsey Island Field powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Location, pizza, central bar, cafe, shop area

Disliked: Not enough toilets showers when site is busy

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We will defiantly be visiting again, it just has every thing…

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

Beach Field primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: We will defiantly be visiting again, it just has every thing you want and need. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome and the beaches are brilliant for body boarding etc.

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Amazing views, facilities were clean, staff all lovely, courtyard was ideal and…

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

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Amazing views, facilities were clean, staff all lovely, courtyard was ideal and pizza was delicious. Great site with direct access to the beach and lovely walking routes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site, don’t miss out on the Pizza!

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

16-amp Ramsey Island Field powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: It was a fab site with brilliant views and great access to a small beach! Some great walks nearby and accessible to walk to St David’s or by getting a bus to the centre. The pizzas and bar area were so good and would recommend eating here one night. The facilities were clean and well looked after!

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Perfect view, private onsite beach and an awesome courtyard with pizza

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Mitchell J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The view. It’s really something else

Disliked: The option to have a higher amp outlet regardless of tent or van

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Cool camping

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Joseph L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Cool courtyard, amazing views, plenty of space, friendly people

Disliked: Going home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet , amazing views, easy booking in. Very clean site,…

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

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Very quiet , amazing views, easy booking in. Very clean site, clean facilities, lots of room between pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite with amazing views. The staff were friendly and very helpful.…

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 8
sarah s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

3-amp Carn Llidi View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful campsite with amazing views. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The courtyard with bar and pizzeria is such a lovely touch with a great atmosphere- perfect for an evening on holiday. I would definitely recommend this campsite to fellow campers

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Features

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 Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Pencarnan Farm

St Davids

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA62 6PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.88465°N
-5.3049°W

Nearest transport

Bus
15.5 mi Bus Station
15.9 mi Railway Hotel
15.9 mi Railway Hotel
Rail
15.6 mi Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
15.8 mi Haverfordwest Rail Station
15.9 mi Johnston (Pembrokeshire) Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 mi St. Justinian Ferry Landing
1.8 mi Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
10.2 mi Skomer Island Ferry Landing

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

This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if fishing's more your bag you can fish for mackerel, pollock and seabass from the beach and from certain points on the cliff around Pencarnan's land. There are also a few marked climbing spots around the cliffs on the land and some good entry points for coasteering or a coastal swim back to Porthsele beach… followed back at base with a sunset beach fire or barbecue to end the day. The famed surfing centre of Whitesands, a mile away on the coast path from Pencarnan, has a café, deckchairs and wetsuit hire, plus lifeguards in the summer months. Heading south, St Justinian’s (under a mile away along the coast path) is home to RNLI St Davids Lifeboat Station and a departure point for boat trips around, onto and beyond Ramsey Island to spy seals, seabirds, porpoises, whales, dolphins and sharks. Make time too for a trip to the tiny city of St Davids, to browse its shops and galleries and take a look at sixth-century St Davids Cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitesands 0.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caerfai 2.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abereiddy 5.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newgale 8.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nolton Haven 9.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 2 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 20.2 mi

Pembroke Castle 21.9 mi

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 1.7 mi

Stackpole Estate 24.2 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around St David's Head 0.9 mi

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 1 mi

St David's City and St Non's Bay 1.9 mi

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 2 mi

Solva Quay - Upper Solva - Solva Quay 5 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 Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From $43.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.