Boatside Caravan and Camping
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- 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
Site type
- 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 Fri, Mar 21 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass travel trailer campsite
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 3m width × 3m depth
Calculated area: 9m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookPowered grass travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookBell tent
6 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
View prices & bookCanal boat camping pod
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £138 (£138)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely riverside spot, peaceful vibe, and super staff. Clean facilities, ample pitches, and handy honesty shop. Peak times can be busy, showers limited, but most love it and plan to return!
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Can’t recommend Boatside enough. Lovely pitches and great staff.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Boatside is located in a beautiful valley next to a river. The pitches were flat, lush, green, and spacious. The facilities were good and Adam (our host) went above and beyond for us :) there is a lovely local pub (The Seven Stars Inn) just a short walk away, which is great for a well-earned meal and pint.
Such a great campsite, would definitely stay here again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Amazing site, one of the best we have stayed at.
Bell tent
Liked Cleanliness, well maintained, location, views, friendliness of staff, quality of bell tent, price.
Disliked Not many toilets. Males have 2 urinals and one cubicle. Females 2 cubicles. Wasn't an issue particularly until the morning when there were a few people wanting to use them.
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Warm welcome either friendly staff.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We loved staying here. The facilities are kept clean and the kitchen area well stocked. This is a very tranquil and peaceful place to stay.
Disliked Going home! Wish we had been able to stay longer!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean facilities, super staff
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Had a fantastic stay from royal welsh week the owner over did trips back and too to the show ground … they were so friendly and helpful, will definitely be back.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely location felt really safe and welcome
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely friendly community, regulated welcoming you in, second year I've been in attendance during the show.
Arrived back late by taxi, safe well lit areas
Owners so accommodating, good, clean facilities and will definitely be back
Disliked My own reversing skills to avoid the apple tree branches lol!
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what an outstanding little campsite. Quiet, spotlessly clean and well maintained. If…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked what an outstanding little campsite. Quiet, spotlessly clean and well maintained. If your looking too relax or a baise to explore brecon/ bilth wells then look no further.
The owners are so helpful and friendly.
We stayed for the royal welsh show and they even offered to give us a lift in and provided taxi numbers to get back.
The honestly shop was such a lovely touch with everything from milk egg's and bacon to tent pegs and toilet rolls.
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Hill walk to village inn. River. Honesty food store. Owner provided unexpected lifts which were…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Hill walk to village inn.
River.
Honesty food store.
Owner provided unexpected lifts which were much appreciated.
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Great campsite, had everything we needed and the hosts were amazing, gave…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great campsite, had everything we needed and the hosts were amazing, gave us a lift into Builth too!
Disliked Nothing
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This is not only a perfect location for the Royal Welsh Show…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked This is not only a perfect location for the Royal Welsh Show but a great place to visit both the Brecon Beacons and mid Wales. Lovely and clean site, very peaceful, immaculately clean shower and toilet facilities (whilst there is only currently one female and one male shower available Adam has planning permission and plans to have a new shower block for next summer), great washing up facilities for campers and a fab honesty shop. The grass with electric pitches were both level and spacious. The biggest thing for us was the lovely welcome by Adam & Tracey and the continued care given to campers, nothing is to much trouble. We stayed Sunday to Wednesday for the RWAS and Adam even took us down to the showground area, on the morning for both days that we went, you wouldn’t get many campsites that would go that extra mile to ensure you had the best experience. We will most definitely visit again and highly recommend .
Disliked Not that you really need it when camping in such a lovely place but there is no aerial signal for television.
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Friendly people lovely area. Toilets shower . Items to by milk ect…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Friendly people lovely area. Toilets shower . Items to by milk ect at small cost
washing up area for camping pees
Dog friendly
Would stop there again
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailersLocation
Boatside Caravan and Camping
Aberedw
Builth Wells
Powys
Wales
LD2 3UH
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.13122°N
3.36233°W
Nearest transport
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
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, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
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.
Nearest sites
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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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From $36.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.