Lower Porthamel Camping
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- Family-friendly farm site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Orchard stays five minutes' drive from Talgarth
- On the edge of a river; tap room on site with craft beer and cider
Site type
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25
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £1,00 (R23,90) applies for the use of the shower.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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The Stable House bunkhouse
10 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 9.5m length (16.4ft width x 31.2ft length) Calculated area: 47.5m² (511.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £150 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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This is a beautiful site and the toilets and showers are very clean
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The owners are extremely accommodating and it’s a beautiful site with lots of snug pitches surrounded by apple trees. A pizza oven and BBQ can be reserved which we used.
Disliked: Paying for showers but in fairness £1 lasted longer than some I’ve paid for and the temperature was perfect.
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The setting was very nice, pitches charming, host was friendly and good…
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The setting was very nice, pitches charming, host was friendly and good at keeping in touch, and facilities were great. Very clean. The children played in the river or on the swing: outdoorsy, foresty things they enjoyed for a few days. Tap room on site is an excellent bonus: adds character, tasty drinks, does not spoil the peace.
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Lovely relaxed site with friendly, attentive staff
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: There's so much to like about this campsite... Pitching amongst an orchard, car free field, nature walk a few yards from our pitch (with a river for dog/child paddling), seeing for children, on site tap room with great beer/ cider, delicious charcuterie & cheese boards at the tap room, fire pits/ logs available, very friendly and helpful staff.
Disliked: Our first night was extremely busy (bank holiday combined with hay festival) so the facilities were a little stretched, though they were more than sufficient on the other nights. A nice to have would be soap and paper towels in both toilets, one had soap, the other towels, not a big issue as I could travel between the 2. (as a contact lens wearer I need to ensure I remove them with clean & dry hands).
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Good for 3 nights
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Family feel, easy access and aesthetics
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Excellent friendly campsite with good quality pitches that were well spaced out.…
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Excellent friendly campsite with good quality pitches that were well spaced out. The campsite has everything you could need and was great value for money. The onsite brewery was a big plus.
Disliked: Showers required £1 coin to start and were on a timer which was a little awkward but was ultimately a minor inconvenience
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Fire pits to borrow and logs/kindling/firelighters for sale Swing, downhill kart and climbing…
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Fire pits to borrow and logs/kindling/firelighters for sale Swing, downhill kart and climbing tree for kids to play on Clean toilets Friendly staff Long grass around pitches to encourage wildlife - so many birds around the site! No cars on site, so safe for children to run around (the car park wasn't far and wheelbarrows were provided) Easy walk across a meadow down to the river for a paddle
Disliked: Pitches are a bit sloped No private washroom with a basin, only showers that charge £1
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Brilliant location,Adrian and his family were super nice,enjoyed a nice cheese and…
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Brilliant location,Adrian and his family were super nice,enjoyed a nice cheese and salami platers,good cider and super tasty apple juice. Super clean toilets and showers.Fridge,freezer and charging points available,super recommended the location,20 min to Pen Y Fan,lovely walks on the nature trail along the river,had a fantastic time,will definitely return.
Disliked: People using other people's belongings(battery banks whilst on charge or removing them from charge),using the fridge as their own,children running around unsupervised distroing things.
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Excellent stay. Great location.
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Excellent spot with lovely owners. They were really helpful and looked after the site and our needs brillianty. The tap room and craft ales were great. We would definitely recommend and will book with them again next year.
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Perfect camp site! There was seven of us and we all said…
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Perfect camp site! There was seven of us and we all said the same thing lovely clean site amazing views clean toilets/showers the staff are great and very friendly and helpful. Tap room is defo worth a visit after a long hike. Defo worth the visit! Our next visit to wales we’ll be booking again.
Disliked: No dislikes
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Friendly welcome and well organised. The Tap Room is a bonus!…
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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Friendly welcome and well organised. The Tap Room is a bonus!
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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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Picnic table
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
Budget/backpacker
Gastronomic delight
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Lower Porthamel Camping
Brecon
Talgarth
Powys
Wales
LD3 0DL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.01314°N
-3.22101°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Must see
Brecon Mountain Railway 25.9 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 27.8 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 28 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 28.3 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 34.5 km
National Trust
Cwmmau Farmhouse 18.8 km
The Weir 28.3 km
Skenfrith Castle 32.9 km
Croft Castle and Parkland 41.3 km
The Kymin 42.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 2.2 km
Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 4.3 km
Pengenffordd - Pwll y Wrack - Pengenffordd 5.5 km
Pengenffordd - Mynydd Troed - Pengenffordd 6 km
Pengenffordd - Castell Dinas - Y Grib - Waun Fach 6.1 km
Local events
- The Hay Festival (Thursday, 23 May 2024 – Thursday, 23 May 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, England 9.5 km
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 15 August 2024 – Thursday, 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 16.5 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.
Want to know more about camping in Powys?
- Does Lower Porthamel Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lower Porthamel Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lower Porthamel Camping? Walks, walks and more walks, adventure sports, splendid scenery, the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the bookish town of Hay-on-Wye are the main attractions in this part of Welsh … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lower Porthamel Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lower Porthamel Camping? From R469.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.