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Heritage Coast Campsite

94%

· Vale Of Glamorgan, Vale Of Glamorgan, Wales

6 acres hosted by Philippa G.

26 motorhome/tent pitches

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jessica B.recommends

August 10, 2024

Large Grass Pitch with electricity

Highly reccomend!!

Highly recommend! Lovely campsite, such kind friendly staff very Clean!!

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

Hosted by Philippa G.

Joined in October 2015

From the host

Glyn and Philippa George warmly welcome you to our 4 star Heritage Coast Campsite; a beautiful, peaceful, dog friendly* and adults only (18+) site. Situated on the Heritage Coast in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, we have been welcoming camping guests for the past 15 years. Open from 1 April – 31 Oct, you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the undulating Glamorgan Hills and the sparkling Bristol Channel from our secluded site. We promise a serene, relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of every life, with our focus being to create a peaceful environment for everyone where guests can unwind and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the additional extras we offer. We invite guests to enjoy our two paddocks of soft, level grass which are home to a limited number of electrical pitches and thirty pitches for tents and campervans - unfortunately, we cannot accommodate caravans. We also appreciate your help and understanding in helping us to maintain this tranquil setting so we do not take bookings for stag/hen parties or group bookings of more then seven adults. On site amenities include ladies and gents blocks with two toilets, two showers, two sinks and a hand dryer, plus a hair dryer in the ladies. Disabled bathroom facilities, a utility room with two basins (and hot water) plus a freezer for are also on site. * Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. LOCAL AREA: Teddy’s Bar, open Friday to Sunday mid day. Cosy and welcoming with a Log Fire ideal in inclement weather or on summer evenings relax on the patio enjoying evening drinks and nibbles, Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday 8,30 to 10.30 local produce with Vegetarian options and properly-sized coffees/hot drinks as well as a well-stocked Bar and Wine list. A selection of Tourist information Choice of excellent local Pubs serving evening meals in Monknash and Wick, 300 yards from the campsite our local pub with live music at weekends. Our local Town, Llantwit Major (10 min drive) offers a selection of independent shops and supermarkets. The village shop is within walking distance of the Campsite. Before booking, please note the shower charge of 50p, mobile phone charger £1, only firepits/BBQ hired from the Campsite to be used on site other than your own GAS appliances. Electric pitches are not designed or charged for Electric Vehicle filling. Use for this purpose will be charged at £50 per vehicle.

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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