When can I check in and check out of Lower Monkton Glamping?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Lower Monkton Glamping?

From £115 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Lower Monkton Glamping

From £115 For 1 night, 5 adults 2 reviews

Tents in a private field (added by manager 16 May 2023)

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Bell tent pitch (added by manager 16 may 2023)

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Bell tent interior (added by manager 16 may 2023)

Glamping 15 minutes’ drive from Cowbridge in Glamorgan
Monknash beach five minutes’ drive, and Dyffryn Gardens 25 minutes
Private bathrooms in a former stable; firepits and private kitchen

Luxury bell tents in South Wales wildflower meadows with peaceful surroundings sound like your sort of camping break? Step forward family-run (and family-friendly) Lower Monkton Glamping, five minutes’ drive from the hamlet of Broughton, and 15 minutes’ drive from Glamorgan’s historic Cowbridge. Set well apart from each other for maximum privacy on the camping meadow, the bell tents sleep up to four comfortably in proper double and single beds (with bed linen provided, along with towels and cooking and eating utensils), and have comfy armchairs for putting your feet up, as well as lantern lighting. Each has its own bathroom (in a converted stable) with hot showers and a flushing loo, and there’s also an individual camp kitchen with a gas hob and grill for alfresco feasts. Thoughtful touches include a welcome basket of local goodies, a firepit for barbecuing under the stars (listen out for the owls), and solar-powered phone/tablet chargers. A cool box and ice packs are also supplied to keep your food fresh and chilled. If you’d like to abandon your car on arrival and laze amid nature or explore all the country walks direct from your grassy pitch, do just that. The site owners are happy to take in food deliveries for you, and if you ever get lost or too tired on a walk, will find you and shuttle you safely back to base camp (remember to take your phone with you, just in case).

Site type

Opens 1 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Bell tent

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions

6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

2 rooms

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet
Open space 1 x Double bed, 3 x Single bed

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Cool box 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 5 included, 5 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
High chair 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Firepit
Kettle
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Towels

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

From £115 (£115) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We felt so comfortable and welcome. The site was quiet and beautiful,…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Dulcima M. Jul 2023

Bell tent

Liked: We felt so comfortable and welcome. The site was quiet and beautiful, with a full range of amenities. As it was rainy while we were there we enjoyed the seating area inside the tent for reading in the evening. The extra touches were really appreciated, including hot water bottles and a welcome basket. Gorgeous experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your very kind comments. They really made us smile and we hope to see you again :-) It means a lot thank you!

My family of 5 had a wonderful 3 night stay at Lower…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Mark R. Jun 2023

Bell tent

Liked: My family of 5 had a wonderful 3 night stay at Lower Monkton Glamping! The bell tent was set in a picturesque setting surrounded by tall wild grass and the sounds of nature. The option to camp with access to hot showers, cooking facilities and flushing toilets really appealed to us! All 3 children had all the freedom they could ever ask for! Nobody wanted to go home! Patrick and Hannah were fantastic hosts. We can't wait for next visit to Wales.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Mark for your lovely review. We hope to see you all again soon :-)

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Lower Monkton Glamping

Broughton

Cowbridge

Glamorgan

Wales

CF71 7QR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.42866°N
-3.54454°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.3 mi Sarn Odeon

15.5 mi Bus Station

15.7 mi The Parade

Rail

3 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station

5.6 mi Bridgend Rail Station

6.6 mi Wildmill Rail Station

Ferry

11.9 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

15.2 mi Minehead Harbour

15.9 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop

Airport

9.1 mi Cardiff International Airport

25.6 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

If it’s South Wales beaches you’re longing for, walk past streams and waterfalls to Monknash beach (five minutes’ drive or 40 minutes’ walk), backed by steep cliffs and with expanses of soft sand at low tide. As it takes a bit of getting there, you may have it to yourselves. Stroll to Nash Point (55 minutes) to investigate the historic lighthouse, or Dunraven Bay (an hour and 20 minutes) for swimming and surfing on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Back inland, the market town of Cowbridge (15 minutes’ drive) has a lively high street lined with independent shops and lots of dining options – ask the site owners for their recommendations. Cardiff (40 minutes) is the spot for a boat ride across the bay, a night out at the theatre or a potter around the 11th-century castle. Adding more culture to the mix, you might like to have wander around the landscaped gardens at National Trust-owned Dyffryn Gardens (25 minutes), before treating the kids to the vintage planes and WWII bombers at South Wales Aviation Museum (10 minutes) – also a smart idea for any rainy days.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southerndown	2.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl	6.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl	7.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl	8.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cold Knap Barry	11 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 12.3 mi

Castell Coch 14.7 mi

Millennium Stadium 16 mi

Cardiff Castle 16.1 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 16.2 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 15.4 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 17.6 mi

Dunster Castle 17.7 mi

Watersmeet 18 mi

Aberdulais Falls 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 1.8 mi

Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 1.8 mi

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 4.6 mi

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 4.6 mi

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 9.9 mi