Cayo Retreat

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  • On a working farm with stunning views of the Black Mountains
  • A 25-minute drive from Abergavenny and 35 minutes from Hay-on-Wye
  • Bespoke wetrooms with private toilets and showers; pub 15 mins' walk
Picture the scene: it’s day one of your hols, you wake to the sounds of birdcalls, you sneak a peek outside and there, in all their glory, are the Black Mountains. If this sounds just splendid (because you're a sensible sort), head along to Cayo Retreat, a family-friendly site in Herefordshire, 25 minutes’ drive from Abergavenny. On a working farm, this site is the epitome of peaceful: five minutes up a small country road from the nearest habitation, there’s no foot traffic (or regular traffic) passing by to break the quiet, and wanders with your dog through woodland and along the banks of the private stretch of river running through the site should soothe troubled minds (and energetic mutts) right quick. Lengthier rambles are within easy reach too, as the Black Mountains – and the Brecon Beacons National Park, and the long-distance Offa’s Dyke Path – are on the England-Wales border less than a mile’s saunter away across fields. When it comes to eats, the perennially hungry are well catered for: the pretty little village of Longtown is a 15-minute walk from base for a small well-stocked shop and a local pub serving food. There are bespoke wet rooms with private toilets and showers on site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 44
Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 84
Touring caravan pitches 24
Rent a tent 6
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 68 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts stunning views of the Black Mountains and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful host, John, and the immaculate, well-maintained grounds with spacious pitches. Modern, clean toilet and shower facilities are highlighted, although some reviews mention the combined shower-toilet cubicles and occasional queues during busy periods. The site offers direct access to beautiful walks and is a short stroll from a village with a shop and pub. Some minor issues reported include the lack of designated washing-up facilities and bin availability.

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We loved the location! Absolutely gorgeous…

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 Naomi S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We loved the location! Absolutely gorgeous surroundings and really clear skies full of stars

Disliked N/A

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Wonderful relaxed and pretty campsite

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch (large, mountain view, riverside)

Liked Campsite surrounded by stunning scenery. Enormous pitch. John, the owner, was the friendliest we’ve come across. Relaxed and peaceful weekend

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely, peaceful site. The host was…

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Elizabeth W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely, peaceful site. The host was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and will be back. The local pub was very good too.

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Beautiful location, welcoming host, well-maintained site…

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Mark A. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch (large, mountain view, riverside)

Liked Beautiful location, welcoming host, well-maintained site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location is stunning, beautiful walks and scenery. Welcoming and friendly host.

Disliked Gents loos need a bin, there were 2 used plastered left in the sink on Sunday morning.
The bins are close to a small stream and some litter blows into the water.

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This was my second stay at…

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 Sam B. 1 review

Bell tent (eight person, premium)

Liked This was my second stay at Cayo Retreat, having first visited last year, and I knew I had to come back for my birthday. My first experience was exceptional, so before we arrived I had already told the rest of the group how beautiful the site was and how welcoming our host, John, would be. I had set the bar incredibly high, yet somehow everyone’s experience still exceeded expectations.

The campsite is perfectly situated opposite the Black Mountains, creating an incredible backdrop throughout the day. One of the highlights was watching the moon rise from behind the mountains in the evening, it really is a special moment. The field is spacious enough for everyone to spread out, and we enjoyed games of badminton and frisbee without feeling crowded.

The yurts are spacious, cosy, and surprisingly luxurious for a camping experience. The beds are incredibly comfortable, and the soft, fluffy blankets made for one of the best night’s sleep I’ve had while camping.

The facilities are excellent too. Having a washing-up station made cleaning up after our barbecue quick and easy, and the toilets and other facilities were spotless throughout our stay, which really added to the overall comfort.

What truly makes Cayo Retreat stand out, though, is the host, John. From the moment we arrived, he was friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything we needed. His hospitality genuinely makes the experience even more enjoyable, and it’s easy to see why everyone in our group thought so highly of him.

I couldn’t recommend Cayo Retreat more highly. Whether you’re looking to spend quality time with family or friends, enjoy the stunning surroundings, or simply experience a unique camping stay, this is a fantastic place to visit. We’ll definitely be back again.

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Amazing view, it was a perfect…

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 Emily C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing view, it was a perfect little getaway for me and my partner, the host was so kind super helpful. If I could give it more than ten I would 🫶

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Beautiful campsite in fantastic area…

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Matthew l. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite in fantastic area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful stay in Longtown!

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Lucy -. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Field was easy to pitch on, showers and bathrooms were clean and well-maintained and there was a good sized washing up area next to it. Owner was really friendly and helped me out with getting some tent pegs when I forgot mine!

Disliked A little tricky to get to from the Offa's Dyke path.

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A lovely, peaceful site, we were…

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Gez_Skint_Creative 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A lovely, peaceful site, we were fortunate to have the site to ourselves. Facilities were clean and tidy with good showers. Would definitely use again

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cayo Retreat

Cayo Farm

Longtown

Herefordshire

England

HR2 0NR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.95302°N
2.99237°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 mi Telephone Exchange
9.2 mi Bus Station
13.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.5 mi Abergavenny Rail Station
14.2 mi Hereford Rail Station
15.1 mi Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station
Ferry
26.7 mi Lydney Harbour
26.9 mi Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
26.9 mi Sharpness Old Docks

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The site’s not just well set up for ramblers… Other energetic types will be best pleased by how close National Cycle Route 42 is (just a 15-minute drive, or 30-minute cycle), and those who like to get up close with the local(ish) wildlife have only a 15-minute drive to source llama trekking. People craving high-octane adventures can opt instead for the mountain adventure centre 10 minutes away, which covers lots of different bases: guests can get competitive on the paintball field, get adrenaline pumping on the quads, hovercrafts or rally karts, test mettle on the assault course or try out marksmanship with some clay pigeon shooting. Anyone after a more laidback hol should maybe follow in historical footsteps instead: get a feel for the industry of this part of the UK at Blaenavon Ironworks and Big Pit National Coal Museums, both about 40 minutes away, or mosey around the ruins at Skenfrith Castle 35 minutes from base. Prefer some urban days? Head to Abergavenny – known hereabouts as a ‘gateway to Wales’ – 25 minutes from the site for indie shops and foodie stops, or Hay-on-Wye 35 minutes away for leafing through nearly two dozen bookshops.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Crown 0.5 mi
  • Cornewall Arms 0.9 mi
  • Cellar Bar 2 mi
  • Half Moon Inn 2.1 mi
  • Carpenters Arms 2.7 mi
  • Bridge Inn 3.3 mi
  • The Old Pandy Inn 3.9 mi
  • Queen's Head 4.2 mi
  • The Dog Inn 4.2 mi
  • The Temple Bar Inn 4.3 mi

Groceries

  • Ty Gwyn Cider 4.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Longtown Village Green 0.3 mi
  • Dirt Farm 4.4 mi

Family days out

  • Llanthony Priory Visitor attraction 2 mi
  • Site of Dore Abbey Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Ty Gwyn Cider Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
  • Grange Trekking Centre Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Dirt Farm Cycle Centre Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Skirrid Mountain Inn Visitor attraction 5 mi
  • Grosmont Castle 6 mi
  • White Castle 8.3 mi
  • Moccas Castle 8.7 mi
  • Castell Y Fenni Castle 9.3 mi
  • Abergavenny Castle 9.3 mi
  • Cusop Castle 9.3 mi
  • Tretower Court Castle 9.5 mi
  • Tretower Castle 9.5 mi
  • Llanthomas Castle Mound 9.9 mi

Public transport

  • Greyhound Close 0.3 mi
  • Church 0.9 mi
  • Llanveynoe Turn 1.9 mi
  • Old Trout Inn 2.8 mi
  • Gilfach 3.7 mi
  • Michaelchurch Turn 3.7 mi
  • Penishaplwydd 3.7 mi
  • Little Goytre 3.7 mi
  • Ty-derlwyn 3.8 mi
  • Great Goytre 3.8 mi

Local services

  • Ewyas Harold Surgery Doctors 4.3 mi
  • SMG Fuel station 5.1 mi

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Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 12.9 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 13.1 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 13.4 mi

Raglan Castle 14 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 15.3 mi

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 9.9 mi

The Weir 11.1 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 14.2 mi

The Kymin 16.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Longtown - Penrhewr - Clodock - Longtown 0.3 mi

Longtown - Upper Brooks - Escley Brook - Longtown 0.3 mi

Longtown - Brook Farm - Cae Tack - Longtown 0.3 mi

Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 0.6 mi

Llanthony Priory - Offa's Dyke Path - Hatterrall Hill 2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cayo Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cayo Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cayo Retreat? The site’s not just well set up for ramblers… Other energetic types will be best pleased by how close National Cycle Route 42 is (just a 15-minute drive, or 30-minute cycle), and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cayo Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please let the site know when you are approximately 5 minutes away.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cayo Retreat? From £38 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.