Happy Jakes Touring Park is a peaceful location deep in the Vale of Glamorgan, 15 minutes from the seaside resort Barry of Gavin and Stacey fame. Spacious grass pitches are available for tents and tourers, with the option of electric too. The owners have done their utmost to make the site accessible for all, with disabled and carer friendly bathrooms, along with a playpark and dog walking area. The beach is also only 15 minutes away!

Why choose Happy Jakes Touring Park

Relaxed family and dog friendly site with welcoming owners and spacious pitches

Just 15 minutes from the beach and the seaside town of Barry of Gavin and Stacey fame

Well maintained, accessible facilities, with an onsite playpark and dog walking area

About the site

Expect a warm welcome at this relaxed Welsh park. Located 30 minutes outside of Cardiff, the site benefits from being within easy reach of attractions and the coast, whilst nestled in the peaceful countryside. Pitches here are suitable for tents, trailer tents, motorhomes and touring caravans. Tents are in the level centre of the park on open pitches, with the remainder pitched around the park's edge on exceptionally large grass pitches with optional 16 amp electric. Evenings can also be spent cooking up a BBQ, as long as it is raised from the ground. Please note, campfires are prohibited. Up to one dog is welcome per pitch, and there is also a dog walking area available onsite too.

Happy Jakes Touring Park is open from 28/03 to 26/10 in 2025 and from 01/04 to 30/10 in 2026. Pitches from £35/night for 2 people.

"The owner was so welcoming and the campsite was set out perfectly"

Drew P

"Lovely little site to unwind completely"

Ben W

What facilities are at Happy Jakes Touring Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Freezer

(In communal area)

Fridge

(Allocated in communal area)

Horse riding

Kids playground

Laundry

Peaceful

RV pitches

Watersports

Guests have access to heated showers, two ladies' toilets and two men's toilets with a urinal. There are two family and accessible wet rooms for up to four family members, with wheelchair friendly access, a toilet, and a sink. There is a hair dryer, a coat hanger, and a chair or stool in each shower facility with a hook inside the shower doors.

A laundrette with two coin-operated washing machines, washing up area with hot water, a fridge/freezer, a tourist information room, and a dedicated dog walking area is also available onsite. Children have plenty of open space to run around and play ball games in, as well as a small play area with a climbing frame.

There are multiple pubs within a five minute drive, including The Blacksmiths Arms, The Three Horseshoes and The Boverton Castle. A Premier and Spar are also within a five minute drive for picking up essentials.

There are 44 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches without electric for tents, roof tents and campervans. Pitches are 5m x 4m.

6 x Grass Tent/Campervan Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Grass VW campervan pitches measuring 5m x 4m with optional 16 amp electric. Suitable for tents, roof tents and small campervans.

30 x Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Grass touring pitches measuring 14 metres square, with optional 16 amp electric.

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Harry C

VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

Very happy with our stay, very peaceful site with lots of space for relaxing and chilling, toilet block was close by for us and there was space to do washing up etc. Only benefit for us would have been a kettle in communal room as we could have had unlimited tea and coffee then! Apart from that absolutely lovely site, that we would return to.

Perfect spot

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Helen S

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

Happy Jakes is the perfect spot! A mixture of Tourers and camping respectfully separated on site. Nice children's play area at the heart of the site and big enough for all. Toilets are immaculately clean and the showers are too. If no one it there to meet you full instructions are left as to where your pitch is on the map along with pitch markers in situ to help. Thanks for a great night.

Great stay!

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Katrina G

Motorhome - Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)Aug 2025

Newbies having our very first night in the camper so a learning curve to see how everything works! We were greeted on arrival and taken to our pitch, which was a lot bigger than expected. A lovely site with spotless facilities, showers, toilets etc. and great park for kids! Had a lovely evening, met lots of others staying and would happily recommend and stay again.

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Site rules

Does Happy Jakes Touring Park allow BBQs?

BBQs are welcome at Happy Jakes Touring Park, provided they are kept a minimum of 30cm off the ground - blocks are available onsite if needed. Campfires and fire pits are not permitted.

Is Happy Jakes Touring Park dog friendly?

Dogs are more than welcome at Happy Jakes Touring Park, and there's a separate exercise area for them too. Maximum one per pitch. A dog wash facility is also located towards the rear of the park's shower block. Whilst onsite, they must be supervised and kept on a lead at all times. Breeds and cross breeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa are not permitted.

What time is check-in and check out at Happy Jakes Touring Park?

Check-in is available from 2pm until 6pm at Happy Jakes Touring Park and departure is due before 11am on your last day.

Pitches

Does Happy Jakes Touring Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Awnings and gazebos are allowed at Happy Jakes Touring Park, free of charge. Pup tents are not permitted.

What's nearby

Is Happy Jakes Touring Park close to the beach?

Yes, a few miles from Happy Jakes Touring Park is the glorious Glamorgan Heritage Coast which boasts a number of beaches and coves including sandy Dunraven Bay, the secluded Cwm Nash, and there are incredible Channel views to enjoy at Nash Point. It's also just 20 minutes by car to the seaside resort of Barry - made famous by 'Gavin and Stacey'.

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Does Happy Jakes Touring Park offer seasonal pitches?

Yes, seasonal pitches are available at Happy Jakes Touring Park.

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A note from the site themselves...

We as parents have directly experienced the way a disabled person can be invigorated by the countryside from our own son, Jake, who has enjoyed many adventures in our campervan. It is with this in mind that we have taken particular consideration to the facilities we offer and their ability to be used by those who are able and those who are less able.

Our site has the mantra, feel the grass between your toes. We want guests to come and enjoy our wonderful part of South Wales and truly just enjoy the outdoors! Mandy, Mark and Jake

Happy Jakes Touring Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Flemingston area

There's so much to see on this part of coast! After the ruins and stepping stones of twelfth century Ogmore Castle (20 minutes), follow the pathway to the village of Merthyr Mawr backed by a maze of spectacular sand dunes, over 300 species of flower and the Big Dipper, the biggest sand dune in Europe - and bring a sledge (really).

A couple of days in Cardiff (30 minutes) are a must to see sights such as Cardiff Castle, Llandaff Cathedral, the National History Museum at St Fagans, the National Museum and Gallery of Wales. Be sure to also visit Cardiff Bay for some boat spotting!

For Gavin and Stacey lovers, a trip to Barry (15 minutes) is the perfect way to spend the day. Enjoy the attractions at Barry Island Pleasure Park, see Marco's Cafe or take a dip in the sea.

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