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Canal boat camping pod
From £165 (£165)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed This unique retreat is a fully modernised 80s canal boat named Emily, now repurposed and given new life. Nestled in the peaceful Aberedw valley near Builth Wells, she sits in a quiet corner of our Boatside campsite, surrounded by stunning hills. Inside, Emily offers a built-in double bed, two single sofa beds, a toilet, and a functional kitchen—blending charm and comfort in a truly unforgettable setting.
The space
As you approach Emily, you’ll head up the steps onto a spacious decking area—perfect for relaxing and taking in the beautiful surroundings. Stepping down into the boat, you’re welcomed by a bright and inviting open-plan space that includes a sitting area, kitchen.
Continuing through the boat, you’ll find a curtained toilet and a cozy, built-in double bed at the end, creating a snug and restful sleeping space. The sitting room also features two single sofa beds, ideal for accommodating an extra two guests if needed.
Emily has been fully refurbished and modernised to a high specification, blending comfort and practicality with plenty of quirky, characterful touches. From her unique layout to the thoughtful design details, she offers a memorable and one-of-a-kind stay in the heart of nature.
Nestled in a peaceful corner of our Boatside campsite, and surrounded by the rolling hills of the Aberedw valley near Builth Wells, Emily is the perfect retreat for those looking to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy a truly unique getaway.
Guest access
Guests have exclusive use of Emily, the adjoining decking area, and their own private corner of the field, offering a peaceful and secluded space to relax. You’re also welcome to explore the communal areas of the Boatside campsite, where shared facilities such as hot showers are available for your convenience.
Other things to note
Please note that Emily does not currently have a shower onboard, but there are clean and well-maintained communal showers on site just a short walk away. We do have plans to install a private outdoor shower in the near future.
Emily is situated on a working campsite, so while she enjoys a peaceful corner, the site may be busier during bank holiday weekends or when events are taking place at the nearby Royal Welsh Showground.
Dimensions
26.2ft width × 13.1ft length
3 rooms
Living room 2 x Single sofa/futon
Toilet 1 x Toilet
Open space 1 x Double bed
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Bed linen 1 included, 1 max. Car 3 included, 3 max. Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max. Fridge 1 included, 1 max. Barbecue Breakfast included Car parking by pitch/unit Coffee maker Cooker Cooking equipment Dining table and chairs Electric heater(s) Ensuite WC Gas and electricity included Heating Kettle Kitchen corner or kitchenette Lanterns/fairy lights Microwave Outdoor furniture Patio Picnic table Power socket(s) Shower Smoking allowed Toaster Towels Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Availability
| Your booking From £165 (£165) | |
Based on 1 night, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
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Boatside Caravan and Camping
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Boatside boasts a tranquil riverside setting with ample, flat pitches & stunning views. Guests rave about the super-friendly, helpful owners, spotless facilities & handy honesty shop. Well-kept, it’s perfect for exploring. A few wished for more showers.
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Will be back 100%
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely riverside site ,great welcome, chilled feel about the place
Had everything fire pits ,logs ,honesty shop ,river for swimming or canoeing .Apple and plum trees everywhere.Quiet considering it was a holiday weekend .
Easy drive to nearby towns and exploring the Brecon area .. absolutely will come back !!!
Disliked No dislikes 👍
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All good…
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Liked All good
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Lovely location, great facilities.…
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Liked Lovely location, great facilities.
Disliked Nothing at all
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Superb site in central Wales with lovely views and a river bank.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked The location - gorgeous 360 degree Welsh valley views.
Super helpful and friendly owner.
The pitches. The site wasn’t busy on the touring pitches and we had the pick of where to go.
Great river bank to sit at and simply watch the river go by.
There are new toilets/showers being built for next season. Not many at the moment.
All in all we loved our stay. Thank you.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful valley views, the peaceful riverbank, and the flexibility of our touring pitches. It’s great to hear that you felt so welcome, and we’re glad the friendly atmosphere made a difference to your stay.
We’re excited about the new toilets and showers being ready for next season, and we really appreciate your kind words in the meantime. We’re so pleased you loved your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
The facilities were great, the kitchen…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The facilities were great, the kitchen area was clean and they even had a fridge and freezer for you to purchase drinks and things to eat which was a great touch. The campsite was a lovely size and quiet at night to get a decent sleep! The ownder Adam was super friendly and very helpful. The walk to the local pub was lovely, amazing food and people were so friendly! The campsite has a river where you can sit and relax and even swim in good weather, the dog loved it!! We were only staying for one night but extended it to two.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the facilities, kitchen area, and little extras like the fridge and freezer. It’s lovely that you found the campsite peaceful, enjoyed the riverside, and that your dog had a great time too!
Adam will be so pleased with your kind words, and we’re glad you also enjoyed the local pub and the friendly atmosphere. We’re thrilled you extended your stay and hope we can welcome you back again soon for an even longer visit.
Great site with river on site…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great site with river on site lovely set up food fridge and ice pops for kids was really useful. It’ll be better next year when there is more showers and a new block. Very relaxed kids loved playing in the fields and up the hill across the road
Disliked Just the shower was negative as only one will come again though and just shower in evening like we did this time too hot in day anyway
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand that some guests prefer separate facilities, and we really appreciate you raising this with us. For next season, we’re pleased to confirm that we will have extended shower blocks to provide more comfort and privacy for everyone. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Fantastic, great pitches very friendly.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked What van we say, we was greeted by Adam, who was very helpfull explaining where everything was and even gave us a longer lead for hooking up to electric.
Toilet and shower was very clean and water was lovely and hot.
The honesty box (shop) was fantastic which was stoked with everything you may need, had to try the burgers which were fantastic 4 for £4.
Nice walk along the river, site clean and tidy and lovely and quiet.
Would highly recomend.
Thank you Adam for putting up with our dogs and hope to see you again in October
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re so pleased to hear you felt welcome from the start and that the facilities, hot showers, and honesty shop added to your stay — glad you enjoyed the burgers too!
It’s wonderful to know you found the site clean, peaceful, and enjoyed the river walk. Adam will be delighted with your feedback and more than happy to have your dogs back anytime. We look forward to welcoming you again in October.
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Liked Accueil chaleureux, endroit agréable et le tipi est très grand !!!
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From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’accueil, le cadre et l’espace du tipi. Ce sera un plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau lors d’un prochain séjour.
Nive camping area, quite and really…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nive camping area, quite and really nice staff
Disliked Lack of toilet/shower facilities
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand that some guests prefer separate facilities, and we really appreciate you raising this with us. For next season, we’re pleased to confirm that we will have extended shower blocks to provide more comfort and privacy for everyone. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Lovely, well located campsite that has…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely, well located campsite that has all you need.
Facilities were spotless and Adam couldn't have been more helpful, even gave me a lift to the pub! :)
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the location and spotless facilities, and it’s great to hear Adam was able to make your stay even easier (and get you to the pub too!). We’re so pleased you had a positive experience and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourersLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From R471,93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.