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Heritage Coast Campsite

95%
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· Vale Of Glamorgan, Wales
1 acre
35 units
35 Motorhome/tent
Simple camping (with glamping options) just a stroll from the nearest Glamorgan beach – plus a brilliant little café to boot

So you know about Snowdonia, the Gower and the Beacons, and the Pembrokeshire Coast needs little introduction. But how about the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Path? Starting from Cardiff Bay's regenerated waterfront and spanning 35 miles westwards to the seaside kitsch of Porthcawl, this stretch of Wales' recently opened national trail takes in some of the country's most spectacular scenery. The sweeping golden beaches of Whitmore Bay, the famous sand dunes of Merthyr Mawr, the innumerable charming clifftop villages – it's a wonder the area isn't positively overrun with holidaymakers year round. But hey, we're not complaining, and lucky for us we've found the perfect coastal campsite base to explore this magnificent region.

Glyn and Philippa George know a thing or two about hospitality. Having run their successful five-star B&B to much acclaim, the Georges decided to share their stunning corner of Monknash with the canvas contingent. Opening up the adjoining brook-side paddock for a trial 28 days a couple of years back, the response was so overwhelming that the ever-generous (as you'll soon discover) Glyn and Philippa realised it would be a shame to keep it to themselves. And so Heritage Coast Campsite was born.

This tent and campervan only spot has space for just 16 privileged pitches spread across two paddocks on soft, level grass. With uninterrupted views of undulating Glamorgan hills and the sparkling Bristol Channel, you can almost hear the "oo ar"s from Devon on a clear day. Facilities are second to none, with a brand new stables block housing all the expected, immaculately clean ablutions and a fully licensed café – Teddy's Bar & Kitchen – that serves all the grub you need, from your morning cuppa and bagel right through to a sunset beer from one of Glamorgan's local breweries. The resulting campsite is a thoroughly chilled out, family-friendly site (not one for the stag or hen do!), with views to savour, a brook to meditate beside and, of course, that breathtaking coastal path to pick up. Pretty much ticks all the boxes then, eh?

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Vale Of Glamorgan, 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 Philippa G.Joined in October 2015
95%
101 Ratings · 130 reviews
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Zoe J.recommends
June 4, 2023
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Superb stay 😊
Beautiful site, fantastic facilities and wonderful hosts!! I can’t fault this amazing campsite!
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Lucy C.
May 29, 2023
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
The camp is in a lovely part of the world, is well maintained and clean. I was disappointed to find that the advertised new facilities were two large self catering bungalows which dominate the entrance to the field. I had hoped for some additional showers, toilets and dishwashing facilities. I really enjoyed my stay but was disappointed to have had to queue for essential facilities.
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James M.recommends
April 11, 2023
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Great location, walking distance to Hay and top notch facilities. everyone was very friendly and each pitch was generously sized.
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Tom S.recommends
October 3, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Quiet camping with a beach so close
Philippa welcomed me so warmly and the location is really beautiful. The beach, which is very close, is stunning and the facilities at the camp are immaculate. I hope to visit again.
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James D.
September 29, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Cafe Closed
Paid going on for £30 including £4 for my dog (who was not allowed off the lead) - told on arrival that the cafe was closed because they were quiet (no wonder) and as I hadn’t brought any supplies/food I went to the local pub for dinner and headed home. If the cafe isn’t open then you need to state that at the time of booking and reduce the price.
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Fia L.recommends
September 13, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
What a warm welcome!
We had a fabulous time for a last minute overnight stay. Facilities are clean. Despite rain and storms the ground was firm, so no mud slides for us! Philippa was just wonderful and the lovely lady at the café, whose name has flown out of my mind, absolutely made our experience. Would love to come back next year!
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Miki M.
September 8, 2022
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
Owner been friendly and welcoming, overall campsite's facilities are ok and cleaning regularly. Its a far more than 30min strolled to the beach rather than 15min strolled as the website stated. We get very annoying since some campers are not using their common sense during their stayed in camp site! Some campers having loud music for a few hours, another families was watching movie using projector till 10pm, even worst is another families next to our camp site was setting up fire and chatting till 12midnight! NOONE SEEM BOTHERED THE CURFEW,EVEN THE OWNER ITSELF! How rude and annoyed by these campers! Overall, I would said that the owner didnt explained and clarified clearly with the camper that the boundary of each camper's site used area. Our site should fit a tent and a car parking space perfectly,however from day 1, we are having disputes with campers next to us, they parked their car within our parking space. We have to go n hv a word with them...When they moved 3nite later, another campers done EXACTLY SAMETHING! We had have to explain it AGAIN!!Our worst nightmare was another huge families with lots of camping gears moved in and even set up their tent purposely over 1/3 over our campsite! We are really pissed off! If the owners can clarify CLEARLY with campers during on arrival day, i believed that these type of disputes can be avoided easily. I would suggest owners have to walk round after each campers set up their tents and point out the right thing to do !!
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Matthew H.recommends
September 6, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Little Gem.
Unique, gem of a site with everything you could wish for and more! Will 100% be returning. The owners especially were charming and genuinely couldn't do enough for us. The local beach was beautiful and well worth the short walk. Teds breakfast, fish & chips Friday and a great selection of drinks were all highlights of the onsite cafe/bar. Thoroughly recommend.
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Abbie F.recommends
September 5, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Fabulous camping adventure
A hugely friendly welcome. - a lovely cafe/bar area in the daytime and gorgeous breakfasts offered in the morning. The pitches were a good size, family friendly site, relaxed but all campers respectful of evening curfew. Gorgeous location - easy walk through beautiful scenery to beach. Dog friendly! Our puppy’s first holiday and the kids, adults and puppy loved it! Would definitely recommend and return!
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Bryan P.recommends
September 4, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Exceptional staff.
First time in Wales, and first time camping in Wales, and what an experience it was. Wales is a beautiful country, although the people make it an absolute joy from start to finish, with the people in this campsite were no exception. Site was surprisingly amazing, great facilities great hosts, will be returning all the way from Scotland.
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Kev K.recommends
September 2, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Lovely scenery, great atmosphere and very friendly people. The local beach is beautiful and well worth the walk. Highly recommended from me.
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Cari G.recommends
September 1, 2022
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
Camping with 2 kids
Clean well maintained land and facilities friendly staff always willing to help. kids didn't want to come home and asked to go back again soon great place to get away from everything and look up at the stars. I have already recommended this places to family and friends.
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Mark T.recommends
August 31, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Camping with children
Nice campsite in scenic location with walking distance 15 mins across fields down to the sea at Monknash. Facilities ok but annoying and awkward to pay extra for hot showers on top of high price for pitch. Only cold water was available for washing up too.
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Angharad B.recommends
August 31, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Clean, well organised site
Very nice campsite. Would stay there again if in the area, and would recommend to friends. Thank you
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Michael H.recommends
August 19, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Father and Son Trip
Stayed for 4 nights with my 7 year old son. Non-electric pitch on main upper field. Excellent, sizeable pitches with hedge row providing some shelter. Cold water outlets in various locations across site. Lovely cafe / licensed bar which serves excellent breakfast in the morning, and drinks & snack food through till later in the evening. Friendly and helpful owners and staff. Facilities situated by cafe are decent, and in keeping with the size and nature of the site. Shower and device charging are coin operated for small fee. Stunning local nature and beach all with walking distance and more local sights within short drive. Would highly recommend and would love to return again.
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Tanya P.
August 19, 2022
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
Great campsite (toilets aside!)
We stayed a couple of nights and had a lovely time. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the campsite was lovely and clean. The only thing that lets the place down is the facilities. There are only 2 toilets and 2 showers per block (1 each for gents and ladies) At times there were eight of us all trying to brush our teeth whilst others were coming in to use the toilet and trying to wash their hands! They need to be twice the size to accommodate everyone. The only other thing was the washing up facilities, again nice and clean but due to the amount of people on site the two sinks weren’t quite enough and I didn’t once manage to wash up in hot water. However great location, great walks and a lovely pub down the road!
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Helen M.recommends
August 17, 2022
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
Everything was good here. The large electric pitches really are large. We managed to fit a 6 man tent plus a large gazebo and a land rover on our pitch and there was still some room, they also accommodated our request to be placed in pitches next to family. Lovely and quiet campsite. Hated the showers, there was possibly low pressure or something as both times we used the shower we were left with it not starting after we put the money in. Washing up water was also not warm every-time I used it.
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Emma H.recommends
August 17, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Great pitches, fabulous service and very handy café! Host and owner were lovely.
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Eleanor R.recommends
August 17, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
We loved the campsite. The facilities and views were great. We could walk down to the most stunning beach and the kids and dog were always smiling!
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David H.recommends
August 15, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Lovely place and made very welcome by super friendly and helpful staff
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Faith M.recommends
August 15, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Camping alone
I loved camping there, amazing views very close to the beach...alot of space to enable you keep to yourself. Would love to go back. I was camping alone and I felt safe the whole time.
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Simon S.recommends
August 13, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Great getaway
A brilliant and well run site, with beautiful sea views (and sunsets), immaculate toilets/showers, a great cafe and within 5 mins’ walking distance of a pub - and run by charming hosts. What more could you want?
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Na ?.recommends
August 13, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
We've enjoyed a fantastic few days here. The campsite is great with beautiful views and a short walk to the beach which is a real bonus. The owners couldn't do enough to make sure the guests are happy and the staff were really helpful and very friendly. The facilities are clean and tidy and there's a lovely area to sit and enjoy a drink watching the sun go down over the sea on an evening. We will definitely be back.
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Edward K.recommends
August 8, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
The pitch is nice and in a very picturesque area. Facilities are minimal (and paid for on use, 50p for a shower) but I personally don't mind that style of camping. Lovely small onsite café serving a hot breakfast, and lovely staff.
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David L.recommends
August 8, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Nice spot although a bit exposed when it's windy! Near the sea and with a great local pub. It was fairly full when we arrived and there wasn't much flat ground available but most of the area was fine. We'll be back I'm sure!
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Kayleigh T.recommends
August 4, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Thank you Philippa & Glynn ❤️
Absolutely stunning place, peaceful, lovely view, pub just a couple of minutes walk up the road. Philippa and Glynn are just amazing people. Lovely and friendly and make you feel at home.
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James M.recommends
July 28, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Lovely campsite!
This is a great campsite in a terrific location. There's a small secluded beach within walking distance and an old country pub even closer. The facilities are good with showers and toilets at the main entrance next to the café and more portaloos in the field at the bottom. The café has a good selection of drinks including beer on tap, ice creams and does a good breakfast in the mornings. They also do evening meals later in the week but we weren't there for those. We went peak season but it never felt overly busy with lots of space for the kids to run around and have fun. Overall a great site with welcoming hosts.
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Ian B.recommends
July 27, 2022
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
Not to shabby 😜
Incredible pitch, incredible campsite and also incredible staff, hosts! Will defo be back! Everyone really made our long weekend, thanks xxx
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Stephen P.recommends
July 25, 2022
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Lovely spot, and delicious breakfast!
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Alex M.recommends
July 24, 2022
Glamping Bell tent
Absolutely loved staying at Heritage campsite. Philippa & Gwynn were lovely hosts who made sure the whole experience was unforgettable. We stayed in the Bell tent which was furnished beautifully and we were very looked after. We look forward to booking again. All the best Alex Georgia and the dog
From the host
Glyn and Philippa George offer you a warm welcome to Heritage Coast Campsite. Our site enjoys wonderful uninterrupted views of the Heritage Coast and we are just 15 minutes' walk to beautiful Monknash Beach. Our facilities are clean and well maintained and, in 2015, Teddy's Bar and Kitchen was added to the site. We are particularly suitable for families and couples. Brook Paddock adjoins the campsite and is reserved for the exclusive use of visitors. There is a BBQ and Picnic area overlooking a pretty brook and 4 acres of secure paddock which makes a happy environment for children to play (when accompanied by an adult) and enjoy.
Nearby attractions
Pick up the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Path and head north to Southerndown and Dunraven Bay. It's popular with the surfers and just about everyone else come summertime, while Dr Who fans might recognise it as Bad Wolf Bay. Escape the crowds with a visit to the Heritage Coast Centre (01656 880157). The nearby Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes provided the backdrop to the epic Lawrence of Arabia and the village's charming thatched cottages still attract the film industry today. Chilled out Llantwit Major boasts a handful of cool little boutiques, and it's just half an hour from Cardiff. But for those wishing to indulge in some serious retail therapy, chi-chi Cowbridge – 'the Bond Street of South Wales' – awaits just 4.5 miles from the site.
Food and drink

Heritage Coast Campsite plays host to the excellent Teddy’s Bar & Kitchen, a fully licensed eatery, complete with log burner for chilly days and local artists work on display. In the morning, chow down to a home cooked breakfast, freshly brewed coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juices, with light meals and sandwiches also available throughout the day. Along with daytime essentials, Teddy’s bar also offers wide range of quality wines, beers, and ciders, of course, some delicious Fablas Welsh Ice Cream. Just 300 yards from the site you'll also find the excellent Plough & Harrow (01656 890209). With a fine selection of real ales (served from its charmingly tiny bar), decent pub grub, and live music on Saturday evenings, this timber-beamed old local is just the ticket if you fancy stretching your legs to somewhere off the campsite. The nearby Horseshoe Inn (01656 890568) in Marcross is another noted favourite for caskateers with local drops from the Gower, Kite and Tomos Watkins breweries. They also do takeaway fish and chips.

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