Boatside Caravan and Camping

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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.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
RV sites 10
Travel trailer sites 10
Open now
Opens April 1
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, Apr 1 to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, well-kept campsite by a lovely river. Reviewers love the helpful owners, clean washrooms, and handy honesty shop. It's known for its peaceful vibe and nearby attractions. Some mentioned limited showers at busy times, but improvements are happening. Many want to come back!

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Really lovely campsite and setting. Great…

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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Really lovely campsite and setting. Great walk to lovely pub and the river is nice too. Having a few handy things in the honesty shop a was a really helpful 😊

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked *Access to lovely shallow calm part of river great for a dip, paddleboard. Adam offers use of his kayaks to guests
*self pitch you can choose out of 3 lovely fields where you would like to pitch yourself, lots of picnic benches and patio sets dotted around for you to use
*New outdoor shower block with perfect water temperature, showering under a clear blue sky with the sun shining felt amazing
*kitchen area to wash up, use kettle/mixrowave and power sockets available to use for a quick charge if camping with non electric, with a fridge/freezer and shelf fully stocked as an honesty shop
*scenery surrounded by beautiful mountains, trees, sheep and horses
*fire pit hire available with a decent pile of logs delivered by Adam each night

I have to say this is probably my favourite camp site I have visited and Adam was very friendly and accommodating to everybody

Regular guests recommended visiting in June for the music festival weekend and I will consider this

Disliked Unfortunately there was a group of around 8 drunk men who had complete lack of respect and awareness for the entire site, they were so loud with their music and shouting at eachother, fighting with eachother, using vile language knowing children and families were around this behaviour went on until 3am. I approached them and asked to stop and was greeted with abuse by one man who was an absolute embarrassment to himself and should be ashamed. They were the total opposite side of the camping field to me. I never understood why some camp sites refuse same sex booking before but I learned a big lesson this weekend, there was no attempt of an apology the next day. What was a lovely weekend was completely ruined by a group of pigs!! This behaviour can’t be controlled by the hosts but I definitely think a group of rowdy men arriving for a piss up should be closely monitored because this was completely unfair on the rest of the guests who had no choice but to lay wide awake and deal with it

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the campsite, especially the riverside, the new shower facilities, the honesty shop, the fire pits and the beautiful surroundings. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we're so pleased to hear this is your favourite campsite you've visited.

We're very sorry that your stay was affected by the behaviour of another group. We work hard to provide a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere, so it's disappointing to hear that their actions impacted your weekend.

As soon as we became aware of the issue, the group was spoken to on several occasions, including again at around midnight, and they were reminded of our quiet hours and the standards of behaviour we expect from all guests. Unfortunately, despite our efforts, they chose not to respect those requests, and we sincerely apologise that this affected your stay.

Thankfully, incidents like this are extremely rare at our campsite, and the vast majority of our guests are respectful of both the site and each other. Although this group had stayed with us previously without any issues, their behaviour on this occasion was completely unacceptable. As a result, they have been permanently banned from returning to the campsite.

Thank you again for your kind words and your constructive feedback. We truly hope this unfortunate incident won't put you off visiting us again, and we'd love the opportunity to welcome you back for the peaceful stay you should have experienced.

Very Clean facilities that they take…

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very Clean facilities that they take pride over- and very positive and friendly vibe. Excellent honesty shop. Beautiful setting and just over a mile walk with amazing views to local community owned pub. Easy quick drive into Builth for a parkrun with a G 😉

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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Disliked 1 toilet for men for a number 2ss not very good!

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Excellent facilities, lovely spot, brilliant friendly…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Excellent facilities, lovely spot, brilliant friendly staff. Super easy to book.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy, friendly campsite great facilities. Will…

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

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Host was very helpful, facilities very…

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Liked Host was very helpful, facilities very clean and good location to builth wells.

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Lovely friendly site, nice area to…

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Jen H. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host. Very clean.…

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly host.
Very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers

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, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 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?
    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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From $47.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.