Fferm Gelli Camping
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- Small family-run 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
Site type
4
2
21
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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.
- The campground/park 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.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 6 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 6m depth (24m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Unpowered grass campervan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 3m width × 5m depth (15m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £220 (£220)
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot, friendly site with lovely animals & clean showers. Spacious pitches, peaceful vibes and a handy cafe. Some found loos a bit stretched & pricey for what's on offer, but feedback's being acted on.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 21/07/2026
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Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Easy access .
Disliked Seems overpriced at £25 per night for camping. Toilets and showers very dirty, not cleaned during stay. Only 2 main toilet/ showers which are combined. Plus overflow has 2 more toilets and showers, so 4 toilets and 4 showers for whole site. Cafe and pizza van closed on a Saturday arrived early eve.
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Nice peaceful site with great facilities
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Toilets were clean enough. Site was clean enough. The cafe was excellent - food and coffee both really good and reasonably priced. Peaceful location, but only 5 minute bike ride / 10 minute walk to a shop.
Disliked Only some of the pitches are level and my one wasn’t so I ended up rolling off my sleeping mat.
People driving onto the camping field when the rules say don’t.
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Absolutely loved this little gem of…
Powered grass tent site
Liked Absolutely loved this little gem of a place.
Secure and safe for children.
Everything you need on site. The cafe is a bonus.
The campsite is small but lovely and no cars are allowed on, only to load and offload so it's perfect if you have little ones running around.
Toilets and showers are close so no long trecks in the dark. They were always kept clean with plenty of toilet roll.
Disliked Showers were hit and miss, but we found extra ones next to the cafe which were fab.
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Cracking site let down by cleanliness and cold shower
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Pros: Great position, lovely little bar area, nice variety of animals for kids.
Disliked Cons: Shower never got hot . Didn't see anyone refill toilet roll or clean the two toilets, and at 8am toilets were still dirty with no paper, not great.
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Loved it!
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked The animals. The freedom. The staff are so friendly. No extra charges to feed animals. Kids can go explore and just be free. Really nice spot.
Disliked Not disliked but would’ve preferred to be able to park the car next to pitch. But it’s not the end of the world.
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Great base to explore
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Thank you so much for letting us stay even though you were getting work done. The pitches were a lovely size. There is a lovely view of the hills and it was lovely to see the animals. We used this as a base to go to Cardiff and it would brilliantly for us.
Disliked Nothing except we would have loved to have seen the rest of the site but it wasn't open
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Very nice campsite with clean facilities…
Anonymous Unpowered grass campervan site
Liked Very nice campsite with clean facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Over-priced for the facilities provided.
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked The camping field is fine and reasonably level.
The showers are good, with hot water and a decent flow rate.
Disliked The toilets cubicles are too small.
Having just 2 toilet cubicles for 12 pitches and 2 cabins is insufficient.
At £25 for a pitch, this site is simply over-priced for the facilities.
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Having one group shouting, laughing and playing music until beyond 2.00am was not acceptable.
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Flat grass field with plenty of…
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Flat grass field with plenty of space between pitches.
Disliked The two toilets were dirty and required more regular cleaning due to the
large volume of people using them. A group staying in camper vans were very noisy into the early hours of the morning.
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Excellent facilities Ideal for camper van Lady…
Unpowered grass campervan site
Liked Excellent facilities
Ideal for camper van
Lady very friendly
Let me park early to go to wedding
Disliked Not sure where to book in. Bit confused by cafe. Shower was not clean. Lady mopped it after and apologised without me mentioning. It was not a problem l.
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Features
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 18.9 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
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.
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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?
Read moreCamping and caravan 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 $57.58 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.