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Heritage Coast Campsite

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· Vale Of Glamorgan, Vale Of Glamorgan, Wales
1 acre hosted by Philippa G.
35 motorhome/tent pitches
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Best in South Wales: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Best legacy: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
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?

Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Surfing
Natural features
Beach
Forest
94%
146 Ratings · 157 reviews
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Vickle D.recommends
August 29, 2024
Brook Large Grass Pitch (No EHU)
Lovely campsite. Clean and tidy with great facilities. Nice to have a little cafe on site too for those rainy mornings and an evening beer. Really nice to be able to have a campfire too with all kit provided.
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Hannah W.recommends
August 27, 2024
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Fully recommend!
Lovely campsite with great facilities, including the bar and cafe onsite (very handy if it’s a windy and rainy weekend, like we had!). Great location just a walk from a stunning coastline and coastal walk.
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Claire N.recommends
August 26, 2024
Large Grass Pitch (Non-Electric)
Super relaxed and friendly campsite in a hidden spot on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, walking distance from the spectacular coastline. Lovely on site cafe where we treated ourselves to a cooked breakfast one morning. Clean toilets and showers. Loved being able to have open fire and BBQ.
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Christina F.recommends
August 18, 2024
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
Tent pitch with electric
We really enjoyed our stay on Philippa’s camp site. There was lovely walks and beautiful views. We felt very welcome and everyone are so friendly. The on site cafes food is amazing and literally to die for. We highly recommend and we definitely be returning. Thank you Philippa and all your staff for making us welcome and we look forward to our return.
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Jessica B.recommends
August 10, 2024
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
Highly reccomend!!
Highly recommend! Lovely campsite, such kind friendly staff very Clean!!
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Helen J.recommends
July 29, 2024
Large Grass Pitch with electricity
The location was great-a short walk from the Plough and Harrow pub and a short 15 minute picturesque walk to the beach. The campsite itself provided large pitches and Phillipa kindly ensured that we were pitched next to our friends. The cafe on site provides a hearty British fry up for breakfast, with prices quite reasonable. They also offer a vegetarian option. Phillips was incredibly friendly and was happy to help with any queries. The site also promote recycling, and each morning the grounds man would come in his tractor to collect from your pitch. There are also newly built lodges on site which are absolutely stunning, so this may be an option worth considering. Thank you for a great wknd Philippa 🤩
Location
Vale Of Glamorgan, 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
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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