When can I check in and check out of Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre?

From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre

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Views to the hills of mid-Wales (added by manager 23 May 2024)

Regular events with live music in the cider shed

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No frills camping on a beautiful cider orchard
Situated at 1200 feet in the Cambrian Mountains
Home to Welsh Mountain Cider

Whether you’re looking for a family break from city life, longing for peaceful country evenings or just want to down some cider without the need to drive, the Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre may well be the place for you. At 1,200 feet up in the Cambrian Mountains and 10 minutes’ drive from Llanidloes in Powys, this rural pop-up campsite is very firmly a back-to-basics sort of place, giving you and the family (and any family dogs) the chance to enjoy a ‘proper’ camping holiday in clean Welsh air. What’s provided: neatly mown level grass pitches, drinkable water, composting toilets… and a spectacular view to rugged Welsh mountains. What’s not provided: electricity, hot water or showers. The camping pitches are set in Prospect Orchard, a museum orchard of over 450 varieties of apple and pear; if you’d like to know more about this, the site owners hold orchard tours and tastings of their fruits and cider. They also host musical events at the Welsh Mountain Cider tap room on-site.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Turkish

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Lauren M. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A lovely, spacious campsite overlooking the apple orchards, in great proximity to some beautiful walks in mid-Wales. Bill is a really friendly and hospitable host - he sells delicious locally-made cider and had some great local recommendations for us. Would happily return to this campsite.

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Beautiful location and very peaceful with local walks. Compost loos were clean…

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Andy S. Aug 2024

Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful location and very peaceful with local walks. Compost loos were clean and tidy and the owners very responsive. Would definitely book again.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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 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

Gastronomic delight

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

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches) Vineyard

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre

Welsh Mountain Cider

Newchapel

Llanidloes

Powys

Wales

SY186JY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.43361°N
-3.49352°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.3 mi The Groe

4.3 mi Post Office

4.3 mi Bus Shelter

Rail

6.3 mi Caersws Rail Station

9.4 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station

13.2 mi Pen-y-Bont Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Welsh Mountain Cider tap room: on site - Glyndŵr’s Way: accessed from the site - Llanidloes (market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Golf course: 15 minutes - Bryntail Lead Mine: 15 minutes - Clywedog Reservoir (fishing and water-sports): 25 minutes - Valley View Falconry: half an hour - Elan Valley: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Borth	23.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Clarach South	24.7 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Aberdyfi	24.8 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Aberystwyth North	25 mi	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Aberystwyth South	25.2 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 18.7 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 20.6 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 24.8 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 27.1 mi

Stokesay Castle 27.9 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 26.5 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 29.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abbeycwmhir - Great Bank - Glyndwr Way - Abbeycwmhir 8.3 mi

Lower Cwmhir - Camlo Hill - Rhiw Garn - Lower Cwmhir 8.3 mi

Pont ar Elan - Esgair y Llwyn - Cerrig Llwydion - Pont ar Elan 8.7 mi

Rhayader - River Wye - RSPB Reserve - Gigrin Quarry 9.1 mi

Rhayader - Glanllyn - Treheslog Farm - Rhayader 9.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre? Local attractions and activities include: - Welsh Mountain Cider tap room: on site - Glyndŵr’s Way: accessed from the site - Llanidloes (market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Golf course: 15 minutes … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Accidental Arts and Ecology Centre? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.