Cayo Retreat

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  • On a working farm with stunning views of the Black Mountains
  • A 25-minute drive from Abergavenny and 35 minutes from Hay-on-Wye
  • Bespoke wetrooms with private toilets and showers; pub 15 mins' walk
Picture the scene: it’s day one of your hols, you wake to the sounds of birdcalls, you sneak a peek outside and there, in all their glory, are the Black Mountains. If this sounds just splendid (because you're a sensible sort), head along to Cayo Retreat, a family-friendly site in Herefordshire, 25 minutes’ drive from Abergavenny. On a working farm, this site is the epitome of peaceful: five minutes up a small country road from the nearest habitation, there’s no foot traffic (or regular traffic) passing by to break the quiet, and wanders with your dog through woodland and along the banks of the private stretch of river running through the site should soothe troubled minds (and energetic mutts) right quick. Lengthier rambles are within easy reach too, as the Black Mountains – and the Brecon Beacons National Park, and the long-distance Offa’s Dyke Path – are on the England-Wales border less than a mile’s saunter away across fields. When it comes to eats, the perennially hungry are well catered for: the pretty little village of Longtown is a 15-minute walk from base for a small well-stocked shop and a local pub serving food. There are bespoke wet rooms with private toilets and showers on site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 44
Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 84
Touring caravan pitches 24
Rent a tent 6
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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English

Open from Fri, 04 Apr to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 79 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

95% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean campsite, great views, friendly host. Spacious pitches, good facilities. Perfect for hikers, with river/swings for kids. Wasps and limited toilet/shower cubicles noted by some.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Overall great experience. John couldn't do more for us. Family vibe.

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Ayrton P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, friendly staff, lovely vibes.

Disliked Only thing was the price of the fuel (kindling and 1 log pack) you have to buy on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly vibe…

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john c.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly vibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotless site, fantastic facilities, and a…

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Lydia K.

Non-electric grass pitch (large, riverside, mountain view)

Liked Spotless site, fantastic facilities, and a direct path up into the black mountains. Shop and pub 15 min walk. Friendly owner who managed to be welcoming and attentive even on the busiest weekend of the year. Loved it will return

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large flat pitches Super views Hot showers River…

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Gemma C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Large flat pitches
Super views
Hot showers
River rope swings
Quiet at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again if more facilities were added.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite with lovely views

Disliked Clearly overbooked for the amount of facilities they have. Only 4 shower blocks that kept clogging up. Also only one washing up sink. Long queues to wash up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, large & level pitches, no overcrowding….

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Amanda M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing…what a welcome by John, so so friendly and kind, helping with anything during our stay. The showers and toilets spotless, laying out of the site considered and atmosphere magical, (especially at night with the twinkly lights!!)
Matt also a great asset to the site, on hand and there to help anyone who needed it, delivering the all important wood bundle for the evening fires, personally collecting your rubbish, etc. Overall, a most enjoyable camping experience with the beautiful back drop of the Black Mountains, l would highly rate the Cayo Retreat….we will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, beautiful pictures surrounding,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch (large, riverside, mountain view)

Liked Quiet, beautiful pictures surrounding,

Disliked Limited wc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent.... If you stay there, you will…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch (large, riverside, mountain view)

Liked Excellent....
If you stay there, you will immediately know what the: John Factor means...
Great owner, great place!!!
We enjoyed three nights of perfect hospitality in a beautiful setting....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite with great facilities and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch (large, riverside, mountain view)

Liked Beautiful campsite with great facilities and fantastic surroundings. We enjoyed an epic walk through the farm to the Offa’s Dyke path complete with awe-inspiring views over Wales and England from the border. Additionally we were made to feel so welcome by lovely owner John who ensures that everyone is comfortable and enjoying themselves. Will definitely come again 👍

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab & welcoming place to stay…

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Marisha T.

Non-electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Fab & welcoming place to stay with great views. John truly makes this place special .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cayo Retreat

Cayo Farm

Longtown

Herefordshire

England

HR2 0NR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.95302°N
2.99237°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.9 km Telephone Exchange
14.9 km Bus Station
21.3 km Bus Station
Rail
15.2 km Abergavenny Rail Station
22.9 km Hereford Rail Station
24.4 km Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station
Ferry
43 km Lydney Harbour
43.3 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
43.3 km Sharpness Old Docks

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

The site’s not just well set up for ramblers… Other energetic types will be best pleased by how close National Cycle Route 42 is (just a 15-minute drive, or 30-minute cycle), and those who like to get up close with the local(ish) wildlife have only a 15-minute drive to source llama trekking. People craving high-octane adventures can opt instead for the mountain adventure centre 10 minutes away, which covers lots of different bases: guests can get competitive on the paintball field, get adrenaline pumping on the quads, hovercrafts or rally karts, test mettle on the assault course or try out marksmanship with some clay pigeon shooting. Anyone after a more laidback hol should maybe follow in historical footsteps instead: get a feel for the industry of this part of the UK at Blaenavon Ironworks and Big Pit National Coal Museums, both about 40 minutes away, or mosey around the ruins at Skenfrith Castle 35 minutes from base. Prefer some urban days? Head to Abergavenny – known hereabouts as a ‘gateway to Wales’ – 25 minutes from the site for indie shops and foodie stops, or Hay-on-Wye 35 minutes away for leafing through nearly two dozen bookshops.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 20.7 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 21.1 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 21.6 km

Raglan Castle 22.6 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 24.6 km

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 15.9 km

The Weir 17.9 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 22.8 km

The Kymin 26.2 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 39 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Longtown - Penrhewr - Clodock - Longtown 0.4 km

Longtown - Upper Brooks - Escley Brook - Longtown 0.4 km

Longtown - Brook Farm - Cae Tack - Longtown 0.5 km

Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 1 km

Llanthony Priory - Offa's Dyke Path - Hatterrall Hill 3.1 km

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 Cayo Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cayo Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cayo Retreat? The site’s not just well set up for ramblers… Other energetic types will be best pleased by how close National Cycle Route 42 is (just a 15-minute drive, or 30-minute cycle), and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cayo Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please let the site know when you are approximately 5 minutes away.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cayo Retreat? From R775,69 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.