Boatside Caravan and Camping

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Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
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  • 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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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 162 Pitchup.com customers

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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. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, the clean facilities, and the well-stocked honesty shop. The spacious pitches and natural surroundings are ideal for families and relaxation. While some mention a need for more shower facilities, particularly during busy periods, the overall experience is highly positive, with many planning return visits.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect camping spot, peaceful relaxing and spotlessly clean

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10 out of 10
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Amy B. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked This was our second visit and we plan to make this our annual trip. We chose to try out the teepee tent this time. So spacious and great value for money, took the stress out of setting up our tent and extra fun for the kids. The kids and adults all had a great time. The kids could just run and play in the field, we took outdoor games and there was lots of space. The adults could relax and just watch the kids have fun. The kids loved the honesty fridge, ice cream was a firm favourite. Spotlessly clean and everything you needed for a relaxed camping trip. Haven’t stopped telling friends and family about it!!

Disliked NA

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Loved it!!

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Jessica K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site, great amenities, very clean and very well maintained. Loved the honesty pantry, always well stocked and thoughtfully considered items.

Location next to River Wye is just wonderful.

Everyone we met were super friendly.

Disliked A few more showers would be ideal. Usually not a British problem… until there’s a heatwave 😎 camping area is quite open with limited shade for pitches.

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Lovely site,with walking direct from the…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site,with walking direct from the campsite. Good facilities and the honesty shop was a real bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for a Tentbox stop

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Jonathan N. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing host/owner, honesty small ‘shop’, location, price (value for money).

Disliked Only 2 showers (1 male only, 1 female only) but it is fine so minor point and didn’t stop a 10/10 rating!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great owner and lovely site with beautiful scenery

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Sharon D. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Adam was a great host and made us feel very welcome. We loved the beautiful views, tranquility and the site was kept very clean and well maintained. We will definitely return

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, very beautiful and chilled.

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Keith D. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked This a really attractive site, well maintained by the owners. It has a relaxing countryside feel with lots of beautiful mature trees and plenty of wildlife. It also has a great riverside area to picnic, for kids to play or just to relax and take in the scenery. The owners are very friendly and super-helpful.

Disliked Granted we were there on a very hot and sunny bank holiday weekend, so the site was very busy (though also very calm and chilled). However, it's worth noting that there's only 1 male shower and one female shower on the site. It's quite a big site, so it could definitely do with more showers.

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Great place to stay would recommend

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Dan H. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Really nice vibe to the campsite and friendly staff, suitable for families.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site's location is lovely, super…

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Igor C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site's location is lovely, super quiet and has lovely facilities. Really great idea with the honesty shop, from ice creams to popcorn with clear pricing. Great washing stations and an extremely helpful and kind owner who advised on a very local pub & how to get down to the river about 200m from the site. There is also a very friendly cat who is not shy to say hello.

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Would Stay Again!

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Matt S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amenities are great, scenery is amazing and the owner Adam is very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money - relaxed site

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely scenery, great to have the amenities like the stocked fridge and honesty box system, kettle and microwave.

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.