Nestled in a peaceful Pembrokeshire valley, Melin Mabes offers a relaxing camping or glamping getaway, just ten minutes from Coppet Hall Beach. The site offers four pitches for tents and tourers with the option of electric. For those who prefer glamping, pick between the charming gypsy caravan, the unique UFO with its own Tardis and the pondside treehouse with a fun slide, each enjoying the luxury of its own ensuite and hot tub!

Peaceful site with great facilities and luxury glamping with hot tubs including a UFO with Tardis!

Just a two minute drive from Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, a ten minute walk from a country pub

Situated ten minutes from the glorious Pembrokeshire Coast, Coppet Hall Beach and Saundersfoot Beach

About Melin Mabes

If you're searching for a relaxing getaway in the Pembrokeshire countryside, or a great base for exploring South Wales, this could be the ideal spot. Set in a picturesque valley just a ten minute drive from the coast, it is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors. The site has just four camping pitches, each with the option of a metered 16 amp electric hook up and allowing up to two guests. There are three grass pitches in total, each measuring 5m x 5m. Two of the pitches allow tents and trailer tents only, whilst a couples only pitch welcomes tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans. For those brining their campervan, motorhome or caravan, there is also the option of the fully serviced hardstanding pitch. This pitch measures 6.5m x 14m allowing couples only, with a grey waste point, water hook up and optional metered electric. If glamping is more your style, the site has a great range to choose from. The Mabel gypsy caravan is over 150 years old and sleeps two in a cosy raised bed with luxury wool bedding, perfect for a romantic getaway. Inside you will also have cushioned seats, electric, a radiator and a wood burning stove for cooler evenings. Just outside you will find your fully equipped sheltered kitchen with a pizza oven with pizza dough available to purchase. Next door is your private ensuite, along with a hot tub with a retractable roof, perfect for evenings under the stars. For something truly unique, the Spodnic UFO is perfect. The futuristic dome can sleep up to two adults and two children in a double bed with merino wool mattress topper, and a handmade sofa bed that converts into bunk beds with a curtain for privacy at night. You will also have a heater, along with a TV/DVD player and a retro space invader game for entertainment. Step out of your spaceship and you will find your own Tardis with your ensuite facilities, probably the coolest loo you've ever seen. You will also have a fully equipped sheltered kitchen, along with cushioned wicker chairs, outdoor furniture, an outside shower and a sheltered hot tub. Situated next to its own pond with a row boat, the Templar treehouse is great for a family getaway, sleeping up to two adults and two little ones. Inside you will find an open plan living area with squishy armchairs, a double bed, wood burning stove, kitchenette and a bathroom with underfloor heating and a heated towel rail. If you climb the small ladder you will find a mezzanine level with two single mattresses and sleeping bags under a sloping roof with restricted headroom. You will have your own balcony to enjoy the wonderful panoramic views or head down the slide and you will find your outdoor kitchen, sheltered hot tub, al fresco dining area, BBQ and fire pit! BBQs are welcome across the site so don't forget to bring your chef's apron. Please note, campfires are prohibited. Four legged friends are also allowed to join you for your stay, unless staying in the treehouse.

Grass pitches, grass and hardstanding pitches, and Spodnic are available from April until November. The hardstanding pitch, Mabel and the treehouse are available all year.

Camping & Caravanning Club

Facilities and amenities

Camping facilities include a heated amenities block with toilets including a disabled loo, hot showers, a fridge/freezer and a kettle. There is an undercover kitchen area which also includes a washing up sink.

For something to eat or drink, the Dingle Inn is a ten minute walk away. The nearest shop to the site is Begelly stores less than a five minute drive away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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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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Electric hookups

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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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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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Toilet

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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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A note from the site themselves...

Set on the grounds of a disused water wheel-driven corn mill, our site is abundant in wildlife, one of the things our guests always love. We aim to be as self sufficient and environmentally friendly as possible with a leave no trace approach.


Map and address

Park address

Melin Mabes,

Templeton, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales, SA67 8SN

Coordinates

51.7583, -4.7301 | SN 11 10

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Melin Mabes is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 7 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 2 people

Adult only grass 5m x 5m pitches suitable for tents and trailer tents with optional 16 amp electric. Electric is metered and paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.

Hardstanding and Grass Pitch (Optional Electric)

Max 2 people

Adult only hardstanding and grass 5m x 5m pitch for couples only, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans with optional 16 amp electric. Electric is metered and paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.

Hardstanding Pitch (Fully Serviced)

Max 2 people

Hardstanding 6.5m x 14m for couples only, suitable for campervans, motorhomes and caravans. The pitch comes with a grey waste point, water hook up and optional 16 amp electric. Electric is metered and paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.


Melin Mabes reviews

4.96 /5

14 reviews

93%

would recommend

Overall
4.96
Location
4.86
Value for money
5
Service
4.93
Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

First nights stay in my camper van

Tracey H

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VW-Type Campervan - Hardstanding Pitch (Fully Serviced)Nov 2024

Lovely little site, Martin was kind enough to show us around the amazing alternative camping accommodation he has created, we will be back to stay in the tree house 😊

Quiet, friendly and clean

Michelle O

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Hardstanding Pitch (Fully Serviced)Nov 2024

What a gem! A quiet, tucked away small campsite with immaculately clean facilities and very helpful hosts. Great location to visit Pembrokeshire coastline too.

Lovely little site

Victoria R

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VW-Type Campervan - Hardstanding and Grass Pitch (Optional Electric)Jul 2024

Really lovely site. We were booked in for one night but ended up staying two as hosts really helpful and accommodating. The main camping site (tents/campervan) has 4 pitches and we were lucky as no-one else was with us and so we had facilities all to ourselves! They had recently returned to the site and so was really neat, tidy and private. Super quiet at night and lovely sound of chickens and ducks in the morning. Close to Tenby for day trips and there are some local walks we were told about but didn't go on as we were there mainly to visit friends. Highly recommended.

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in between noon and 6pm for camping, and between 3pm and 6pm for glamping. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is before 11am on the last day.

Sorry the site caters for families and couples only, and does not accept group bookings.

Yes, The site is great for families with family-friendly glamping and camping facilities. There are also great attractions nearby for a fun day out, Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo is less than a five minute drive from the site.

Yes, four-legged friends are more than welcome to join you on your stay, unless you are staying in the treehouse. Please keep them on a lead at all times. Please note that breeds and crossbreeds listed in The Dangerous Dog Act are not allowed on site. (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

BBQs are allowed on site, but must be raised off the ground, so don't forget to bring your chefs apron. Please note campfires are prohibited.

Yes, one of each can be brought with you for no extra charge.


For a day of family fun, the popular Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo is less than a five minute drive from the site. Meet the exotic animal including lions and rhinos or head to the vintage fairground and take a ride on the dodgems or the Waltzer.

When the sun is shining, a day out at the beach is also a must. Coppet Hall Beach is just a ten minute drive away with dog friendly areas and the sandy shores of Saundersfoot Beach are perfect for swimming or enjoying an ice cream.

If you are looking for a day of adventure, Heatherton World of Activities (15 minutes) has something to keep everyone busy. Have a family game of paintball, try your hand at fishing, play a round of gold or take a ride down the zip wire.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Dinosaur Park (15 minutes)
  • Manor Wildlife Park (15 minutes)
  • Carew Castle and Tidal Mill (15 minutes)
  • Tenby Castle (20 minutes)
  • Laugharne Castle/ Castell Talacharn (25 minutes)
The listing for Melin Mabes was last updated on December 22nd, 2024 at 10:01 AM

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