Coco's Wild Camp

From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.5 70 reviews
Visitor image of the spacious site
Loads of space (added by manager 26 sep 2022)
Pitch with tent (added by manager 21 jun 2022)
A warm welcome from coco (added by manager 22 jun 2022)

  • Wild camping on a Powys farm with spectacular hill and valley views
  • Five minutes’ drive to Fishpools Forest; half an hour to Elan Valley
  • Basic facilities and grass pitches, plus a donkey, horses and sheep
What’s the best thing about Coco’s Wild Camp? The spectacular setting in 400 acres of Powys hill country? The utter peace on site? Or the wildlife you may spot? In fact, it’s probably a combination of all three aspects that makes this spot near Llandrindod Wells a most desirable escape from the hurly-burly of everyday life. This is a place for contemplation of the near-endless views and a place to enjoy walking in gorgeous countryside. On your ambles, watch red kites hover above the hills, and look out for hares and rabbits running around in the fields. You may be lucky enough to spot a deer, too. And if you don’t spot any wildlife, you can always interact with all the friendly farm animals – sheep, horses and goats included. The star of the show here is undoubtedly Coco, the donkey who lends his name to the place, who will soon have you all beguiled with his antics – especially if you feed him free carrots from the site shop. As this is proper wild camping, amenities on site don’t stretch much beyond compost loos – please note there are no showers and no electricity – but what you will experience is amazing sunsets on clear nights, followed by starry, starry skies. Sunset is your cue to gather around the firepit and get set to watch the Milky Way glittering above.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 15
Caravans for hire 2
Rent a tent 2
Motorhome pitches 15
Open all year
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very scenic stay!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Killian L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very laid back atmosphere, you just call the owner when you arrive and they’ll come visit your pitch for you to pay the bill. You can rent a burner and wood for use. The view is spectacular on the site, there’s green fields for miles around, and a few sheep and Alpacas to see as well. There are compost toilets on site to use, but no shower facilities which is stated on the website.

Disliked: It is far from shops so stock up on necessities before you pitch up.

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Absolutely everything, really friendly owner and as close to wild camping as…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Absolutely everything, really friendly owner and as close to wild camping as you can get but without worry of getting moved on in the middle of the night. Excellent views and very peaceful. Will definitely be returning soon.

Disliked: Nothing

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Beautiful location and an amazing sunset, views for miles 🥰🐑…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Rebecca M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful location and an amazing sunset, views for miles 🥰🐑

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It was a beautiful place to visit with views all around weather…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: It was a beautiful place to visit with views all around weather wasn't nice though seems it was NYE but will be visiting again in the summer months

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Really enjoyable stay at a wild, remote site. Friendly owners and relaxed…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Chris K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Really enjoyable stay at a wild, remote site. Friendly owners and relaxed feel. Great views. Might be quite exposed in the wind as its on a hill, but we were fine

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Lovely overnight stay to get away into the countryside!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Ryan G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very relaxed site and owner, just turn up and park where you like, the track up to the site is a little rough but if you take your time is no issue at all. Wasn't brave enough to go beyond Hill 2 on our stay as it was a little wet and windy didn't want to get stuck! Hill 2 had a compost toilet, chemical toilet waste facility and the coco diner so was happy to stay on that hill, even with the misty weather the view was still beautiful. Will definitely return and hopefully be able to spend a little more time outside with a firepit etc.

Disliked: Nothing, definitely enjoyed the wild camping and try something different compared to usual sites. Just be aware when they say wild camping this is what they mean, don't expect a shower / toilet block!

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Beautiful views. Clean site. Nice animals. Handy loos…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Susanna H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful views. Clean site. Nice animals. Handy loos

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Fantastic scenery

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Simon F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Amazing places with fantastic views

Disliked: Nothing

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Welcoming, casual, cool campsite.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Richard C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything from the casual welcome, to the vast choice of pitch location, to the views.

Disliked: Leaving, but will be back for a longer stay.

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Amazing location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rosie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Location, location, location! Parked up here in the campervan with grandson & dog. Made it up to level 2 then stopped near the 'Diner' on a flat bit as it was quite wet. You can walk a few miles just around the site - it is huge. Afraid to drive up to level 3 as it was wet and slippery. Site owner's 4x4 was having no problem. Was expecting a field and got a whole mountain. Views are amazing. Bonus was the 'Diner' - had delicious chips with burger and hot dog in the evening and the ultimate breakfast in the morning. Not sure if they are there all the time - it was a Bank Holiday weekend with weather to match. There was a shop too at the entrance but an awful long way to walk back from the level 2 camping. Would advise buying a kite there on the way in if you don't have one to bring as grandson was wishing he had one too when other kids had them flying but couldn't face the walk back to the shop once we'd made it half way up the hill. Compost toilets were clean and not smelly. Lit with fairy lights when you're sitting on the throne after dark. Some waste disposal tanks. Didn't see a tap but had brought our own water. No bins so remember a rubbish bag to take it away with you. Firepits, kindling and wood available.

Disliked: Pity the weather was typical for a Bank Holiday in August. In good weather this site would be even more fabulous.

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Features

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

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Coco's Wild Camp

Meadow View

Upper Farm

Llandrindod Wells

Powys

Wales

LD1 5TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.30785°N
-3.20409°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.1 mi Bus Station
15.7 mi Post Office
15.7 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
2 mi Llanbister Road Rail Station
2.7 mi Dolau Rail Station
3.4 mi Llangynllo 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

As you’re surrounded by Powys hills, it may be hard to know where to start exploring – if you’re on foot, Fishpools Forest (five minutes’ drive) is a good option, with a slew of way-marked woodland walks leading past lakes and hilly viewpoints to waterfalls including Water Break-Its-Neck (25 minutes). Another option nearby is Elan Valley (half an hour), where hikes lead to a series of awe-inspiring Victorian dams, and there are scenic picnic spots by the side of River Marteg in Gilfach Nature Reserve (both half an hour). On two wheels? Saintswell Practice Track and Race Centre (half an hour) has MX tracks from gentle to challenging. Prefer to get active on the water? There are kayaks and rowing boats for rent at Llandrindod Lake (20 minutes) – just be sure to keep a look out for the Welsh dragon sculpture spouting water instead of fire in the middle of the lake. Curious kids may appreciate trips to Valley View Falconry (20 minutes) to handle birds of prey and see them fly, or guided tours (May to October only) of the observatory at The Spaceguard Centre (25 minutes) to learn about asteroids and comets.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 17.9 mi

Ludlow Castle 20.8 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 23.8 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 12.2 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 16.8 mi

The Weir 22.9 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 22.9 mi

Wilderhope Manor 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Warren Woods - Water Break Its Neck - Warren Woods 5.3 mi

Knucklas Station - Beacon Hill - Knucklas Station 5.8 mi

Knighton - Rhos-y-Meirch - Bailey Hill - Knighton 7 mi

Abbeycwmhir - Great Bank - Glyndwr Way - Abbeycwmhir 8 mi

Lower Cwmhir - Camlo Hill - Rhiw Garn - Lower Cwmhir 8.7 mi

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 16.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

  • Does Coco's Wild Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coco's Wild Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coco's Wild Camp? As you’re surrounded by Powys hills, it may be hard to know where to start exploring – if you’re on foot, Fishpools Forest (five minutes’ drive) is a good option, with a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coco's Wild Camp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Coco's Wild Camp? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.