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General
- On a working farm with stunning views of the Black Mountains
- A 25-minute drive from Abergavenny and 35 minutes from Hay-on-Wye
- Blaenavon Ironworks and National Coal Museum within a 40-minute drive
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.
Open from 01/04/2022 to 31/10/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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).
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 6 x
One Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 9.1m width x 9.1m depth (30.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 83.6m² (900.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 10 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 8 x
One Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 63.8m² (686.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 10 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan or Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.0m length (10.0ft width x 10.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.3m² (100.0ft²)
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.0ft width x 13.0ft length) Calculated area: 15.7m² (169.0ft²)
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 10.7m width x 3.7m length (35.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 39.0m² (420.0ft²)
Bedrooms: 3
Reviews
What a gem! (We've stayed twice in two months and will be going back!)
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Amazing site. Fantastic views. Very friendly. Soooo relaxing!!!
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Excellent location and lovely rope swing. Loved everything about it
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Perfect! Full marks & see you next year.
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: one group at a time
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
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
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Telephone Exchange
— 5.0 miles
Bus Station — 9.1 miles
Bus Station — 13.1 miles
- Train stations
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Abergavenny Rail Station
— 9.3 miles
Hereford Rail Station — 14.4 miles
Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station — 15.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Lydney Harbour
— 26.7 miles
Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal — 26.8 miles
Sharpness Old Docks — 26.9 miles
- Airports
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Gloucestershire Airport
— 36.0 miles
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.
Must see
- Blaenavon Ironworks (12.7 miles)
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre (12.9 miles)
- Big Pit: National Coal Museum (13.3 miles)
National Trust
- Skenfrith Castle (9.9 miles)
- The Weir (11.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| 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.
Cayo Retreat cancellation policy
No refunds within 3 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cayo Retreat will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Cayo Retreat? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
