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Top-rated campgrounds near Porthcawl
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
1. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
97%
(37)
33km from Porthcawl · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wake up to sea air, wide open skies and the sound of nature at this peaceful, wild-style campsite on the North Devon coast. Set on an organic working farm, each spacious field has no more than six pitches, giving you plenty of room to relax, explore and enjoy the incredible coastal views.
Campfires are very much part of the experience. We provide raised firepits to borrow, with logs available to buy on site, making evenings perfect for stargazing, sharing stories and unwinding together around the fire.
The campsite is located just outside the small hamlet of Martinhoe, with direct access to the South West Coast Path for spectacular coastal walks straight from your pitch. A historic Roman beacon sits nearby, and the surrounding farmland is rich in wildlife — deer are often spotted in neighbouring fields, alongside birds of prey and songbirds.
Facilities are simple and low-impact, with a compost toilet and a water point provided. There is no electricity, no showers and no Wi-Fi — a delightfully off-grid setting designed for those who value peace, space and time outdoors.
Spacious, calm and family-friendly, this is an ideal place to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy a truly rural coastal escape.
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South Dean Camping
2. South Dean Camping
98%
(313)
35km from Porthcawl · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
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Girt Down Camping
3. Girt Down Camping
99%
(83)
38km from Porthcawl · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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Set the edge of Exmoor, we have unrivalled coastal views, direct access to the South West Coast Path and Combe Martin bay is just a little walk away (perfect for paddle-boarding and dolphin spotting!).
Choose your pitch, settle down by a fire pit and watch the sun set across Combe Martin bay. With pizza’s available on some weekends, breakfast baguettes for breakfast and a selection of farm produce available - we have everything you could need, we are campervan friendly too.
With footpaths from the farm in all directions you can join the South West Coast Path or just ramble down to the village where there are shops, cafes and pubs a plenty.
With full flushing toilets and hot showers, as well as a washing up area, there is even an old railway carriage with electric plugs to charge your phone or dry your hair, with a fridge and freezer to look after your supper too.
We are a small site focusing on that quiet get-away. There is no road noise, just the farmer going about his day job, who’s more than happy to chat about the wildlife, birds and weather!
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Westland Farm
4. Westland Farm
100%
(146)
40km from Porthcawl · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
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Porte Meadows
5. Porte Meadows
90%
(10)
41km from Porthcawl · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Set on a contractor farm is Porte Meadows. Just on the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 miles from Woolacombe beach and 12 miles to the busy town of Barnstaple. We are back to basics off grid but with proper toilets and showers, filtered drinking water and waste points. Caravans, campers and tents welcome and there is a pub within walking distance ( just across the road).
Easy to find, no narrow lanes. Storage available.
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Lodge on a Lake
6. Lodge on a Lake
98%
(33)
41km from Porthcawl · 2 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
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Under the Milky Way
7. Under the Milky Way
100%
(20)
41km from Porthcawl · 4 units
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
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Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
8. Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
90%
(24)
42km from Porthcawl · 4 units
Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more!
This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers (just four pitches which are not visible from one another), so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. The site is unmanned so make sure you have all the info you need before setting off and it’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too.
Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two.
There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid
so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. Simonsbath (5 minutes) has a pub and a tearoom and Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.
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The Exmoor Woodland Escape
9. The Exmoor Woodland Escape
100%
(29)
42km from Porthcawl · 2 units
A pair of charming self-contained shepherd’s huts on Exmoor – with hot tubs and views
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Llandyfan Camping
10. Llandyfan Camping
100%
(16)
43km from Porthcawl · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Our beautiful home is a glamping and camping site with its own gorgeous fishing lake on the outskirts of the village of Llandyfan. You can find us to the west of the Brecon Beacons or Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
Llandyfan Campsite has been lovingly re-established in early 2024 by Andy and Jo. Since taking ownership, we have rolled up our sleeves and got stuck into restoring it to its former glory and will soon be back to being a fully operational slice of Welsh heaven.
Our first focus has been the fishing lake which we opened in March. The campsite followed in May. We are currently working on electric hook ups and other improvements.
We have chickens on site that roam free during the day. They are friendly and like to wander around the tents to say hello to our guests!
We would like everyone who visits to have a great time and a relaxing break. Whilst here please be considerate towards others, to their property, and while using the facilities. If you have any concerns, please let us know.
We have brought out a few rules from our T&Cs and we kindly ask that you have a read through before your stay.
Litter:
You must pick up your litter. Please either take it with you or recycle it appropriately in the bins onsite. There are bins around the campsite, please recycle where possible.
Pitches to be left as you found them.
Noise:
Be respectful and consider your neighbours. Keep noise to a minimum after 10pm and before 8am in the morning.
No loud music is to be played at any time.
Children:
Children must be supervised at all times around the campsite and can play within the pitch space allocated to you. At quiet times, it may be possible for children to use vacant pitches for play but this cannot be guaranteed. The amenity block and associated facilities are not to be used as a play area.
Dogs:
Must not to be left unattended.
Are to be kept on leads at all times whilst on the campsite. (We are working on an enclosed dog walking area, however this is not yet available).
no refunds on bookings if cancelled withing 10days of booking
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Strawfields Cabins and Camping
11. Strawfields Cabins and Camping
100%
(27)
46km from Porthcawl · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
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Cheglinch Farm Glamping
12. Cheglinch Farm Glamping
100%
(26)
47km from Porthcawl · 3 units
Small-scale, eco-friendly glamping on a working Devon farm, and the West Country coast nearby
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Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)
13. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)
100%
(20)
47km from Porthcawl · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere
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LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING
14. LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING
96%
(12)
47km from Porthcawl · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional camping with lovely farm shop and take away Bike hire Zip wire camping shop Camp fires allowed bell tent glamping stays available cycle trail at the end of the lane situated just off the South West Coast Path 5 min drive from award winning Woolacombe Beach set in the beautiful countryside with some amazing views some of the sea electric hookup available grass pitches free hot showers washing up facilities family bathroom plenty of room for everyone to have a lovely time
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Poole Farm
15. Poole Farm
100%
(18)
49km from Porthcawl · 2 units
Pods on a farm overlooking Woolacombe Bay in Devon
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Tor Cefn
16. Tor Cefn
94%
(17)
49km from Porthcawl · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
A back-to-basics Carmarthenshire campsite with farm animals and a tearoom
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Pwllyn Farm Camping
17. Pwllyn Farm Camping
100%
(227)
49km from Porthcawl · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan
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Glamping Pods Wales
18. Glamping Pods Wales
100%
(29)
49km from Porthcawl · 2 units
Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park
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Glangwdi Glamping
19. Glangwdi Glamping
100%
(12)
53km from Porthcawl · 3 units
Glangwdi Glamping offers furnished bell tents in sight of Pen y Fan, the Brecon Beacon’s highest peak. For some, that alone will be reason enough to book but for others there are further temptations. The site is 2.5 acres. Take, for example, Glangwdi’s pygmy goats. There’s a daily opportunity to meet these little farmyard friends and there are ducks and chickens too. And, as if that’s not enough, this flat field in the foothills is just five miles from bustling Brecon and a short walk from woods, waterfalls and wild swimming.
The bell tents themselves are yet another attraction. There are six; each pitched around the edge of a neat field on a family farm. Woven hazel fencing ensures a little privacy for each camping couple or family – this place is equally suited to both. Children will love the cute pygmy goats and adults… well let’s face it, they will love the pygmy goats too. But they’ll also love the fact that you can hike straight from site to the top of 886-metre Pen y Fan and its twin peak Corn Du. And who wouldn’t enjoy a campfire under the stars, in the shadow of the Beacons?
The five and six metre bell tents are each kitted out with beds, bedding and log-burning stoves. Outside, each has the off-ground fire pit and outdoor seating regular glampers will have come to expect but there’s an added extra too: a private camp kitchen, that’s also canvas covered. It provides a sheltered place to cook and dine when the weather’s wet and welcome shade when this open field is bathed in summer sun.
On such days, this is just the kind of scenic spot that could tempt you to stay on site all day but if you’re feeling adventurous the mountains will soon lure you away. Hiking, biking and wild swimming (try Llyn Cwm Llwch on way up top) are all on offer here. Closer by, Held Wood is a local favourite for walks with a series of small waterfalls within it. The Taff Trail offers well-signposted routes – towards the peaks in one direction or along country lanes to the market town of Brecon in the other.
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Fairlinch Camping
20. Fairlinch Camping
96%
(74)
54km from Porthcawl · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Keep your eyes on the sky; buzzards, kestrels, peregrine, falcons and barn owls are all common visitors
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Katy
1 week ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Richard, Mandy and their kids were so welcoming to my cousin, my two dogs and me.
They have only recently taken over the site and have worked incredibly hard to settle in themselves but always with an eye to making it a great place for visitors too.
It's a basic, eco site: the composting toilet was spotless and odour free (not always the case, I can assure you) & there are plans for a shower soon.
They have big plans for this campsite and tea rooms and I'm sure with their energy and enthusiasm they will make a great success of it.
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Grace
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Lovely campsite with stunning views across the clifftop. The facilities were excellent, with proper loos and showers which were kept clean and stocked up. We were able to hire a fire pit, which was great to sit around in the evening.
Check in/check out was super easy.
Beautiful walks can be done straight from the campsite.
We will definitely be back and would 100% recommend.
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Sophie
2 weeks ago
With pets
We had a wonderful stay at Crinkly cabin. The children loved feeding the animals in the morning and seeing the less than 24h old piglets. The hot tub and sauna were great. We would definitely visit again.
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Christian
2 weeks ago
Tent
Perfect place to stay I had no issues, got there at a good time and had good options of where to choose, i did go mid week so can’t comment on weekends, for the price probably the best place I’ve stayed. Super nature friendly and good facilities, yes there are only two showers but as advertised it’s supposed to be similar to wild camping so can’t moan.
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Macco
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great site! Toilets were great, and the view was beautiful. It made for the most wonderful sunset!
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Helen
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Stunning views, great toilet & shower facilities. Nicky & Andy gave us a warm welcome, and kindly allowed our daughter to help feed the pigs which she loved. Proper farm campsite with great feel about it. Would definitely book again.
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Jonathan
3 weeks ago
With kids
We had such a brilliant time! The space is so lovely, the tent and hot tub were amazing, and Jo was the best. The kids had a wonderful time with the goats and the dog Lucy :)
Highly recommend!
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Swapnil
3 weeks ago
4 m Class B
Lovely spot, quiet and picturesque recommended if you want to escape. Limited facilities, but not an issue for us
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Claire
May 2026
With pets
We had such an incredible time at Westland farm. The Shepard’s hut was perfect for a stay with two small children. It felt very private, and the gated garden area was perfect for our dog and children.
The views and sunsets were totally stunning, especially with the reservoir in the distance.
We loved the hot tub, a real treat. And our son loved seeing all the farm animals. Couldn’t recommend more!
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Matt
May 2026
4 m campervan
With kids
Stunning views, plenty of space, great facilities. No marked out neat little walled-off plots here - camping as is should be.
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Alastair
May 2026
Tent
With kids
We camped in tents on Poppy Patch for 4 nights over half term. With our friends we got lucky and had the whole field to ourselves. I’d rate it in my top 3 camping experiences of all time. No frills, but decent showers and clean toilets. I think hot water at the washing up sinks would be a welcome upgrade. The whole bring your own loo roll thing I kind of understand but you may as well provide it, it’s the norm at campsites now. We hope to return!
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Karen
May 2026
Tent
With pets
Absolutely beautiful site, so much space on each pitch, lovely views. Site maintained daily by owners, toilet was kept well stocked and clean. Can't wait to come back, thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
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Sarah
May 2026
Tent
Very beautiful views and relaxed vibes
Loved the firepits for hire and the communal space in the barn had everything we needed
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Sophie
May 2026
Tent
With kids
We loved the relaxed feel of the site (no allocated pitches, plenty of space), the shower and washing up facilities (very good and sympathetic to the environment) and being on a working farm (our children loved checking for eggs!). Nicky was a great host: welcoming and helpful but unobtrusive.
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Annie
May 2026
Tent
What a beautiful campsite! Great views, especially the sheep next door and the fire pit was the cherry on top. Will definitely be returning. Thank you!
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Sarah
May 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a wonderful stay with Nicky at Westland Farm. She was even kind enough to lend us some pots and pans when we realised ours were still sat at home! Like other reviews we read, we wished we could have stayed longer and will definitely go back!
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Richard
May 2026
Tent
Girt Down campsite is a special place. From the hill you can catch a ringside view of the most beautiful sunsets and you are right next to the SW Coast path. The bathroom and kitchen facilities are clean and sufficient and it’s an easy walk down to Combe Martin for a great fish n chip supper at the Black and White cafe. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Calum
May 2026
Tent
Lovely spot! Good views and loads of space around
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Jason
May 2026
7 m campervan
Lovely view ..nice and off grid..so peaceful and quiet. Definitely would book again.
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Daniel
May 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
Katie was very helpful as needed to phone her as didn't see my email on directions (went to spam) .site itself was brilliant with lovely views.
Didn't use toilet so can't comment on that (always bring one) tap was lovely cold and clean water.
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Where to go
Merthyr-Mawr Warren NNR
East of Porthcawl, the coastline bends into this extensive, protected tract of vegetated dunes, which includes Wales’ highest and Europe’s second-highest sand dune and valuable habitats for wildlife. It’s a substantial section of a dune system stretching from the Vale of Glamorgan, a few miles southeast of Porthcawl, to Swansea, 18 miles northwest. The nearest pitching to this sandy wonderland can be found in Porthcawl itself.
Mynydd Margam
Mynydd Margam is a gem of a destination seven miles north of Porthcawl. Its most notable feature is Margam Country Park, a serene enclave of landscaped grounds, woods, and deer park containing a 12th-century Cistercian ruined abbey and a country house. Above the country park the land rises into forested hills, accessed by trails like the Ogwr Ridgeway Walk. You can camp alongside the country park at campsites offering designated pitches.
Vale of Glamorgan
A few miles east of Porthcawl, on the other side of Merthyr-Mawr NNR, the lovely Vale of Glamorgan occupies the coastline along to Cardiff with well-to-do villages and towns, excellent restaurants, gentle inland countryside scattered with prehistoric sites and dramatic coast replete with swooping cliffs and serendipitous sandy bays. Pitch near Dunraven Bay or historic Llantwit Major for camping close to the area’s stunning heritage coast.
When to go
The Bristol Channel onto which Porthcawl faces can take a battering from the weather at any time of year, but generally, this coast has more sun and higher summer temperatures than the majority of Wales. July is the warmest month, while late August sees seawater temperatures reach their warmest (15°C and higher). The Between the Trees Festival, held in August in the woods behind Merthyr-Mawr Warren NNR, is the liveliest of the area’s annual events.
