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Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
From £20 1 night, 2 adults
Max. persons unlimited Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Roof tent, Trailer tent
Features
Electric: 16 amp extra cost Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max. Car parking by pitch/unit Other restrictions
Awnings not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Extras
| Electric hook-up (1 max) | £8 per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £20 | |
Based on 1 night, 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Gypsy Castle Camping
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Reviews
Voted 62% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Open space, laid back, access to town and river, views, peaceful, quiet.…
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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
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Liked: Location great and shower and loos clean
Disliked: Grass long, no trees(shade)
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments
Lovely quiet site, great value for money
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Liked: A short (15min) walk into Hay on Wye
Clean and functional shower / loos
Friendly owner who was responsive to messages
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Colin
Close to centre, basic facilities in field
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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.
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Very nice site
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Liked: Left alone .clean .and good walks and friendly .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great value site, within walking distance of Hay on wye
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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
- The Hay Festival (Thursday 22 May 2025 – Thursday 22 May 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 0.9 mi
- 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
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - 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.