Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site

10 5 reviews
Campsite views from the river
Campsite views from the river
Gellifechan
Lovely views.
Small firepit
View of the site from above
Ready to receive our guests.
Pitches underneath a row of oaks
One of the sheep
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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

Motorhome sites 20
Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 20
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 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 Dump point 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 sites)

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 sites

Location

Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site

Rhandirmwyn

Llandovery

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA20 0PF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.09797°N
3.7953°W

Nearest transport

Coach
32.7 km Interchange
36.4 km Penllwyn PO
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 2020201920182017
Llanrhystud 33.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 39.7 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Aberystwyth South 40.2 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
New Quay Harbour 40.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth North 40.6 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent

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

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

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Andy S.

Unpowered grass caravan site

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.

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Simon D.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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…

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Gail W.

Unpowered grass caravan site

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…

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Kath M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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…

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Apoorv P.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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

Frequently asked questions

  • 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 caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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