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Dragonfly Woodland Camping

99%
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· Kilgetty, Wales
1 acre
10 units
10 Motorhome/tent
A handful of pitches in a nine-acre wood, all within easy reach of the beautiful Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire

“Same, same but different.” It’s a phrase that anyone who’s been travelling in South East Asia will be familiar with; Dragonfly Woodland Camping’s owner, Jacob, among them. Fresh back from travels in Asia and Australia, he decided to follow (almost) in his mum’s footsteps to launch a campsite on the idyllic Pembrokeshire farm they live on. Mum Nicola, you see, is behind the similarly-named Dragonfly Camping. Highly-rated by Hipcamp customers, her site is glamping-only while Jacob’s new venture is very much back-to-basics camping or “wild camping with perks”, as he puts it. One family, one farm, two different approaches to staying in the great outdoors. Like we said: same, same but not quite the same.

Book a pitch at Dragonfly Woodland Camping and, as well as a place to pitch your tent among the trees, you’ll get a hand-crafted shelter, a picnic bench and a fire pit with log seating. You’ll get use of the eco-friendly facilities with biodegradable washing-up liquid and shower gel thrown in. And you’ll have access to the hand-crafted timber and stretched canvas communal under-cover area where wet weather is more likely to bring on a table tennis tournament than put a dampener on things.

The influence of Jacob’s time spent travelling can be seen in the sociable spaces and laid-back feel of the site but his background as a renewable energy and engineering graduate is also evident. Structures are well-designed and the only power on site is solar. The provided wood for campfires is sustainably sourced from the farm though you’ll be expected to split it yourself and may want to send the kids out to collect tinder and kindling. And, if you need to brush up on your bushcraft, don’t fear as lessons are available on site.

While you could easily spend a few days just relaxing on site, you’ll want to get out and explore the area too. If you’ve got a kayak, strap it to the roof and drive two minutes downhill to Cresswell Quay where you can launch in to the peaceful waters of the Daugleddau Estuary. If you like to walk, stroll half hour to Lawrenny Village fuel up at the quayside tearooms and then wander in to the National Trust-owned Cleddau Woodlands. And don’t forget this is Pembrokeshire so some of Wales’ best beaches and the Wales Coast Path are also within reach.

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Hiking
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Wildlife watching
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Kilgetty, Wales, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jacob D.Joined in July 2019
99%
47 Ratings · 41 reviews
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Gina S.recommends
May 24, 2023
Toadstool
Lovely campsite
This was one of the loveliest campsites I’ve stayed in. It was a beautiful woodland setting, calm, natural and very well planned out. Each plot felt private and well laid out with firepit and seats as well as a covered picnic table. It makes me smile to read the tagline, “wild camping with perks”. Yes, all the feeling of being back to nature with all the comfort of 5 star campsite.
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Craig M.recommends
September 20, 2022
Foxglove
Great campsite set in the woods, pitches are excellent great size with standing shelter, tables and fire pit already available. Great location to explore Pembrokeshire
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Jacob M.recommends
September 19, 2022
Foxglove
Back to nature
Great campsite, all the amenities, peaceful, well built facilities. Felt like we were in nature as opposed to some campsites. Would highly recommend
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Carla F.recommends
August 29, 2022
Dormouse
Fantastic campsite which allows you to have your own space and not feel like you’re camping too close to anyone. Great amenities, daily ice packs which you can use as well as plenty of fire wood. I would say Dormouse is one of the better spots, at the end of the campsite surrounded by trees. We loved it and will definitely be back, and recommend to friends/family
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Eve J.recommends
August 29, 2022
Bumblebee
Great campsite with good amenities and Jacob is super responsive! Defs recommend
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Chris S.recommends
August 25, 2022
Butterfly
Excellent woodland camping
Family really enjoyed camping in the woods. We felt a good degree of seclusion and shelter even though the site was mostly full.
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Jon D.recommends
August 5, 2022
Hedgehog
Was well impressed with The camping pitch and the facilities we enjoyed our stay very much would definitely book again
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Ria K.recommends
July 31, 2022
Foxglove
Book it, you won't regret it!
Lovely, idyllic campsite. Would highly recommend for families looking for 'wild camping' but with a few home comforts. Pretty toilet and shower block, always clean and nice. We were in foxglove, really beautiful private pitch. Our little one loved bug hunting round the site. Didn't want to come home.
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Victoria H.recommends
July 31, 2022
Foxglove
Can’t wait to return
This is a special campsite, brought to you with thought and consideration. You have your own special little field to camp in - ours pitch felt nice and private. The children loved it and so did we. Our pitch meant is camping on wood chip so make sure you have something thick under foot of tent. The brilliantly constructed shelter made camping life much easier.
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Pamela H.recommends
July 24, 2022
Bluebell
Really lovely, in every way
This was our absolute favourite spot for our recent campervan trip. Beautiful pitches, the sheltered bench was great, and the shower/loo/washing up/table tennis were all brilliant. It’s the first ever site we want to return to!
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Kathleen S.recommends
July 21, 2022
Bumblebee
Magical camping in the woods
It was such a relaxing and magical experience staying at Dragonfly Camping. The owners had given a lot of thought to every pitch and the surroundings were beautiful. The communal areas were great and the showers were nice and hot and worked perfectly.
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Jane A.recommends
July 9, 2022
Butterfly
Well maintained well thought out campsite. We’ll be back next year.
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Simon S.recommends
July 5, 2022
Toadstool
Beware the squirrels
Dragonfly is a great campsite with plenty of space for each pitch. The shelters and firepits are a fab feature. The toilets and showers are spotless and the water is wonderfully hot. Similarly the washing up area is well equipped. The only downsides are the nearest pub doesn't serve food and beware of the squirrels on the campsite! They trashed our rubbish bag twice (even though is was hung up), chewed the cold box and got into the tent and messed up the food. I recommend taking all food offsite if you go out for the day.
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Rachel H.recommends
June 24, 2022
Foxglove
Lovely wild and well-maintained site.
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Waheedan J.recommends
June 15, 2022
Butterfly
Peaceful camping
My favourite place to camp, hands down. The facilities are always clean, it is always nice and quiet there and I love the concept of the individual pitches. It is very safe and secluded and the kids can explore freely. I have camped many places in the world but Dragonfly Woodland Camping is still the best place to me. Will keep coming back year after year.
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Louise H.recommends
June 14, 2022
Toadstool
Loved the site, our pitch Toadstool felt nice and secluded with the Woodlands surrounding us. Our kids liked riding their balance bikes around the pitch and the site was well laid out. The facilities were good, if simple, and the fire pits and wood store were an excellent touch. Planning when we can go back next year!
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Ana Maria M.
June 14, 2022
Butterfly
Everything was great!!! Quiet, clean and beautiful
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Kimberly K.recommends
September 28, 2021
Hedgehog
We absolutely loved our stay at Dragonfly. Great location with plenty to do nearby. The facilities are exceptional, the staff is easy going and friendly and you can see the love, care and attention that has been taken in every corner of the campsite...from the shelter on every pitch to the communal areas and the bathrooms. We will definitely be back as soon as we can!
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Lukasz K.recommends
August 26, 2021
Toadstool
Definitely one of the best campsites we’ve ever been to! Small but perfectly organised. In my opinion owners have created the perfect campsite. We’ll be back!
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Kelly B.recommends
August 21, 2021
Bluebell
The individual pitches with the shelters are great, we didn’t have the best weather so this made it much better being able to sit & cook under the shelter! We spent every night around the fire pit. Facilities were clean and of a high standard. Kids really enjoyed the freedom of the site, the swing and the table tennis! Perfect location for exploring the local area.
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Natalie F.recommends
July 31, 2021
Grasshopper
This is a great campsite and gave our children so much freedom to just roam and meet new little friends. The shelters (ans shelf!) were so useful and the campfires set ups so useful. Hot showers were fab and there was everything we could have needed -only two small recommendations to make it even better - planting a few clumps of uk perennial herbs near the communal building for both insects and useful bbq additions, and giving some of the pitches a bit of a periodic strim/hay cut just so useable space is maximized.
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Diane W.
July 19, 2021
A most perfect fusion of wild and the necessary creature comforts. Each pitch had plenty of space and was surrounded by trees, wildflowers and plenty of wildlife. The covered benches were particularly well thought out and provided us with shelter during the one day of rain and shade from the hot sun on the remaining 6 days. The shelter was big enough for the five of us to both cook and eat under on the wet day as well as to be able to sit under, paint and read and still enjoy the nature all around ( rather than be confined to the tent if it does rain). The shower and toilet block were beautifully designed and the communal area with the table tennis table and washing up area was also a great layout. A nice touch was the chest full of frozen ice packs provided daily to keep your cool boxes cool and the 4 phone charging points ( I’d recommend taking a power bank to recharge when required as these can get busy). I think the fact that the site only has ten pitches makes the whole experience very special- you can enjoy seclusion but at the same time not feel too isolated and all the people we met at Dragonfly were very respectful of one another and friendly. Highlights for me were being able to cook over an open fire and sit under the stars, surrounded by nature and with very little light pollution. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone who enjoys camping and the great outdoors. There are a whole host of beaches within a short drive, plus beautiful walks and cycle rides on the doorstep. We shopped at the Coop in Kilgetty which had everything we needed. Thanks for a great stay Jacob!
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Aly B.recommends
July 15, 2021
Dormouse
The place was very tidy and clean. Great facilities - really everything you need in one spot. Other campers were also super respectful and quiet.
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Graham N.recommends
June 15, 2021
Bumblebee
Campsite was amazing simple quiet relaxing just fabulous we will be back for more big thumbs up
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Amy W.recommends
June 14, 2021
Foxglove
This little campsite is a true hidden gem. All of the pitches are separated by trees so you really feel like you are alone but still have the convenience of having toilets, showers and somewhere to wash your pots and pans. I would absolutely stay here again and would recommend to anyone! I truly didn't want to leave and wish I had move time to stay another night!
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Lindsay B.recommends
June 7, 2021
Foxglove
This is such a great site. Each pitch has a table and shelter. The showers and dish washing facilities are spotless. It’s in a gorgeous out of the way spot and there is so much to see in the area. The woodland and flora around it are great. There is a swing and a ping pong table and our kids loved it there. Jacob is great, really easy to communicate with. It’s all really well thought out and we’d definitely look forward to going again.
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Ali B.recommends
June 3, 2021
Foxglove
This campsite is superb. Our grasshopper pitch on first inspection was nothing like a woodland site. However, Waking up on our first morning and stepping outside the tent- surrounded by trees and birds tweeting was just like staying in a woodland glade, it’s a really special place that is lovely to be in. We had the benefit of the sun most of the day but also rarely disturbed by other campers even though the main facilities were just behind our plot as this is such an exclusive site. Our plot was so big we had enough room For two more pup tents so we could have invited our family. There was complimentary wood on site for the fire pit which is very generous. The showers and loo was clean enough and did not smell. Water was warm and plenty of hand sanitiser at each facility to remove the thought of COVID. We received clear instructions a few days before arrival and had quick responses to our questions during the stay. The usb charging point in the main communal area was enough for our electronic needs. The folder in there listed two walks which although didn’t have a map we did try and they were both the best walks I’ve been on for a long time, allowing us to see such special places of woodland that we had never seen before. Overall an excellent place to stay and I cant recommend it highly enough.
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Jonathan R.recommends
May 9, 2021
Hedgehog
A lot of effort has gone in to creating private, secluded sites with minimal intervention in the environment. This, and the setting itself, contributes to an ideal retreat for total escape. Personal touches are everywhere too. If you like wood, and the odd A frame. You'll love it here
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Julie W.recommends
September 30, 2020
Grasshopper
This small site has intimate camping pitches set amongst the trees, with owls hooting at night. The supply of logs was very welcome for cold late September nights. Everything kept beautifully clean. The facilities and the site is very well thought out. It was our last camping trip for the year and what a fantastic memory it will be
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Peter M.recommends
September 22, 2020
Bluebell
Dragon fly woodland campsite is possibly the best campsite I've stayed in so far. Spacious plots with lots of room for tents and car/campervan plus your own campfire (with unlimited wood supplied) and a sheltered picnic bench. Most plots feel privet with woodland separating each area. Nice communal area, clean toilets and showers with hot water. Lovley and quiet at night. Would suit families and couples as a great base to explore Pembrokeshire. Half hour walk to a pub for a pint and a 10 min drive to the nice village of Lawrenny which has a fantastic place for lunch over looking the estuary and the boats, the Lawrenny tearooms. All in all highly recommend this place. Bit more pricer than other campsites but worth it. Cant wait to return again next year!
From the host
Dragonfly Campsite is nestled in a 9 acre woodland on our 300 acre organic dairy farm on the edge of the Cleddau estuary. It is a quiet rural location within easy reach of Pembrokeshire’s finest beaches and National Park or a 5 minute drive to Lawrenny estuary where you can launch your own small boats and canoes. Each pitch is in a clearing within the wood and comes with its own shelter, fire pit and picnic table. There is plenty of room to pitch a couple of tents, park your car or campervan and space for the children to play. As there are only 10 pitches, it is never crowded or packed and a bit more like a wild campsite with perks. Peace and quiet and enjoying nature with a few creature comforts is what we aim to provide. Whether it is toasting marshmallows around your own campfire or gazing at the stars on a balmy summer’s night, it is a family or couple experience we hope will be memorable. Please note that Dragonfly Camping is off grid with renewable energy technology and sustainability at the core of our ethos. All of our electricity is supplied via solar panels so there are no 3 pin plug sockets, electric hook-up charging points or Wi-Fi. However there is 4G coverage across some of the site and a few USB charging points in the communal area for phones.
Nearby attractions

Bushcraft/ foraging courses can be arranged onsite with Dan from Blackrock outdoor company (https://www.blackrockoutdoorcompany.co.uk). It’s less than five minutes’ drive to the Cleddau Estuary where you can kayak, canoe or sail the peaceful waterways from a launching point at Lawrenny Quay. The banks of the river also offer great walking through the National Trust-owned Cleddau Woodlands. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is less than 20 miles away where there’s plenty of great walks including, of course, some of the most stunning stretches of the Wales Coast Path. Barafundle Bay, often cited as one of the world’s best beaches, is a 20-minute (13-mile) drive from the campsite. For surfing, stand-up paddleboarding or coasteering try the Outer Reef Surf School (01646 680070) who offer lessons and courses along the Pembrokeshire Coast. The beach at Tenby, on the south coast, is probably the closest to site (10 miles away). There are castles at Pembroke (01646 681510), Manorbier (01834 870071) and Carew (01646 651782) all within 10 miles of site. There’s child-friendly fun at Oakwood Theme Park (01834 815170) and Blue Lagoon Waterpark – both around a 10-minute drive away. And Folly Farm Adventure Park is just a little further.

Food and drink

You can walk less than a mile to the nearest pub, the Cresselly Arms (01646 651210), or take a 5-minute drive to the Lawrenny Arms (01646 651367) or Lawrenny's Quayside Tearooms (01646 651574). Further afield, the award-winning Café Môr (07422 535345), a seafood shack based at Freshwater West beach, comes recommended and Tenby (10 miles away) has a wide variety of good restaurants and pubs. To stock up on food for the campsite, head to Bubbleton Farm Shop and Kitchen (01834 501871) or head to the Co-op, a 15-minute drive away, in Kilgetty. There are a variety of shops and supermarkets at Pembroke Dock.

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