Boatside Caravan and Camping

View prices & book 9.5 183 reviews
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
Bell tent
Bell tent exterior
Space around the bell tent
Bell tents
Site in the daytime
Camping field
Riverbank located on site, river wye
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Bell tent
Bell tent exterior
Space around the bell tent

  • Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
  • Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
  • 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
Ready for riverside relaxation and a reel of outdoor activities in the Powys countryside? You certainly don’t need to be a fishing pro to have a chilled-out time at Boatside Caravan and Camping… while it’s a good place to bring out your own fishing rod, the riverbank also makes for a peaceful spot simply to listen to the wildlife or watch the sun go down. Those of you who are keen fishers will be happy to find that there are 800 yards of private fishing on site. The site has fishing rights on the River Wye, so you might want to set your sights on the salmon and trout or get stuck into coarse fishing too (a licence is required). Your resting place is in the Wye Valley and well positioned for plenty more outdoor activities, whether it’s feeding red kites in the Elan Valley (half an hour’s drive) or tackling the mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park (40 minutes). Those of you who want walks closer by won’t be disappointed either, as there are footpaths from the site. When you’re looking to top up your granola bar supply or perhaps grab the works for a barbecue or campfire on site, Builth Wells has food shops 10 minutes’ drive away. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are in plentiful supply here but whenever you’d prefer to knock back a few and leave the car behind, there are home-cooked meals and Wye Valley beers in the village pub 25 minutes’ walk away.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 183 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, well-maintained campsite with a peaceful riverside location. Guests praise the friendly and helpful owners, the well-stocked honesty shop, and the clean facilities. While the campsite is praised for its tranquil atmosphere and lovely views, some visitors noted that the shower facilities were limited during busy periods. However, upgrades to the shower block are underway. The site is considered a great base for exploring the local area.

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Good value, close to the River,…

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Marc P. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good value, close to the River, fairly quiet, clean toilet and shower, although limited they are building more showers, friendly and helpful owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot not far from civilisation but far enough away to relax.

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Neil D. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with everything you need for a night away: clean toilets, good shower, washing up facilities, an honesty shop and a friendly neighbourhood cat! The owners are lovely and friendly, there's a decent spot down by the river to chill at and it's well laid out so you don't feel on top of everyone else. The upcoming improvements to the showers will be a great asset to the place once they're finished too.

Disliked Nothing of any note whatsoever.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean and well kept site.

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 Julie C. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The pitch, the honesty shop, the closeness of the river, which we enjoyed swimming in as the weather was 30+ degrees. The site was very clean, full of trees and birds. The access was good and the site was easy to find. We will definitely be back again.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, very relaxing.

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 Karl W. 8 reviews

Bell tent

Liked A lovely site, well situated to explore the area. Friendly owner, very laid back. We used the pre set bell tent, excellent 😁.

Disliked Nothing to add to this part.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location…

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 chris j. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice location

Disliked Na

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the location.…

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 Robert C. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Loved the location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host, nice scenery and site…

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Tom H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly host, nice scenery and site is well kept. Facilities all clean would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location, great site and facilities…

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Kate B. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Amazing location, great site and facilities and super helpful owner. Lovely community run pub the Seven stars just up the road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our stsy

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and well looked after. Quiet. The honesty shop was well supplied. Very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site

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Clare F. 13 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Only a one night stay but everything we needed. Nice facilities which are being extended. Great honesty kitchen ! Best we have seen ! X great fenced dog field. Lovely river access. Quite a few long term caravans gave a slightly cramped feel as motorhome pitches were in amongst them but still a well kept site just personal preference with layout. Friendly owners.

Disliked Nothing

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 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 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Boatside Caravan and Camping

Aberedw

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3UH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.13122°N
3.36233°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.8 mi Interchange
21.6 mi Black Lion Hotel
21.6 mi Post Office
Rail
3.8 mi Builth Road Rail Station
4.2 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
7.1 mi Garth (Powys) Rail Station

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

Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of a cinema, swimming pool and shops. The Royal Welsh Showground is on the outskirts (10 minutes) for events and festivals throughout the year, as is a golf course whenever you fancy a round. Got a pair of shoes that need breaking in? Pen y Fan (50 minutes) will soon have you hiking, although it’s not a simple feat, as it’s the highest mountain in Wales. Watersports are easy to find around the Brecon Beacons too, as Llangorse Lake (half an hour) has plenty to try out, plus boat hire and fishing. Hay-on-Wye (half an hour) might make a good choice for those of you with a mix of interests. As well as bookshops and galleries, there’s a castle plus paddleboarding and other watersports on the River Wye. Fancy going off for a pedal instead? The National Cycle Route 42 (10 minutes) runs through Hay-on-Wye.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 23.1 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 25 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 25.8 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 26.2 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 27.1 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 12.6 mi

The Weir 23.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 25.7 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 25.8 mi

Skenfrith Castle 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1.1 mi

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 1.3 mi

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 3.4 mi

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 4 mi

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Powys 19.9 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 Boatside Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boatside Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boatside Caravan and Camping? Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boatside Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.