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Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site

9.1 29 reviews

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

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 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

Ferry

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

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

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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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

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.

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

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…

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

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…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
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Kath M. May 2023

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…

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

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

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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

Unpowered grass caravan site

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

Unpowered grass caravan site

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
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Wifi	No rating

Dawid S. Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Fantastic location

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

Read more