Gypsy Castle Camping
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- Semi-wild site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Central Hay-on-Wye 15 minutes' walk away; Hereford 25 minutes by car
- Small-scale site with ample space; well-behaved dogs welcome
Site type
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 6 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
View prices & bookElectric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Quiet, basic site. Fab location, 15 mins to Hay-on-Wye. Clean facilities (showers in horse boxes). Friendly owner, Colin. Some thought it pricey for basics & no shade/clear bins, but most loved the open space, views & peace.
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Clean, efficient amenities...great shower! Generous site with good views. Pitches were mostly…
Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Clean, efficient amenities...great shower! Generous site with good views. Pitches were mostly on the flat.
Disliked Was not clear where to leave rubbish or not to leave rubbish.
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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feed back ,the big sign next to the toilet asked u to please take all your rubbish home with you ,perhaps I should highlight it better Colin
This was a great site to visit. Colin was greatwith communication.
Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Was a great trip.
Easy to find location.
Well kept site.
Clean amenities.
Electric hook-up.
Good views.
Close to Hay-on-Wye.
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Quiet site with good views but very limited facilities
Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very quiet, rural site with views over the surround fields and hills. Quiet site. Short walk along the old railway line into Hay on Wye and down to the Warren where there are riverside fields and swimming spots.
Disliked Only two portaloos for toilets, washing up facilities open to the elements, just a couple of sinks in the middle of the field.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback ,we are what we r a pop up camp site for 26 days a year
near Hay-on-Wye * very quiet…
Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked near Hay-on-Wye * very quiet
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From the manager: Thank you for your review all comments are gratefully recieved Cokin
Great location, very basic facilities, but that's all we need.
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The simplicity
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From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Colin
Open space, laid back, access to town and river, views, peaceful, quiet.…
Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Open space, laid back, access to town and river, views, peaceful, quiet. Text from Colin telling us about site and where to pitch
Disliked Price was abit much for pretty basic facilties
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments
Simple and nice campsite in great location
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location great and shower and loos clean
Disliked Grass long, no trees(shade)
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments
Lovely quiet site, great value for money
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked A short (15min) walk into Hay on Wye
Clean and functional shower / loos
Friendly owner who was responsive to messages
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Colin
Close to centre, basic facilities in field
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Basic camping field on edge of town with portaloos and shower in an old horse box. Quiet and pleasant site. Convenient for walking into town. Nowhere to deposit rubbish, take it home.
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Very nice site
Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Left alone .clean .and good walks and friendly .
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Gypsy Castle Camping
Gypsy Castle Lane
Hay-on-Wye
Powys
Wales
HR3 5PW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.06963°N
3.14255°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Blaenavon Ironworks 32.8 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 33.3 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 33.3 km
Brecon Mountain Railway 33.9 km
Raglan Castle 38.9 km
National Trust
Cwmmau Farmhouse 10.6 km
The Weir 22.1 km
Skenfrith Castle 31.9 km
Croft Castle and Parkland 33 km
The Kymin 42.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 1.2 km
St Mary's Church - Cusop Dingle - New Forest Farm 2.2 km
Cusop - New House Wood - Cusop Dingle - Cusop 2.2 km
Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 5 km
Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 5.9 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 22.6 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gypsy Castle Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gypsy Castle Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gypsy Castle Camping? To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gypsy Castle Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Gypsy Castle Camping? From €23.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.