Boatside Caravan and Camping

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Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
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Bell tent exterior
Space around the bell tent
Bell tents
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Camping field
Riverbank located on site, river wye
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Bell tent
Bell tent exterior
Space around the bell tent

  • Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
  • Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
  • 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
Ready for riverside relaxation and a reel of outdoor activities in the Powys countryside? You certainly don’t need to be a fishing pro to have a chilled-out time at Boatside Caravan and Camping… while it’s a good place to bring out your own fishing rod, the riverbank also makes for a peaceful spot simply to listen to the wildlife or watch the sun go down. Those of you who are keen fishers will be happy to find that there are 800 yards of private fishing on site. The site has fishing rights on the River Wye, so you might want to set your sights on the salmon and trout or get stuck into coarse fishing too (a licence is required). Your resting place is in the Wye Valley and well positioned for plenty more outdoor activities, whether it’s feeding red kites in the Elan Valley (half an hour’s drive) or tackling the mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park (40 minutes). Those of you who want walks closer by won’t be disappointed either, as there are footpaths from the site. When you’re looking to top up your granola bar supply or perhaps grab the works for a barbecue or campfire on site, Builth Wells has food shops 10 minutes’ drive away. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are in plentiful supply here but whenever you’d prefer to knock back a few and leave the car behind, there are home-cooked meals and Wye Valley beers in the village pub 25 minutes’ walk away.

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Caravan sites 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This ripper spot's a friendly, tidy campsite by a peaceful river with grouse views. Guests rave about the helpful owners, well-stocked honesty shop, and spotless facilities. A few reckon more showers are needed, but they're sorting it. Perfect for kicking back and exploring the bush.

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Easy, friendly campsite great facilities. Will…

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Jessica P. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Easy, friendly campsite great facilities. Will definitely be returning next year!

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Lovely friendly site, nice area to…

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Jen H. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely friendly site, nice area to sit by the river and very handy to have the little honesty shop. Would recommend

Disliked Nothing.

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The shop, showers and the river.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked The shop, showers and the river. The relaxing atmosphere there

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Friendly host. Very clean.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Friendly host.
Very clean.

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Great family friendly place second time…

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 david J. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Great family friendly place second time staying definitely be back next year.

Disliked 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Lovely site everything you need …

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Paul F. 1 review

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site everything you need Very close to Builth wells Adam and Tracy couldn’t be more helpful. Definitely be going again

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Gem of a campsite.…

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Bethan T. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Gem of a campsite.

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Everything! Can swim in the river,…

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 Georgia H. 2 reviews

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Everything! Can swim in the river, honesty shop, owners - fantastic!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great stop, I wish I had time to stop longer

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 Gary P. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The host was so easy going, the site is good and looks like it's getting better. It's right by river. The price was reasonable.

Disliked I can't think of anything. Maybe the drive needs tarmacing.

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Excellent customer service and friendly owner.…

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Louise W. 3 reviews

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Excellent customer service and friendly owner. Nice to access the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Location

Boatside Caravan and Camping

Aberedw

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3UH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.13122°N
3.36233°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 km Interchange
34.8 km Black Lion Hotel
34.8 km Post Office
Rail
6.1 km Builth Road Rail Station
6.8 km Cilmeri Rail Station
11.5 km Garth (Powys) 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

Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of a cinema, swimming pool and shops. The Royal Welsh Showground is on the outskirts (10 minutes) for events and festivals throughout the year, as is a golf course whenever you fancy a round. Got a pair of shoes that need breaking in? Pen y Fan (50 minutes) will soon have you hiking, although it’s not a simple feat, as it’s the highest mountain in Wales. Watersports are easy to find around the Brecon Beacons too, as Llangorse Lake (half an hour) has plenty to try out, plus boat hire and fishing. Hay-on-Wye (half an hour) might make a good choice for those of you with a mix of interests. As well as bookshops and galleries, there’s a castle plus paddleboarding and other watersports on the River Wye. Fancy going off for a pedal instead? The National Cycle Route 42 (10 minutes) runs through Hay-on-Wye.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 37.2 km

National Showcaves of Wales 40.2 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 41.4 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 42.2 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 43.6 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 20.3 km

The Weir 37.6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 41.4 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41.4 km

Skenfrith Castle 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1.8 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 2 km

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 5.5 km

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 6.4 km

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 7.2 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 20 August 2026 – Thursday 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 32 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boatside Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boatside Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boatside Caravan and Camping? Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boatside Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From $47.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.