Guide to Gupton Farm Campsite

• We have a new booking system, so the options might look a little different this time if you've stayed with us before. Just choose the pitch which best fits your tent or campervan, or the pod or pre-pitched accommodation suitable for your number of guests, and follow the steps to confirm your booking. We'll direct you to your pitch on arrival.

• We welcome walk-ins from the coast path.

• If you have special requests, including camping next to friends or family, please let us know when booking and we'll do our best to help although we can't always guarantee adjacent pitches.

• Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

• We welcome organised groups like Duke of Edinburgh and Scouts. Please complete the group booking form and we'll get back to you. The campsite is a peaceful and relaxed place, and not suited to noisy gatherings.

• You don't have to be a member of the National Trust to camp and we are unable to offer member discounts due to the regulations we are governed by as a charity. If you'd like to be a member and support our work, please speak to the team at reception.

• We welcome organised groups like Duke of Edinburgh and Scouts. Please complete the group booking form and we'll get back to you. The campsite is a peaceful and relaxed place, and not suited to noisy gatherings.

Arriving by road: Please don’t use a postcode as this will not bring you to the right location. Instead, please use the What3Words code ///tango.century.even. From Pembroke, follow the B4319 (Castlemartin). The turning to the farm is on the right hand side (coming from Castlemartin) approximately 2 miles after the village of Castlemartin and just before you descend to Freshwater West beach. Please note it's a concealed entrance and do not turn in unless you see the National Trust sign.

Arriving by train: The nearest train station is in Pembroke (not Pembroke Dock) and is 6 miles from Gupton Farm. There isn’t a taxi rank at the station, so we recommend booking a taxi ahead of your journey.

• Please check in at reception after 2pm before pitching.

• Don't worry if you'll arrive later. After 5pm, you'll just collect your welcome pack from the interpretation room (next to the office) and it will have all the information you need inside. Be sure to pitch on your allocated field. If you've booked an electric hook-up (EHU), your allocated EHU number will be shown in your welcome pack.

• On your day of departure, please leave your pitch by 11am. If you'd like to extend your stay, please come to reception to check availability before 10am.

• There's lots of green space at Gupton and we rotate the camping fields to reduce our impact.

• There are 50 pitches across a few camping fields. They are all on grass and a small number of electric hook-ups are available, which you must book in advance.

• If you’ve booked an electric hook-up (EHU), you will have been allocated an EHU number which you will see in your welcome pack when you arrive on site.

• At least six metres must be left between tents.

• The main camping field is car-free so you'll leave your car in the parking area and can borrow a wheelbarrow to transport your gear to your pitch. Please note that backpacker pitches do not have a car parking space - If coming by car, please book a large pitch.

• There are five campervan pitches with electric hook-up - four on grass and one hardstanding.

• There are 15 campervan pitches with no electrc hook-up. Please bring levelling blocks, as these pitches may not be flat.

• If you’ve booked an electric hook-up (EHU), you will have been allocated an EHU number which you will see in your welcome pack when you arrive on site.

• Due to the size of the pitches and the access route to the farm we can't accept caravans or trailer tents.

• Cars with roof tents are welcome on campervan pitches.

• There are two landpods in Fox field, a secluded spot behind the Hwb with views down the valley.

• Each one sleeps up to four people.

• One is dog friendly.

• The landpods are fully weatherproof, with a wooden frame supporting an insulated roof and sealed windows and panelling.

• Inside, they are carpeted with Astro-Turf and have two double foam mattresses and a cushioned seating area.

• There's no electricity or hook-up.

• Outside, there’s a picnic table and firepit.

• Parking is just a short walk away, and you can borrow a wheelbarrow to move your things.

• Think of a landpod as a replacement for your tent, and bring all the other things you need, such as a mattress topper, sleeping bag and pillows, a cooking stove and pans, crockery and cutlery. Don't forget a torch.

The reception and shop are open 9am - 5pm. We have lots of information about the local area and sell some basic supplies and camping gear.

​​​​​​Showers and toilets: The facilities block has toilets and showers, including accessible facilities. Hot showers are free of charge. When facilities are closed for cleaning, others will be made available.

Outdoor shower: There's an outdoor hot shower to use after the beach, and before using the indoor facilities.

Barn - the Hwb: The Hwb is available for all guests, 24 hours a day. It has Wi-Fi, sinks for washing up, a fridge and freezer for campers' use and sofas to gather at and relax. It also has a table tennis table, a darts board, a large blackboard for children to draw on, a selection of board and card games, a cricket set, rounders set and a football.

Washing-up areas: There are sinks for washing up in the facilities block and in the barn.

Laundry: There's no laundry. There is usually space in the barn to dry wetsuits.

Dog-wash area: There's a dog-washing facility. It has hot and cold water and steps for small dogs and dogs with limited mobility to access the wash independently. It can also be used for rinsing wetsuits and other outdoor kit.

Freeze packs: You can hire freeze packs in the barn.

Gas cylinders: Sorry, we don't exchange gas cylinders.

Waste: We have general waste and recycling facilities. Recycling and and waste bags are available at the campsite reception. Please use them during your stay and dispose of them in the large bins provided on site.

Chemical waste: We have a chemical toilet disposal facility.

Electric Vehicle charging: Sorry, there's no electric vehicle charging at Gupton Farm Campsite.

Parking: The main camping field is car-free, with cars parked in the parking area. There are wheelbarrows available to assist your loading and unloading.

Wi-Fi: There's free Wi-Fi in the barn.

Mobile phone signal: There is mobile phone signal at the campsite.

Lending library: There's a small lending library next to the office, in the interpretation room. It has a selection of books suitable for all ages, which can be borrowed during your stay.

Gupton Farm is a dog-friendly campsite and all well-behaved dogs are welcome (other than dogs listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991) at no additional charge, two per pitch - please let us know in your booking. They must be kept on a lead at all times and exercised away from other campers. Please pick up after your dogs right away.

There's a dog wash outside the facilities building. It has hot and cold water and steps for small dogs and dogs with limited mobility to access the wash independently.

Please note that restrictions are in place on the permissive paths to minimise disturbance to the wildlife. Dogs are also welcome on Freshwater West beach and bridleway.

There's a communal fire pit area for all guests to use, or you can hire a firepit from us in the shop. We sell logs, firelighters and matches.

You can bring and use a barbecue as long as it is raised off the ground - no disposable, single-use barbecues please.

Please take care of your campfire or barbecue and dispose of the ash in the metal bins provided on site.

Please note, there may be restrictions on the use of firepits and barbecues depending on local authority regulations and the weather.

Please note: Castlemartin MOD firing range is situated close to the campsite. There isn't usually day or night firing in the main holiday season or at weekends. You can check their website for daily activity: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2

For those who are interested in the military, there is a viewpoint close by where you can watch the daily activity.

Caravans and trailer tents: Please note that the site is not suitable for caravan or trailer tents.

Cars with roof tents are welcome on campervan pitches.

Quiet time: Please think of your neighbours and help us protect the peace and tranquility at Gupton Farm at all times. No noise 10pm - 8am please.

Cooking safety: Cooking inside tents is not permitted and can be lethal due to carbon monoxide poisoning. You can cook and eat in the shared barn.

No smoking please.

Please pitch with 6m between your accommodation and your neighbour's accommodation.

Lost property: If you leave any of your possessions behind at the campsite, please contact us as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to charge you for any storage and delivery costs that we incur in relation to your lost property. We charge a lost property charge of £10 to cover our administrative costs and standard Royal Mail delivery up to 2kgs in the UK to return your items to you. If a request to return your items deviates from these conditions, then we reserve the right to charge you any additional costs.

Where possible, we’ll hold lost property for 28 days after which it’ll be disposed of. Perishables will be disposed of immediately and are therefore unreturnable. In addition, we will only be able to return items permissible by Royal Mail.

Problem or complaint: Every reasonable care will be taken to ensure that the camping pitch, pod or bothy and also site amenities are presented to a high standard. Should you find any cause for complaint, please immediately contact one of the campsite staff, so that reasonable steps can then be taken to rectify the problem. National Trust will not normally make any refunds in respect of complaints made after the Visitor’s departure from the campsite if the Visitor did not make the problem or complaint known to staff during the Visitor’s stay. If you supplied an email address at the time of booking, a survey will be emailed to you for your comments after your stay. Alternatively, a comment form may be completed and left at the campsite reception. All complaints made after the Visitor’s departure should be made in writing by post or email to:

Guest Relations Manager

National Trust Holidays, Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NA

Email: guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Small print: In addition to the site rules in this campsite guide, there are terms and conditions that apply to your booking.

There’s a free car park at the beach and on-site toilets for visitors, as well as a seasonal surf school.

Gupton Farm is in a rural spot, with no local facilities in walking distance or in the local village of Castlemartin. There are a few pubs and places to eat in Angle, a ten-minute drive away. Pembroke is fifteen minutes away and has a fuel station, banks, grocery shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés, and the closest supermarket at Pembroke Dock.

Castlemartin MOD firing range is situated close to the campsite. There isn't usually day or night firing in the main holiday season or at weekends. You can check their website for daily activity: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 .

For those who are interested in the military, there is a view point close by where you can watch the daily activity.

Exploring Freshwater West is a must, but Pembrokeshire has lots of other National Trust places to discover and you have free entry during your stay. The Stackpole Estate is a 15-minute drive away with walks, beaches and watersports to enjoy. The historic Tudor Merchant’s House is in nearby Tenby (40-minute drive), colourful Colby Woodland Garden is in Amroth (30-minute drive), and the Southwood Estate is above Newgale beach (50-minute drive). There's plenty of information in reception and the interpretation room to inspire you.