When can I check in and check out of Pool Cottage Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

Pool Cottage Camping

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See the sun dappling on the water. (added by manager 08 jun 2023)

Aerial view (added by manager 23 may 2023)

Peaceful mid-Wales tent pitches on the banks of Fachwen Pool
A 10-minute drive to Newtown; 25 minutes to Powis Castle
Fishing and woodland walks on site; campfires and barbecues welcome

Bring your walking boots, your binoculars, your fishing kit, your camera, your paint palette… the Powys tent pitches at Pool Cottage Camping are surrounded by the sort of gorgeous scenery that’s ripe for both active and artistic endeavours. This pretty site is on the banks of Fachwen Pool, with lovely watery views right there by the pitches. It’s a wonderful habitat for wildlife so keep an eye out for the families of hares and pheasants that live here, along with visiting wild birds. Fishing is permitted if you’ve bought a permit from the fishing shop in Newtown (10 minutes’ drive, and also the place to stock up on your barbecue supplies or find a pub meal). You’re welcome to take strolls through the woods, perhaps collecting fallen twigs for your campfire – or even whittling a Welsh love spoon if you’ve got the right skills. Guests can set up camp there among the trees too, but please no climbing or cutting down branches. Making the most of your time in mid-Wales should be straightforward, as it’s easy to find places to get out for a walk, a bike ride (including intrepid downhill mountain bike trails) or a bit more wildlife-spotting. Heritage train rides and a castle are close by too if you’d like a quieter time, and Newtown has a cluster of museums and arts venues. This peaceful spot in the hamlet of Aberhafesp is a thoroughly rural location, so you’ll need to bring a torch and leave any dogs at home (because of livestock in surrounding fields). The facilities stretch just to portable toilets and there’s no access to hot water. Because of the terrain, unfortunately this site is unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users or those who are unsteady on their feet.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: 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

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Awnings not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max) £5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Pool Cottage Camping

Aberhafesp

Newtown

Powys

Wales

SY16 3LT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.52884°N
-3.34989°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.7 mi Bus Station

4.7 mi Bus Shelter

4.8 mi Post Office

Rail

2 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station

3.6 mi Caersws Rail Station

12.5 mi Welshpool 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

How might you like to see the local scenery? At a slow pace on a local walk, perhaps, or on horseback from a local riding centre – or maybe at higher speed on the mountain bike trails at Caersws (10 minutes’ drive), which has an uplift to get you going on the downhill routes. If you’re big on bird-spotting or wildlife photography, you may like to book in a session at Falconry Experience Wales (15 minutes). You may also get some great shots on walks around the gardens and nature reserve at Gregynog Hall (10 minutes) or a ride on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (20 minutes), a heritage line running through some stunning scenery. For a spot of history, take a trip to the remnants of Dolforwyn Castle (15 minutes) or strike out to the rather grander Powis Castle and Garden (25 minutes), extensively remodelled over the centuries and with spectacular gardens to wander around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberdyfi	29.7 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Borth	29.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 11.6 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 21.6 mi

Stokesay Castle 22.9 mi

Ludlow Castle 28.7 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 22.1 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 28.3 mi

Wilderhope Manor 28.5 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 28.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 29.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 10.9 mi

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 12.5 mi

Abbeycwmhir - Great Bank - Glyndwr Way - Abbeycwmhir 13.8 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 13.9 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 13.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp.
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.
This site does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: 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.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Additional terms

To fish in the lake next to the site, a day ticket must be purchased from Newtown Angling.

Payment terms

Does Pool Cottage Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Pool Cottage Camping? How might you like to see the local scenery? At a slow pace on a local walk, perhaps, or on horseback from a local riding centre – or maybe at higher speed … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Pool Cottage Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more