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We spent the weekend of the floods here so doubtless did not see this site at its best! We were pitched extremely close to other outfits, I hope that this was just due to the atrocious weather and not the usual practise. Booking in was easy and quick, facilities were clean and plenty of hot water. Free hairdryers and free electricity points in the ladies toilet block - downside, policy seems to be not to provide toilet paper, notices say due to poor behaviour of previous users. We had hoped for sunshine as this would be an excellent site for the beach but we had a lovely meal in the local restaurant (open at weekends). I understand that one of the best surfing beaches in the UK is just a few miles away, the sea here is much calmer and has lifeguards on duty. We will try this site again when the sun shines!
Arrived in atrocious weather, we were received in a courteous manner, and personally shown to our pitch, a well spaced, level area cut into a sloping bank. The site consisted of a small shop/reception, two toilet/shower blocks. The block nearest us contained a chemical toilet disposal point and a plate wash area with three sinks. The toilets/showers were clean and quite modern, although here I have to mention the negative points, no toilet rolls, no plugs in any of the wash hand basins and very luke warm water at all times. The area covered by the site is quite extensive, you may not be positioned very close to these facilities. Having said that, parts of the non hook up fields are practically on the beach, the rest of the site being just a stone throw away from this major attraction. A blue flag adorns the approach to the beach as does the no dogs signs, stating no dogs on the beach between May and October, this was being completely ignored, something that parents with small children might take into consideration. The village boasts a chip shop, a cafe and a few small gift/beach ware shops. Overall not the best or worse site.
This was our first visit to this camp, and the first of the season. The site was lovely and clean, toilets and showers were basic but kept clean and tidy. Didnt like the look of the washing up station so washed up at the tent which was no big deal. Being so near the sea, in the dead of night all you could hear were the waves lapping the shore which was idyllic. A little noisy in the night but that was soon put to a stop by the management, which was great for us as we have three young children. The shop was excellent, well stocked and reasonable priced. Local facilities were good, a lovely little village. All in all our stay was great, the site was lovely and weather permitting we're off again end of May.
Spent a weekend here in July with my hubby & 2 kids. Weather was fantastic. This site has a prime location on the Gower right next to a lovely beach, which can be walked to in 2 minutes. Most of the pitches are on a slope but the bottom of the slope is quite flat , which we were lucky enough to be on. The site has a shop and there is a pub and a take-away in the little village along the road. The facilities were adequate but not great but that is reflected in the price ( about £18 per night). Not enough showers and there were always queues for them. Also the washing up water was rather cold and if you were in the second or third field it was a long walk to the facilities. That said , the saving grace for me was the fact that its location is superb. I would visit this site again.
I read the reviews on this site before booking, Dirty showers and washing up points, rude staff, all of which are true. But, if you don't mind roughing it a little this place is beautiful. The beaches are clean and gentle for children. Stunning views, plenty to do( as long as its between the hours of 10am and 6pm and the weathers fine). A little overpriced as the facilities are more than a little lacking. But for sheer beauty I would go again. A word of warning.the chippy is fine but the cafe/take away shop just off site.don't!
Wow, what a place! no not bad but excellent. At last I have found a campsite that is not commercialised but has all I look for. I have an 8 yr old and 18-month old and I had no worries at-all for 2 whole weeks. My son could crawl around, there was no litter, everything was spotless, no late night noise, no unruly children, bliss! The on site shop was always well stocked with fresh produce, all amenities well cleaned and catered for, although they do not provid loo roll, the reason is clear, people pinch it and kids think it funny to block up plug holes and leave the water running (I have experienced this at other sites!) what is the hardship in taking your own. Site was full every weekend, but there was still ample room for ball games and kite flying. Staff were brilliant, always on hand to help you what ever your need Rob and Mike were fantastic, local knowledge and assistance were in abundance. We have never considered a season pitch until now and we have no more need to search for the best beach campsite we have found it. Commercial sites would do well to take a leaf out of this family run park.
The best thing about this site is the location, it is practically on the beach. The kids love it and the site is a good size. There is a shop on site which is very handy but, the owners could do with smiling a bit more. The beach is fab and the shops on the beach are very helpful. The showers and toilet block could be cleaned a bit more and they are very basic. Despite this I still love the site and would go again.
I have visited this site for many years and have been amused by the vastly differing comments.
The site is spectacular in location, near to the beach with fantastic views overlooking the bay and this is the only reason I return year after year.
I have only ever found 1 member of staff to be friendly, others are often abrupt and seem to view customers as an inconvenience - customer service is an area that could definitely be improved.
There are four fields only two of which have toilet/shower facilities which most certainly are in need of a good re-vamp and clean, no toilet paper, often no toilet seats and yes, the water is often absent - seems the moths, spiders and beetles appreciate the facility though.
Wetsuit shower is used by campers who cannot get into the shower block because the site is busy and only actually saw 2 wetsuits being washed there - very amusing to watch half naked men lathering up in the open air creating a mud slide down the field for all to slip on when negotiating between the closely packed tents on their way to the toilet block armed with rolls of toilet paper!
There are local chip shops close by as well as public toilets (just as well), there's a pub and a coffee shop plus a small gift shop.
Lifeguards patrol the beach and the sea is gently sloping which makes it a great beach for families.
I will continue to use the site because of its fantastic location and will continue to moan about the state of the awful facilities that I pay handsomely to use.
In the defence of the campsite owners - they must have great business sense because, if people like myself continue to pay the money - why would they bother investing to improve it. Food for thought eh?
The site is in a great location - virtually on the beach. Just outside the site is a cafe, fish and chip shop, surf shop and pub.
The site itself has electric hook ups, caravan and tent pitches and spans 3 large fields.
The problem is the lack of toilet/washing facilities. There are not enough to cater for everyone when the site is busy and the weekend we stayed, it was packed. You cannot pre-book pitches and it appears the owner will cram as many people on as possible and the '3 metre' rule went out of the window.
The shower blocks and toilets were filthy. There appeared to be only 2 blocks - the one closest to us had only 4 showers and 6 loos so you would think this would be easy to keep clean. Not so.
The water ran out frequently - not just the hot water, but the cold as well. The area for wetsuit washing leaked water down the hill which meant a soggy patch to negotiate when visiting the shower block. The wash-up facility had a light which didn't work.
If the shower facilities were improved I would re-visit this site. In the meantime there are plenty of others to try!
I also visited at the same time as the previous reviewer and can echo their words that the wash facilities were filthy, what wasn't mentioned was the amount of times that the water actually ran out during our stay! One time it had run out by 6pm- not good for a site that size.
The other main issue was the showers provided for the wetsuit wash left a great big trail of mud just as you crossed into the washroom area and ran down into the field below
The washing up facility was also very unclean and had no light so if you wash your dishes after 9pm - take a torch with you!
The positives were the location, fantastic for families and big kids like us. The area just outside the park has a cafe, take away, restaurant and pub so you won't starve there.
I wouldn't rush back to this site mainly because of the facilities but we didn't let it ruin our stay and we did have a fantistic time.
The site is in an excellent location, literally two minutes walk and you are on the beach. There is a chip shop, a restaurant and a pub next to the camp site.
There seems to be conflicting views regarding the shower blocks on this website, I think the block in the tourers field is ok, however the block in the tent is absolutely filthy.
There were only four showers and six toilets, some showers had hooks in them, some didn't, none had a shelf, a couple had somewhere to put your shampoo. All had dirt, grime, cobwebs and moths. The site do not supply toilet roll! The blocks were cleaned at 11am each morning, but this just meant a sweep up of the floor and the sinks were wiped down. Each row of four sinks had one mirror for all. There were electric sockets.
Eight of us camped in four separate tents, five of us arrived in the morning, the other three people arrived later in the day and told the reception that there friends were already here and set up, they were greeted with "what do you want me to do about it". Not sure if this is termed as a friendly welcome in Wales but we didn't think so.
There is a three metre rule between tents, but someone pitched less than two away from our tent and nothing was said. It is a very busy site. They do not take bookings.
I would sum up, this site is just interested in making easy money, ie, no bookings means there are no marked pitches so they can cram as many tents in as possible, no toilet roll (cant think of a reason for this, never experienced it before!) no cleaning of shower blocks. But excellent location if you want to be by the beach.
We have camped here for the last 3 years, always had a warm welcome, the on site shop stocks most every day items and camping gear. As Carreglwyd is situated right behind the beach it can get very busy during the summer months. Toilet and shower blocks are very clean! Nearby there is a post office, pub, chip shop, cafe, and two gift shops. Roll on last week of July as we will be trying out our new trailer tent there!
I also can only sing the praises of this site as my wife is disabled and is made to feel more than welcome. My mum, who is in a wheelchair, cannot fault it, even when just visiting. The staff on site cannot do enough for you and rob and mike are always on hand to help or give advice. Sites don't get much better than this in my opinion.
In contrast to many other comments posted on here, I would like to sing the campsites praises!
The site is a family run business with a warm welcome. A friendly gentleman is at the gate from 8am to 11pm securing no unwanted guests get in. Family's only! If there is disturbance late at night, one complaint to the site warden and it is seen to immediatley. This applies to all hours of the night.
The on-site shop stocks anything you can imagine. And if they don't have it, they will do their best to get it for you. Staff are polite and always helpful. Especially the young girl named Victoria.
Toilet blocks are cleaned regular and are always to the highest standard. Nothing I wouldn't come to expect of the place. Toilet paper is no longer supplied due to the fact that inconsiderate people take advantage and vandalise the buildings with it.
And as for dogs being let loose to run around the site, I've never heard such rubbish! Mike and Rob are constantly on the ball getting campers to control their pets. Visitors are also not allowed in which causes less congestion.
As for the bins, they are placed by the entrance due to the ash men coming very early in the morning. Would you want o be woken up by a huge bin lorry driving past your tent to empty the skips?
Am a lover of Carreglwyd despite the somewhat uncared for facilities. The site offers fantastic views and we are yet to have a bad weekend there. We have been camping at Carreglwyd every week for two years now and we love it. It is basic, but if you take your own flip-flops to the showers you'll be fine! We find that it is brilliant for children because the beach is a stones throw away and because there is so little on site we barely spend any money! An ice-cream van also visits the site every day and the little rock pools near the fourth field entertain my two young boys all day. You've got to try it and I know you'll love it.!
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming On Site 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We spent the weekend of the floods here so doubtless did not see this site at its best! We were pitched extremely close to other outfits, I hope that this was just due to the atrocious weather and not the usual practise. 
