Happy Jakes Touring Park is a peaceful location deep in the Vale of Glamorgan, 15 minutes from the seaside resort Barry of Gavin and Stacey fame. Spacious grass pitches are available for tents and tourers, with the option of electric too. The owners have done their utmost to make the site accessible for all, with disabled and carer friendly bathrooms, along with a playpark and dog walking area. The beach is also only 15 minutes away!

Runner up of Best Campsite South Wales in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards

Relaxed family and dog friendly site with welcoming owners and spacious pitches

Just 15 minutes from the beach and the seaside town of Barry of Gavin and Stacey fame

Well maintained, accessible facilities, with an onsite playpark and dog walking area

About Happy Jakes Touring Park

Expect a warm welcome at this relaxed Welsh park. Located 30 minutes outside of Cardiff, the site benefits from being within easy reach of attractions and the coast, whilst nestled in the peaceful countryside. Pitches here are suitable for tents, trailer tents, motorhomes and touring caravans. Tents are in the level centre of the park on open pitches, with the remainder pitched around the park's edge on exceptionally large grass pitches with optional 16 amp electric. Evenings can also be spent cooking up a BBQ, as long as it is raised from the ground. Please note, campfires are prohibited. Up to one dog is welcome per pitch, and there is also a dog walking area available onsite too.

Happy Jakes Touring Park is open from 28/03 to 26/10 in 2024 and 2025.

Best CampsiteWales Cymru (4 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Clean showers and toilets are provided. Disabled access is excellent with wet rooms and a heated shower and loo block which is big enough to take a wheelchair user and carer, or up to four family members.

There is also a launderette, washing up area with hot water, tourist information room, and dedicated dog walking/play area. Children have plenty of open space to run around and play ball games in, as well as a small play area with a climbing frame.

There are multiple pubs within a five minute drive including The Blacksmiths Arms, The Three Horseshoes and The Boverton Castle. A Premier and Spar are also within a five minute drive for picking up essentials.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We as parents have directly experienced the way a disabled person can be invigorated by the countryside from our own son, Jake, who has enjoyed many adventures in our campervan. It is with this in mind that we have taken particular consideration to the facilities we offer and their ability to be used by those who are able and those who are less able.

Our site has the mantra, feel the grass between your toes. We want guests to come and enjoy our wonderful part of South Wales and truly just enjoy the outdoors! Mandy, Mark and Jake


Map and address

Park address

Happy Jakes Touring Park,

1, New Barn Holdings, Flemingston, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, CF62 4QL

Coordinates

51.4240, -3.4437 | SS 99 70

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Happy Jakes Touring Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 44 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches without electric for tents and campervans. Pitches are 7m x 4m.

6 x Grass Tent/Campervan Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Grass VW campervan pitches measuring 7m x 7m with optional 16 amp electric. Suitable for tents and small campervans.

30 x Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Grass touring pitches measuring 14 metres square, with optional 16 amp electric.


Happy Jakes Touring Park reviews

4.75 /5

34 reviews

97%

would recommend

Overall
4.75
Location
4.56
Value for money
4.76
Service
4.79
Facilities
4.74
Cleanliness
4.88

"The owner was so welcoming and the campsite was set out perfectly"

Drew P - Aug 2023

"Lovely little site to unwind completely"

Ben W - Jul 2023


Would recommend for those with kids!

Sarah M

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Excellent stay. Everyone was friendly. It is a family friendly place to stay. Would recommend.

Nice campsite

Melanie A

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Single Axle Caravan - Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)Aug 2024

The good. The location is fab and the pitches are large, with plenty of space for kids to play. A tail pitch area very tidy and a play park was a bonus for my daughter. There were no staff at all the entire weekend Self check-in meant no campsite or local knowledge shared and shop was always closed - no Wi-Fi. When we left on the Monday, a cleaner had been in but that was the only person we saw. The facilities are located at the entrance, so quite far from the furthest pitches and with the weather blowing a gale, was hard to use them for washing up etc. Could use a few more hedgerows as very exposed to elements, we did not use our awning for fear of it blowing away. We always use the shop if there is one listed, so when it didn't open, was a bit disappointing. We would not return but would recommend to others with some knowledge of the above.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. Sorry you did not see me apart from when I was cleaning the shower block. There is a bell on the shop door and the welcome board that can be used to access the shop or ask any questions you might have. I am glad that you located your pitch from the details on the welcome board. I did walk to your pitch on several occasions but there was no vehicle present. When the wind blows it does catch us but the wind during your stay was extremely strong and kept changing direction. Sorry if this spoiled your stay with us and made the wash up area difficult. We do not have wifi as stated on our details. Mandy.

Travelling into Cardiff

Shirley C

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Motorhome - Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)Aug 2024

Excellent large pitches, helpful, friendly, very clean.

Site's response

Than k you Shirley. Really happy that you had a good stay with us :-)

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FAQ

Dogs are more than welcome on the park, and there's a separate exercise area for them too. Maximum one per pitch. A dog wash facility is also located towards the rear of the park's shower block. Whilst onsite, they must be supervised and kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, seasonal pitches are available here.

Yes, a few miles from the site is the glorious Glamorgan Heritage Coast which boasts a number of beaches and coves including sandy Dunraven Bay, the secluded Cwm Nash, and there are incredible Channel views to enjoy at Nash Point. It's also just 20 minutes by car to the seaside resort of Barry - made famous by 'Gavin and Stacey'.

BBQs are welcome, provided they are kept a minimum of 30cm off the ground - blocks are available onsite if needed. Campfires and fire pits are not permitted.

Awnings and gazebos are allowed, free of charge. Pup tents are not permitted.


There's so much to see on this part of coast! After the ruins and stepping stones of twelfth century Ogmore Castle (20 minutes), follow the pathway to the village of Merthyr Mawr backed by a maze of spectacular sand dunes, over 300 species of flower and the Big Dipper, the biggest sand dune in Europe - and bring a sledge (really).

A couple of days in Cardiff (30 minutes) are a must to see sights such as Cardiff Castle, Llandaff Cathedral, the National History Museum at St Fagans, the National Museum and Gallery of Wales. Be sure to also visit Cardiff Bay for some boat spotting!

For Gavin and Stacey lovers, a trip to Barry (15 minutes) is the perfect way to spend the day. Enjoy the attractions at Barry Island Pleasure Park, see Marco's Cafe or take a dip in the sea.

Other attractions include:

  • Llantwit Major Beach (10 minutes)
  • Dyffryn House (20 minutes)
  • Llanerch Vineyard (25 minutes)
  • Castell Coch (35 minutes)
  • Millennium Stadium (35 minutes)
The listing for Happy Jakes Touring Park was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 6:31 AM

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