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Bell tent

From £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.7/10 27 reviews

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

1 room

Open space 6 x Bring your own bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided

Extras

Firepit (1 max) £10 (£10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

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Boatside Caravan and Camping

View prices & book 9.5 197 reviews
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97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Boatside offers a peaceful riverside spot with ample, level pitches and scenic views. Guests loved the super-friendly owners, clean amenities, and handy honesty shop. Well-kept and great for country exploration. Some wished for more showers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean facilities and very friendly .

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked First time to camp there with our 2 great grandchildren ,amazing .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space, clean toilets/…

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Pat D.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Plenty of space, clean toilets/ shower unit.
Handy washing up area...
Honesty box with provisions,

Disliked Only one toilet (but more planned)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fantastic, and highly recommended...!

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cmij914@aol.com M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything...! Fantastic facilities, and spotlessly clean. The outdoor/covered washing-up area, with microwave, kettle and small but useful honesty shop was brilliant; Plenty of hot water, aswan the case with the showers.
Adam was brilliant, and extremely friendly and flexible with check-out time due to the weather. Definitely plan to return, and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone...!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and would recommend!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely site and location, Adam was very friendly and helpful in giving us some info on the local area. We visited Elan Valley which was less than 30 mins away and this site was a great base for exploring mid Wales.

Disliked Shower/toilet facilities were maybe in need of updating but they served their purpose!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the site, the location, and found it a great base for exploring Mid Wales. Elan Valley is always a favourite. We also appreciate your comments on the facilities and will keep them in mind as we continue making improvements. We’d love to welcome you back again.

Excellent site with friendly owners and level pitches.

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Melanie H.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked This is a great site. It was busy when we arrived but didn't feel crowed as all the pitches are well spaced out. The shower/toilet block was small but the owner has plans to extend them over the winter ready for next year.
It is a great location for exploring the local area where there are lots of shops and pubs to visit. We loved being so close to the river as well.
Highly recommend this site!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful location with nice views

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Elaine C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely location in-between hills and close to the river, with great views. There is a community owned pub 25 min walk away from the campsite which is lovely, providing breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The shower and toilets were nice and clean. The honesty shop has a good selection of items including the key things you might forget like, camping gas, tent pegs etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site stunnjng views great host

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Lisa S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was very well kept and had stunning views and Adam was lovely he went above and.beyond the 2nd day to make up for no firepit being available on the first night. This was my first time camping with the dog a d she moved it.

Disliked Not the sites fault at all but kept awake by Inconsiderate guests in a nearby tent in neighbouring field on the first night playing loud music then having a massive barny at 3am in the morning but Adam did ensure they were kicked off very promptly the next morning. And we had a much better 2nd night. Would of liked to know where access to walking routes were also as didn't want to go down the road that runs along side of the field with a dog as quite a busy road also a little noise at.night from the road

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From the manager: We’re sorry your first night was disturbed by inconsiderate guests, but glad this was resolved quickly so the rest of your stay was more peaceful. Thank you also for your helpful feedback about clearer information on walking routes, we’ll look at ways to improve this for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back again soon.

Good site and I hope to return soon.

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ann t.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely level site besides a quiet road and river wye. Fantastic to find a kettle, microwave and honesty fridge. Peaceful and family friendly site.

Disliked Glad to see more showers are being planned.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the peaceful riverside setting and the little extras like the honesty fridge and microwave. Yes, more showers are planned for next season, and we’d love to welcome you back soon.

Great camp site, highly recommend

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Andrey S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Picturesque location, large pitches, looked after, friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, spacious pitches, and friendly welcome, we’d love to see you again!

Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the…

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the site if you want to wash up, make a hot drink or purchase any general food items. Toilets were really clean, cleaner than most restaurants I’ve seen! We had a lovely quiet spot, Adam the owner was super friendly and approachable, it was lovely that he came over to chat after we had pitched up, you can tell he’s really into making sure people are happy which is just lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the quiet pitch, the clean facilities, and the little extras on site. It’s wonderful to hear you felt so welcomed, Adam always enjoys making sure guests are happy. We’d love to welcome you back again soon.


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 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 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

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 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

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 $37.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.