Fferm Gelli Camping
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- Small tents-only site opposite Pen-Y-Fan Country Park
- A 15-minute drive from Sirhowy Valley Walk; 25 minutes to the Big Pit
- Play field on site; 10 minutes' drive from Blackwood town centre
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including animal interactions are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 7 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 24m²
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 3m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 15m²
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £260
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its excellent location, friendly staff, and clean facilities, including showers and toilets. Visitors particularly enjoyed the proximity to farm animals, the secure and well-sized pitches, and the on-site cafe. It's considered very family-friendly with safe play areas. Some minor criticisms included the size of pitches for some, noise from animals, and occasional issues with toilet roll availability.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
excellent camping site! Would recommend to anybody!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked everything!
Location was brilliant with shop within walking distance and a bigger shops like Tesco only 15-20 minutes away I believe.
Toilets and showers clean and pleasant.
Lovely size pitch, enclosed so felt very safe with the children.
Animals were amazing! Access to horses, cows, chickens, ducks, alpacas etc at any time of day or night was lovely, kids thoroughly enjoyed!
Cafe was very reasonably priced and the breakfast tray was tasty!
Quiet and clean.
We can’t wait to go back!
Disliked Nothing!
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I would definitely stay here again
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely sized, safe and secure field
Loved being so close to all the animals and that they were out all day long to be seen
Disliked Our pitch was given away to another person that arrived before us as they requested it on arrival despite us having email confirmation on where we were so although it was fixed quick and we were given a new pitch it was more open than the original pitch we should have had
Lots of wasps too but can’t really be helped
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Brilliant site with fantastic views, facilities, staff and location
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Fantastic location with beautiful views - staff were very friendly on arrival
The site is safe from traffic and compact with clean and good quality toilets & showers as well as impressive 4G signal
Very good value place in a brilliant location (was 45 mins drive into Cardiff)
We used this as our base for us to see Oasis at the Principality Stadium and was perfect!
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Excellent location. Small camping field so not too busy. Good showers. Toilets…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Excellent location. Small camping field so not too busy. Good showers. Toilets a bit small but good to have ‘proper’ toilets. Picnic benches available and central fire pit. Nice to be surrounded by animals and the friendliest cat in the world! Level pitches and wonderful views.
Disliked Didn’t see anyone to check in or for queries until we were leaving on our third day! Wasn’t a problem though as it was all self explanatory.
Not sure how often the toilets were cleaned though.
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The animals.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The animals.
Disliked The site is so small and the portable toilets were awful. the site is on a main walk through for people so not private where we were pitched. The shop wasn’t open. It’s all set out a bit strange as the wash up sink is in the seating area at the cafe/shop?? A real let down really. We were going to book another night but obviously didnt.
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Nice and quiet by the shallow river…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nice and quiet by the shallow river
Disliked Possi lt charged too much for the wood, the second lot was double the price of the first
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Clean accessible facilities, level soft pitch and good vehicle access
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Area for children to play
Disliked Designated bay to camp but not a major drama, just like to chose my spot
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Brilliant site for families, lovely clean facilities. We will be back
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved the site with all the animals around us. All the children played football together which was lovely to see. The camp area and facilities were kept lovely and clean. Everyone was so friendly and helpful
Disliked The tent pitches were really close together
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Brilliant site with lovely scenery
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The pitch is great! It’s our third time here and we will come back! It’s child friendly as well and loads of lovely animals! Good facilities!
Disliked Water temperature in the showers were a bit erratic but we made do!
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Close set up - not too busy.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Close set up - not too busy.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Portable toilet
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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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
D. of E. 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Fferm Gelli Camping
Gelli Farm Lane
Caerphilly
Glamorgan
Wales
NP11 3AZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.69743°N
3.1568°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 21.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Clevedon Beach | 21.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 21.9 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 22.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 24.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 5.6 mi
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 6 mi
Blaenavon Ironworks 6.2 mi
Caerphilly Castle 8.8 mi
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 10.6 mi
National Trust
Skenfrith Castle 20 mi
The Kymin 21.5 mi
Clevedon Court 22.6 mi
Tyntesfield 25.8 mi
Blaise Hamlet 25.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Talywain - Mynydd Varteg - Carlos' Grave - Talywain 4.3 mi
Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 4.6 mi
Cwmcarn - Twmbarlwm - Cwmcarn 4.6 mi
Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 5.4 mi
Twmbarlwm 5.7 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Powys 11.8 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 27.3 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Fferm Gelli Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fferm Gelli Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Fferm Gelli Camping? A castle visit is a must, but which will it be? Caerphilly Castle (25 minutes’ drive) is a medieval castle, Castell Coch (35 minutes) is from the 19th century and Cardiff Castle … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fferm Gelli Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Fferm Gelli Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.