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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Riverbank located on site, river wye
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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
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

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Reception

  • 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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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 226 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, tranquil riverside campsite gets rave reviews for its friendly, helpful owners. Guests praise its scenic location, spotless facilities, and handy honesty shop. Many want to return for the laid-back vibe and nature. Some wished for more showers.

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Very clean and excellent peaceful location…

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Megan B. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean and excellent peaceful location close to the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite that I will definitely be booking to stay at again

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 Lisa C. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Had a lovely 2 night stay in one of the bell tents, the campsite is well maintained and the owners are lovely and friendly. The honesty shop was a good bonus for my son and daughter. The toilets were clean and the showers were lovely and warm. Being so close to the river was a bonus to cool off during the hot days.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Location and peacefulness. Outdoor shower Honesty Shop (although…

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Mark D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location and peacefulness.
Outdoor shower
Honesty Shop (although I didn't need to use it)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite. Adam was very…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely little campsite. Adam was very friendly.
Toilets were clean. Showers were really nice - I loved being able to see the sky whilst having a shower. Kitchen/ washup area was ideal.
Lovely walk down to the river.
Honesty box was a great idea.
So many animals on site - goats, sheep and horses.

Disliked The road is quite close and could get a bit busy - especially the motorbikes.

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Clean and tidy…

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John C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean and tidy

Disliked Only one proper toilet /shower .( other is a slightly dodgy portable toilet block

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Wonderful site . Peaceful , amazing…

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Wendy F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Wonderful site . Peaceful , amazing views . Extremely clean facilities. Just a lovely atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lifesaver, accommodated a late arrival after…

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 Thomas B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lifesaver, accommodated a late arrival after I had to change my plans. Owner was very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite with access to the Wye and fantastic hill walks

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Matthew G. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Easy check in, flexible, baby goats, clean, hot showers (including outdoor ones), lovely little honesty shop, beautiful views, great river access with a grassy bank for relaxing. The bell tents were great value and plenty big enough for 4-5 people with space to spare. Community owned pub just 1.3mile walk away along a path - and is very good.

Disliked Traffic noise was slightly heard - the bell tent field is next to the road, but it's a minor road, so mostly occasional farm traffic and the tents are set well back (>50m from the road). No traffic noise at all from the A-road on the other side of the river

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We had an absolutely amazing stay!…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked We had an absolutely amazing stay! So much space for the children to play, river to play in, kitchen area with microwave, kettle and snacks and drinks to buy, welcoming host and very clean and well kept toilets and shower area. We would definitely stay again!

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Big site but really well-run & a lovely "vibe"

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Paddy B. 45 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely welcome from the owners, easy to get set up.

A large, family-friendly site with a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Well-stocked honesty shop made everyone feel welcome & looked after.

Disliked Showers not the most powerful or temperature-consistent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 $46.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.