Boatside Caravan and Camping

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  • Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
  • Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
  • 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
Ready for riverside relaxation and a reel of outdoor activities in the Powys countryside? You certainly don’t need to be a fishing pro to have a chilled-out time at Boatside Caravan and Camping… while it’s a good place to bring out your own fishing rod, the riverbank also makes for a peaceful spot simply to listen to the wildlife or watch the sun go down. Those of you who are keen fishers will be happy to find that there are 800 yards of private fishing on site. The site has fishing rights on the River Wye, so you might want to set your sights on the salmon and trout or get stuck into coarse fishing too (a licence is required). Your resting place is in the Wye Valley and well positioned for plenty more outdoor activities, whether it’s feeding red kites in the Elan Valley (half an hour’s drive) or tackling the mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park (40 minutes). Those of you who want walks closer by won’t be disappointed either, as there are footpaths from the site. When you’re looking to top up your granola bar supply or perhaps grab the works for a barbecue or campfire on site, Builth Wells has food shops 10 minutes’ drive away. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are in plentiful supply here but whenever you’d prefer to knock back a few and leave the car behind, there are home-cooked meals and Wye Valley beers in the village pub 25 minutes’ walk away.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 15
Motorhome sites 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravan sites 3
Open now
Opens 21 March
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Boatside: tranquil riverside spot, spacious, level pitches, lovely views. Owners are super friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean, honesty shop handy. Well-kept site, great for country exploring. A few wanted more showers.

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Clean facilities and very friendly .

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked First time to camp there with our 2 great grandchildren ,amazing .

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Plenty of space, clean toilets/…

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Pat D.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Plenty of space, clean toilets/ shower unit.
Handy washing up area...
Honesty box with provisions,

Disliked Only one toilet (but more planned)

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Absolutely fantastic, and highly recommended...!

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cmij914@aol.com M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything...! Fantastic facilities, and spotlessly clean. The outdoor/covered washing-up area, with microwave, kettle and small but useful honesty shop was brilliant; Plenty of hot water, aswan the case with the showers.
Adam was brilliant, and extremely friendly and flexible with check-out time due to the weather. Definitely plan to return, and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone...!

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Great site and would recommend!

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely site and location, Adam was very friendly and helpful in giving us some info on the local area. We visited Elan Valley which was less than 30 mins away and this site was a great base for exploring mid Wales.

Disliked Shower/toilet facilities were maybe in need of updating but they served their purpose!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the site, the location, and found it a great base for exploring Mid Wales. Elan Valley is always a favourite. We also appreciate your comments on the facilities and will keep them in mind as we continue making improvements. We’d love to welcome you back again.

Excellent site with friendly owners and level pitches.

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Melanie H.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked This is a great site. It was busy when we arrived but didn't feel crowed as all the pitches are well spaced out. The shower/toilet block was small but the owner has plans to extend them over the winter ready for next year.
It is a great location for exploring the local area where there are lots of shops and pubs to visit. We loved being so close to the river as well.
Highly recommend this site!

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely peaceful location with nice views

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Elaine C.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely location in-between hills and close to the river, with great views. There is a community owned pub 25 min walk away from the campsite which is lovely, providing breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The shower and toilets were nice and clean. The honesty shop has a good selection of items including the key things you might forget like, camping gas, tent pegs etc.

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Lovely site stunnjng views great host

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Lisa S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The site was very well kept and had stunning views and Adam was lovely he went above and.beyond the 2nd day to make up for no firepit being available on the first night. This was my first time camping with the dog a d she moved it.

Disliked Not the sites fault at all but kept awake by Inconsiderate guests in a nearby tent in neighbouring field on the first night playing loud music then having a massive barny at 3am in the morning but Adam did ensure they were kicked off very promptly the next morning. And we had a much better 2nd night. Would of liked to know where access to walking routes were also as didn't want to go down the road that runs along side of the field with a dog as quite a busy road also a little noise at.night from the road

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From the manager: We’re sorry your first night was disturbed by inconsiderate guests, but glad this was resolved quickly so the rest of your stay was more peaceful. Thank you also for your helpful feedback about clearer information on walking routes, we’ll look at ways to improve this for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back again soon.

Good site and I hope to return soon.

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ann t.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely level site besides a quiet road and river wye. Fantastic to find a kettle, microwave and honesty fridge. Peaceful and family friendly site.

Disliked Glad to see more showers are being planned.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the peaceful riverside setting and the little extras like the honesty fridge and microwave. Yes, more showers are planned for next season, and we’d love to welcome you back soon.

Great camp site, highly recommend

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Andrey S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Picturesque location, large pitches, looked after, friendly owner

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, spacious pitches, and friendly welcome, we’d love to see you again!

Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the site if you want to wash up, make a hot drink or purchase any general food items. Toilets were really clean, cleaner than most restaurants I’ve seen! We had a lovely quiet spot, Adam the owner was super friendly and approachable, it was lovely that he came over to chat after we had pitched up, you can tell he’s really into making sure people are happy which is just lovely

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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the quiet pitch, the clean facilities, and the little extras on site. It’s wonderful to hear you felt so welcomed, Adam always enjoys making sure guests are happy. We’d love to welcome you back again soon.

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Location

Boatside Caravan and Camping

Aberedw

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3UH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.13122°N
3.36233°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 km Interchange
34.8 km Black Lion Hotel
34.8 km Post Office
Rail
6.1 km Builth Road Rail Station
6.8 km Cilmeri Rail Station
11.5 km Garth (Powys) 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

Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of a cinema, swimming pool and shops. The Royal Welsh Showground is on the outskirts (10 minutes) for events and festivals throughout the year, as is a golf course whenever you fancy a round. Got a pair of shoes that need breaking in? Pen y Fan (50 minutes) will soon have you hiking, although it’s not a simple feat, as it’s the highest mountain in Wales. Watersports are easy to find around the Brecon Beacons too, as Llangorse Lake (half an hour) has plenty to try out, plus boat hire and fishing. Hay-on-Wye (half an hour) might make a good choice for those of you with a mix of interests. As well as bookshops and galleries, there’s a castle plus paddleboarding and other watersports on the River Wye. Fancy going off for a pedal instead? The National Cycle Route 42 (10 minutes) runs through Hay-on-Wye.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 37.2 km

National Showcaves of Wales 40.2 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 41.4 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 42.2 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 43.6 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 20.3 km

The Weir 37.6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 41.4 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41.4 km

Skenfrith Castle 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1.8 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 2 km

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 5.5 km

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 6.4 km

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 7.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boatside Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boatside Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boatside Caravan and Camping? Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boatside Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From $45.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.