Boatside Caravan and Camping

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Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
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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.

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
RV sites 10
Camper sites 10
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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9.5

Overall rating from 253 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campground offers a beautiful riverside setting with amazing views and plenty of walking. Guests rave about the super friendly owners, the well-stocked honesty shop, and clean facilities. Recent upgrades include new outdoor showers. Some road noise is mentioned, but overall, it's highly recommended for its peaceful vibe.

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Well organised. Clean facility and honesty…

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 Valentino B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Well organised. Clean facility and honesty shop is perfect for last minute purchase. Highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Proprietor was very helpful and friendly, will definitely visit again.

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 Robert N. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location, spotless site, loved the attention to detail in the honesty box area, everything covered for your stay, wish we could have stayed a further night, loved seeing the goats greeting us in the morning.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant place to stay

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Wendy J. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Liked Every thing, warm welcome, clean and tidy site, quiet and friendly. Would definitely recommend and visit again. Had everything you needed.

Disliked Just one male toilet

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We have stayed twice now and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We have stayed twice now and it's been incredible both times, owner is absolutely brilliant!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site as a base for visiting many places in the area

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Jackie W. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Level and spacious pitch
Kept clean and tidy
Very welcoming

Disliked Only 1 male toilet available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, very clean & cozy, kitchen…

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 Simone W. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Everything, very clean & cozy, kitchen are was fantastic, honesty shop was fantastic, showers & toilets kept clean & tidy. Goats were really friendly. River was so pretty and calming. Owner was very helpful, friendly and understanding, there to help

Disliked Nothing I disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant place to go

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 Jack p. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything peaceful and beautiful

Disliked Both

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very nice, friendly well run site. Would recommend

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Julian R. 3 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked spacious well kept pitches and a very friendly manager (Adam) who was very accommodating. Facilities were very clean and well kept.

Disliked The new outside showers are lovely but could really do with a covered section to keep your clothes dry when its pouring with rain and to help you dry off after.

The notes on pitch up say "no Gazebos" so we left ours at home. When we arrived it was pouring with rain and some additional shelter would have been great. We mentioned this to Adam and pointed out that the majority of others campers had gazebos. He was unaware oft he notes on pitch up and apologised. He offered to lend us one of his own which was really nice of him

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love this place! beautiful scenery, lovely…

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 Mercedes w. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked love this place! beautiful scenery, lovely little kitchen set up with kettle toaster ect for non electric campers! really enjoyed our stay! also other campers were so welcoming and nice to our children! love this place i will 100% be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean and quiet, a perfect place for my one night stopover

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Andy K. 3 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked It was just up the road from where I was meeting my walking group which is why I chose it. However to find it so clean and quiet was a delight, and I would definitely come back just to stay for a bit longer. The honesty shop is a nice touch as it's open 24 hours a day

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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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up 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

Bus
12.8 mi Interchange
21.6 mi Black Lion Hotel
21.6 mi Post Office
Rail
3.8 mi Builth Road Rail Station
4.2 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
7.1 mi 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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, & Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Seven Stars Pub 1.2 mi
  • The Lion Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Fountain Pub 2.1 mi
  • White Horse Pub 2.1 mi
  • White Hart Pub 2.1 mi
  • Cosy Corner Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Cosey Corner Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • The Barley Mow Pub 2.1 mi
  • Wheelwright Arms Pub 4 mi
  • Prince Llewelyn Inn Pub 4.3 mi

Family days out

  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Showground Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Penddol Rocks Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Haw Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Llowes Castle Tump 9.2 mi

Public transport

  • Oaklands 1.9 mi
  • Opp. Josephs Pitch 2 mi
  • Builth Wells Groe 2.1 mi
  • Llanelwedd St Matthew`s Church 2.2 mi
  • Station Road 2.3 mi
  • Builth Wells High School 2.3 mi
  • Erwood Post Office 4.1 mi
  • Crossway, Sunny Haven Park 5.7 mi
  • Howey, Llwyn-dderw 6 mi
  • Howey Village 6.2 mi

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 2.1 mi
  • Smithfield Garage Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Builth Wells Group Medical Practice Doctors 2.6 mi

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Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 23.1 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 25 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 25.8 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 26.2 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 27.1 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 12.6 mi

The Weir 23.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 25.7 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 25.8 mi

Skenfrith Castle 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1.1 mi

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 1.3 mi

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 3.4 mi

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 4 mi

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 4.5 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park 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 $33.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.