Boatside Caravan and Camping

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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
RV sites 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Camper sites 3
Open now
Opens March 21
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 21 to

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97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Boatside offers a peaceful riverside location with spacious, level pitches & beautiful views. Guests loved the friendly owners, clean facilities & honesty shop. Well-maintained & great for exploring. A few wished for more showers.

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Great site and would recommend!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely site and location, Adam was very friendly and helpful in giving us some info on the local area. We visited Elan Valley which was less than 30 mins away and this site was a great base for exploring mid Wales.

Disliked Shower/toilet facilities were maybe in need of updating but they served their purpose!

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the site, the location, and found it a great base for exploring Mid Wales. Elan Valley is always a favourite. We also appreciate your comments on the facilities and will keep them in mind as we continue making improvements. We’d love to welcome you back again.

Lovely peaceful location with nice views

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Elaine C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely location in-between hills and close to the river, with great views. There is a community owned pub 25 min walk away from the campsite which is lovely, providing breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The shower and toilets were nice and clean. The honesty shop has a good selection of items including the key things you might forget like, camping gas, tent pegs etc.

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Lovely site stunnjng views great host

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Lisa S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was very well kept and had stunning views and Adam was lovely he went above and.beyond the 2nd day to make up for no firepit being available on the first night. This was my first time camping with the dog a d she moved it.

Disliked Not the sites fault at all but kept awake by Inconsiderate guests in a nearby tent in neighbouring field on the first night playing loud music then having a massive barny at 3am in the morning but Adam did ensure they were kicked off very promptly the next morning. And we had a much better 2nd night. Would of liked to know where access to walking routes were also as didn't want to go down the road that runs along side of the field with a dog as quite a busy road also a little noise at.night from the road

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From the manager: We’re sorry your first night was disturbed by inconsiderate guests, but glad this was resolved quickly so the rest of your stay was more peaceful. Thank you also for your helpful feedback about clearer information on walking routes, we’ll look at ways to improve this for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back again soon.

Good site and I hope to return soon.

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ann t.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely level site besides a quiet road and river wye. Fantastic to find a kettle, microwave and honesty fridge. Peaceful and family friendly site.

Disliked Glad to see more showers are being planned.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the peaceful riverside setting and the little extras like the honesty fridge and microwave. Yes, more showers are planned for next season, and we’d love to welcome you back soon.

Great camp site, highly recommend

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Andrey S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Picturesque location, large pitches, looked after, friendly owner

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, spacious pitches, and friendly welcome, we’d love to see you again!

Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the…

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the site if you want to wash up, make a hot drink or purchase any general food items. Toilets were really clean, cleaner than most restaurants I’ve seen! We had a lovely quiet spot, Adam the owner was super friendly and approachable, it was lovely that he came over to chat after we had pitched up, you can tell he’s really into making sure people are happy which is just lovely

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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the quiet pitch, the clean facilities, and the little extras on site. It’s wonderful to hear you felt so welcomed, Adam always enjoys making sure guests are happy. We’d love to welcome you back again soon.

Great campsite, great location and excellent value for money.

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guto h.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site, great location. Facilities were ideal, didn't have to wait to use any of them. The river is wonderful, plenty fishing. I took my old fly rod and gave it a go, no catches but very tranquil time. Very clean around the site. I stayed on the non electric grass area, lovely field.

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Beautiful site with some fantastic viewed.…

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Becky W.

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Liked Beautiful site with some fantastic viewed. Adam and his partner (Tracy I think) were so welcoming and helpful. They checked in on us to make sure we were ok. Absolutely loved it

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From the manager: Thanks for you review. It was great to meet you too! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Will be back 100%

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Ray H.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely riverside site ,great welcome, chilled feel about the place
Had everything fire pits ,logs ,honesty shop ,river for swimming or canoeing .Apple and plum trees everywhere.Quiet considering it was a holiday weekend .
Easy drive to nearby towns and exploring the Brecon area .. absolutely will come back !!!

Disliked No dislikes 👍

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the riverside setting, the relaxed atmosphere, and all the little extras on site. It’s lovely to hear you had such a great time exploring the area and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back again soon.

Welcoming site with friendly owner (Adam was great)

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Jason W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice and clean site. Adam was super welcoming messaging us before we arrived with some further info and pin drop to location. Toilets clean and plenty. Honesty fridge freezer and pantry was useful with some good items and kettle/microwave. Right by river which was great to swim in. Would recommend to stay and we can’t wait to go back.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: We’re delighted you and your family enjoyed your first camping trip with us and made the most of the river, the honesty shop, and the facilities. It’s wonderful to hear the children had such a great time. We’d love to welcome you all back again soon.


Features

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 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 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

Small (11-25 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.

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 $27.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.