Happy Jakes Touring Park
4.75 /5
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.
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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Flemingston area
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)
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