Pool Cottage Camping

Sit and admire the view. (added by manager 08 Jun 2023)
Sit and admire the view.
Site view
See the sun dappling on the water.
Aerial view
Fachwen pool
Stroll, eat, repeat
Wild camping in the woods
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  • Peaceful mid-Wales tent pitches on the banks of Fachwen Pool
  • A 10-minute drive to Newtown; 25 minutes to Powis Castle
  • Fishing and woodland walks on site; campfires and barbecues welcome
Bring your walking boots, your binoculars, your fishing kit, your camera, your paint palette… the Powys tent pitches at Pool Cottage Camping are surrounded by the sort of gorgeous scenery that’s ripe for both active and artistic endeavours. This pretty site is on the banks of Fachwen Pool, with lovely watery views right there by the pitches. It’s a wonderful habitat for wildlife so keep an eye out for the families of hares and pheasants that live here, along with visiting wild birds. Fishing is permitted if you’ve bought a permit from the fishing shop in Newtown (10 minutes’ drive, and also the place to stock up on your barbecue supplies or find a pub meal). You’re welcome to take strolls through the woods, perhaps collecting fallen twigs for your campfire – or even whittling a Welsh love spoon if you’ve got the right skills. Guests can set up camp there among the trees too, but please no climbing or cutting down branches. Making the most of your time in mid-Wales should be straightforward, as it’s easy to find places to get out for a walk, a bike ride (including intrepid downhill mountain bike trails) or a bit more wildlife-spotting. Heritage train rides and a castle are close by too if you’d like a quieter time, and Newtown has a cluster of museums and arts venues. This peaceful spot in the hamlet of Aberhafesp is a thoroughly rural location, so you’ll need to bring a torch and leave any dogs at home (because of livestock in surrounding fields). The facilities stretch just to portable toilets and there’s no access to hot water. Because of the terrain, unfortunately this site is unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users or those who are unsteady on their feet.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Pool Cottage Camping

Aberhafesp

Newtown

Powys

Wales

SY16 3LT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.52884°N
-3.34989°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 km Bus Station
7.6 km Bus Shelter
7.7 km Post Office
Rail
3.2 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
5.8 km Caersws Rail Station
20.2 km Welshpool 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

How might you like to see the local scenery? At a slow pace on a local walk, perhaps, or on horseback from a local riding centre – or maybe at higher speed on the mountain bike trails at Caersws (10 minutes’ drive), which has an uplift to get you going on the downhill routes. If you’re big on bird-spotting or wildlife photography, you may like to book in a session at Falconry Experience Wales (15 minutes). You may also get some great shots on walks around the gardens and nature reserve at Gregynog Hall (10 minutes) or a ride on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (20 minutes), a heritage line running through some stunning scenery. For a spot of history, take a trip to the remnants of Dolforwyn Castle (15 minutes) or strike out to the rather grander Powis Castle and Garden (25 minutes), extensively remodelled over the centuries and with spectacular gardens to wander around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberdyfi 47.7 km Estuary Excellent Good Good Good
Borth 47.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 18.7 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 34.8 km

Stokesay Castle 36.8 km

Ludlow Castle 46.2 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 35.6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 45.6 km

Wilderhope Manor 45.8 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 46 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 47.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 17.5 km

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 20.1 km

Abbeycwmhir - Great Bank - Glyndwr Way - Abbeycwmhir 22.1 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 22.3 km

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 22.3 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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  • Does Pool Cottage Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pool Cottage Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Pool Cottage Camping? How might you like to see the local scenery? At a slow pace on a local walk, perhaps, or on horseback from a local riding centre – or maybe at higher speed … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pool Cottage Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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