The Boat House

From £26 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.7 59 reviews
View from my Campervan ☀️ (added by ellie250cc 16 Jul 2022)
Visitor image of the mountain view (added by manager 07 sep 2022)
View from our spot in the campsite (added by visitor 21 aug 2022)
Stunning views across the nearby mountains. (added by steven_m309203 02 jul 2021)

  • 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 all year
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

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Peaceful and lovely location!…

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Bianca V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Peaceful and lovely location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location. Peacefulness. Welcome.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Location. Peacefulness. Welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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Anthony M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Very clean & tidy facility. Views are amazing. Very quiet and a good canoe launching spot. Staff are lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Way better than expected, will be staying again!!

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Wifi 8
Bethany B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Amazing field location & views. Toilet / shower facilities were super high standard - with the unexpected bonus of tea / coffee/ milk, fridge, freezer & kettle available to use !!!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Fantastic location, lovely clean facilities and really friendly and helpful owner (Freda!).

Disliked: Nothing

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We stayed here for 3 nights and had an amazing time. Freda…

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Shannon M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: We stayed here for 3 nights and had an amazing time. Freda was so lovely and welcoming, giving great recommendations for things to do in the surrounding area. The campsite is in the most gorgeous area, overlooking the river and the surrounding scenery. The toilets, showers and communal area were spotless, along with complimentary tea, coffee, milk and sugar. We also had the option to pay for a fire pit, wood and firelight during our stay, which was a great addition to our experience. It was a peaceful campsite with plenty of room and the freedom to set up wherever we wanted. We definitely will be returning again and couldn’t recommend it more.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic find. Peaceful, clean and well run by the wonderful Freda!

Overall 10/10
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Wifi No rating
Amy C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: We loved everything! Freda is an absolute gem of a human, for her alone we will be going back to the Boat House in just a few weeks. She works extremely hard to ensure the site runs smoothly…. I have never seen anyone control a mobility scooter with as much speed and agility as Freda did!! Lovely to chat with too!! We had the friendliest greeting from her, she made sure we had all the information we needed for our stay and checked with us to make sure we had everything we required. There is a lovely, clean toilet and shower block, and an area for making cups of tea/coffee provided for free, as well as a washing up area - washing up liquid and scourer also there to use. The site was lovely and peaceful, with an absolutely gorgeous view of the river and mountains. Rodney’s pillar is not too far for anyone fancying a decent hike. We were able to hire a firepit which made for a lovely Saturday evening. There is a local pub about 20 mins walk away, fantastic and friendly landlord, great environment for some food and drink. Overall our stay was fantastic, thanks very much Freda!! Xx

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'm coming back with my partner, decision made! Love this place.

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Peter B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful views, not crowded, quirky and easy camping ground.

Disliked: Bit of a walk to the toliet block, but not a major problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely stay again

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Carl G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely site on edge of river Severn with great views of Rodney's Pillar Fishing and kayaking in the river Ran by a lovely lady with good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great location and owners

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The location was great pitched up right next to the river with unobstructed views. Freda was great, very helpful when booking us in, and showing us too our pitch area. Nice touches with washing up liquid and tea coffee and milk provided in the shared kitchen.

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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

Disabled facilities

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 campsite

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.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

  • 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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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Boat House? From $32.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.