Offa's Dyke Retreat

View prices & book 9.5 36 reviews
Entrance and garden
Entrance and garden
Private hot tub outside your door
Space around the hut, with hot tub
Hot tub
Private hot tub outside the hut
Garden with firepit
External fire pit and picnic bench.
External fire pit and picnic bench.
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Private hot tub outside your door
Space around the hut, with hot tub
Hot tub

  • Smart glamping site in Longtown, with views of the Black Mountains
  • A couple of miles from Offa's Dyke Path; half an hour from Hay-on-Wye
  • Local pub and well-stocked village shop a short walk away
A holiday taking in two countries – a tad ambitious? Not in the slightest. Take off to Offa’s Dyke Retreat and such escapades are very easy indeed, as you’re almost on the border of England and Wales, with plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoorsy antics on both sides of the divide. You can start gazing at that scenery without even leaving this friendly glamping site in the little village of Longtown, for the outlook here is one of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ready for a closer look? Get those boots on and set off for a wander: the Offa’s Dyke path passes nearby on its way from Pandy to Hay-on-Wye, and there are lots of little local paths to explore too. A stroll of a much less strenuous variety (barely a minute, in fact) takes you to the local pub for home-cooked meals. If you can manage a little further (well, a couple of minutes), you can get to a fab village shop stacked with fresh and frozen food, local tipples and homemade cakes. Stock up there and trot back to the site for a picnic or barbecue (barbecues and firepit provided, with firewood available to buy on site), or use the well-equipped communal kitchen to prep your eats. Other shared facilities on site include a toilet block with a couple of showers; no need to bring your own towels, as you’ll be provided with these when you get here, along with bedding for your cosy sleeping quarters.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Offas Dyke Retreat offers an amazing location with beautiful views and a range of excellent facilities, including popular hot tubs and a games room. Guests praised the cleanliness of the pods, communal areas, and showers. Easy check-in and helpful staff were frequently highlighted. While most found their stay enjoyable, a few encountered minor issues with accommodation allocation, solar lighting, and Wi-Fi/phone signal. The site is well-suited for families and those seeking a peaceful, nature-focused getaway.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with clean facilities

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Viorel I.

Camping pod (hot tub, two person)

Liked Lovely place to be for a weekend out as a couple

Disliked Nothing to be disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay

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Sacha P.

Shepherd's hut (hot tub, private bathroom amenities, three person)

Liked Easy check in
Hottub
Amount of facilities
Amazing views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always a pleasure to stsy there.…

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9 out of 10
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jon s.

Shepherd's hut (four person, hot tub, private bathroom amenities)

Liked Always a pleasure to stsy there. Clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect

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Gareth m.

Shepherd's hut (four person)

Liked Amazing location accommodation and facilities.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Me & my son loved everything…

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Ella H.

Camping pod (hot tub, two person)

Liked Me & my son loved everything about this place! My son didn't want to leave.The pod was nice & cosy with everything you needed in there.The communal area & showers we're clean.We will definitely return

Disliked There was nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful. Peaceful site.

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Brittany E.

Shepherd's hut (hot tub, private bathroom amenities, three person)

Liked This is my second stay at Offas Dyke retreat. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Things to do inside and outside for adults and children. Really enjoyed the firepit at night enjoying the stars and the pretty lights on the building. The hot tub was to die for, Absolutely amazing , different light settings which looked amazing at night time. Roof over the hot tub which helped when it rained the second night I was there. Would 100% go again.

Disliked There was a bench outside which had been broken and we didnt realise until we sat back but it still didnt ruin our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Delighted with our stay. The camping…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (hot tub, two person)

Liked Delighted with our stay. The camping pod was excellent. Lovely staff and the shared lounge/kitchen/toilet/shower facilities were excellent. The WiFi in the pod was very handy as mobile phone signal is weak in the area. Highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay! The pods were perfect…

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Saffron T.

Shepherd's hut (four person)

Liked Fantastic stay! The pods were perfect and the communal facilities were spot on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend and visit shsin

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Saffron T.

Shepherd's hut (six person)

Liked Great facilities, extremely clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok but luck of the draw with pitches.

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut (hot tub, private bathroom amenities, three person)

Liked The cleanliness and the hot tub.

Disliked The apartment i had on pitch up wasn't the one confirmed by the owners. Pitched up said i had the Cheviot and I was in Herdwick. This was run down the bench was broken and didnt have bunkbed like the photos advertised. This killed the limited floor space and made it even more cramped with the Dog. It was expected to be tight but didnt help. They also did set up the bed and we had to request this after arrival. For the price think a hotel would have been the better choice unless was staying in the Cheviot pitch. It had dated kids toys and the facilities like pool table you have to pay for.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Offa's Dyke Retreat

Longtown

Herefordshire

England

HR2 0NA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.95311°N
2.97919°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi Telephone Exchange
9.3 mi Bus Station
13.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.5 mi Abergavenny Rail Station
13.8 mi Hereford Rail Station
15.5 mi Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station
Ferry
26.3 mi Lydney Harbour
26.5 mi Sharpness Old Docks
26.9 mi Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal

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

Options galore await if you’ve come this way for a walk. The big name nearby is Offa’s Dyke Path, which wends its way along the 177-mile England/Wales border and the course of the eighth-century Offa’s Dyke. Warm up for your longer walks on little local paths, including the 10-minute trot to the ruined Longtown Castle. Hikes aren’t the only way to get a bit of alfresco activity around here: a 10-minute drive gets you to a downhill mountain bike course, paintballing centre, laser clay pigeon shooting or llama trekking (yes) outfit, and within half an hour there’s pony trekking, golf, and canoe or kayak trips from Hay-on-Wye. Hay-on-Wye (half an hour’s drive) is worth a trip even if you’re not venturing out on the river, as the town’s stacked with bookshops of all stripes: kids’ books, antique books, poetry books, natural history books, crime fiction books – you’ll find a specialist supplier for all these in the town. If it’s foodie shops that get you going, head south to Abergavenny (20 minutes) instead – the independent shops here are full of tasty things to eat (and drink, of course).

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 13.1 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 13.3 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 13.6 mi

Raglan Castle 13.8 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.9 mi

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 9.4 mi

The Weir 10.8 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 14.3 mi

The Kymin 15.8 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 24 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Longtown - Brook Farm - Cae Tack - Longtown 0.3 mi

Longtown - Upper Brooks - Escley Brook - Longtown 0.3 mi

Longtown - Penrhewr - Clodock - Longtown 0.3 mi

Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 0.9 mi

Llanthony Priory - Offa's Dyke Path - Hatterrall Hill 2.5 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 Offa's Dyke Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Offa's Dyke Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Offa's Dyke Retreat? Options galore await if you’ve come this way for a walk. The big name nearby is Offa’s Dyke Path, which wends its way along the 177-mile England/Wales border and the course of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Offa's Dyke Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Offa's Dyke Retreat? From £80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.