Hillfort Tipi and Campsite Holidays

From £15 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.7 12 reviews
View across the campsite (added by manager 23 Mar 2023)
View across site towards the sea (added by manager 16 apr 2019)
Campervan pitches (added by manager 17 mar 2023)
View from the site over strumble head to the sea (added by manager 16 apr 2019)

  • Friendly family-run site within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • Clifftop location with spectacular views, sunsets and stargazing
  • A 10-mile drive from Goodwick, 15 from Fishguard and 25 from St Davids
Have a splendid stay among stunning scenery and a warm welcome at Pembrokeshire's Hillfort Tipi and Campsite Holidays, a friendly, family-run and eco-friendly site set high on a clifftop within Britain's only coastal national park. Stargazing, wildlife watching, award-winning beaches, horse riding, quiet country lanes for cycling, and direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path are among the many options easily accessible from this smashingly scenic and peaceful place, along with spectacular sunsets sinking over the Irish Sea, a communal firepit and well spaced-out accommodation with loads of room for all. And might you fancy gazing up into the stellar sights of the clear night sky…? There are no street lights for a couple of miles around Hillfort, so the night sky is unpolluted by light and a top spot for stargazing. (If you're here in August, stick around for the glittering meteorite show.) The site is a wildlife haven, unfarmed for over 60 years and with nature now taking over in a sympathetically managed way: butterfly, moth and bee numbers have all increased, and the wildflowers and grasses on site are all flourishing. Nearby Fishguard and Newport Bay (plus those further along the coast) are well-known Pembrokeshire places for spotting seals, dolphins, porpoises and seabirds. Shared facilities on site at Hillfort include hot showers and toilets and sinks for washing up, set in the middle of the site. Several restaurants and country pubs are within a 10-minute drive.

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 25 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The environment. Friendly host…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The environment. Friendly host

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Beautiful views from this eco friendly site

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ann S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Wonderful nature site with fantastic views and close to a stunning coastline and the Wales Coastal Path. Saw seals in the beautiful clear bays. Eco facilities fine.

Disliked: No light in the facilities. Fine for the toilets but a little more challenging for shower area. Lots of pitch space with a

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WoW location… fabulous views and big pitches… friendly welcome…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Simon K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: WoW location… fabulous views and big pitches… friendly welcome

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Perfect

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Samantha B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: A small, spacious, tranquil site perfect for recharging your sole. Fantastic views in all directions. Firepit and picnic bench with every pitch. I was concerned about it having composting toilets but they're immaculate and regularly inspected, no odour. Always well stocked with toilet paper, sawdust and hand sanitizer. They are well lit at night and even have a book in there for those that like to take their time. The owner is amazing, helpful, attentive, nothing's too much trouble for him and he's always jovial. Will always use this campsite when visiting Pembrokeshire

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Cracking campsite - my favourite!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
adam c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Warm welcome. Beautiful place! Super clean organic toilets. Great value.

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Amazing site, clean, really friendly site owner who does everything to help…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Amazing site, clean, really friendly site owner who does everything to help and to make your stay as easy and comfortable.

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- Extremely spacious pictures, it felt like it was your field. -…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kelly H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: - Extremely spacious pictures, it felt like it was your field. - Amazing views - Owner is extremely helpful and always about if you need anything. - Very eco-friendly campsite

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Lovley location with spectacular views and a really friendly welcoming host. Private…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovley location with spectacular views and a really friendly welcoming host. Private hedge lined pitches

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Very friendly owner and fantastic service. Clean and perfectly functional facilities Amazing…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Louise J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Very friendly owner and fantastic service. Clean and perfectly functional facilities Amazing location, you really are in the wilderness and away from everything. A short walk to the coast path and you're treated to spectacular views and secluded beaches. Great base for walking. The site's hill top location needs to bring expectations that weather is changeable, and it is windy so prepare for everything. When it's clear, the views are amazing!

Disliked: Nothing - site exceeded our expectations. Recommended for anyone who wants the 'off-grid' experience. It was a priced higher than other sites with more facilities, however worth the extra pennies for the location.

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What a spot! Fabulous views of the sun setting over strumble head…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Emma C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: What a spot! Fabulous views of the sun setting over strumble head lighthouse from the top of the hill. Compostable loos and the owner was great! We will be back!

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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

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

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

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

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Hillfort Tipi and Campsite Holidays

Penparc

Goodwick

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA64 0JQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.00876°N
-5.0547°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 mi Bus Station
17.7 mi Railway Hotel
17.7 mi Railway Hotel
Rail
2.6 mi Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
3 mi Fishguard Harbour Rail Station
13.1 mi Clarbeston Road Rail Station
Ferry
2.6 mi Fishguard Ferry Terminal
14.2 mi St. Justinian Ferry Landing
15.5 mi Ramsey Island Ferry Landing

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

Coasteering, caving, hiking, climbing and horse riding are popular picks for local land-based activities; on water, there's the surfing and kayaking at award-winning beaches like Newgale and Whitesands, and kayaking nearby at spectacular Fishguard Bay. If it's wildlife you're after, you've come to the right Welsh place: Hillfort is close to several spots for birdwatching and nature-spotting trips, such as the boat trips to spot seals and dolphins in the likes of Newport and St Brides bays, or around St Davids Peninsula and the wildlife havens of Skomer and Ramsey island. Seabirds, blazes of purple heather and possibly marine critters in the waves below can be seen with a hike along part of the 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, running from St Dogmaels in the north of Pembrokeshire to Amroth in the south. You can access the path directly from Hillfort to hike the few miles to Fishguard; from here, the so-inclined can go on for 12 miles to Newport and the very hardy 14 miles from there to the end of the path at St Dogmaels. No to all that? Catch the mighty handy coastal bus instead.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Abermawr 3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Abereiddy 8.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Newport North 9.3 mi Estuary Good Good Good Good
Newgale 11.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Caerfai 12.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 12.2 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 22 mi

Pembroke Castle 23.7 mi

National Wool Museum 27.9 mi

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 12.6 mi

Stackpole Estate 27.2 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 27.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Garn Fawr - Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Strumble Head 0.3 mi

Goodwick - Pen Anglas - Ciliau Farm - Goodwick 2.7 mi

Goodwick - Cilau - Goodwick 2.7 mi

Goodwick Parade - Duffryn Nature Reserve - Goodwick Parade 2.9 mi

Fishguard - cycleway / footpath - Fishguard 3.3 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 Pembrokeshire?

  • Does Hillfort Tipi and Campsite Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hillfort Tipi and Campsite Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hillfort Tipi and Campsite Holidays? Coasteering, caving, hiking, climbing and horse riding are popular picks for local land-based activities; on water, there's the surfing and kayaking at award-winning beaches like Newgale and Whitesands, and kayaking nearby at … Read more
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hillfort Tipi and Campsite Holidays? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.