How much does it cost to stay at Fferm Gelli Camping?

From €29.02 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Fferm Gelli Camping

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 8.8 153 reviews

Visitor image of the campsite under the rainbow

Small tents-only site opposite Pen-Y-Fan Country Park
A 15-minute drive from Sirhowy Valley Walk; 25 minutes to the Big Pit
Play field on site; 10 minutes' drive from Blackwood town centre

In the South Wales Valleys, things like castles, country parks, coal mines (and of course, valleys) are never too far off. Among those splendid sloping landscapes is Fferm Gelli Camping, a family-run and Welsh-themed micro campsite fab for families looking for a quiet break. This small site is part of a Welsh farm with horses, chickens, goats and a sheep. The owners live on site and they’re fans of dogs, which is why your four-legged friend is also welcome to come and stay. With a seating area, user-friendly wet room and a children’s play field, families and dog owners should feel right at home. Equipment hire is also available at the site for things like tents, firepits and airbeds. Outside of the site, though, things are just as splendid… a few minutes' walk will get you to the local Pen-Y-Fan Pond, a green space that hosts activities such as trout fishing, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. Blackwood town centre is just 10 minutes’ drive away for supermarkets, a cinema, leisure centre, takeaways and a golf course. If you'd also like to try horse riding, there’s an equestrian centre 10 minutes’ drive away. Of course, this location is within reach of many more cool locations, including multiple castles within 25 to 45 minutes’ drive of the site. There are lots of mountain biking trails around too, such as Tirpentwys Mountain Bike Trails 15 minutes’ drive away. Cardiff, the Welsh capital, is 45 minutes’ drive to the south and the Brecon Beacons National Park is 10 miles to the north for all things outdoorsy.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including animal interactions are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 7 Mar to Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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82% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice and quiet by the shallow river…

Overall 8/10
Location		7
Value for money		8
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Leah G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice and quiet by the shallow river

Disliked Possi lt charged too much for the wood, the second lot was double the price of the first

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean accessible facilities, level soft pitch and good vehicle access

Overall 8/10
Location		7
Value for money		8
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		1

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Area for children to play

Disliked Designated bay to camp but not a major drama, just like to chose my spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site for families, lovely clean facilities. We will be back

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the site with all the animals around us. All the children played football together which was lovely to see. The camp area and facilities were kept lovely and clean. Everyone was so friendly and helpful

Disliked The tent pitches were really close together

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site with lovely scenery

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Camilla R.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The pitch is great! It’s our third time here and we will come back! It’s child friendly as well and loads of lovely animals! Good facilities!

Disliked Water temperature in the showers were a bit erratic but we made do!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close set up - not too busy.…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

Jun 2025 Paul S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Close set up - not too busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved absolutely everything. Stayed for 2 nights testing the waters for my…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

May 2025 Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved absolutely everything. Stayed for 2 nights testing the waters for my children's first camping experience and what a hit it was! Plenty of space, enclosed area and carpark not far to walk. Staff were lovely and the farm animals were a bonus! Views were beautiful to wake up to. Definitely be coming to this site again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Second stay here and already planning the next visit!!

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2025 Natalie P.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked A safe, clean and well looked after environment.
Secure field for children to play. Very clean toilet and shower blocks. Cafe serves lovely food and ice creams with seating areas.
Friendly staff.
Claire is fabulous and on hand to help with any issues during your stay.
Lots of animals around the farm. For a small fee you can take part in animal feeding and Alpaca walking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite which is secure so all of the children were…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2025 rhian s.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite which is secure so all of the children were safe to play.
Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Staff we lovely and Claire is always on hand if you need anything.

The kids done the alpaca walk and feeding which they loved.
The little ones enjoyed feeding goats and the pigs.

Food from the café was spot on and the dirty fries were lush.

A children’s little park would make this little campsite perfect.

We will definitely be back :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed environment with lovely animals to explore and space to play.…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

May 2025 Jodie P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Relaxed environment with lovely animals to explore and space to play.

Recommend to friends Visit again

OK campsite but wouldn't stay again

Overall 6/10
Location		10
Value for money		6
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Apr 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Friendliness of staff
Clean toilets and showers
Good location
Campfires allowed

Disliked Local beauty spot seemed to attract gangs late into the night playing extremely loud music (not the sites fault)

Cockerell started crowing at 4.30am and didn't stop.

Overall not a restful nights sleep

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Fferm Gelli Camping

Gelli Farm Lane

Caerphilly

Glamorgan

Wales

NP11 3AZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.69743°N
3.1568°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.2 km Town Hall

9.8 km Inner Bypass

10.5 km Trussel Road

Rail

1.5 km Llanhilleth Rail Station

3.6 km Newbridge Rail Station

5 km Gilfach Fargoed Rail Station

Ferry

19.4 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal

24.1 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop

24.8 km Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop

Airport

35.6 km Cardiff International Airport

46.4 km Bristol International Airport

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

A castle visit is a must, but which will it be? Caerphilly Castle (25 minutes’ drive) is a medieval castle, Castell Coch (35 minutes) is from the 19th century and Cardiff Castle (45 minutes) has over 2000 years of history for you to uncover. With the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park around 20 minutes’ drive to the north, mountain hikes are always an option. Otherwise, the Sirhowy Valley Walk (around 15 minutes) is certainly spectacular. The long-distance hike has miles of walking over farms, woodlands and mountain ridges in the Valleys landscapes, beginning or ending in Newport. You may want to learn a little about the history of Welsh mining while you’re around these parts. If so, the Big Pit National Coal Museum (25 minutes) runs tours around a Welsh coal mine. Perhaps a visit to a cider farm too? Hallets Cider (15 minutes) runs cider tasting tours and food pairing sessions.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island	34.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Clevedon Beach	35.2 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Whitmore Bay Barry Island	35.3 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Cold Knap Barry	35.5 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	39.3 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 9 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 9.7 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 10 km

Caerphilly Castle 14.1 km

Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 17.1 km

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 32.2 km

The Kymin 34.5 km

Clevedon Court 36.4 km

Tyntesfield 41.5 km

Blaise Hamlet 41.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Talywain - Mynydd Varteg - Carlos' Grave - Talywain 7 km

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 7.4 km

Cwmcarn - Twmbarlwm - Cwmcarn 7.5 km

Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 8.7 km

Twmbarlwm 9.2 km

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 18.9 km
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 43.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including animal interactions are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £20.00 (€24.06) fee.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

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).

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Fferm Gelli Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fferm Gelli Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fferm Gelli Camping? A castle visit is a must, but which will it be? Caerphilly Castle (25 minutes’ drive) is a medieval castle, Castell Coch (35 minutes) is from the 19th century and Cardiff Castle … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Fferm Gelli Camping?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	7:30 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Fferm Gelli Camping? From €29.02 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Dog (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

Dog (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

Pitch types & availability

Nice and quiet by the shallow river…

Overall 8/10

Clean accessible facilities, level soft pitch and good vehicle access

Overall 8/10

Brilliant site for families, lovely clean facilities. We will be back

Overall 10/10

Brilliant site with lovely scenery

Overall 10/10

Close set up - not too busy.…

Overall 10/10

Loved absolutely everything. Stayed for 2 nights testing the waters for my…

Overall 10/10

Second stay here and already planning the next visit!!

Overall 10/10

Lovely little campsite which is secure so all of the children were…

Overall 10/10

Relaxed environment with lovely animals to explore and space to play.…

Overall 10/10

OK campsite but wouldn't stay again

Overall 6/10

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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