We offer a relaxed and informal camping experience in our orchard at Lower Porthamel Organic Farm in the beautiful Wye valley. Enjoy our nature trail through the farm's fields, down the abandoned old mid-Wales railway line and along the banks of the river Llynfi which is home to otters, badgers, British crayfish and kingfishers. In the evening, relax by a campfire with a bootle of wine and enjoy the sunset over the hills.
Our facilities include hot showers, family/disabled washroom and washing up area. We also have wifi available. Firewood is available from our son at the house. We aslo have free range eggs for sale.
As well as providing for families we also cater for larger groups which is situated away from the main campsite.
Nearby attractions and activities
Hay-on-Wye - book town famous for its literature festival and book shops. Full of artisan shops and boutiques, award winning bistros and cafes. Also home to our farm shop, Smallfarms, which stock's native breeds produced on our farm.
Outdoor adventure - we are perfectly positioned to enjoy many outdoor pursuits, being in the foothills of the Black mountains and in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Canoeing, cycling, walking, riding, gorge walking, caving, moutain boarding are just a taste of activities available.
This is just a taste of adventures you can take part in - visit Brecon or Hay-on-Wye tourist information for full details and many more vistor attractions. Also Black Mountain Adventures and Wye Valley Canoes for booking enquiries.
Attractions near Lower Porthamel Organic Farm
Must see
- Brecon Mountain Railway (16.1 miles)
- Blaenavon Ironworks (17.3 miles)
- Big Pit: National Coal Museum (17.4 miles)
National Trust
- Cwmmau Farmhouse (11.7 miles)
- The Weir (17.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Lower Porthamel Organic Farm
Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth (1.4 miles) Walking
Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool (2.7 miles) Walking
Pengenffordd - Pwll y Wrack - Pengenffordd (3.4 miles) Walking
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Excellent, enjoyable stay Paul T. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Nice and quiet site with clean wash areas and toilets. The couple that ran it were very friendly. Disliked: nothing all good. |
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beautiful campsite run by lovely couple rosekentish (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: It was great to be able to have an open campfire into the evening with logs provided by the owners for a nominal fee. The site was well positioned up a slight incline with a lovely and tranquil view of the Farm House and surrounding fields. The site also own the fishing rights to a stretch of the River which was really great. The young couple who had recently taken charge of the Farm and ... Disliked: The slight rain we got as we were packing up the tent but that's what you get from staying in April and we were offered a place to dry our wet clothes if we needed. |
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Our stay at this site karl_123 (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We didn't book this site just turned up on the off chance after being recommended by my daughter. When we arrived we were met by Sharlene the owner who was a lovely lady she explained that they were having a party for her daughter and if we didn't mind putting up with the noise that we were welcome to stay we didn't mind at all turned out it was a brill night ... Disliked: Nothing we disliked about this site |
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very good for the price ben c. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the size of the second feild to camp in Disliked: very busy at the time so the toilets wete always busy (ideal if it wernt a bank hol) |
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Lovely site, friendly owner, great value. Tim W. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The location within an orchard and the access to the farm. There was a very relaxed feel to the site, with freedom for the children to explore and roam around. It was excellent value for money. Disliked: There was a group of very noisy famiilies (adults and children) who kept us awake into the night, the downside of the relaxed nature of the site. |
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Fantastic...idyllic...didn't want to come home! Richard_W2 (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The setting was fantastic and the owners wonderfully accomodating and jolly! We had a fantasitc two nights and would go back again in a heartbeat. Disliked: Disliked is too strong a word! THe only tiny annoyance was not knowing where to go when we arrived - tip for all drive straight down to the main house! |
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Liked: Warm showers, very clean facilities, lovely farm. Little one enjoyed the farm animals and nature trail down to river. Disliked: Nothing to dislike!!! |
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Liked: You were not bothered at all and could pick where you wanted to pitch your tent Disliked: Alot of sheep poo in the field we camped in |
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Liked: The orchard setting and the animals. The nature trail and river were great fun! The fact you could buy wood from the farm and have a fire too! The Family were all lovely and accommodating. Disliked: No dislikes! |
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LOVELY QUIET LOCATION Sandra S. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We found the campsite to be small as we expected and hoped and therefore quiet and very friendly. Facilities were good considering size of place and the owners were extremely helpful and understanding. Disliked: nothing to dislike about the campsite only the weather turned nasty and we had to leave earlier than planned much to our dissappointment. |
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Lovely site Chris W. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Loads of space, fires not a problem. Showers decent. Disliked: Could do with a sign to reception and fixing the doorbell! |
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Liked: The orchard was a great location to camp and the views were great. Having the picnic benches was an added bonus. Plenty of showers, toilets etc. Fantastic to have on-site recycling bins. Disliked: The photos on the website made it seem like it was a lot closer to the river than it actually is. |
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Very nice friendly site, with clean facilities. kevin p. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Pitches are really big, owners are really friendly, facilities are slightly basic but were spotlessly clean. Bbqs and fires are allowed Disliked: It is a very relaxed campsite and this resulted in quite a bit of noise late at night, this wasn't good trying to get our 2 year old off to sleep. |
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Brilliant! Zayn Niki_S (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Really enjoyed my night there, was just what i was looking for..The owners were really friendly and helpful too.. Disliked: Nothing really! |
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Well maintained good value camping Marcus H. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The owner was very helpful kind and generous. From the moment we arrived it was clear that the site as very relaxed and informal and as a result very comfortable to stay at. Disliked: N/a |
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Ou kind of campsite! Roy B. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Disliked: Nothing! |
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Very nice site. Friendly and helpful. Good facilities. Rachel C. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: There was a choice of 2 camping areas. A very pretty little orchard and a good size field. Although the site filled up as the weekend went on, there was still plenty of space all around us. The toilets, showers and washing up facilities were nice and clean and the site owners were very good at keeping the toilet roll topped up! There is a lovely little nature trail walk from the site. The owners ... Disliked: There was some traffic noise, although not enough to disturb us. |
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lovely Lorena A. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: everything was lovely we had an amazing time, loved building my first ever camp fire, very relaxed placed really rubbed off on me! Disliked: I only wish they had a farm shop where we could have bought organic farm produce instead of having to go to the supermarket |
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Lovely location and great showers Madeleine M. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The site had all the usual facilities and good hot showers. The proprietor was seen cleaning the toilet block regularly. I should think there could be queues for the toilets at busy times as only there were only two. Disliked: No signage to 'reception' |
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Great site, really friendly owners, basic facilities but who needs anymore, your camping!!! michelle f. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: How relaxed the place was, being able to have a campfire and toast marshmellows :0). Watching the baby lambs bouncing around in the field next door, all the great walks on your doorstep. Disliked: Having to go home :( |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Hay on Wye: Castle Bus Stop — 5.8mi
Brecon Interchange — 8.6mi
Brynmawr Bus Station — 15.0mi
- Train stations
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Cilmeri Rail Station — 13.8mi
Builth Road Rail Station — 13.9mi
Garth (Powys) Rail Station — 15.6mi
- Ferry ports
- Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal — 32.7mi
- Airports
- Cardiff International Airport — 42.8mi
Directions
Enter our post code LD3 0DL into online maps and it will bring you straight to our door.
Permitted arrival time
None - please be respectful of campers already set up
Cancellation policy
If you need to cancel, please let us know in advance so that we may offer your pitch to other campers.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Cash or cheque on evening of your arrival.
Cards accepted on the park
None.
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Group bookings not accepted via Pitchup.com
Check availability at Lower Porthamel Organic Farm…
We do not have set out grass pitches but prefer people to choose where they wish to pitch. We have plenty of space so you are not crowded by other campers. Parts of the orchard are on a slight incline which prevents the ground from being wet. There is no ...
Max. persons: unlimited
