Foxdale Campsite

Foxdale sits on the edge of Marloes village in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, in a position that makes most campsites in the area look like consolation prizes. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a mile or so away, Marloes Sands is close enough to walk, and Martins Haven, where the Skomer Island boat departs, is a nine-minute drive. The site earns its place through proximity rather than scale: this is a small, unhurried field where the surroundings do the heavy lifting.

The hosts and wardens run a noticeably warm operation. Solo travellers are helped with pitching, the facilities are kept in good order, and the food truck that parks up morning and evening is a genuine bonus for coast-path walkers arriving hungry. Expect full breakfasts, kebabs, and rice dishes cooked by a couple who clearly care about what they serve. A small shop covers essentials, which matters when you've been walking all day and discover you've left the toothpaste behind.

Showers are proper double cubicles with good pressure, a drying area, and somewhere to hang things. Dishwashing and laundry areas are provided. Pitches include non-electric options that catch the evening sun. There's a pub in the village and a pizza takeaway nearby. For anyone walking the Coast Path or planning a day on Skomer, this is the kind of place that makes logistics disappear.