The Boat House

9.5 36 reviews
View from my Campervan ☀️
View from my campervan ☀️
Visitor image of the mountain view
The boat house
Barbecue by the river
Grassy surroundings
Pitching field
Views
Riverside location
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Visitor image of the mountain view
The boat house
Barbecue by the river

  • Scenic waterside site in the grounds of a former inn
  • A mile to the east of Llandrinio; a 20-minute drive from Oswestry
  • Free fishing for guests; direct access to the River Severn
If you're new to Powys and Shropshire, picking a well-positioned plot can be a tricky business – with scenic River Severn walks, Offa's Dyke Path and lots of lovely greenery about, you'll likely be hunting high and low for a place with access to all three. Enter The Boat House, a small-scale site in the grounds of a former inn that ticks all the aforementioned boxes. Besides adding a generous dollop of sightly scenery to your stay, this site's location on a river opens up a whole raft of leisure possibilities. Got a canoe, kayak or paddleboard? Carry it down the site's grassy slope and straight into the water. The Boat House also has fishing rights on this silvery stretch of the Severn, so you're welcome to cast your line and see what bites. The best part? Angling is free of charge for those who choose to make their holidays here. Facilities on site are simple but well-maintained: there are toilets and a shower where you can freshen up after messing about on the water. Being able to light up a barbecue may also help keep your travel team chipper. When the weather turns or you fancy something a little more elaborate than self-grilled grub, it's a short trip to larger towns like Oswestry (20 minutes' drive) where there's scope for dinner out. And, although pints are pulled no longer at The Boat House, it's a mere mile to a local Llandrinio pub.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 20
Camper sites 3
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that occasionally the river floods. We close the site during this time as the field is too wet. We will change dates or refund bookings should this occur.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful setting, great facilities and wonderful host…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful setting, great facilities and wonderful host

Stunning well maintained campsite, with basic facilities. Pretty flat and on the…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning well maintained campsite, with basic facilities. Pretty flat and on the river bank, with direct acccess into the river for kayaks etc. No probs having bbqs, fire pit etc, and could park car on your pitch.
Free tea, coffee, milk, fridge, freezer and power sockets in the small utility area

Disliked Site is larger than described, and although there was still lots of room, while we were there there was a group of approx 25-30 teenagers, all well behaved, but it did put pressure on the 2 toilets that are available, especially when in addition to the approx 10 campervans and numerous tents that were also pitched.
£2 charge for a shower which wasn’t mentioned anywhere on site description.
We chose to camp in the far camping field so as to be away from the large group, which meant a bit of a walk to the toilets etc (not a problem) but could of done with a water tap and bins in this field.

Excellent

Overall 10/10

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Adam H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great host great venue what more can you say will definitely be back

Clean facilities, friendly owner

Overall 10/10

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Michelle H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Peaceful, space

Location is spot on for visiting the many attractions in the area.…

Overall 10/10

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Jen N.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Location is spot on for visiting the many attractions in the area. The facilities are clean and we couldn’t ask for more. Freda is such a sweet person and will do anything for you.

Disliked The weather 💦💦

Lovely scenic site

Overall 10/10

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Sharon T.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful landscape, right on the Severn with big, flat and well-maintained fields.
Freda was lovely and welcoming and helped me find the perfect spot.
The facilities are also top notch!

Disliked Nothing- there was some road noise but by nighttime that had gone and it didn’t detract from the scenery

Good site…

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Craig K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good site

Beautiful site, excellent, clean facilities, lovely host.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location, camping pitches, tea making facilities, Freda our host, showers tudo bem!

Lovely site, great outlook.

Overall 10/10

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David E.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The quietness of the site, proximity to the river and the ‘help yourself to teas and coffees’ was a nice touch.

Disliked Steep haul out point for the canoe.

Excellent site to decompress and explore the surrounding hills

Overall 10/10

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Jon H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Right next to the river. Facilities were very clean and there is a small kitchen area to make free tea and coffee. Owner made me feel very welcome

Disliked Nothing

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Boat House

Llandrinio

Powys

Wales

SY22 6SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.74618°N
3.04109°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.8 mi Breidden Hotel
2.8 mi Breidden Hotel
3.7 mi Criggion Lane
Rail
7.4 mi Welshpool Rail Station
10.2 mi Gobowen Rail Station
12.5 mi Shrewsbury 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

Offa's Dyke Path and the Severn Way both pass directly opposite the site, giving you lots of choice when it comes to pedestrian rambles. These long-distance paths open up a range of landscapes: while Offa's Dyke runs from north to south (or south to north, depending which way you look at it) along an Anglo-Saxon ridgeway, the Severn Way (as its name suggests) generally sticks close to Britain's longest river. If you've caught the walking bug, an active jaunt to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (30 minutes' drive) or Snowdonia National Park (about an hour) could also be on the agenda. If energy levels run low, though, perhaps you'll plump for a restorative ride on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway (30 minutes), followed by some tasty Welsh cakes. For a bit more history, there's the Llanfyllin Workhouse (20 minutes), Powis Castle (20 minutes) and the National-Trust managed Attingham Park Estate (30 minutes). If you like to combine the past with flurries of feathered flight, check out Battlefield Falconry Centre (30 minutes).

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 8.2 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 22.7 mi

Stokesay Castle 23.5 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 24 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 24.1 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 13.2 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 15.7 mi

Attingham Park 16.2 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 16.6 mi

Wilderhope Manor 21.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill 1.3 mi

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm 1.3 mi

Middletown and Moel y Golfa 2.8 mi

PRADOE 6 mi

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 7.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Boat House have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Boat House dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Boat House? Offa's Dyke Path and the Severn Way both pass directly opposite the site, giving you lots of choice when it comes to pedestrian rambles. These long-distance paths open up a range of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Boat House?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1:30 p.m.
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