Caerfai Bay
Red and purple sandstone cliffs frame one of Pembrokeshire’s most photographed beaches. The bay is quiet, clean, and a genuine gem. When the tide is right, swimming is superb. Five minutes on foot from your pitch.
A family-run campsite on an organic farm overlooking Caerfai Bay, St Davids. Breathtaking sea views, five minutes walk to the beach, and a warm Pembrokeshire welcome since the family first opened the gate.
Bookings and enquiries: 01437 720274 — info@caerfaibay.co.uk — Caerfai Bay, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6QT
Caerfai Bay Caravan & Tent Park sits on a working organic farm, perched above one of Pembrokeshire’s most beautiful hidden bays. From the field you can watch the sun set over the Celtic Sea, hear the waves on the rocks below, and walk to the sand in five minutes.
We are a family-run site and proud of it. That means you will be speaking to the people who actually know every pitch, every view, and every quirk of the land when you telephone to book. We keep numbers sensible so that guests have space to breathe, children have room to run, and the farm stays a farm.
The park welcomes tents of all sizes, touring caravans, motorhomes, and those seeking something a little different in one of our glamping pods. Whatever brings you to Pembrokeshire, Caerfai Bay is a genuinely special place to make your base.
Choose from open-air tent pitches with sea views, hardstanding for tourers and motorhomes, or settle into a cosy glamping pod and let us do the work.
Flat and gently sloping grass pitches across the farm field, many with uninterrupted sea views to the south.
Spacious hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups available. Suitable for all touring caravan sizes.
Level hardstanding pitches with electricity, close to the facilities block. Arrival by any route in Pembrokeshire.
Comfortable, weatherproof pods for those who want to experience the outdoors without sacrificing a good night’s sleep.
St Davids sits inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, just a mile from the site. Ancient cathedral, wild beaches, world-class Coast Path walking, and some of the best sea kayaking in Wales — all on your doorstep.
Red and purple sandstone cliffs frame one of Pembrokeshire’s most photographed beaches. The bay is quiet, clean, and a genuine gem. When the tide is right, swimming is superb. Five minutes on foot from your pitch.
Built in a hidden valley to conceal it from Viking raiders, the medieval Cathedral of St David is one of the great pilgrimage destinations of Britain. One mile from the park, free to visit, magnificent at any time of year.
186 miles of dramatic cliff walking, starting and finishing just outside the park gate. Day walks from the site include the magnificent circuit to Whitesands Bay, St Justinian’s, and the headland at St David’s Head.
Two miles to the north, Whitesands is one of Wales’s finest surf beaches. The National Trust car park sits behind golden sands where the sea rolls in from the Atlantic. Lifeguarded in summer, spectacular in autumn storms.
Atlantic grey seals haul out on the rocks below the cliff path. Choughs, peregrine falcons, and gannets are all regular sights. In season, boats from St Justinian’s take you to the island of Ramsey, a nature reserve of the first order.
A city of independent shops, excellent cafes, galleries, and restaurants — all walkable from the campsite. The farmers’ market on a Thursday morning is worth planning your arrival around. Locally landed fish on the menu everywhere.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs directly past the park entrance. You need no car, no shuttle, and no planning to access some of Britain’s most dramatic coastal walking from the moment you wake up.
Whether you want a gentle hour to the next bay or a full day on the headland, the route offers something remarkable at every level of fitness and ambition. The National Park rangers maintain the path exceptionally well.
We keep the facilities clean, well-maintained, and genuinely useful — without over-engineering the experience into something it was never meant to be. Caerfai Bay is a place to get outside.
Clean, modern shower and toilet facilities with hot water throughout the season. Separate male and female sections.
16-amp electric hook-ups available for touring caravans and motorhomes. Pre-booking is advised in peak season.
Multiple water standpipes throughout the site so you are never far from a fresh supply for cooking and drinking.
Chemical disposal point for tourers, grey water drainage, and general recycling and rubbish facilities on site.
On-site washing machine and drying facilities available during the season. Ideal for longer stays on the coast.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome across the park on leads. The farm is a working farm with livestock, so responsible ownership is essential.
Gate from the site directly onto the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. No car needed for access to the headland, beaches, and cliff walks.
The park sits within a certified organic farm. The land is managed with minimal chemicals, benefiting wildlife and visitors alike.
Designated parking areas with space for one vehicle per pitch. Additional overflow parking available during peak periods.
There is no on-site shop or café, but St Davids city centre is a pleasant one-mile walk with a full range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. A small selection of locally produced goods is sometimes available from the farmhouse. Fires in braziers are permitted on some pitches — please ask when booking. BBQs must be raised off the ground and not used on grass pitches.
Green Tourism is the UK’s leading sustainable tourism certification scheme. Gold is the highest level, awarded to businesses demonstrating exemplary commitment to environmental responsibility across energy, waste, biodiversity, and community engagement.
Caerfai Bay has held the Gold Award for many years, reflecting the way the farm and park have been managed since the beginning: carefully, responsibly, and with the long-term health of the land at the centre of every decision.
Before “sustainable tourism” became a marketing phrase, Caerfai Bay Farm was already doing what organic farming demands: no synthetic pesticides, no artificial fertilisers, soil health protected across the generations. The campsite has always been run with the same philosophy.
Staying here means your money directly supports a small family business that manages land inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in the way it deserves to be managed. The wildlife you see, the wildflowers in the field margins, the clean water in the streams — these are not accidents.
Every season at Caerfai Bay has its own particular character. There is no wrong time to come.
Warmest weather, calm seas ideal for swimming and kayaking. The park is at its busiest; early booking is essential. Long evenings mean late sunsets over the Celtic Sea.
The best all-round time for many visitors. Quieter pitches, wildflowers at their peak, walking conditions superb. Sea temperatures reasonable from late June. Fewer crowds in St Davids.
Atlantic storms can be dramatic and beautiful from the cliff. Migrant birds in passage. Seals with pups on the rocks in autumn. The park is peaceful and prices are lower.
Glamping pods may be available outside the main season for those seeking wild winter Pembrokeshire. Please telephone or email to check current availability.
We let our visitors do the talking. These are a small selection of the feedback we receive each season.
“The view from our tent across Caerfai Bay was something we will never forget. The farm is immaculate, the facilities are excellent, and the walk down to the beach with the children every morning became a ritual we did not want to end. We will be back next year.”
“We stayed in a glamping pod for our anniversary and it was perfect. Warm, comfortable, beautifully situated. The Coast Path walk the next morning past St Non’s Chapel made it complete. Highly recommended to anyone considering Pembrokeshire.”
“Third year running with the motorhome. The hook-ups are reliable, the showers are hot, and the setting is extraordinary. We tried other sites in Pembrokeshire in between but nothing comes close to waking up with that sea view. The owners are genuine and helpful.”
Caerfai Bay Park is extraordinarily well located for the best of west Pembrokeshire. Most of the highlights are reachable without a car, either on foot via the Coast Path or by the local bus service into St Davids.
Direct footpath from the site to the beach. Red sandstone cliffs, rock pools, safe swimming when conditions allow.
Britain’s smallest city. Independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and a farmers’ market on Thursdays.
Mediaeval cathedral dating from 1181. One of the great pilgrimage destinations of Britain. Free to enter the grounds.
Birthplace of St David. Ruined medieval chapel, holy well, and a spectacular bay framed by ancient geology.
Wide sandy beach, Atlantic surf, lifeguards in season. Views to Ramsey Island. National Trust managed.
Ramsey Sound boat trips and kayaking departures. Grey seals, porpoise, and dolphin sightings common.
Iron Age hill fort and one of the great headland viewpoints in Wales. On the Coast Path, superb on a clear day.
RSPB nature reserve. Large grey seal colony, choughs, and red-billed choughs. Boat from St Justinian’s (seasonal).
Two miles of sand backed by a stone storm ridge. Popular with surfers and kitesurfers. Pub on the beach.
National Trust coastal estate with one of Wales’s most beautiful bays, lily ponds, and woodland walks.
When you ring Caerfai Bay, you are speaking to the family who own and run the farm. We can tell you which pitch has the best view, which months are quietest, and whether the path to the beach is suitable for your pushchair.
We are happy to answer any question, however basic. It is often the small details that make the difference between a good holiday and a great one.