Top of the Woods
Highly rated
Capel Coleman, Boncath, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Top of the Woods
Relax in beautiful surroundings, toast treats around the campfire and see the Milky Way light up the night sky over this quirky site. Top of the Woods is home to a selection of glamping accommodation, plus tent camping and an exclusive campervan pitch that'll take you right back to nature. Onsite you will discover a range of activities and events, perfect for families, friends and couples who want to escape and discover the Pembrokeshire coast.
An award winning eco site with nature domes and safari lodges
Just 15 minutes from National Trust beach Mwnt, 20 minutes to Poppit Sands
Incredible activities including stand-up paddleboarding and the Wild Gin Weekend
About Top of the Woods
With 27 acres of nature, this is a sustainable, low density site providing camping and glamping and is dedicated to increasing biodiversity and new habitats and offering wild spaces for their guests. An easy drive of 15-20 mins to beaches (with the nearest being Poppit Sands and National Trust beach, Mwnt) and the gorgeous Preseli Hills and coastline of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the site is surrounded by the Ffynone Woodlands. With a delightful boutique feel, you can take it slow, relax and reconnect with the great outdoors. Friendly and welcoming hosts will give you a site tour and are always on hand to help, with local insight into the best things to see and do in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. Top of the Woods hosts a variety of onsite activities (including foraging and yoga), events (such as their Wild Gin Weekend) and delicious seasonal food options, guaranteed to make your holiday experience something special. You can get back to nature in the camping meadow, with four acres of "pitch where you want" wildflower meadow to sun yourself in the company of buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies. Or, park up in their two exclusive campervan pitches providing plenty of space for one campervan plus gazebo/awnings, or two if you are coming with friends or family. These are also equipped with electric hook ups. If putting up a tent doesn't tickle your fancy, you can also book a stay in one of the stylish, luxurious, eco friendly glamping accommodations. All with private cooking facilities, fire pits/BBQs, luxury feather bedding, a basket of firewood and heating included! The Pioneer camps are perfect for adventurous families and friends, who want to discover their frontier spirits! Each sleeps up to 4 on a king size and two single suspended beds in two bedroom compartments. The spacious tents also have a frontier wood burning stove, campaign chairs and plenty of space for your luggage. Outside you will find the iconic Pioneer waggon covered camp kitchen and campfire area. The splendid views might tempt you into one of the nature domes, fully furnished with one king size and two single proper wood framed beds, indoor dining table and chairs and a toasty wood burning stove. Step outside into bespoke en-suite galley camp kitchen and enjoy the birdsong with your morning coffee! The huge eco-boutique safari lodges sleep up to six on a king size, two singles and two sofa beds. With their own private toilet and showers, and a heating stove to keep you cosy at night. Inside your tent you will find an open plan living space with fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Outside you can soak up the views from your own veranda, sit around the campfire or totally relax in your narrow boat hammock.
The site is open from the 28th March to 14th April for glamping and then again from 2nd May to 30th September for camping and glamping.
The site's shared facilities include four flushing toilets, parent and baby toilets and a set of well-kept urinals, alongside luxurious wet room showers which are fully accessible. All glamping options include their own private kitchens, the safari lodges have private toilets and showers.
The nature domes, Pioneer camp and camping meadows have shared compost toilets, and the Pioneer meadow offers two off grid outdoor hot showers. The safari lodges have private compost loos and showers for each tent.
The site also offers a Dutch barn, for undercover socialising and games, a communal fire pit and a hammock garden. Another garden includes a living willow garden with a 'green gazebo' and living willow tunnels with lots of space for games. Free WiFi is provided and gadgets can be charged with electricity in the barn. The site also has two EV charging points.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 36 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
17 x Meadow Camping Pitches
Max 6 people
Wildflower camping meadow in 4 acres, car free (wheelbarrows provided) with pitch where you want pitches. The meadow has woodland, a 'hide and seek' willow garden and views of the Pembrokeshire National Park and woodlands. Max unit size 12m x 12m.
2 x Exclusive Campervan Pitches
Max 6 people
Large, 15m x 15m, exclusive campervan pitches, with plenty of space for one VW type campervan plus gazebo/awnings, or two if you are coming with friends or family. Close to all the facilities but tucked away with views of the national park.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Boncath area
Looking for something quirky to do with your weekend? How about trying one of the site's Find Your Wild Weekends and discover your Wild with a River Trek, E-bike Trail in the stunning Pembrokeshire National Park, Coasteering or try a tipple at the Wild Gin Weekend, perfect for small groups and adventurers, these holidays include food, accommodation, and your experience.
Top of the Woods have regular onsite activities and events throughout the summer including a barn cinema, foraging, walking and bike trails, basketball, table tennis, storytelling, yoga, and meeting their friendly Kunekune pigs, Harry, Gertrude, and Myrtle.
There are also hosted evening meals, farmhouse breakfasts and local pop up restaurants serving delicious, locally sourced and seasonal food in the site's Dutch barn - a covered communal social and picnic area.
Alternatively, you could come at any other time and enjoy the outdoorsy fun of toasting marshmallows around the campfire, getting everyone together for a game in the meadow, or swinging lazily in the hammock garden.
There are 325 acres of woodland to explore direct from the site, where you can follow their hand drawn trail, discover the secret waterfalls, shady glades and other hidden gems whilst enjoying a relaxing time in nature.
Step out and enjoy adventures at these other spots:
- Cardigan Bay wildlife trips and dolphin watching
- Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and Preseli Hills
- Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort
- Horse riding at The Dyfed Riding Centre
- Rafting, canoeing, SUP-ing at the Teifi Gorge
- Taste local delights from a range of local pubs, cafes and restaurants
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