Gypsy Castle Camping

View prices & book 9.2 19 reviews
Visitor image of the sunset from their pitch
Visitor image of the sunset from their pitch
Visitor image of their pitch
Pitching field
Local residents
Close to major cycle routes
River wye
River wye
In the pretty powys countryside
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Visitor image of their pitch
Pitching field
Local residents

  • Semi-wild site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Central Hay-on-Wye 15 minutes' walk away; Hereford 25 minutes by car
  • Small-scale site with ample space; well-behaved dogs welcome
It's a small, simple site, but Gypsy Castle Camping ticks an awful lot of boxes. Firstly, it's on the outskirts of the brilliant Powys town of Hay-on-Wye. And then there's the fact that it's in the Brecon Beacons National Park, a short stroll away from refreshing River Wye scenery. Given the above, it's clear how this prime patch could be just the job for those on the hunt for self-sustained breaks. In need of some holiday reading? In Hay-on-Wye's bookshop-lined streets you'll be able to pick up material on pretty much every conceivable subject. In town, there are also pubs, restaurants and a nice number of independent shops. The Warren, a gorgeous common on the Wye, is a few minutes' walk away. In keeping with its peaceful farmland surrounds, the facilities at Gypsy Castle Camping are kept to a minimum: there's a hot shower in a converted horsebox, a couple of portable toilets (with toilet roll provided), some washing-up sinks and that's pretty much it. While it's not the place for posh pampered holidays, it has to be said that there's something deeply satisfying about waking up surrounded by wildlife and views of the Black Mountains… Well-behaved dogs can be brought here, but please keep them on a lead and properly supervised – there's livestock about. When questions about site etiquette or the local area come up, just ask the manager who drops by to touch base at regular intervals.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 6 June
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 6 Jun to

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

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Open space, laid back, access to town and river, views, peaceful, quiet.…

Overall 8/10

Location
 8
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ian S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Open space, laid back, access to town and river, views, peaceful, quiet. Text from Colin telling us about site and where to pitch

Disliked Price was abit much for pretty basic facilties

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments

Simple and nice campsite in great location

Overall 8/10

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

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location great and shower and loos clean

Disliked Grass long, no trees(shade)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments

Lovely quiet site, great value for money

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Laura E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A short (15min) walk into Hay on Wye
Clean and functional shower / loos
Friendly owner who was responsive to messages

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Colin

Close to centre, basic facilities in field

Overall 10/10

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

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Basic camping field on edge of town with portaloos and shower in an old horse box. Quiet and pleasant site. Convenient for walking into town. Nowhere to deposit rubbish, take it home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nigel E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Left alone .clean .and good walks and friendly .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value site, within walking distance of Hay on wye

Overall 10/10

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

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We had a very warm welcome with lots of local information and tips on where to get on the river.
distance to town was a safe and easy 15 min walk.
Great value basic and quiet site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your positive review. I'm glad you had a good stay . COLIN

Easy to find, good location…

Overall 10/10

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

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Easy to find, good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments 😀 Colin

Colin was very helpful. There was nothing to dislike, basic pitch in…

Overall 10/10

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

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Colin was very helpful. There was nothing to dislike, basic pitch in a beautiful area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner, super helpful. Basic but nice site, sinks, portaloos and…

Overall 8/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly owner, super helpful. Basic but nice site, sinks, portaloos and two showers made from horseboxes. 15 min walk into Hay On Wye.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive review Colin 😊

Was what it said it was. Toilets and showers clean. Helpful staff.

Overall 10/10

Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jen M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Was what it said it was :-). Toilets and showers clean. Colin was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very positive review ColinThomson

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Gypsy Castle Camping

Gypsy Castle Lane

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

HR3 5PW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.06963°N
3.14255°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 mi Interchange
14.3 mi Telephone Exchange
18.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
13.9 mi Builth Road Rail Station
14.5 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
15.6 mi Llandrindod 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

To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing opportunities are a five-minute drive away, while those looking to expend a bit more energy can head to Celtic Canoes (five minutes) to rent a riverworthy craft. Other, bigger bodies of water like Llangorse Lake (20 minutes) are also worth scouting out, particularly if you're into hiking – the lake and its surrounding villages have some of the loveliest walks around. If there's demand for further outdoor action, you can easily make the trip to Black Mountain Activities (10 minutes), where a range of land and water-based options are yours for the choosing. While 100% Welsh holidays certainly have appeal, travellers planning on staying here a bit longer might also like to look at what's over the border in England. The top three highlights? It's a tough call, but Neolithic Arthur's Stone (15 minutes), Hereford's Cider Museum (25 minutes) and Hampton Court Castle (45 minutes) are all strong contenders.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 20.4 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 20.7 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 20.7 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 21.1 mi

Raglan Castle 24.2 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 6.6 mi

The Weir 13.7 mi

Skenfrith Castle 19.8 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 20.5 mi

The Kymin 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 0.8 mi

St Mary's Church - Cusop Dingle - New Forest Farm 1.3 mi

Cusop - New House Wood - Cusop Dingle - Cusop 1.4 mi

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 3.1 mi

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 3.7 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Powys 14.1 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gypsy Castle Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gypsy Castle Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gypsy Castle Camping? To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gypsy Castle Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gypsy Castle Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.