Pencwm Escapes

Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales

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Pencwm Escapes is a small, family friendly campsite in the Welsh countryside. The site offers ten spacious, non electric camping pitches for tents in an off-grid setting. Kids will love building dens and exploring Newport Beach, and Poppit Sands Beach is a 30 minute drive away. Guests can enjoy fire pits and starry skies in the peaceful surroundings. The site is dog friendly and located 30 minutes from Pembrokeshire National Park.

Why you'll love it at Pencwm Escapes

An off-grid campsite offering ten spacious camping pitches with fire pits, great for stargazing

Just a 30 minute drive from Poppit Sands Beach and sandy Newport Beach!

Rural campsite 30 minutes from Pembrokeshire National Landscape, ideal for nature lovers and hikers

About the site

Set in the Preseli Hills, this peaceful, back-to-basics escape is ideal for families and nature lovers. Kids will love building dens, swinging from trees, and exploring the woodland fairy door trail. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is just a 30 minute drive away, or you can unwind on the sandy shores of Poppit Sands Beach (30 minutes). The site offers ten spacious 10m x 10m non electric grass pitches for tents. Guests can book pre-pitched tents equipped with camp chairs, a small table, a mini gas canister, crockery, matches, and a washing-up bowl. However, please bring everything else you would usually pack for camping. Nearby, you'll find several charming market towns such as Cardigan (30 minutes), Narberth (30 minutes), and Newport (35 minutes), each with independent shops, food spots, and a great taste of Welsh culture. Dogs are welcome onsite. BBQs are not permitted, but fire pits are allowed!

Open from 30 May to 31 October

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

Fires allowed

Freezer

Wash up area

Onsite, guests will find compost toilets, hot showers, a washing up area, a communal freezer and a charging point. There is also a small honesty shop for firewood.

Staying on the site, guests willl find a rainy day tent with board games, toys and weekly craft sessions.

The Crymych Arms Inn is a ten minute drive from the site and serves a range of hot meals and cold beverages. For those everyday shopping essentials, a ten minute drive will take you to a local Morrisons Daily or Glandy Cross Convenience Shop.

A note from the site themselves...

Pencwm Escapes is our dream come to life - a place for muddy knees, starry skies and screen-free smiles. We wanted to create somewhere families could truly unwind, let the kids be wild, and enjoy simple pleasures like a rope swing or a marshmallow by the fire. Every fairy door, every den, every wheelbarrow tells a story - and we love watching new memories being made here.

Map and address

Park address

Pencwm Escapes,

Hebron, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA34 0JP

Coordinates

51.9281, -4.6077 | SN 20 28

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Pencwm Escapes is ideal for...

Couples

Members only

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

There are 10 accommodation options on-site

10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring 10m x 10m without electric. Suitable for tents only. Car parking by pitches is not allowed.

Site tariff

Interested in staying at Pencwm Escapes?

Unfortunately Pencwm Escapes doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

*Check-in is from 1pm-9pm. Please check out by 10am on your departure day.

*Guests are allowed one large or two small tents per pitch.

*Dogs must be kept on their leads.

*Fires are permitted only in the provided fire pits.

*Quiet hours are between 10:30pm-7:30am.

*No amplified music or generators.

Things to do on site and in the Whitland area

Castell Henllys Iron Age Village is just a 25 minute drive away and offers a historical experience and scenic walking trails. Llys-y-frân Reservoir is 30 minutes from the site, ideal for peaceful walks, picnics, paddleboarding, and mountain biking.

For a fun filled family day out, head to Newport Beach or Poppit Sands Beach (30 minutes), or explore Tenby North Beach (45 minutes) and Newgale Beach (50 minutes).

The charming seaside town of Tenby (45 minutes) is home to attractions like Heatherton World of Activities, Tenby Castle, and Manor Wildlife Park. Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo is also nearby, just a 35 minute drive, and perfect for keeping kids entertained.

If you're up for a challenge, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is only 30 minutes away, offering hiking trails, bike routes, and plenty of opportunities for water sports.

Other local attractions include:

Cardigan Castle (25 minutes)
Welsh Wildlife Centre (25 minutes)
Castell Talacharn / Laugharne Castle (30 minutes)
Aberglasney Gardens (50 minutes)
Dinefwr, National Trust (55 minutes)

Interested in staying at Pencwm Escapes?

Unfortunately Pencwm Escapes doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Pencwm Escapes was last updated on June 5th, 2025 at 10:50 AM