Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site

10 5 reviews
Campsite views from the river
Campsite views from the river
Gellifechan
Lovely views.
Small firepit
View of the site from above
Ready to receive our guests.
Pitches underneath a row of oaks
One of the sheep
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  • Dog-friendly site 10 miles from the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Walking distance from a cave and the Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir
  • Free space for ball games and fishing available on the river Towy
Low impact and high enjoyment in the wild West Wales… surrounded by oak trees and mountains, alongside the river Towy and just over 10 miles from the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the dog-friendly Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site is a remote place with gorgeous dark skies and lots of local beauty spots. There are no manicured lawns or concrete pitches here, and there's no wifi connection or phone signal either – the site isn’t heavy on facilities, but there’s a tidy toilet block with running water and the centre of the site is a free space so that kids can run about and kick a ball. Just metres away from the river Towy, you’re welcome to pay for a day’s fishing (just be sure to have the necessary license). If fishing isn’t quite your thing, but a cosy pub just might be, there are two pubs within walking distance (a 40-minute or a 15-minute walk respectively). Llandovery (20 minutes’ drive) has a fab Chinese, Indian, fish and chips and food shops too. Throughout the day, you may catch sight of Mr Jones, the farmer, who’s making sure everything is in hand. As a local, he can tell you all about the local beauty spots. If you ask nicely, he’ll tell you about his prize-winning sheep too. Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site is committed to freedom and flexibility – so dogs are welcome, but must be kept under control, and kids the same (although not necessarily on a lead, of course). Set up wherever you like within the boundaries of the site, but leave the centre of the site free and six metres between your neighbours, and feel free to build yourself a firepit (no larger than a metre wide, please).

Campground type

Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Tent sites 20
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site

Rhandirmwyn

Llandovery

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA20 0PF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.09797°N
3.7953°W

Nearest transport

Bus
20.3 mi Interchange
22.6 mi Penllwyn PO
22.6 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
3.8 mi Cynghordy Rail Station
4.7 mi Sugar Loaf Rail Station
7 mi Llanwrtyd 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

If you feel like a warm swim, there’s a leisure centre in Llandovery (20 minutes’ drive). But for a quick stroll, some birdwatching and cave exploring, Ogof Twm Sion Cati is just 20 minutes’ walk away (or an even shorter drive). The cave is rumoured to have been a hiding place for the ‘Welsh Robin Hood’. As for the sublime scenery in the Twy Valley, the hikes at Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir (45 minutes’ walk) have some excellent viewpoints (as well as old mining apparatus and quarries scattered around). As for something a little different, perhaps a trip to the Welsh National Opera and the National Museum Cardiff, both in Cardiff (an hour and 45 minutes), or the Roman gold mine, Dolaucothi Gold Mines (25 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanrhystud 21 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 24.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Aberystwyth South 25 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
New Quay Harbour 25.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth North 25.2 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 7.6 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 19 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 19.1 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 19.2 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 20.1 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 7.6 mi

Aberdeunant 17.2 mi

Aberdulais Falls 29 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) 1 mi

Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 12.1 mi

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 13.7 mi

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 13.8 mi

Llanerchi - Garreg Ddu Reservoir - Elan Valley Trail - Llanerchi 14.1 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.

Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Absolutely beautiful location. Loads of space.…

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Andy S.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful location. Loads of space. River access. Good walking area. Toilets good.

Disliked No shower and you need to take own drinking water - we knew this beforehand so no problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site right on the river Towy,level pitches.

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Simon D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful part of mid Wales , quiet peaceful location.clean toilet block.would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely field,all flat,lively trees for shelter,and…

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Gail W.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely field,all flat,lively trees for shelter,and a gorgeous river for the dog too enjoy in,nuce clean toilets,and the owner,Delyth came too meet us,and check that we were settled in and happy,we will be returning soon,and do a longer stay for sure.

Disliked None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet relaxed site. Spacious site, with plenty…

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Kath M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet relaxed site.
Spacious site, with plenty of pitches, in both sunny and shaded spots.
Friendly owners are very helpful.
Campfires allowed with plenty of wood to collect around site. Can’t wait to visit again.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pristine location, lack of mobile…

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Apoorv P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The pristine location, lack of mobile network, the beautiful setting by the river, cleanliness and the landowner’s responsiveness.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site? If you feel like a warm swim, there’s a leisure centre in Llandovery (20 minutes’ drive). But for a quick stroll, some birdwatching and cave exploring, Ogof Twm Sion Cati is just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gelli Fechan Camping and Caravan Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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