Since 1979, Joe and June Folder have extended a warm welcome to
visitors to their home -
families, couples, groups and singles seeking a peaceful holiday next to nature.
For over 40 years the land has been sympathetically sculpted and managed,
with the natural flora and fauna protected and allowed to thrive.
Tything Barn lies close to an area of Sites of Special Scientific Interest(SSSI) and the Carew River is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
We feel fortunate to be able to have such a unique naturist campsite within its own private nature reserve and we invite you to come and join us for a while,
here in the heart of the Pembrokeshire National Park.
Set within the Pembrokeshire National Park and steeped in history, Tything Barn is an ancient farmstead encompassed by 23 beautiful acres of land and water.
Up until the 1950's quarrying still took place here. Teams of men worked on excavating the carboniferous limestone rock which was then loaded onto barges and sent down river at high tide.
In the late 1970's Joe and June Folder along with their children, moved to Tything Barn and took on the challenge of making a home and a living for the family. It was a labour of love.
Joe, while transforming the overgrown farmstead and quarry, took up Oyster farming which was a great success until the tragic oil spill of the Sea Empress in 1997 impacted the whole of the Pembrokeshire waterways and the sale of shellfish was ceased.
Its a much more tranquil scene here now and the scars of past quarrying have healed. Circular walks with meandering footpaths of approximately two miles lead you through mixed woodland, small glades and around the reclaimed quarries which hold two saltwater lagoons. One of which covers two acres, curving around two small islands and is great for paddling, wild swimming or a leisurely row in our boats.
Creeks (known as Gullums), meander down to the springy turfs of the marsh foreshore of the tidal Carew river, where it meets the secret waterway of the Cleddau Estuary. Visitors can watch a variety of fish on the estuary or gullums on the incoming tide. Children can enjoy the thrill of crabbing on the gullums. Kayaks, Paddle boards and small boats can be launched from our ramp on the marsh foreshore allowing for a few hours at high tide to explore the hidden sights along the estuary.
Wildlife, flora and fauna surrounds us and the enchanting call of the Curlew is often heard on the turn of the tide.
A purpose built polytunnel with tiled floor, a small pond and mediterranean style planting is a welcoming space to sit and relax if the weather isn't so great.
We are fortunate to be situated in an area of low light pollution. At night we keep artificial lighting to a minimum (and encourage our visitors to do the same) allowing everyone the opportunity of an unspoilt view of the sky at night. On a clear night you can see the Milky Way. Owls and five species of Bat have been detected here.
The communal campfire and BBQ area is a great place for relaxing with friends old and new.
Visitors can also enjoy the use of two grassed Badminton Courts, a Croquet lawn and Boules pitches, Racquets and shuttlecocks, mallets, hoops and balls are all provided.
We are a family friendly, pet friendly, clothing optional naturist site providing pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes , either with or without electric hook up. Set over three fields and meadow there is plenty of space to spread out.
Near the edge of the marsh foreshore are two small self contained wood cabins , each suitable for up to two adults and two children to stay.
Two enchanting little self contained cottages adjoin Tything Barn House and are part of the oldest surviving remains of the 400 year old farmstead. Suitable for up to four people to stay, both are also available for hire.