Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site

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Camping field
Camping field
Bottom of the one tent field
You have the choice where you would like to pitch
Bell tent on site
Families all set up
All set up with a firepit and picnic bench
Group all set up
Hardstanding pitches
1/140
Bottom of the one tent field
You have the choice where you would like to pitch
Bell tent on site

  • Small family-friendly site in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons
  • Just off the A470, a 10-minute drive from Brecon
  • Peaceful setting next to woodland with a small stream running through
Stand by for action… Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site’s fab family farm location is in a most handy spot for getting out into the Brecon Beacons National Park for days of hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, gorge walking and pretty much any other activity you’re up for in this part of Powys. And then, stand by for chilling out… for this is a most peaceful location, with spacious pitches backing onto woodland and a small river that’s prime territory for such classic country pursuits as skimming stones and poking about with little fishing nets in search of minnows. Away from the water's edge guests are encouraged to meet the site's miniature donkeys, helping to feed them and put them to bed in the evenings. Barbecues with a backdrop of the Brecon Beacons are of course a fine way to sort dinner on site (firepits are available to hire, with firewood to buy). If the weather’s not up to it (or you’re just in the mood to let someone else do all the work), there are plenty of pubs, cafés and restaurants up the road in Brecon. Work up an appetite for your eats with an hour-long stroll along quiet country paths, or get in the car for the easy 10-minute journey to town along the A470 (also a handy road for getting to other corners of the national park or heading across country to the north or south). Please note this is a family-friendly site: no open fires, no bad language and no loud music after 10.30pm please. Facilities on site include toilets, a washing-up area and hot showers (just take note that during popular times, the water pressure may be a little lower than usual).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
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.
  • Please note: We have hot showers available. However, during peak times, the water pressure may be lower than usual as the supply is pumped. We appreciate your understanding.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children
Other options

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 588 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 10
Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Rhydywernen Farm is lauded for its amazing setting near Brecon and the National Park, plus hiking trails and a river. Guests love the friendly owners, clean facilities, and farm atmosphere with animals. Spacious pitches and good Wi-Fi are appreciated. Some mention road noise and wish for more loos/showers when busy.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Would stay again

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice clean campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

We would return back. The stream at the bottom of the site was lovely.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 10
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The staff there were very friendly. My son enjoyed visiting the animals. Goats and donkeys. We also bought some beautiful duck eggs too.

Disliked Shower area was a little awkward. Needed somewhere bigger to put my towel and clothes to keep dry after the shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always a great site.

Overall

10 out of 10
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 10
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 10
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 10
Child friendliness
 10
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 10
Wifi
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Dave L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything - I've stayed at the site many times over the years and I can't fault anything about it.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site/ location. Kids loved the animals, space to play games and…

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10 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 10
gary J.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site/ location. Kids loved the animals, space to play games and the river.

Disliked Not a lot to dislike. Water pressure went down at peak times in the shower, but picked up again quickly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site , very clean facilities Friendly staff and helpful

Overall

10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The farm and river added special touches to this campsite , the children loved feeding the animals and the walks we all enjoyed very much
The owners of the campsite are very friendly and helpful at all times

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything about the place. So welcoming, such great facilities, beautiful setting,…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 10
Simon H.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything about the place. So welcoming, such great facilities, beautiful setting, by the river, with donkeys and goats on site!

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite. Good location, excellent facilities and friendly staff. Would definitely pitch…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great campsite. Good location, excellent facilities and friendly staff. Would definitely pitch up at this place again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers warm toilets nice and clean.Amazing views site kept lovely and clean,…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Tim b.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Showers warm toilets nice and clean.Amazing views site kept lovely and clean, hosts helpful and friendly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 10
Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The setting, peacefulness, farm and ability to feed the goats, see the cows and donkeys.

Disliked The showers were clean but not very hot or with much power.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not good if you want a peaceful stay

Overall

3 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 3
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 3
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked General location is good for exploring the area

Disliked Not a particularly attractive site that could do with upkeep. Biggest problem was the constant noise and this was caused by the owner of the site who kept zooming up and down the track next to the camping field on a quad bike. It was constant all day and went on until circa 9pm. Every 10 to 15 minutes roaring past. Terrible absolutely no peace.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello, I’m sorry you didn’t find the site peaceful,(which I think many guest would disagree)and not an attractive site I disagree with this, you are right next to a river and the grass is kept short. Also the quad bike was constant! We were going around the site to see if our guest was happy. Thanks

Features

Dogs 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

D. of E. 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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 Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site

Rhydywernen Farm

Llanfaes

Brecon

Powys

Wales

LD3 8EH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.93344°N
3.42783°W

Route directions

Please take the turning to Rhydywernen Farm and not Rhydywernen House/Beacons.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 km Interchange
21.1 km Bus Station
21.5 km Lidl
Rail
21.3 km Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station
21.6 km Rhymney Rail Station
21.9 km 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

So much activity awaits in the Brecon Beacons National Park: pick a gentle hike around woods and waterfalls if you want, or get stuck in to scaling Pen y Fan (25 minutes’ drive away and southern Britain’s highest mountain). Horse riders can saddle up at the stables 10 minutes away, while those who like to zoom around on mountain bikes can get some speed up at BikePark Wales (25 minutes). The outdoorsy antics don’t end there – Brecon’s something of a hub for such things, and activity centres around the town can sort you with rafting, canoeing, high ropes courses and gorge scrambling. All sound a bit too exhausting? Take a more leisurely ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway (25 minutes) before heading home via the Penderyn whisky distillery (20 minutes). Break out of the Beacons for trips to some of the area’s other attractions: Llandovery Castle is half an hour away, as is the book-loving town of Hay-on-Wye. A little further north but worth a trip are the lakes of the Elan valley and the red kite feeding station in Rhyader; both are around an hour’s drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 46.4 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 15.8 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 19.9 km

National Showcaves of Wales 21 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 28.6 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 29 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 34.7 km

Aberdulais Falls 37.2 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 38 km

Aberdeunant 39.5 km

Skenfrith Castle 43.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cwm Gwdi - Bryn Teg - Pen-y-Fan - Cwm Gwdi 2.4 km

Mynydd Illtud Common - Twyn y Gaer - Mynydd Illtud Common 2.8 km

Brecon - Honddu - Brecon 3.1 km

Brecon - Pont ar Yscir-Pen y Crug - Brecon 3.2 km

Brecon Brecons Visitors' Centre - Mynydd Illtud - Cefn Llechid 4.2 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 18.8 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site? So much activity awaits in the Brecon Beacons National Park: pick a gentle hike around woods and waterfalls if you want, or get stuck in to scaling Pen y Fan (25 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site? From R500,29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.