Tipis at Ponty
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- Scenic, secluded adults-only site close to the Powys/Shropshire border
- Vyrnwy Lake and Pistyll Rhaeadr within a half-hour drive
- Next to the River Cain for fishing; kitchen and firepits on site
Campground type
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7
1
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Apr 16 to
Campsite types & availability
Algie primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Adults only 2 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 3.5m width x 6.5m depth (11.5ft width x 21.3ft depth) Calculated area: 22.8m² (244.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults
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Dafyyd primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Adults only 2 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 5.2m depth (23.0ft width x 17.1ft depth) Calculated area: 36.4m² (391.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults
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Mavis tipi
Adults only 2 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 £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Mary yurt
Adults only 
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 £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Rita cabin
Adults only 2 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 2.5m length (16.4ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 12.5m² (134.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Don Don primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Adults only 2 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 5.2m width x 3.0m depth (17.1ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 15.6m² (167.9ft²)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (wild)
Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our siteView prices & book
Tipi (wild)
Adults only 2 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our siteView prices & book
Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
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Friendly site with clean facilities and nice pitches
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Dafyyd primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: We stayed of the Daffyd pitch and it was a perfect size with a great view. Jayne and Ian were so welcoming and helpful. We really like the kitchen and shop. Such a nice stay would definitely come again!
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The site was fantastic with lovely areas to sit and watch the…
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Tipi (wild)
Liked: The site was fantastic with lovely areas to sit and watch the sun communal cooking area games and blankets each pitch has a fire area wood and kindling available beautiful area lots of places to visit and the owners were delightful definitely worth a visit
Disliked: NA
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Beautiful site, everything clean and quiet and tidy
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Primitive grass tent campsite (wild)
Liked: Lovely hosts
Quiet campsite with nice small numbers
Excellent showers and toilets in main area
Great space for dogs
Nice chill out places at the main camp area
Disliked: Wild shower probably needs an extra hook/shelf
Wild shower toilets for an indoor lock
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Glorious campsite wild luxury, stunning views & fabulous hosts
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Algie primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: The views, the location, the facilities and hosts. Everything!
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The site was really well set out and had a nice section…
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Don Don primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: The site was really well set out and had a nice section for whatever you may need.
Having the stream alongside the don don pitch was also lovely.
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Magical campsite, nothing not to love!
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Dafyyd primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: I absolutely loved this place, so much so that I changed from 2 nights to 3 nights once I had arrived! I was on the Daffyd pitch which was spacious and had a gorgeous view across the hills, it was also close to all of the facilities (sunset shack, showers (hot and powerful), communal kitchen etc). I spent a lot of time just observing and listening to nature and I was lucky enough to be treated to the best shooting stars I've ever seen! The grounds are beautiful and there is lots to explore nearby. I even took a kayak out but it was a bit too shallow. Had a wild swim also!
I was a solo female traveller and was made to feel really welcome, both by Ian and Jane but also other campers that I ran into. There were so many lovely little touches here that made it a home from home, homemade produce in the little shop and blankets to use in the sunset shack which I did one rainy day whilst reading my book and listening to the rain fall on the tin looking over the countryside. Sooo peaceful!
You can also have breakfast delivered, I had sourdough croissants with homemade jam and they were really tasty!
I will 100% be back!! I really enjoyed my stay!
Disliked: Nothing!!
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Lovely site with nice private pitches. Very laid back. Very friendly owners.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (wild)
Liked: Lovely site with nice private pitches. Very laid back. Very friendly owners.
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Pretty environment. Good facilities. Lots of helpful information.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (wild)
Liked: Pretty environment.
Good facilities.
Lots of helpful information.
Disliked: Wild camping areas are in close proximity of 4 other tent pitches, the booking sounds like this is not the case.
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A relaxing spot to recharge
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Primitive grass tent campsite (wild)
Liked: This place is amazing, if you want to recharge and realx then this is the place. Pitch up and just listen to silence, sheep and birdsong. The owners Ian and Jane are very welcoming and friendly. There is a lovely spot to swim in the river and if you're lucky you might see a kingfisher or otters.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Lots of wildlife to see - wrens, owls, dragon and damselflies, toads…
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Algie primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Lots of wildlife to see - wrens, owls, dragon and damselflies, toads galore!
Owners very friendly and welcoming.
Great to have a fridge and mini shop for supplies available
Really nice that it is an adult only campsite.
Disliked: The road noise is quite loud on Don Don and Algie plots which would put me off visiting again I'm afraid.
There is also a very steep hill down to Don Don and Algie which some campers may need to be aware of when booking - didn't bother us but worth noting.
Shower fans not working so the shower/toilet doors are going a bit mouldy...
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Tipis at Ponty
The Whytes
Pont-Y-Forwyn
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain
Powys
Wales
SY22 6UA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.77614°N
-3.17293°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Powis Castle & Garden 8.7 mi
Stokesay Castle 27.9 mi
Much Wenlock Priory 28.5 mi
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 29.9 mi
National Trust
Chirk Castle 11.5 mi
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 21.6 mi
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 21.6 mi
Attingham Park 22.1 mi
Wilderhope Manor 27 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Moelfre Wood 5.3 mi
Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill 6.3 mi
Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm 6.3 mi
Oswestry Old Racecourse 6.9 mi
Middletown and Moel y Golfa 7.6 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Tipis at Ponty have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tipis at Ponty dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tipis at Ponty? Divide your time between the sights of England and Wales while on a hol here, whether at destinations delving into the history of the Industrial Revolution like the British Ironwork Centre and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tipis at Ponty?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tipis at Ponty? From $32.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.