Cayo Retreat
View prices & book- On a working farm with stunning views of the Black Mountains
- A 25-minute drive from Abergavenny and 35 minutes from Hay-on-Wye
- Bespoke wetrooms with private toilets and showers; pub 15 mins' walk
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Mar 28 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass trailer tent campsite
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass travel trailer campsite
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 9.1m width x 9.1m depth (30.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 83.6m² (900.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass RV campsite
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 9.1m width x 9.1m depth (30.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 83.6m² (900.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite (large, mountain view, riverside)
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book3 bedroom mobile home
6 people maximum 3 bedrooms Dimensions: 10.7m width x 3.7m length (35.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 39.0m² (420.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £140 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCozy bell tent (superior, four person)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £189 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 87% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very tranquil, bell tents beautifully furnished and comfortable…
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Cozy bell tent (superior, four person)
Liked: Very tranquil, bell tents beautifully furnished and comfortable
Disliked: Needs washing up facilities. Also tents have little solar powered lights beaming around the bottom of the tent when it goes dark which is aesthetically pleasing from the exterior but not ideal when trying to put young children to bed!
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Primitive grass campsite (large, mountain view, riverside)
Liked: Stunning location, lovely campsite.
Disliked: Showers on the cold side! But good for the circulation so probably for the best on balance!
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Amazing site, great toilet and showers, safe for littles ones
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Primitive grass campsite (large, mountain view, riverside)
Liked: Delightfully well-mown grass Level pitch even so close to the hills! Beautiful scenery, access to the hills and sun all day long Really friendly, lovely and accommodating campsite owner John
Disliked: That we had to go home! Somewhere to wash up would be handy if possible
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We loved everything about this site. An incredibly warm welcome from John,…
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Primitive grass campsite (large, mountain view, riverside)
Liked: We loved everything about this site. An incredibly warm welcome from John, the site is beautiful beyond words and the shower and toilet facilities are modern and clean. Would highly recommend.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Great site, beautiful outlook, friendly owner, and has everything you need :)…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Great site, beautiful outlook, friendly owner, and has everything you need :) We'll be back
Disliked: Nothing
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Location
Disliked: Very basic facilities - No options for food nearby with campsite shop closing at 2pm
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Excellent site with clean modern facilities.
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Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked: Everything! The location is beautiful, the site is absolutely pristine and the grass is immaculately well kept. John couldn’t be a better host, he is friendly and approachable and has a wealth of local knowledge. Located on a working farm away from any major roads the Cayo Retreat is peaceful and has beautiful views of the black mountains. Shower and toilet facilities are modern and spotlessly clean. There is no shop on site but the pleasant village of Longtown is a short walk (approx 15 mins) where you will find a small grocery store and a pub. Longtown Castle is also a short walk away. If you are reading this review looking to visit this area then you will not find a better site than this or a more accommodating host.
Disliked: I have nothing to dislike about this location - it’s a sanctuary from the chaos of the outside world!
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We had such a wonderful time. A quit place, wonderful view and…
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Primitive grass campsite (large, mountain view, riverside)
Liked: We had such a wonderful time. A quit place, wonderful view and very welcoming host. We really enjoyed the river, the mountain and all the fresh air that gave us a lot of energy to keep on with our busy lives. My husband even had a trip up to the top of the mountain. Hope to come again soon!
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Beautiful campsite, fantastic host
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful campsite with amazing views, 10 minute walk to a pub. Bathrooms (including showers) were clean and very new. The best thing about the place was John, the host. Amazingly friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Disliked: Nothing really, although if it gets more popular, they made need to get some more bathrooms.
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Amazing, you should go!
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Everything! The site was beautiful. John was amazing, such a lovely host and honestly couldn't have been more helpful. Would recommend to everyone.
Disliked: Only teeny thing was there being no specific facilities for washing up. BUT there was a tap you could use and John was fully aware that he needed to put something in and was planning to do it asap
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cayo Retreat
Cayo Farm
Longtown
Herefordshire
England
HR2 0NR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.95302°N
-2.99237°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Blaenavon Ironworks 12.9 mi
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 13.1 mi
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 13.4 mi
Raglan Castle 14 mi
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 15.3 mi
National Trust
Skenfrith Castle 9.9 mi
The Weir 11.1 mi
Cwmmau Farmhouse 14.2 mi
The Kymin 16.3 mi
Croft Castle and Parkland 24.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Longtown - Penrhewr - Clodock - Longtown 0.3 mi
Longtown - Upper Brooks - Escley Brook - Longtown 0.3 mi
Longtown - Brook Farm - Cae Tack - Longtown 0.3 mi
Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 0.6 mi
Llanthony Priory - Offa's Dyke Path - Hatterrall Hill 2 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 9.8 mi
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Want to know more about camping in Herefordshire?
- Does Cayo Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cayo Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cayo Retreat? The site’s not just well set up for ramblers… Other energetic types will be best pleased by how close National Cycle Route 42 is (just a 15-minute drive, or 30-minute cycle), and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cayo Retreat?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 4 p.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Please let the site know when you are approximately 5 minutes away.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Cayo Retreat? From $38.08 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.