My favourite campsite in the whole wide world…read more I really shouldn't be writing this review as I want to keep it a secret.... but Bycross Farm Campsite has been in the Telegraphs top ten UK campsites, so I think the cat is out of the bag now. Oh well. We've camped here four times now and its always been a lovely experience and on our most recent trip we were the only people here, which was nice. We initially found this campsite when we did our first canoe trip down the River Wye, it was on the Wye Valley Canoe Centres list of places to camp on the river route. That is you could land your canoe at these locations and camp up. The overall highlight of this place is its an apple orchard. A magical setting to be honest as the place is surrounded with fabulous bird life. Be warned the dawn chorus in the summer time is mega here, so if you don't want to be woken, bring good ear plugs. Otherwise, lie back and test out your knowledge of birdsong. Another highlight is this camp is it allows camp fires, unlike most other campsites I've stayed at in the UK. The owner treats campers like the adults they are and as a result the positive camping experience is increased ten fold. Before now there was one shower and two toilets, which was just about enough. But one our recent stay I found out that a whole shower & toilet block has been built out the back. And an excellent one it is too. There are also more wash up sinks, I think three more to the existing one that was already there at the existing toilet block. It's a little rough and ready, but that is what makes Bycross in my opinion the nicest place in the world when it comes to camping. No manicured lawns. There are very little notices up telling you what you are not allow to do. In June 2013 it cost 5 GBP per person per night. The hot power showers will cost you 1 GBP per five mins. For me this is excellent value for a fantastic camping experience.

This has been a caravan park since the 1950's and before that was used as an RAF camp…read more It is situated in the quiet area of Swanbridge in Sully, South Wales. It contains 90 self-contained, privately owned caravans, which are a range accomodate a range of party sizes. It is open 11 months of the year and is suitable for families with children and petsit is reall close to the Captains Wife Pub which does great food and drink The sea view are amazing and also the views of Sully Island. which can be walked to when the tide is out The park contains beautiful, well-kept gardens and was awarded a David Bellamy Silver Award in 2003 for its commitment to conservation and environment. It is an ideal place for potential buyers as it contains splendid, Scandinavian log cabins that are surrounded by a walled garden and privately owned woods.

No light pollution, no noise, no stress, no bar, no phone signal, no rules (well very few) A real…read moreGEM! My parents sited their caravan here by chance, we will now camp there for several weeks and many weekends through out the year. Owned by fantastically friendly people too. Build camp fires where you wish, play in the river, go horse riding or on picturesque walks through and around the Doone Valley. I'm a photographer / walker and I absolutely love it here, so does my other half and our 4yr old daughter as well as my parents.

Most beautiful river fronted campsite and wild ponys too. We came across this great little site…read morehidden in a deep valley well away from civilisation. Beautiful stunted oak wood covered in moss and lichen. Dog friendly though lots of sheep wandering about. Very helpful and friendly owner. We're definitely coming back in the spring for a longer stay.

Honestly the best camp site I've EVER been to. Ever…read more The main USP of this place is its privacy. Pitches are hidden away and branch off from bumpy walking paths and are surrounded by woodland. The pitches are so far apart from each other that you'll often forget you have neighbours. An awesome option which I tried for the first time here, as we were only staying for one night, are the pre-erected tents. It felt like a bit of a cop out but was an absolute godsend. When we arrived, we were shown to the load/unload point nearest to our spot. Depending on where you're located on the site, you then use their huge wheelbarrows to lug your gear to your spot which could be anywhere from a 1-6 minute walk-ish. Most, if not all of the pitches come with a handmade canopy area and some kind of hand crafted seating arrangement / bench area which can vary in quality dependant on what you've paid. The pre-erected tent that we paid for came with EVERYTHING. A washing up area with water butt, bowl, washing up liquid, tea towels; a kitchenette type arrangement with gas, cooker (2 hobs), kettle, and a big cupboard which contained all your kitchen utensils and cutlery etc. Oh, and a coolbox too! Although it was a bit knackered due to squirrels trying to break and enter... We also had a real charming dining area with a big table and benches which where made by the owner's son. SO impressed. Additionally as part of this package we got a fire pit/grill thing so we obviously had a BBQ for dinner and breakfast. Fuel is available to buy from the reception for a decent price. Everything here is GREEN - they really pride themselves on being environmentally friendly. They're big on recycling and enthusiastic about respecting your surroundings. Some of their rules can be a bit confusing, mainly if you've had a few beers before visiting the bathroom... There are two toilets in a cubicle. One for 1s and another for 2s! Also no flush, just a jug, and some sawdust. Totally fine though. On site there's a little cafe which is only open at certain times, I didn't get chance to visit but seemed lovely. There's a communal washing up point for the visitors who don't have their own, and a freezer for you to help yourself to ice packs for your cooler - they've really thought of everything to make your stay as easy as possible! The owners are great, too. Dead interesting characters and so friendly and helpful. And they own goats, dogs, and chickens! Think they might be my idols. Living the dream.

If you want to park up your caravan or pitch a tent right in the city centre then this is the best…read moreyou are going to get. I first came across it when I got lost while wondering around Pontcanna fields. I was looking for a way out and instead found myself in this lovely little site. There is little cafe there and you can hire a bike though pedal power and being right in the park its ideal for budget stays in the city. Its only a ten minute walk though the wonderful park to get to the city. I popped to the toilet block which were very nice and clean and then asked the kind warden how I could get out.

There are very few cities in the world where you can pitch up a tent or caravan right in its…read morecentre, legally anyway and spend the night under the stars. I tried it in Paris once but didn't get more than an hours sleep before i was moved on. However here in Cardiff things are little more civilized. Cardiff Council in their wisdom have provided such a facility right next to Sophia Garden where the city centre is but a hop skip and a jump away (although i'd advise you just to walk it if you're over the age of 6 otherwise you might draw some strange looks from strangers). It has an on site cafe, toilets, showers and everything, well i say everything but that's about it - well what more do you want when you're trying to get closer to mother earth? Camping is as little as £16 per tent per night - so if you have 3 people in a tent that works out as...well you do the math. cardiffcaravanpark@cardiff.gov.uk

This is one of Wales' best kept secrets. The best family day out in Wales. For sure. Margam Country…read morePark has so much going on all year around, that I feel a list may be in order: 10 REASONS TO GO TO MARGAM PARK: 1) 1000 acres of amazing scenery and parkland 2) Historic buildings and stunning architecture: picturesque Tudor-Gothic style Victorian Mansion House 3) Park train, taking you all around the place (save energy for point 4) 4) Children's adventure playground! Complete with a zip swing. 5) Fairytale Land; for children of any age, complete with a miniature castle/maze. 6) The hedge maze. 7) Outdoor giant chess/drafts, by the ice cream outlet. 8) Margam deer herd wandering peacefully around the play. 9) Mountain biking... 10) Walking, crazy golf, farm trails, canoes, fishing, camping, pony trekking... There are incredible events running throughout the year, including craft fairs, battle reenactment and Halloween haunted tours. This really is an amazing and magical place with secrets and surprises quite literally around every corner. Enjoy!

Addicted to eighteenth century related houses and their history? Then this park is the most…read moreglorious place to visit. You will be surprised at every corner that you take; there is an eighteenth Century Orangery, the twelfth Century Chapter House, the most cutest deer herd within the whole of Wales and there are so many of them that photographers won't know what to do with themselves. A Tudor-Gothic style, Victorian Mansion House and Ornamental gardens also take place at the stunning area, where Margam Park lie's. I love this place it is so beautiful it is hard not to want to live there; if it was available to do so and it you could afford such fantastic house and it's ground. It would be a brilliant day out for all, which would be great for parents and children too. You can find out all that you need to on the companies fantastic website. There is so much to see and do there that you will have to go back there more than once, a fabulous summer holiday, day out. Fun for all the family! It is a place that is situated near Port Talbot which is about half an hour away from Cardiff. So I recommend it to all...

Southerndown beach is a fantastic spot and popular with local surfers. It's got a large beach and…read morehuge cliffs to explore as well as gardens and a wooded area with picnic tables. You can walk up onto the site where Dunraven Castle used to be (it was demolished in 1963) and explore the large gardens which still remain. In keeping with other historical landmarks in the area, it's also got plenty of ghost stories to keep you on your toes if you choose to camp here. The beach is great for families but there are plenty of areas nearby which probably wouldn't be great for children. There's narrow footpaths leading down to an adjoining beach where I've almost fallen to my certain death. We used to go here for regular barbecues and light camp fires and generally hang out in our teens and it's a beautiful part of the coast line on a warm summer's night.

Southerndown is a small village on the South Wales coast, best known for its amazing beach. This is…read moreone of my favourite days out, and should not be missed by people travelling through or living in the area. A large and excellent beach suitable for families, summer swimming and surfing; be careful through, this stretch of coast can get grim in bad weather, and currents can be strong. There are also walled Victorian gardens open the public, which have been very well cared for and are an excellent place for a sheltered picnic. On the cliff overlooking the beach is the ruin of an old courtyard and stunning walks with panoramic views. The wind will put some colour back in your cheeks! There is a large amount of parking on site available, but during busy times this might cost you a couple of pounds. There are public toilets and a small shop selling ice cream, drinks, beach toys and some hot food and drinks. Nothing like getting a pasty to eat while paddling in the sea after you cliff-top walk. This beach quadruples in size to expose a huge stretch of clean sand when the tide is out, so check the tide times before you go to avoid disappointment (although the pebbles are very nice as well). Note: I love the google map Yelp gives this review!