Coity Bach

Liked: The view from the camping field is one of the best we’ve had at a campsite in Brecon Beacons. The area is extremely quiet and remote. We enjoyed the local town and canal where we went for an afternoon walk. - Beautiful natural surroundings - Lovely view - Nice and peaceful (partly because only 2 other guests were staying on the camping field) - Lovely friendly owners who did check in with us a few times during our stay

Disliked: Honest review… When we arrived it was unclear where we should park/camp. We parked up near some buildings and had a walk around to try and see. Nobody was around and the field which we assumed was for camping was extremely steep with a herd of cows in (including a Bull). There was no signage at all. We were unsure if we should go in so we phoned the owner. They had popped out and advised us to go in and help ourselves to a “level pitch”. The field has an extremely steep and not very well maintained track, probably only really suitable for a 4x4. The cows that were in the field seemed friendly but were quite intimidating as nobody else was around. Kyle put the cows in the top field when he returned. During this time we met some of the workers who helped round up the cows. They seemed to be drunk and had bottles of beer and were using inappropriate language. The following days the cows constantly escaped back into the camping field and made us nervous during our stay. We witnessed some of the workers tipping rubbish bins onto a smouldering heap down in the farm area which could be seen clearly from the camping field. This seemed to consist of all sorts including plastic (shopping bags) which let off a black smelly smoke. At one point we heard a gas canister explode on the fire. - Camping field was not level. The 50 level pitches mentioned in previous reviews were not existent. We saw maybe 10 good level spots. - Bathrooms and showers were not well maintained - Lots of junk left around in toilets/laundry room and generally all over the farm - The farm generally seems like a bit of a health hazard and things didn’t seem very safe to use - The fridge mentioned wasn’t working and seemed to be very old and dirty. - No phone charging area as mentioned - Only 1 in 2 showers had hot water. Shower was very small and had no changing area. Shower is gas powered and hard to work. - Designated areas for washing up facilities are pretty much non-existent. The one they do have has no working hot water and as you can see on the photos isn’t at all clean. - No drinking water taps labelled, ended up drinking from the bathroom sinks - Expensive for what you get We would consider this place a “wild camping field” rather than a full campsite with facilities. Maybe perfect for a short stay where you won’t be spending much time at the site. The adverts are misleading and need updating to reflect the true condition of this site. This farm clearly was a nice place to stay at one point based on previous reviews and looking back on previous social media events/photos. It seems the adverts being used are from previous years when they used to be a working farm. This is no longer the case, it just has a few animals around. This place has great potential but needs some time and money spent on it to bring up to standard to be listed as a campsite with full facilities.

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Liked: View, location

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Liked: Everyone who worked there was super lovely and helpful. The views were amazing and it was the perfect to get our boy started camping with us. Sleeping with the free roaming cows, sheep and the cheeky little pony. There were also pigs, these were fenced off just behind us but you could still stroke them and our son helped them feed the pigs in the morning too. We got a puncture on the way and didn't have time to go shop beforehand and the staff were more than happy to give me some of their milk so I could have my morning tea too!

Disliked: Nothing

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Liked: The campsite was in a Great location with views of the mountains from the tent . The people where very freindly and helpful . There were animals roaming about wich I liked felt like I was wild camping. Good facilities was able to charge my phone. Really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back.

Disliked: Nothing . Everything was great

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Liked: Good location for nearby hikes. Quiet little site. Friendly hosts. Lots of free range animals around the farm (sheep, chickens, dogs, cats, and a penned in piggy). Lovely views from the site

Disliked: Limited & basic facilities which need some TLC (handles hanging off doors in the bathroom etc). Site’s dogs did walk around weeing on tents

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Liked: No frills camping with fantastic location and views. Fantastic communication and engagement with owner Will stay again

Disliked: Nothing

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Liked: Quiet and remote location Friendly and helpful staff Gypsy van was fun Lack of light pollution made meteor spotting possible.

Disliked: Parking was a bit pokey!

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Liked: Amazing views

Disliked: Nothing

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Liked: Great Views, amazing hospitality, felt so welcome on the farm. Allowed to pitch where we liked, left to our own devices if we wanted but also offered loads of great advice on the area. Fire Pit and food from the farm- what more could you ask for! I would definitely recommend staying here. The facilities were basic but always clean, saw them being cleaned daily just after busy periods as well so no issues here! Also a compost loo near the top field if you were up the hill which was very handy! Walk in to town was fine - the walk back up the hill was a little more challenging but you can normally park in the village if you want to drive - also one of the pubs had a car park. Village shop with essentials and local breakfast sausage's etc. I understand the 'at your own risk' entering the camping fields in a car but my Hyundai i10 Automatic managed it in a low gear setting- slow and steady wins the race. This was in drier conditions though. You can also take a walk straight off the campsite on to the hills behind, this was so quiet didn't see a soul which was lush! Just be prepared that not all the paths are maintained fully so may be a little wild. All in all - me and my boyfriend loved staying at Coity Bach Farm and will definitely be returning!

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Liked: Well what can I say! Ceri & Kyle was amazing to us from start to finish! Unfortunately for us we had taken a tent that wasn’t waterproof and woke up floating in the morning😂. Ceri and Kyle was both incredible and did everything possible to help us with the flood in our tent. Unfortunately we had to end our stay short after just one night due to all of our clothing being soaked however Within minutes of texting Ceri Kyle was at the tent helping us. They loaned us an air bed and helped us with our tent. Ceri had kindly offered us alternative accommodation however our party was too big but this was a huge act of kindness from them both. The field we pitched in was lovely and the view was even better. We didn’t stay long enough to use all the facilities due to the bad weather but this was no fault of the owners. These guys are probably the kindest and most genuine people we have ever met and nothing was too much of an ask from them! Beautiful walks local to the farm. Great views and Ceri offers breakfast, hog roast and even pizzas. We will certainly be booking back here but with a waterproof tent! Keep up the good work guys your both amazing and so welcoming! We can’t wait to see you in the future!

Disliked: Nothing.

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