Brynglas Retreat
From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Adults-only site with views of Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountain
- A 15-minute drive from Pontardawe and 35 minutes from Swansea
- Dog-friendly spot with direct access to hill and woodland walks
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- This site has a cold water hand-wash basin and a single toilet, this is closed from 1 October to 31 March due to frosted pipes. If you're heading over in winter you'll need to be in a campervan with its own toilet; please don't book if you do not have an onboard toilet.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 22 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 6.4m depth (10.0ft width x 21.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.5m² (210.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch
2 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 6.4m depth (10.0ft width x 21.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.5m² (210.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 2.5m width x 3.0m length (8.2ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 7.5m² (80.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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1 bedroom static caravan
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
1 bedroomDimensions: 9.1m width x 3.7m length (30.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 33.4m² (360.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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1 bedroom static caravan
Liked: Loved every minute, it was so lovely there we paid for an night, the cabin was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Based on a quiet site but close enough to amenities with a shop and pub 5 minutes by car or easily walkable. Andy the owner was friendly and chatty and nothing was to much trouble for him, we went to the gnoll park on the Sunday which was only half hr by car. Will definetly visit again.
Disliked: Nothing
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Fantastic host, excellent location, clean and spacious campsite. No complaints.…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Fantastic host, excellent location, clean and spacious campsite. No complaints.
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Fantastic first experience at this site.
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1 bedroom static caravan
Liked: Everything! The caravan was lovely and clean, had everything in it I needed. The area was peaceful and quiet; the owner was really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back for another stay! Haven't rated child friendliness as it's an adults-only site and I haven't rated wifi as I didn't use it.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Location was beautiful and was easy to find. The owner was friendly and…
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1 bedroom static caravan
Liked: Location was beautiful and was easy to find. The owner was friendly and helpful.
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Very nice…
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1 bedroom static caravan
Liked: Very nice
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Friendly, level pitches, great woodland feel.
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Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Andy was a lovely host friendly and great advice on places to visit. Although site is basic it's a great place to stop over if you enjoy peace and quiet. Lovely stream running through and great woodland feel but with gravel pitches so no worries if it's wet. No light pollution so great for star gazing. Toilets in a shed but kept very clean and supplies kept updated. Good choice of local takeaways that will also deliver to the gate. Fire pit available to use.
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Really nice trails in the woods wnearby - fully immerse yourself…
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Liked: Really nice trails in the woods wnearby - fully immerse yourself in nature!
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Quiet spot. Small site .…
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Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Quiet spot. Small site .
Disliked: Needs some tlc. Paint on toilet shed, cutting back brambles .
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From the manager: Hi, Thanks for your comments - the outside of the loo is rubbed down and thoroughly waterproofed preseason every year - we've had a real monsoon season here the last 5 weeks and reckon it has stood up really well and still has its own rustic charm whilst being immaculately clean and practical inside. Regarding the brambles and all other wild flowers, nettles, thistles and even weeds these are strimmed right back at the beginning of the season then left until mid September before we start to trim them back once more once they have started to naturally die off... The only ones we do trim are those than encroach onto our mown grass paths and the scalped paths and main routes...Brambles etc are all left to their own devices as they are vital in keeping the whole site in a semi wild state a point we push on all our pages.. and we were recognised as one of the Top 10 semi wild sites in Wales by National Geographic magazine for our work in this way.. This ensures a rich variety of all plants including nettles etc encoraging all wildlife not just the birds that nest in the brambles etc and no matter how small and seemingly insignificant to flourish here and year by year provides us with a new and constantly changing landscape that we promote... We will not be moving away from the way the site looks and ever lose it's natural ambience!
Amazing location- perfect for a weekend away from the city. Close enough…
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Liked: Amazing location- perfect for a weekend away from the city. Close enough to the beach and very nice walks nearby. Pod has all you need and Andy was a very helpful host
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Excellent site friendly host
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1 bedroom static caravan
Liked: Thank you very much for our stay here. It was a great base for exploring all that wales has to offer. Thanks Andy the host for making us feel very welcome.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Brynglas Retreat
1 Brynglas
King Edward Road
Tairgwaith
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Glamorgan
Wales
SA18 1YN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.78999°N
-3.85178°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Swansea Bay | 13.2 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Aberafan | 13.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bracelet Bay | 16.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Limeslade Bay | 16.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Langland Bay | 16.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carreg Cennen Castle 6.2 mi
National Showcaves of Wales 7.7 mi
Aberdulais Falls 8.3 mi
Aberglasney Gardens 11 mi
National Waterfront Museum 12.6 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 8.3 mi
Aberdeunant 9 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 18.1 mi
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 24.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CWM CLYDACH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/09/1995) 4.7 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 5.9 mi
Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 8.4 mi
Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 8.8 mi
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 11.2 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Powys 29.3 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.
Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?
- Does Brynglas Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brynglas Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Brynglas Retreat? As you’re here to unwind, how about a visit to Clydach town (25 minutes by car) for canal walks and a stroll around the RSPB Cwm Clydach nature reserve? Or get some … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Brynglas Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brynglas Retreat? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.