Bell Tents Wales

Bell tents from campsite entrance (we are on the right) (added by manager 27 Nov 2021)

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  • Friendly glamping site in green countryside, overlooking Dunraven Bay
  • Dry and warm bell tents with toilet and shower facilities on site
  • Have meals at the on-site pub or restaurant across the way
If you’re on the hunt for Glamorgan glamping, take a look at the smart canvas digs set up at Bell Tents Wales, a short trot from the beach in the little village of Southerndown (five miles south of Bridgend). Each of the fancy tents here is slightly different in style but all are kitted out with rugs, cushions and airbeds. There’s plenty of sleeping and living space inside for up to six, and on summer days you can roll up the sides to take in the views while you lounge under cover. The units are dry and warm, and there are toilet and shower facilities on site. You'll need to bring bedding (pillows and sleeping bags or duvets) along with whatever kitchen kit you need for your stay. A traditional country pub is just next door for drinks, food and occasional live music on Friday or Saturday nights; also just across the lane is a restaurant that serves breakfast at weekends.

Site type

Rent a tent 3

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Bell Tents Wales

The Three Golden Cups

Main Road

Southerndown

Bridgend

Glamorgan

Wales

CF32 0RW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.45303°N
-3.60929°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 mi Sarn Odeon
12.4 mi Bus Station
16.8 mi Railway Station
Rail
4 mi Bridgend Rail Station
4.9 mi Wildmill Rail Station
6 mi Sarn Rail Station
Ferry
15 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
17.6 mi Minehead Harbour
17.6 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.3 mi Cardiff International Airport
22.3 mi Swansea Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The site overlooks Dunraven Bay, locally known as Southerndown beach. The beach is easily accessed by a short walk or by car, and is a popular starting point for sailing, surfing and fishing. For local walks, make for the sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr, which overlook the Bristol Channel, or to Porthcawl, Ogmore-by-Sea and walks by Ogmore and Candleston castles. Woodland walks, castles, villages and fab beaches are all around this Glamorgan Heritage Coast setting. Horse riding is available from Ogmore Farm set under Ogmore Castle, where two-hour treks leave from the yard twice a day to canter along beaches and past high sand dunes. Or leave from the farm to go across the stepping stones on the River Ewenny, then over the swinging bridge to reach the village of Merthyr Mawr. From there, walk through the village towards the dunes, past a pretty church, wildlife to spot and strawberry fields to pick from (in season, charge applies). For golf, Southerndown Golf Club a couple of miles away is a links course making up one of the driest courses in Wales; golf is available all year round for members and visitors. Walk west from Ogmore Farm to get to Candleston Castle at the entrance to the sand dune slack of Merthyr Mawr Warren, or walk, drive or take the bus to the farm and then through Merthyr Mawr village.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Southerndown 0.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 3.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl 5.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Aberafan 13.2 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 14.6 mi

Castell Coch 16.5 mi

Aberdulais Falls 17.2 mi

National Waterfront Museum 18.1 mi

Millennium Stadium 18.5 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 17.2 mi

Holnicote Estate 17.2 mi

Watersmeet 17.9 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 20.1 mi

Dunster Castle 20.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 1.9 mi

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 1.9 mi

Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 4 mi

Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 4 mi

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 6.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Bell Tents Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Bell Tents Wales? The site overlooks Dunraven Bay, locally known as Southerndown beach. The beach is easily accessed by a short walk or by car, and is a popular starting point for sailing, surfing and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bell Tents Wales?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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