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Canal boat camping pod
From £165 (£165)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed This unique retreat is a fully modernised 80s canal boat named Emily, now repurposed and given new life. Nestled in the peaceful Aberedw valley near Builth Wells, she sits in a quiet corner of our Boatside campsite, surrounded by stunning hills. Inside, Emily offers a built-in double bed, two single sofa beds, a toilet, and a functional kitchen—blending charm and comfort in a truly unforgettable setting.
The space
As you approach Emily, you’ll head up the steps onto a spacious decking area—perfect for relaxing and taking in the beautiful surroundings. Stepping down into the boat, you’re welcomed by a bright and inviting open-plan space that includes a sitting area, kitchen.
Continuing through the boat, you’ll find a curtained toilet and a cozy, built-in double bed at the end, creating a snug and restful sleeping space. The sitting room also features two single sofa beds, ideal for accommodating an extra two guests if needed.
Emily has been fully refurbished and modernised to a high specification, blending comfort and practicality with plenty of quirky, characterful touches. From her unique layout to the thoughtful design details, she offers a memorable and one-of-a-kind stay in the heart of nature.
Nestled in a peaceful corner of our Boatside campsite, and surrounded by the rolling hills of the Aberedw valley near Builth Wells, Emily is the perfect retreat for those looking to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy a truly unique getaway.
Guest access
Guests have exclusive use of Emily, the adjoining decking area, and their own private corner of the field, offering a peaceful and secluded space to relax. You’re also welcome to explore the communal areas of the Boatside campsite, where shared facilities such as hot showers are available for your convenience.
Other things to note
Please note that Emily does not currently have a shower onboard, but there are clean and well-maintained communal showers on site just a short walk away. We do have plans to install a private outdoor shower in the near future.
Emily is situated on a working campsite, so while she enjoys a peaceful corner, the site may be busier during bank holiday weekends or when events are taking place at the nearby Royal Welsh Showground.
Dimensions
26.2ft width × 13.1ft length
3 rooms
Living room 2 x Single couch/futon
Toilet 1 x Toilet
Open space 1 x Double bed
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Bed linen 1 included, 1 max. Car 3 included, 3 max. Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max. Fridge 1 included, 1 max. Barbecue grill Breakfast included Car parking by site/unit Coffee maker Stove Cooking equipment Dining table and chairs Electric heater(s) Ensuite WC Gas and electricity included Heating Kettle Kitchen corner or kitchenette Lanterns/fairy lights Microwave Outdoor furniture Patio Picnic table Power socket(s) Shower Smoking allowed Toaster Towels Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Availability
| Your booking From £165 (£165) | |
Based on 1 night, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
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Boatside Caravan and Camping
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Reviews
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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Clean facilities and very friendly .
Bell tent
Liked First time to camp there with our 2 great grandchildren ,amazing .
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Plenty of space, clean toilets/…
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)
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Absolutely fantastic, and highly recommended...!
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...!
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Great site and would recommend!
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!
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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.
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
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Lovely peaceful location with nice views
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.
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Lovely site stunnjng views great host
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.
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.
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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
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Picturesque location, large pitches, looked after, friendly owner
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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…
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
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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
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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.13122°N
3.36233°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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?
Read moreRV, 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 $37.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.