Boatside Caravan and Camping

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Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
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  • Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
  • Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
  • 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
Ready for riverside relaxation and a reel of outdoor activities in the Powys countryside? You certainly don’t need to be a fishing pro to have a chilled-out time at Boatside Caravan and Camping… while it’s a good place to bring out your own fishing rod, the riverbank also makes for a peaceful spot simply to listen to the wildlife or watch the sun go down. Those of you who are keen fishers will be happy to find that there are 800 yards of private fishing on site. The site has fishing rights on the River Wye, so you might want to set your sights on the salmon and trout or get stuck into coarse fishing too (a licence is required). Your resting place is in the Wye Valley and well positioned for plenty more outdoor activities, whether it’s feeding red kites in the Elan Valley (half an hour’s drive) or tackling the mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park (40 minutes). Those of you who want walks closer by won’t be disappointed either, as there are footpaths from the site. When you’re looking to top up your granola bar supply or perhaps grab the works for a barbecue or campfire on site, Builth Wells has food shops 10 minutes’ drive away. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are in plentiful supply here but whenever you’d prefer to knock back a few and leave the car behind, there are home-cooked meals and Wye Valley beers in the village pub 25 minutes’ walk away.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 246 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campsite scores big for its gorgeous riverside spot, with great views and loads of walking. Owners are super friendly and helpful – guests often want to come back. Showers, loos, and the honesty shop are generally clean and well-equipped. Showers are set for an upgrade soon.

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Everything, very clean & cozy, kitchen…

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 Simone W. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Everything, very clean & cozy, kitchen are was fantastic, honesty shop was fantastic, showers & toilets kept clean & tidy. Goats were really friendly. River was so pretty and calming. Owner was very helpful, friendly and understanding, there to help

Disliked Nothing I disliked

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love this place! beautiful scenery, lovely…

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 Mercedes w. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked love this place! beautiful scenery, lovely little kitchen set up with kettle toaster ect for non electric campers! really enjoyed our stay! also other campers were so welcoming and nice to our children! love this place i will 100% be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean and quiet, a perfect place for my one night stopover

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Andy K. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked It was just up the road from where I was meeting my walking group which is why I chose it. However to find it so clean and quiet was a delight, and I would definitely come back just to stay for a bit longer. The honesty shop is a nice touch as it's open 24 hours a day

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Everything, amazing shower and toilets, the…

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 joanne h. 8 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything, amazing shower and toilets, the honest box was amazing loads of choices

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everything…

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 Helen W. 2 reviews

Bell tent

Liked everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic!

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Nick R. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Setting, facilities, quirks…

Showering this morning in an outside shower before the sun had risen and the fog still lingered was AMAZING!

Loved the honesty policy and goodies.

Will be back for sure.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful spot to relax at great prices.

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 Dagna K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A beautiful location on the river Wye. Peaceful and spacious. The facilities were clean and well maintained with the great touch of a little shop at reasonable prices. The hosts were relaxed and attentive. Lots to see and do reasonably near by.

Disliked Having to leave.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic and tranquil place to stay

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 Teodor D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The scenery, tranquility, the short walk to the river to see the beautiful sunsets, clean toilets and showers, small honesty shop with food supplies. The host was very helpful, quickly attending to needs of guests - bringing logs and firepits or answering questions. Would stay there again.

Disliked There were one or two less experienced campers, talking and swearing loudly at 7 am right by other people's tents. Not the hosts fault by any means - perhaps a sign might help but doubt it.

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Great location, really nice locals, amazing…

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 Marie S. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location, really nice locals, amazing facilities over all I would recommend it and will definitely go there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Picturesque, friendly site set right by the River.

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christine h. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly laid back site. A lovely mix of different types of pitches /Statics amongst trees and hedges. Clean facilities. Close to the river and footpaths opposite the site.

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Boatside Caravan and Camping

Aberedw

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3UH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,13122°N
3,36233°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20,6 km Interchange
34,8 km Black Lion Hotel
34,8 km Post Office
Rail
6,1 km Builth Road Rail Station
6,8 km Cilmeri Rail Station
11,5 km Garth (Powys) 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

Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of a cinema, swimming pool and shops. The Royal Welsh Showground is on the outskirts (10 minutes) for events and festivals throughout the year, as is a golf course whenever you fancy a round. Got a pair of shoes that need breaking in? Pen y Fan (50 minutes) will soon have you hiking, although it’s not a simple feat, as it’s the highest mountain in Wales. Watersports are easy to find around the Brecon Beacons too, as Llangorse Lake (half an hour) has plenty to try out, plus boat hire and fishing. Hay-on-Wye (half an hour) might make a good choice for those of you with a mix of interests. As well as bookshops and galleries, there’s a castle plus paddleboarding and other watersports on the River Wye. Fancy going off for a pedal instead? The National Cycle Route 42 (10 minutes) runs through Hay-on-Wye.

Food and drink

  • The Seven Stars Pub 2 km
  • The Lion Pub 3,3 km
  • The Fountain Pub 3,4 km
  • White Horse Pub 3,4 km
  • White Hart Pub 3,4 km
  • Cosy Corner Restaurant 3,4 km
  • Cosey Corner Restaurant 3,4 km
  • The Barley Mow Pub 3,4 km
  • Wheelwright Arms Pub 6,5 km
  • Prince Llewelyn Inn Pub 6,9 km

Family days out

  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Showground 4 km
  • Penddol Rocks 5,1 km
  • Haw 7 km

Public transport

  • Oaklands 3,1 km
  • Opp. Josephs Pitch 3,1 km
  • Builth Wells Groe 3,4 km
  • Llanelwedd St Matthew`s Church 3,6 km
  • Station Road 3,6 km
  • Builth Wells High School 3,8 km
  • Erwood Post Office 6,6 km
  • Crossway, Sunny Haven Park 9,2 km
  • Howey, Llwyn-dderw 9,7 km
  • Howey Village 9,9 km

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 3,4 km
  • Smithfield Garage Fuel station 3,6 km
  • Builth Wells Group Medical Practice Doctors 4,2 km

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Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 37,2 km

National Showcaves of Wales 40,2 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 41,4 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 42,2 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 43,6 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 20,3 km

The Weir 37,6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 41,4 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41,4 km

Skenfrith Castle 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1,8 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 2 km

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 5,5 km

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 6,4 km

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 7,2 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 Boatside Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boatside Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boatside Caravan and Camping? Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boatside Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From R540,96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.