Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite

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Riverside camping (added by manager 02 Aug 2022)
Grass pitches
Campfires allowed
Lovely settings

  • Riverside pub campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
  • Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
Welsh river and Welsh wanders: small and friendly Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite is a riverside site in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with direct access to the Beacons Way footpath, the 95-mile trail meandering through the park up to the highest peak in the Black Mountains, Fan-Brycheiniog, and the glacier lakes of the Beacons. And as you might wish when staying in such a walkable place, Tafarn-Y-Garreg has a cosy pub too… It's a mountain-style chalet, serving food in the evening and a wide range of fine brews such as lagers, ales and ciders to have in front of the fire after a long day's hike. The camping field is shaded by trees and is a short stroll from the site amenities of a portable toilet and a shower hut (showers are free but might not be available through the winter months); flushing toilets are across the road in the pub. And as you might also wish on a site with a wild camping vibe such as this, campfires are fully encouraged, so do bring along bagfuls of marshmallows and several packs of bangers.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Greek

Pitch types & availability

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful campsite! Pitches look out onto the Tawe which runs through the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Bim C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful campsite! Pitches look out onto the Tawe which runs through the camp, as well as a lovely view of Fan Hir. Ample fire pits and a good amount of tree cover. Site sits on a roughly 12 mile circular route up around the Llyn y fan lakes. Camp site has minimal facilities but does offer a nice hot shower and a couple of bins. Toilet and drinking water both across the road at the pub. The pub is open on weekends and serves a minimal menu of very reasonably priced pub food, great portion sizes and a decent selection of beers. Owners both really friendly and relaxed, didn’t seem to have any issues with us going over the road to use the wifi (even when the pub was closed) or plug in our devices inside. No phone signal at the camp so useful to be able to access wifi outside the pub to plan routes.

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Really good place to pitch up and area to have an open fire.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Gregory E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Really good pitch and right next to the footpath to lead you up to the ridge. Basic camping with a warm shower. No frills but that’s what we wanted.

Disliked: This is not the sites fault but to be aware there is next to no phone network in this area.

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Great site with friendly hosts

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We absolutely loved our stay, it was right next to the walks and the river! Not as secluded as we thought but still lovely the pub across the road was great didn’t eat there but did have a pint which was well priced. Also the flushing toilet was a bit of luxury 😂 hosts was great and very helpful. We will definitely be back.

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Very basic, great location for walking

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Really convenient to walk the Brecon Way to the Black Mountain and the Carmarthen Fans. It would be perfect for camping with a tent on the small riverside field. There's a water tap and loo at the pub across the road. (There's a shower - very basic but it's there).

Disliked: We had a small motorhome which meant we were in the car park. We knew this in advance so we're expecting it but we weren't expecting to have other vehicles parked so close we could barely open our door. Definitely a safety issue with vans and gas bottles. There was noise until 2am too - not from the younger campers but a couple of much older campervanners. Would we go back? Probably but not on a sunny, hot weekend in Summer. If you do have a motorhome, fill up with water before you get there. The tap at the pub is not accessible to fill a van directly with a hose pipe. There's no grey waste disposal so make sure you've got an empty cassette on the loo if you don't fancy a trek across the road in the middle of the night

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Excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Facilities were brilliant and pitches were lovely

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Unique camping experience if you have appreciation for the outdoors

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 8
Tristan D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Location: A-plus! Couldn't ask for a better spot The Pub: A saving grace! Great for singing along (if you like that), but beware of the summer-only setup. Could just have easily been a negative.

Disliked: Facilities: Basic is an understatement. Think portable toilet that rival a lion's scent gland. Price: A bit steep for the "rustic charm" on offer and snug set-up.

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Camping in a nice situation for tents only…

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Camping in a nice situation for tents only

Disliked: Camping was good for tents but campers and motor homes are basically in a pub car park. Pub expensive for limited drinks. Only allowed to sit outside pub

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unwelcoming staff and poor amenities

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The area was beautiful, I liked that it was next to the river with a short walkway easily accessible. It was also nice that the pitches were underneath trees.

Disliked: The staff were really rude and had all been drinking when we arrived. The vibe felt very unwelcoming and both my partner and I felt awkward using the toilets provided, as they were behind a bar where people were drinking. One of the staff members made a joke which I asked him to repeat and they all just laughed at me. The actual campsite was a small clearing in a fenced off wood, with the only amenities being an overgrown and mouldy shower with little privacy and a porta-potty. Very bad value for the amount that it costed, the next day we drove a little further into wales and found a place called Penpont which was stunning with amazing facilities, which was way cheaper and in a beautiful setting-I suggest people who want to visit this area go there instead for a better experience.

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Lush glade by a river, lovely host in a beautiful location 🏕️

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved our camping trip, the glade is so pretty and we loved being next to running water. The outdoor shower was great and having the pub over the road is a great set up. Andy was an amazing host, friendly and went over and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. A great place to feel off grid yet, adult only and have the comforts of a nice cold pint! We will definitely be back again soon. Definitely take deet spray - midgies! Thank you again for such a wonderful stay 😊

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Clean site. Brilliant host, made us very welcome

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Joyce D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Although a basic site, no frills but what you get is amazing views, and a very very warm welcome. We will definitely be going back, we had so much fun. A great place to stay and chill out with a couple of drinks, made very welcome by the landlord and locals

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite

Pen-y-Cae

Pen-y-cae

Glamorgan

Wales

SA9 1GS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.84122°N
-3.67266°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.4 km Bus Station
21.9 km Railway Station
22.8 km Bus Station
Rail
18.8 km Llangadog Rail Station
19.2 km Llanwrda Rail Station
19.3 km Llandovery Rail Station
Ferry
30.9 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
38.1 km Swansea 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

Are you a superhero fan? Have a heroic hike up to the nearby Henrhyd Falls, the highest waterfall in south Wales and used as the cover for the Batcave in The Dark Knight Rises. (It's easy to find from here: ask the amiable Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite owner to point you on your way.) Slightly more gently, Tafarn-Y-Garreg has direct access to the 95 miles of the Beacons Way, running through the national park up to the mountains via woodland, moorland and farmland. It's a trail for experienced hikers and is only waymarked on the woodland stretches, so bring a compass and an Ordnance Survey map of the Brecon Beacons National Park if you want to give it a serious tackle. The 11 miles of the Dan-yr-Ogof Caves or National Showcaves Centre for Wales are under a mile away. Once named as the greatest natural wonder in Britain, the caves are now part of a big family complex with dinosaurs, a shire horse centre and farm, playgrounds and more. For a bit of fishing, head to the fly fishing of the Crai Reservoir, a wild brown trout fishery with full access to its stony banks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberafan 29.3 km Estuary N/A Good Good Good
Swansea Bay 32.3 km Estuary Good Good N/A Good
Bracelet Bay 37 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Limeslade Bay 37.4 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Langland Bay 38.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 1.6 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 13.5 km

Aberdulais Falls 19.4 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 20.3 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 21.8 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 19.5 km

Aberdeunant 22.8 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 0 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 8.3 km

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 8.9 km

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 8.9 km

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 9.3 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite? Are you a superhero fan? Have a heroic hike up to the nearby Henrhyd Falls, the highest waterfall in south Wales and used as the cover for the Batcave in The Dark … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite? From €24.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.