directions, travel and q & A
*PLEASE DO NOT PLOT YOUR OWN ROUTE AND FOLLOW OUR DIRECTIONS. AVOID HAWSE LANE!
To get to Ty Coch use the postcode CF3 2TU. The postcode will bring you to Marshfield village store which should be on your left hand side. Proceed forward over railway bridge (Y Maerun pub below) to the T junction, at the T Junction turn left and Ty Coch Camping and Caravanning is first on the right.
If you do not have a sat nav:
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leave the M4 at Junc 28
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then take the A48 signposted Castleton/St Mellons
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in 2.8 miles leave the A48 for the village of Marshfield (opposite the Coach and Horses Inn)
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drive through the village out the other end over the railway bridge (Y Maerun pub below) to the T Junction
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at the T Junction turn Left and Ty Coch is first on your right.
GETTING OUT AND ABOUT FROM TY COCH
Cardiff is 15-20 mins by car - Newport is 10-15 mins
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus services to Newport - 1 mile away
There is a new bus service which runs from the villages of St Brides & Marshfield. Both bus stops are a mile from Ty Coch. Newport City Bus No 31A and 31C. Please note this service is to NEWPORT not Cardiff, see the link below for details of times etc
https://www.newportbus.co.uk/services/NT0/31A
TAXIS
Our preferred and recommended are:
CHOW TAXI'S: 01633 21 10 11
DRAGON TAXI'S: 01633 216216
expect to pay £25 each way
UBER MAY BE CHEAPER
*Martin Edwards Mini Bus Travel: 07530205874
For information regarding events, please see FAQ.
PARKING FOR EVENTS
Cardiff City Council run a Park & Ride shuttle bus service to and from the stadium during events. Check out the link below for the event you are attending :-
BUS SERVICES
The nearest bus service into Cardiff is 2 miles away at the A48. Bus No 30, every 25 minutes and stops @ 11pm.
visit the web site below for bus times
most frequently asked Q & A + Terms & Conditions
Q. Are you open all year? A. yes we are open 365 days of the year
Q. How far is the Cardiff City Centre from the site? A. approx 8.5 miles or 15-20 minutes by car
Q. Do you accomodate children at any time? A. No, we are adults only and cannot accommodate children
Q. Are camp fires & BBQ's allowed on site? A. only raised fire pits & BBQ's are allowed and used in respect of other campers
Q. Is there public transport from the camp site? A. the best way into Cardiff for events is by taxi, or bus from A48
Q. are there any bus stops near by? A.. we have two bus stops 1 mile from Ty Coch for a bus service to NEWPORT
Q Which Taxi Companies? A. please see the 'blue box' above
Q. Are you dog friendly? A. Yes. well behaved small/medium dogs are permitted on a lead. Dogs are
not to be left unattended on site (i.e while at concerts, events etc) No dangerous
breeds.
Q. do you have a boarding kennels near the camp site A. Yes, Home and Away is 1/2 mile from us and is highly recommended
for your dog when you are attending an event or day out Tel : 01633 680572
Q. What is the earliest we can arrive? A. 1pm except by prior arrangement and subject to pitch availability
Q. If I have to cut short my stay but have already
paid can I get a refund? A. if you have to cut short your stay apologies we don't refund for unused nights
Q. What is the latest we can arrive and check in? A. strictly 9pm (sorry we cannot accept new arrivals after this time)
Q. What time is check out? A. 11am but we do have a late check out option S.T.A until 3 pm @ £8 per unit
excluding Friday & Saturday nights
Q. What facilities do you have? A. Six toilets, 4 showers, hair dryer a campers kitchen with microwave and plates etc
Elson disposal and several fresh water taps and a dog walking/exercise field
Q. do you allow family & friends to visit? A. No, for the enjoyment, peace and tranquility of all our campers, please arrange to meet off site
Q. Can I reserve a particular pitch? A. During our busy times it's usually not possible but we do our best
on the morning of your stay to check if the requested pitch is available
Q. can I charge an electric vehicle? A. No. we do not permit the charging of electric vehicles on site.
Q. if I pay and have to cancel can I get a refund? A. booked pitches are non-refundable however in the event of a cancellation we will honour the booking for up to 1 year subject to availability if given 48hrs notice
Q. what is the latest time we can arrive to pitch? A. summer May- end August up until 9pm - Autumn Winter up until 7pm
Q. is there a dog kennels near-by? A. Yes Home & Away is just 1/2 mile from Ty Coch Tel : 07955 390775
Q, Do you permit service stops at Ty Coch? A. Service stop off's (emptying of toilet cassettes etc) is not available at Ty Coch