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Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site

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Dog-friendly site 10 miles from the Brecon Beacons National Park
Walking distance from a cave and the Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir
Free space for ball games and fishing available on the river Towy

Low impact and high enjoyment in the wild West Wales… surrounded by oak trees and mountains, alongside the river Towy and just over 10 miles from the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the dog-friendly Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site is a remote place with gorgeous dark skies and lots of local beauty spots. There are no manicured lawns or concrete pitches here, and there's no wifi connection or phone signal either – the site isn’t heavy on facilities, but there’s a tidy toilet block with running water and the centre of the site is a free space so that kids can run about and kick a ball. Just metres away from the river Towy, you’re welcome to pay for a day’s fishing (just be sure to have the necessary license). If fishing isn’t quite your thing, but a cosy pub just might be, there are two pubs within walking distance (a 40-minute or a 15-minute walk respectively). Llandovery (20 minutes’ drive) has a fab Chinese, Indian, fish and chips and food shops too. Throughout the day, you may catch sight of Mr Jones, the farmer, who’s making sure everything is in hand. As a local, he can tell you all about the local beauty spots. If you ask nicely, he’ll tell you about his prize-winning sheep too. Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site is committed to freedom and flexibility – so dogs are welcome, but must be kept under control, and kids the same (although not necessarily on a lead, of course). Set up wherever you like within the boundaries of the site, but leave the centre of the site free and six metres between your neighbours, and feel free to build yourself a firepit (no larger than a metre wide, please).

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Guests should not enter the river Towy because it is very cold and fast.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Awnings not allowed

Extras

Extra car (1 max)

£5 (£5) per stay
Single-day fishing pass (6 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Non-electric grass touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Bring a porch awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Single-day fishing pass (6 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Absolutely beautiful location. Loads of space. River access. Good walking area. Toilets…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Andy S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Absolutely beautiful location. Loads of space. River access. Good walking area. Toilets good.

Disliked: No shower and you need to take own drinking water - we knew this beforehand so no problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site right on the river Towy,level pitches.

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

Simon D. Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful part of mid Wales , quiet peaceful location.clean toilet block.would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely field,all flat,lively trees for shelter,and a gorgeous river for the dog…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Gail W. Jun 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely field,all flat,lively trees for shelter,and a gorgeous river for the dog too enjoy in,nuce clean toilets,and the owner,Delyth came too meet us,and check that we were settled in and happy,we will be returning soon,and do a longer stay for sure.

Disliked: None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet relaxed site. Spacious site, with plenty of pitches, in both sunny and…

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

Kath M. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quiet relaxed site. Spacious site, with plenty of pitches, in both sunny and shaded spots. Friendly owners are very helpful. Campfires allowed with plenty of wood to collect around site. Can’t wait to visit again.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pristine location, lack of mobile network, the beautiful setting by the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Apoorv P. Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The pristine location, lack of mobile network, the beautiful setting by the river, cleanliness and the landowner’s responsiveness.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful pitch with no phone signal where we could just be with…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Eirwen D. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful pitch with no phone signal where we could just be with friends and enjoy good company. Close to Twm Sion Cati Caves and Llynbrianne Dam. Good days out in Nice weather.

Disliked: No showers and no drinking water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot, beautiful scenery. Such a relaxing little getaway.

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

Claire H. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful site on the edge of a river. Lots of walking routes and 15 minutes walk to a lovely pub serving food and drinks. No nearby shops but not a problem as we came well stocked. Toilets clean and maintained. Would most certainly return.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great wild camping location but disappointed in lack of clean water

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Location

Disliked: No drinking water

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet and peaceful place for family camping.…

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

Dawid S. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: A quiet and peaceful place for family camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location…

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

Emil M. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Disabled facilities

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site

Rhandirmwyn

Llandovery

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA20 0PF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.09797°N
-3.7953°W

Nearest transport

Coach

32.7 km Interchange

36.4 km Penllwyn PO

Rail

6.1 km Cynghordy Rail Station

7.6 km Sugar Loaf Rail Station

11.2 km Llanwrtyd 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

If you feel like a warm swim, there’s a leisure centre in Llandovery (20 minutes’ drive). But for a quick stroll, some birdwatching and cave exploring, Ogof Twm Sion Cati is just 20 minutes’ walk away (or an even shorter drive). The cave is rumoured to have been a hiding place for the ‘Welsh Robin Hood’. As for the sublime scenery in the Twy Valley, the hikes at Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir (45 minutes’ walk) have some excellent viewpoints (as well as old mining apparatus and quarries scattered around). As for something a little different, perhaps a trip to the Welsh National Opera and the National Museum Cardiff, both in Cardiff (an hour and 45 minutes), or the Roman gold mine, Dolaucothi Gold Mines (25 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Llanrhystud	33.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Traeth Gwyn New Quay	39.7 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	N/A
Aberystwyth South	40.2 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
New Quay Harbour	40.5 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Aberystwyth North	40.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 12.3 km

Aberglasney Gardens 30.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 30.8 km

National Showcaves of Wales 30.9 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 32.4 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 12.3 km

Aberdeunant 27.6 km

Aberdulais Falls 46.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 1.6 km

Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 19.5 km

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 22.1 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 22.2 km

Llanerchi - Garreg Ddu Reservoir - Elan Valley Trail - Llanerchi 22.6 km

Local events

The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, England 46 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

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

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 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

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

Safety

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

Extras

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

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m..

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
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.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Additional terms

If making a fire, please ensure it is no more than 1 metre in diameter.

Ball games are permitted, but only in the recreational area defined on the site map.

Payment terms

Does Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site? If you feel like a warm swim, there’s a leisure centre in Llandovery (20 minutes’ drive). But for a quick stroll, some birdwatching and cave exploring, Ogof Twm Sion Cati is just … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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