The Paddock

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  • Dog-friendly site set across five acres of grassy green land
  • Three miles to Freshwater West beach and a 10-minute drive to Pembroke
  • Pigs and chickens to feed at the park in this wildlife-filled area
Aiming for a hol concentrating on coasteering, climbing and kayaking…? Then potter over to The Paddock in south-west Wales, a glamping site in the grounds of an 18th-century farmhouse half a mile from the village of Castlemartin and close to all sorts of adventurous pursuits in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This dog-friendly site (mutts are most welcome to join you on an expedition here) is spread across five acres of land with lots of space for a serene stay. It's just under three miles from Freshwater West for surfing days and wanders on the Wales-wide coastal path. If your heart’s set on cycling, rides begin right from the grounds – and you’ll be in good company as the tough Iron Man Wales bike loop passes by the top of the farmhouse’s drive. Hoping for a quieter break (or just can’t bear the thought of exercise of any kind…)? Slow things down by feeding the pigs and chickens on site, visiting friendly pub hosts Gerry and Teresa down at The Speculation Inn, around a five-minute drive away, or sitting by the firepit with nothing to do but flick through a book while warming yourself up by the flames… Peaceful and secluded, The Paddock has a toilet, shower and parking facilities but there's no access to the main house so please bring everything you need for a comfy stay. If you’re hungry and don’t want to cook, a village café serving fry-ups is in Castlemartin; the nearest shop for snacks is in the town of Pembroke, a 15-minute drive away.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Paddock

Castlemartin

Pembroke Dock

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA71 5HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.64246°N
-5.00453°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi Castle
4.4 mi Somerfield
4.7 mi Tesco
Rail
4.6 mi Pembroke Dock Rail Station
4.7 mi Pembroke Rail Station
5.3 mi Milford Haven Rail Station
Ferry
4.4 mi Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
4.8 mi Milford Haven - Dock Entrance
12.2 mi Martins Haven 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

This is a prime part of Pembrokeshire for beaches, with top swimming spot Freshwater East and the cliff-framed Barafundle Bay both within a 20-minute drive of the park. Kayak on the placid waters at this stretch of shoreline or set off on a coastal walk around Stackpole Head, just around the corner, for sweeping views. For other strolls by the sea, venture down to Saint Govan's Chapel (15 minutes' drive), squeezed onto the side of a limestone cliff, or go to Green Bridge (10 minutes) to see an especially scenic natural limestone arch flanking the water. If hanging off the front of a crag sounds like your cup of tea, climb on the limestone Stack Rocks or bounce over to Bosherston (both around 10 minutes’ drive); at the latter location, you can also stroll around the lush lily ponds. For more inland touring, the medieval-era Pembroke Castle (15 minutes) is so massive that it should keep you busy for a couple of hours at least.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Freshwater West 2.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Broad Haven (South) 4.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Barafundle 4.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Angle 5.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Freshwater East 6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembroke Castle 4.4 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 4.7 mi

St Davids Cathedral 20 mi

Pembrey Country Park 30 mi

National Trust

Stackpole Estate 3.5 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 13.3 mi

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 19.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bosherton - The Lakes - Stackpole Quay - Bosherton 3.4 mi

Bosherston Lily Ponds - Stackpole Head - Bosherston 3.4 mi

Upper Westfield Pill - Neyland Marina - Upper Westfield 6.3 mi

Garron Pill - Landsker Border Trail - Sam's Wood - Garron Pill 8.4 mi

Carew Castle - Carew River - Carew Mill - Carew Castle 8.5 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Just came back from 3 nights stay in the pod warm and…

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
Timothy W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Castlemartin camping pod

Liked: Just came back from 3 nights stay in the pod warm and cosy and really clean we loved our stay there and would recommend it if in the area good value for money couldn’t fault it shower and toilet really clean if I’m back in area again I will be definitely booking this again in excellent location for beaches and Pembroke , Tenby nice pubs in area with good food

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when I saw pod I didnt cry just because I didnt want upset my daughter

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Castlemartin camping pod

Liked: Quiet, few minutes drive to beach, friendly dog

Disliked: Dirty, dusty, Unfinished floor, missing floor boards under the bed, hole 4×4" covered with dirty rug, little holes stack with tissues (maybe left by previous guests, I covered it with duck tape), some sharp screws coming out from the bed, dirty and rusty kettle, dirty and damaged plastic boxes for recycling, unsafe steps, old dirty "armchairs" mouldy dirty shower, no hooks to put towel (I had to put some rubbish bags over the toilet next to shower to put my towel and clothes) some nails coming from the top of the door frame, it is no problem for shorter people but my husband is over 6', no hot water in a sink to wash dishes. We didnt enjoy it, we survived it .... the other

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From the manager: there are two floors in the pod. the base and a floating floor over the top of it. it doesnt extend under the bed because i dont sleep or walk under there. Rusty kettle? Its made of plastic??The shower has just been replaced. i appreciate the shower surround may not be to everyones taste. Recycled welsh roofing slates. Hooks. Real deal breaker. It doesnt claim to have hot water for ding dishes. At the end of the day it sounds like you were expecting a 40 to 60 thousand pound pod for £50 a night in August in the national park . Let me know if you find one. i'll stay there myself. The wifi isnt poor it doesnt exist. The pod is exactly what it claims to be. A basic alternative to having to put up a tent. To put things in perspective on the same night for the same money you couldve stayed on the national trust campsite , where you'd have got a pitch for your tent and shared the bathroom with 30 other people

Nice little quirky cabin in quiet area…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 4
Gareth J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Castlemartin camping pod

Liked: Nice little quirky cabin in quiet area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything ! , will definitely return at some point ! The…

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

Castlemartin camping pod

Liked: Everything ! , will definitely return at some point ! The pod is situated in a peaceful space , has a fridge, kettle, heater, Bbq , firepit. Everything about it is lovely!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Lovely rustic grounds and back to nature vibe…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Castlemartin camping pod

Liked: Lovely rustic grounds and back to nature vibe

Disliked: Defo not suitable for 5 people. Would suit more for two rather than cramming in 5 with a tiny fridge, two outside chairs leaving it difficult to eat there. Spent all day out due to this however if better equipped and advertised for two people then it would have been lovely and totally off the grid if that’s your thing.

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From the manager: I will try to make your £10 per person per night in the national park during a school holiday stretch further. Which part of the actual dimensions given and the 25 photos made you think it was bigger? You went for the cheapest option so it is staggering that you were surprised how far your £50 a night got u.


  • Does The Paddock have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Paddock dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Paddock? This is a prime part of Pembrokeshire for beaches, with top swimming spot Freshwater East and the cliff-framed Barafundle Bay both within a 20-minute drive of the park. Kayak on the placid … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Paddock?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  6 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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