Heritage Coast Campsite
Monknash, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Heritage Coast Campsite
Perfectly positioned in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, Heritage Coast Campsite offers adult only camping surrounded by rolling hills and sandy beaches, it is a great base for exploring this stunning part of Wales. There are non electric or 10 amp electric grass pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes with fire pits available to hire! There is an onsite cafe open at the weekends and a pub a few minutes walk away! Dog friendly.
Adult only campsite by the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, just 20 minute walk from Monknash Beach
Dog friendly site with an onsite cafe serving breakfasts and light snacks at weekends
Two minute walk from a country pub and 50 minutes from Cardiff
About Heritage Coast Campsite
Just a 20 minute walk from the breathtaking Monknash Beach this peaceful, adult only site is a brilliant base for exploring South Wales, with the city of Cardiff within a 50 minute drive too. Enjoy views of the Glamorgan HIlls and the Bristol Channel, plus live music at the next door pub in the evenings! There are two paddocks onsite with just 26 level grass pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes plus spaces for cars for convenience. With uninterrupted views of the rural vale of Glamorgan and sparkling waters of the Bristol Channel, this campsite is ideal for those looking to escape from it all. There is the option of non electric pitches or some with a 10amp hook up. There are also two lodges onsite. Teddy's Bar and Restaurant serves light snacks and breakfasts and is open Fridays until noon on Sunday for weekend visitors, with a roaring log fire and a patio for summer nights. Hot drinks are served as well as a well stocked bar, perfect for sitting out in the evenings listening to the owls hooting. Visiting the Glamorgan heritage Coast Path is a must, 14 miles of unspoilt coastline for walking or heading down to a hidden bay. Guests are encouraged to visit Cwm Nash, a beautiful beach just a 15 minute walk from the campsite through woodland with its own waterfall! Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. Open fires are not permitted, but the site does have fire pits available to hire, just add this option when booking, and it will be delivered to your pitch! Gas BBQs are also welcome. Wood also must be purchased onsite. Disposable BBQs and your own fire pits are not permitted.
Heritage Coast Campsite is open from 01/03 to 31/10 in 2024 and from 01/03 to 30/10 in 2025.
Site facilities include ladies and gents blocks with five toilets and showers (50p for five minutes of hot water- must use coins), and a hair dryer in the ladies. There is also an accessible bathroom.
For washing up, guests have the use of a utility room with two sinks and hot and cold water, here there is also a freezer. Free WiFi is available as well as a mobile phone charger that can be hired for £1 a charge.
Teddy's Espresso Bar and Kitchen is open from Friday until 12 noon on Sunday with breakfast served Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-10:30am. This cafe also serves light meals, snacks, cakes and ice creams. The cafe is also licensed and sells a selection of wines, beers and ciders.
You'll be a two minute walk from The Plough and Harrow pub which is open nightly and offers live music at weekends. The village shop is also within walking distance if you need to pick up any essentials.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 28 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring 6m x 8m. Suitable for all tents, campervans and motorhomes.
6 x Non Electric Grass Paddock Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring 8m x 8m. Suitable for all tents, campervans and motorhomes.
6 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Electric grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up measuring 6m x 8m. Suitable for all tents, campervans and motorhomes.
Other accommodation
2 x Lodges
Max 4 people
Lodges with two king-sized bedrooms, a modern bathroom and an open plan living area with a kitchen and dining table with chairs. Outside is a decking area with a hot tub, BBQ and space for parking.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Cowbridge area
The campsite is located just a ten minute walk via public footpaths to Monkash Beach, ideal for rock-pooling at low tide and dramatic cliff top walks and the Blaen-y-cwm nature reserve and beach, a lovely 15 minute stroll from the campsite through a wonderful wood with its own waterfall.
The two historic towns of Cowbridge and Llantwit Major are just a short drive from the campsite and offer everything from supermarkets to coffee shops and historic inns for a bite to eat plus boutiques and gift shops.
Llantwit Major offers a train or bus service to the Cardiff, the capital city of Wales (50 minute drive), if you're looking for city style facilities such as swimming pools, an ice-rink, museums and great shopping too!
The Vale is a coastal region and the most southerly point in Wales, along which runs the Wales Coast Path through Victorian seaside resorts such as Penarth and Barry Island and over secluded coves and beautiful beaches offering surfing, boat cruises or just a lovely relaxing day out (don't forget buckets and spades!).
Other nearby attractions include:
- Dunraven Bay (10 minutes)
- Llandow Circuit (10 minutes)
- Cottrell Park Golf Resort (30 minutes)
- Bridgend (20 minutes)
- Swansea (50 minutes)
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