Plas Y Cadno

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  • Peaceful site on a working farm just outside Llanwrtyd Wells
  • Half an hour's drive from Elan Valley and Brecon Beacons
  • Easy access from the A483; pubs and shops half a mile away
Make your way to a peaceful site on a working farm in the Powys countryside… when you roll up to Plas Y Cadno, you’ll be joining a small place just on the edge of lovely little Llanwrtyd Wells (the smallest town in Wales, fact fans) and within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons and Cambrian Mountains. A quick flick through the pics here will give you a glimpse into the fine scenery that awaits for those heading out for a walk, a bike ride, a horseback hack or some other form of outdoor activity; this is a part of the world that’s peppered with old Roman roads, teeny chapels, ancient standing stones and all sorts of other little bits of intrigue (as well as some stunning scenery and abundant wildlife, of course). Middle of nowhere then? Not at all. Play Y Cadno is easily accessed just off the A483, with the town centre’s shops, pubs and other amenities about half a mile away. That’s particularly handy for picking up supplies to light a barbecue or campfire (both of which are permitted here to warm your evenings). Facilities on site are fairly simple, stretching just to unisex showers and toilets. Dogs are allowed to join you on site, but they’ll need to be kept on a lead to avoid scaring the neighbouring sheep.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A relaxed, friendly campsite with great views and a quiet vibe, close to town. Praised for hot showers (though cold water was occasionally reported, management can help), fire pits, and flexible, spacious pitches. Basic but adequate facilities; a new utility block is being built.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely quiet campsite. Amazing value for money.

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Chay L. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location was absolutely beautiful, excellent facilities with hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing and quiet place for families and astro nerds

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Krzysztof B. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Pitches were clean and well spaced. Grass was cut and even which helped in setting out camp up. Toilets and showers were spot on and always clean (even men toilets were clean and smelled nicely which is a shocker to me!).

Shops nearby and a lovely Wash Pool, Irfon (8 minutes drive) which was clean and really refreshing.

The sky, oh the sky... it was really dark, you could just about to see the milky way with your own eyes! Perfect spot for Astrophotography and general telescope enthusiasts!

Overall, I 100% recommend this site, the owners were really kind :)

Thank you, we will be back when UK summer graces us with nice weather again!

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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It has everything you need for…

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked It has everything you need for camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place…

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tomas j. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Very nice place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, shower block, quiet, friendly…

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Andrew M. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location, shower block, quiet, friendly

Disliked The grass was cut as we arrived and grass cuttings got everywhere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities.

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Donough S. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Just turn up and pitch where needed if there is no-one in the house. Shower and toilet block were clean and showers were hot. Benches were provided as well as areas for fires. Close to town but in a dark sky area.

Disliked Very slight slope. Limited ability to do washing up if in a large group.

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Location and facilities were ideal.…

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location and facilities were ideal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The unfussy ease of it. Park…

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Suki M. 5 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked The unfussy ease of it. Park up where you want. Tables and fire pits in situ .. it’s a beautiful, quiet site . The toilets and showers are always clean. If you just want to get away, this is the place. This is my third visit and there will be many more .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was beautiful and facilities are…

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Kyle H. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location was beautiful and facilities are great. Price wise it was a bargain

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot, simple set up, just…

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9 out of 10
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Grug M. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely spot, simple set up, just the thing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby

Location

Plas Y Cadno

Beulah Road

Llanwrtyd Wells

Powys

Wales

LD5 4SA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.11149°N
3.62967°W

Nearest transport

Bus
15.4 mi Interchange
20.4 mi Black Lion Hotel
20.4 mi Post Office
Rail
0.5 mi Llanwrtyd Rail Station
3.2 mi Sugar Loaf Rail Station
3.2 mi Llangammarch 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

Poke your nose into some history tales… the ruins of Llandovery Castle (20 minutes’ drive) were once a grand 13th-century fortress and the hilltop Carreg Cennen Castle (45 minutes) is another castle that has crumbled since the 13th century. At the Dolaucothi Gold Mines (half an hour), you could learn about Roman mining tricks and get down underground to see them yourselves. Elsewhere, the National Cycle Museum (25 minutes) is about the timeline of the bicycle instead. If you’re looking to get a taste of the local landscapes, you’ll be in for a treat. Elan Valley walks (half an hour) are especially scenic, with six dams around the valley the disused track Elan Valley Railway now used as a track for walkers, and Llyn Brianne (45 minutes) is another hot spot for hikers to take in lake views as they make their way around. The Brecon Beacons National Park (half an hour) has many more spectacular walks, including the climb up Pen y Fan (an hour), or there’s the Red Kite Feeding Station in Rhayader (25 minutes) to see red kites being fed. Of course, for hikes coastal-style or watersports, the Pembrokeshire coastline (an hour) is also within driving distance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanrhystud 26.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth South 28.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Aberystwyth North 28.6 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Clarach South 29.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 14.5 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 19.7 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 23.5 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 24.4 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 24.5 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 14.5 mi

Aberdeunant 22.2 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 24 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 8 mi

Llanerchi - Garreg Ddu Reservoir - Elan Valley Trail - Llanerchi 10.5 mi

Elan Valley - Garreg Ddu Reservoir 11.2 mi

Elan Valley Visitor Centre - Caban Coch - Visitor Centre 11.2 mi

Elan Visitor Centre - Caban Coch Dam - Elan Visitor Centre 11.2 mi

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 21.6 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 25.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Plas Y Cadno have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Plas Y Cadno dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Plas Y Cadno? Poke your nose into some history tales… the ruins of Llandovery Castle (20 minutes’ drive) were once a grand 13th-century fortress and the hilltop Carreg Cennen Castle (45 minutes) is another castle … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Plas Y Cadno?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Plas Y Cadno? From $26.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.