National Waterfront Museum
Soak up the story of industry and innovation in Wales, with the history of a mix of old and new.
View and BookTyr Coed CL is situated on the northern side of the beautiful Gower peninsular, it is a tranquil site, set on a small working farm with glorious views of Cefn Bryn. The site is situated in a large field with easy access from the road, the entranceway is secured with a coded gate and signposted with an orange windsock. It is set out in 5 generous fenced pitches, each having an electric hook up, a hard standing and grassed areas with room for car parking, awnings, table, chairs and bbq. There is a central chemical waste disposal point a fresh water tap and recycling bins. Free Wi-Fi is available. There is an information hut with information on local amenities.
Families and pets are welcome, chickens and ducks often wander the site.
The site is in an ideal position to explore Gower and the surrounding areas:
• Llangennith beach is 4 miles away, this spectacular beach is dog-friendly and famous for water sports, especially surfing.
• The wild stretch of Whitford sands and the old lighthouse are accessed from Llanmadoc 3.5 miles away.
• Rhossili beach and its famous Worm’s Head headland are just 8 miles away.
• Oxwich Bay with its 2.5 miles of long sandy beach is 6 miles away.
• The famous Three Cliffs Bay is accessed from Parkmill 6.5 miles away. The Gower Heritage Centre is also situated here.
• Mumbles is 13 miles away, the seaside village has a cosmopolitan feel with its mix of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants it is also home to some world class ice cream.
• The city centre of Swansea is 12 miles away, its indoor market is the largest in Wales and sells a variety of local produce. Swansea also has a marina, a Waterfront Museum and a leisure centre with a water park, great fun on a rainy day.
• WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre is 13 miles away, on the saltmarshes of the Bury Inlet, great for serious birdwatchers or a day out with the kids.
Gower also has over 200 miles of footpaths and rights of way, there is no better way to fully appreciate Gower’s wonderful coast, views, castles and countryside than by walking its many paths. You can walk from the site, along the road for 300 metres and join a footpath that takes you to Weobley Castle overlooking the estuary and salt marsh, this joins with the Gower section of the Wales Costal Path. Or you can take a short drive to the nearby village of Oldwalls and join a footpath that takes you on to Cefn Bryn and King Arthur’s Stone giving superb views of both North and South Gower.
In Llanrhidian village 1.5 miles away is The Welcome Inn, which has a good traditional menu, is dog friendly and has beer garden. There are many pubs, cafes and takeaways all within a short drive. There is a well-stocked shop and post Office situated in the local garage 1.3 miles away and a supermarket in Penclawdd 6 miles away.
Jayne and Mike look forward to welcoming you.
Car charging not available on site.
Prices
Date | Pitch + All Occupants |
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01/03/2024 - | £20.00 |
Types of pitch: hardstanding
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
0.75 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Recycling Facilities
Offers available to Club members
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Juragoldenboy
Reviewed: 12/08/2024 08:06
Large pitches, separated by pretty flowers. Useful information hut, with book swap. Friendly and helpful owners Mike and Jayne make you feel so welcome. Great views. Grandchildren loved the chickens and ducks. Lots of beaches in the area, wind surfing on Oxwich Bay. Our second visit, hopefully not our... Show more
CWDavis
Reviewed: 19/06/2024 20:32
An outstanding site with everything we needed. A very warm welcome from Mike. Beautifully kept with lawns and hard standing. Wi-Fi excellent. Information well written and a helpful guide to the area. Pleasant views and beaches not far away. Within walking distance across the fields of Weobly Castle, with panoramic... Show more
coljujones
Reviewed: 06/06/2024 14:18
Fantastic CL site for exploring the area. Everything detailed in the write up is exactly what you get. Great host, who welcomed us with fresh eggs from his farm. What more can you ask for. Excellent value for money at £20. Wifi worked perfectly for using the Firestick to stream... Show more
terry russell
Reviewed: 04/10/2023 18:47
The wife myself and our Old English Sheepdog stayed here from 19th - 22nd September 2023. The gate was padlocked but we had the combination, great that no Tom Dick or Harry could drive on, unfortunately the first night the weather could have been a little kinder for us, nobody's fault. Mike... Show more
Dodger23
Reviewed: 19/08/2023 00:54
What a brilliant site and Jayne & Mike could not have been more welcoming if they tried. Felt like family and home from home. The gower is an amazing area, especially if fit and you like walking and cycling. Even for us, mobility restricted, it has still be a fabulous visit.... Show more
Provost
Reviewed: 12/05/2022 17:48
Great site with large pitches, very well kept and well organised with Covid guidance in place. Good location for exploring The Gower and a warm welcome from Mike, the owner. Good Wi-Fi and information centre with a book swap box too. We had booked to stay 3 nights, having arrived quite... Show more
BewilderedWelshman
Reviewed: 26/07/2021 12:34
We spent six nights at this site from July 18th to 22nd. Access to the site is fairly easy, in that it is on the main (narrow) route through North Gower. There is room for two vehicles to pass but there are places where meeting another caravan would be a... Show more
IDC
Reviewed: 09/06/2021 13:40
Almost loathed to put this review on as we want to be able to get pitches moving forward!! One of the best maintained CLs we have stayed on, the grass was kept immaculate by Mike who works tirelessly to ensure the site, bins etc are kept spick and span..... Easy access (look... Show more
nellybramley
Reviewed: 31/05/2021 18:07
Stayed here 4 nights in May. Lovely peaceful site. great welcome from Mike and useful information area. Duck and chicken eggs for sale are a bonus. Plenty of room Free wifi was a bonus
colin179
Reviewed: 27/05/2021 13:57
Had a lovely welcome from Mike, he cares a lot about his CL and his visitors, it clearly shows by how he keeps it, clean and tidy pretty solar lights and flowers dotted around the site. There is hand gel at the water and waste which is great to see. He... Show more
Juragoldenboy
Reviewed: 12/08/2024 08:06
Large pitches, separated by pretty flowers. Useful information hut, with book swap. Friendly and helpful owners Mike and Jayne make you feel so welcome. Great views. Grandchildren loved the chickens and ducks. Lots of beaches in the area, wind surfi...