# Pen-y-fan Pond, Caerphilly — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This scenic pond near Oakdale offers families a delightful summer escape with onsite dining and facilities, set amid Caerphilly's charming historic countryside. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/caerphilly/attractions/pen-y-fan-pond (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. RV Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Pen-y-fan Pond North of Pen-y-fan Industrial Estate, Oakdale [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2773932230973489431&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Kenneth Hatton](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115618456673883873842) **In short:** Pen-y-fan Pond is a caravan park in Caerphilly, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 317 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Pen-y-fan Pond This scenic pond near Oakdale offers families a delightful summer escape with onsite dining and facilities, set amid Caerphilly's charming historic countryside. ## What's nearby - Travellers Rest Restaurant next door - Smugglers Equestrian Centre 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ## What visitors say [Kathryn Leveller](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115476089604391322985/reviews) ★★★★★ This has got to be the least picturesque site I have ever stayed on. Although there were lovely views over the surrounding countryside at the bottom end of the site, the view from my campervan was of concrete, tarmac, scruffy pitches & contractor's vehicles. There are no grass pitches, as far as I could tell. The awnings on the seasonal touring pitches are held down by pegs drilled into the concrete. Great, if they are removed once the awning is taken down, not so great when they're left there and you have to avoid tripping over them and driving on them to save a puncture. One of the toilet/shower blocks was out of order, which meant a decent walk to use the other one. There is a general waste bin, but recycling was for cardboard & paper only. To be fair, the weather was shocking, which didn't help. Maybe it's nicer in good weather, however at almost £60 for 2 nights for 1 adult & 2 dogs, I won't be staying again. It doesn't feel like a touring site; the majority of units are seasonal pitches and contractors. · via Google [michael philpott](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115250466227308090520/reviews) ★★★★★ Just giving you a heads up on this site it’s like a gypsy site and the woman who takes the telephone calls is very aggressive very abrupt and negative. They also put the prices up. There is nothing to do up there. The place looks very untidy. Last season I paid in full but within a couple of days, I called them up and said I don’t want to stay here, but they wouldn’t give me a refund OK fair enough, but I did not stay up there once that’s how bad it was Electric cost very high put 5 pounds in for one night and it was gone within three hours They are overcharging for the Electrics, which should be given by Acon. This is not allowed. There are plenty of sites around South Wales, which will knock spots of this, and I’m just being honest so if the owner wants to reply to this by all means he can or she can, but I am being very honest I would avoid this site like a plague · via Google [boss Stuart Watt](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112891981546160748638/reviews) ★★★★★ WHERE IS THE 0 STAR OPTION!!! NEVER EVER COMING BACK HERE!! Well where do I even start!!! Me and my father took a little trip WAS looking at this lovely place to come site our family caravan, the website looked absolutely lovely (IT WAS FAR FROM BEING LOVELY) there were 2 lady's at reception, could not give us any information about the place, they have no clue what to say about the park, just a bit of a guessing game around this place. There is supposedly be a park for children to play, looks like it has been ran down for over a decade. there is 1 little man that works for this company (late 40's), Definitely NOT the owner. He thinks he can be-little me and my father. Speak to us unprofessionally. Definitely DID NOT MAKE US FEEL WELCOME. YOU CAN NOT BRING ANY FAMILY WITH YOU UNLESS THE "CUSTOMER" IS WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. WHAT A JOKE. believe I spoke to a guy called Ian over the phone in which he was very welcoming and made us feel welcomed. However as we arrived at this so called holiday park.... I may as well went and sited our caravan at a quarry. Filthy, dirty, absolutely horrendous place. I believe the owner needs a re cap on his employees. there is no excellent reputation from your employees for this place. How this company even has 4 star rating is beyond me!! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME COMING HERE YOU WILL BE LET DOWN. · via Google [Michelle Inglis](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117041707674565504060/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice clean site staff and maniger realy nice · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486e214cfb9f902f:0xcac9786e4a4e6763!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this park offers a pleasant, flat walk around the water, suitable for all ages and dogs, with ample free parking. Visitors also highlight the cafe's reasonable prices, delicious cakes, and coffee. Others mention it's a quiet and peaceful place to relax. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Fern Close Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, 5 Rush Drive, Newport, NP11 3EJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7035866%2C-3.1732943) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (317 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Caerphilly [More attractions in Caerphilly](https://staycation.co.uk/caerphilly/attractions) ★ 4.3 (317 reviews) [Visit official website](https://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside/parks/pen-y-fan-pond?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01495 270991](tel:01495270991) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Caerphilly **Postcode** NP11 3EJ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C3RPR3G+CM [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486e214cfb9f902f:0xcac9786e4a4e6763!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486e214cfb9f902f:0xcac9786e4a4e6763!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486e214cfb9f902f:0xcac9786e4a4e6763!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Caerphilly Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Pen-y-fan Pond has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Pen-y-fan Pond? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Pen-y-fan Pond? Call Pen-y-fan Pond on +44 1495 226636. ## More near Pen-y-fan Pond ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Rock ★ 4.4 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackwood/hotels/the-rock) - [Maes Manor Country Hotel ★ 3.9 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackwood/hotels/maes-manor-country-hotel) - [The Newbridge Hotel ★ 3.9 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newbridge/hotels/the-newbridge-hotel) - [Gellihaf House ★ 4.9 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackwood/hotels/gellihaf-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Pen Y Fan 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blaenau-gwent/cottages/pen-y-fan-syk1178824) - [Big Pit 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blaenau-gwent/cottages/big-pit-syk1178811) - [Great Orme 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blaenau-gwent/cottages/great-orme-syk1178812) - [Snowdon 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blaenau-gwent/cottages/snowdon-syk1178813) ### Campsites nearby - [Pen Y Fan Caravan & Leisure Park ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/glamorgan/camping/pen-y-fan-caravan-leisure-park) - [Pen Y Fan Caravan and Leisure Park ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/blackwood/camping/pen-y-fan-caravan-and-leisure-park) - [Fferm Gelli Camping ★ 4.7 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/caerphilly/camping/fferm-gelli-camping) - [Parc Cwm Darran ★ 4.6 · 5.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bargoed/camping/parc-cwm-darran) ### Things to do nearby - [Smugglers Riding School ★ 4.8 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackwood/attractions/smugglers-riding-school) - [EGNI Fitness Fun 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tredegar/attractions/egni-fitness-fun) - [The Eden Centre ★ 4.2 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberbeeg/attractions/the-eden-centre) - [Pencoed Organic Farm ★ 4.6 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackwood/attractions/pencoed-organic-farm)