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16/5/2009 at 6:26pm
 Location: Cardiff
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hi, we are thinking about going camping on the gower (near swansea) was wondering what peoples views are to which is the best campsite.
from the reviews on here Carreglwyd Camping & Caravan Park is looking the best choice but it does seem expensive.
we are a couple aged 30 & 28 looking for a nice peaceful getaway.
any views would be very much appreciated :)


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17/5/2009 at 6:46pm
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hi,

We live in Swansea, and have been to a few of the Gower sites. Bank Farm is great, lovely club house for some food and drink and great walks. Nicholston Farm is lovely too you can 'Pick you own fruit and veg' . Very quiet site and lovely long down hill walk to a quiet beach, the walk back is another story lol.

nOt tried Three cliffs



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17/5/2009 at 9:50pm
 Location: Cardiff
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many thanks for both your replies :) will wait and see what the weather is like before deciding which site to go to.


18/5/2009 at 11:15am
 Location: Merthyr Tydfil
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Carreglwyd is very busy on weekends and bank holidays. It can get a bit noisey and a bit full as he operates a pitch where you like system.

Its very good for the beach and there's a pub and shop close by.

We love it and we were there 3 times last year. Port eynon beach is great, watersport fishing swimming and of course sandcastles!

My tip would be to go on a Thursday or early Friday to get a decent pitch - he only takes bookings for EHU pitches.

might see you there, was hoping to get away this bank holiday but weather looks rubbish.

Emma

 

ps. We have stayed st Pitton cross which is much queiter site and has a walkway to a beautiful beach called mewslade - go at low tide - walk takes about 15 minutes through fields but well worth it. the beach is not accessable by roads and has an unspoilt charm to it. Facilities are good if a little old but kept clean and tidy.

 

 



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18/5/2009 at 11:26am
 Location: Machynlleth
 Outfit: Outwell Indiana 8. Elddis Wisp 450 CT.
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Hi

We too have stayed at Pitton Cross and it is a lovely site with basic but very well kept facilities.

One thing I know though is that it is popular on BH weekends and the one downer I find with the Gower is if the weather is not favourable you are limited on places to go (especially with young children).  But if it is a quiet, relaxing break you are looking for away from the hussle and bussle then go for it!  Good luck.  If we always rely on the British Weather Forecast we would never go anywhere! (That is what I am hoping anyway - away for whole week camping from Sat!)

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18/5/2009 at 1:25pm
 Location: Llangennech Nr Llanelli S Wales.
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Quote: Originally posted by pidgeofcdf on 16/5/2009

we are a couple aged 30 & 28 looking for a nice peaceful getaway.

 

This is the key!!

Avoid Bank farm and Hillend as you will be hard pushed to get peace and quiet there.

Three Cliffs, Pitton Cross, Kennexstone and Llanmadoc would be more suited.



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18/5/2009 at 7:54pm
 Location: Cardiff
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thanks again for the replys, we would be looking to go the weekend of 30th may if the weather isnt like it was the weekend just gone!
would be after a ehu for wherever we go and some clean shower blocks. was originally thinking of Carreglwyd because its had good reviews about the shower blocks and the views.plus its near the pub! will check out the other sites you have mentioned


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19/5/2009 at 8:50am
 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
 Outfit: Mooveo Motorhome F camper & Static
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My brother was due to go to Kennexstone farm as he read some good reviews on here, we drove down to have  a look the other day and it looked quite nice and peaceful too. He cancelled due to weather so is on his wayt down to stay in a b and b

Although we are at the gower at the moment and the weather is shocking!! Although yesterday afternoon was quite nice.

Lets hope it cheers up for bank holiday



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19/5/2009 at 11:44am
 Location: Llangennech Nr Llanelli S Wales.
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Quote: Originally posted by gazmister123 on 19/5/2009

My brother was due to go to Kennexstone farm as he read some good reviews on here, we drove down to have  a look the other day and it looked quite nice and peaceful too. He cancelled due to weather so is on his wayt down to stay in a b and b

Although we are at the gower at the moment and the weather is shocking!! Although yesterday afternoon was quite nice.

Lets hope it cheers up for bank holiday


Did you enjoy the rain we had this morning?



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20/5/2009 at 8:03am
 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Quote: Originally posted by scarletsfan on 19/5/2009
Quote: Originally posted by gazmister123 on 19/5/2009

My brother was due to go to Kennexstone farm as he read some good reviews on here, we drove down to have  a look the other day and it looked quite nice and peaceful too. He cancelled due to weather so is on his wayt down to stay in a b and b

Although we are at the gower at the moment and the weather is shocking!! Although yesterday afternoon was quite nice.

Lets hope it cheers up for bank holiday


Did you enjoy the rain we had this morning?


Oh it was fab!! Well yesterday afternoon it cheered up and we went to rhossilli, absolutely beautiful sat in the beer garden of the hotel/pub on the cliffs, after a long walk on the beach (tired dogs out)

I have to say despite the weather I am quickly falling in love with the area, its fantastic, I have never been before and have yet to be disappointed. I am even considering cancelling our next tripoout to Ilfracombe in July and coming back.



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