Calon y Cwm

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Entrance to the camping field (added by manager 08 Feb 2023)
Camping field
Camping field
Even on a rainy day still beautiful

  • Peaceful flat field on a working farm; views of the Mynydd Mallaen
  • A 10-minute drive from the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Two minutes' walk from a pub; secure bike storage
Calon y Cwm is a peaceful site set on the edge of the small Carmarthenshire village of Cilycwm. Located on a 100-acre working farm overlooking the Mynydd Mallaen plateau and next to the Gwenlais river, this spot would be well-suited to those looking for adventures in the Brecon Beacons, the edge of which is a quick 10-minute drive away. Calon y Cwm is just a couple of minutes' walk from the village pub, where the hot food, snacks and refreshing drinks are all recommended by your hosts. Other facilities like fresh running water, brown water disposal and portable toilets are all available for your use back at base. Handily for cyclists, Calon y Cwm also has secure bike storage and drying available, and Cwm Rhaeadr mountain bike track is around five minutes' drive away. Barbecues are allowed here, and you're an easy 10-minute drive from the small town of Llandovery where you can stock up on supplies. The town has a number of other handy amenities, including a railway station, cafés, more pubs and the ruins of a medieval castle.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Reviews

91%

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Nice location and flat field even though it was not the original…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Foha L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Nice location and flat field even though it was not the original field due to the weather. Walks and biking nearby.

Disliked: Avoid visiting during Bank Holidays, as Bunty typically has family gatherings, which, while enjoyable for them, can make the place more crowded than necessary. The facilities are basic and may feel a bit too laid-back.

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It was very peaceful…

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

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Liked: It was very peaceful

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We had a relaxing one night stay…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We had a relaxing one night stay

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Pleasant location, lovely views, very peaceful, convenient for riding the Black Mountain…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Pleasant location, lovely views, very peaceful, convenient for riding the Black Mountain Pass

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Good location, all amenities, nice hosts.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Artem B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Good location, all amenities, nice hosts.

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From the manager: Thanks for your review shame I could not organise better weather for you . Hope to see you again

Just come back from our stay here and have to say it…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Christian B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Just come back from our stay here and have to say it was so lovely! The owners were so friendly, Bunty very good with the children and they even got us our milk save us going out with the children. There was a kettle, microwave, hairdryer, fridge, and freezer there which was great. Also it's so nice that the shower was so clean too. There was a stream that the children played in for hours and as for peacefulness goes you can't beat it, the walks around the village were lovely too, so quaint. Just wonderful, can't recommend enough!!

Disliked: Nothing it was a perfect stay

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From the manager: Thank you very much ,, it was a pleasure to have such lovely well behaved children. Makes it all worthwhile thanks

Friendly host, lovely location close to few water reservoirs. Place was clean…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jacek B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Friendly host, lovely location close to few water reservoirs. Place was clean and tidy. No internet access in the kids phones it’s a big plus 👍 Definitely come back again.

Disliked: There was some lights and flags by the entrance which looks lovely but bit to low for my bikes on the roof of my car… anyway.. shouldn’t be a problem anymore , (again sorry about that 🙂) but seriously, nothing to dislike!!!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and please think nothing of the flags and lights it was our mistake not putting them high enough. We look forward to seeing you again.

Don’t book!!

Overall 2/10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: I enjoyed the peace and quiet!!!

Disliked: Needed to come home early as fearful for my health due to the cleanliness!! The toilet was a simple portaloo that was absolutely disgusting 🤢 there were teenagers cleaning them or looking at them but didn’t make any difference to the stench They cleaner at big festivals

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From the manager: Sorry you didnt enjoy your stay it was obviously not what you were expecting As you can see from the reviews of other campers staying the same weekend they all seemed to be satisfied with facilities scoring 100%

Kind people, quiet village.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Amira Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The owners are welcoming people, we were able to stay overnight on the empty field closer to the house. The other field was quite full. The children played at the stream nearby and enjoyed the having the sheep close too. The location of the campsite was good, in a quiet village, but by car close to a forest, Nature Reserve and Llandovery, all worth a visit.

Disliked: There could be some more signage around the place, especially since the owners are working farmers). We arrived late and weren't sure what house to ring at.

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From the manager: Hi Thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay I will definately put up a sign that is a good idea Hope to see you again Bunty

The cabin with fridge, kettle and microwave is really useful.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Edward H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Small friendly camp site. Great hosts. Lovely location.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you


Features

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Calon y Cwm

Llysnewydd

Cilycwm

Llandovery

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA20 0SS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.04384°N
-3.82039°W

Route directions

On entering the village of Cilycwm, after passing the play park on your left, enter the second entrance on your left.

Nearest transport

Coach
31.7 km Interchange
33.2 km Library
33.2 km Library
Rail
5 km Cynghordy Rail Station
5.5 km Llandovery Rail Station
9.7 km Llanwrda 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Cwm Rhaeadr mountain bike track: five minutes' drive - Brecon Beacons National Park: 10 minutes - RSPB Gwenffrwd-dinas: 15 minutes - Llyn Brianne reservoir: 20 minutes - Carreg Cennen Castle: 35 minutes - National Showcaves of Wales: 40 minutes - Aberaeron: 50 minutes - New Quay: an hour and five minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Llanrhystud 36.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 40.4 km Sea Good Good Good N/A
New Quay Harbour 41.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
New Quay North 41.4 km Sea Good Good N/A N/A
Aberystwyth South 44.8 km Sea Good Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 9 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 24.6 km

Aberglasney Gardens 24.8 km

National Showcaves of Wales 25.7 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 31.7 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 9 km

Aberdeunant 21.6 km

Aberdulais Falls 40.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 6.6 km

Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 14.5 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 16.8 km

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 17.7 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 22.3 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Calon y Cwm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Calon y Cwm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Calon y Cwm? Local attractions and activities include: - Cwm Rhaeadr mountain bike track: five minutes' drive - Brecon Beacons National Park: 10 minutes - RSPB Gwenffrwd-dinas: 15 minutes - Llyn Brianne reservoir: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Calon y Cwm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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