Fferm Gelli Camping
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- Small tents-only site opposite Pen-Y-Fan Country Park
- A 15-minute drive from Sirhowy Valley Walk; 25 minutes to the Big Pit
- Play field on site; 10 minutes' drive from Blackwood town centre
Site type
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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).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including animal interactions are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 07 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 6m depth (24m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Non-electric grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 3m width × 5m depth (15m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £260 (£260)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
A great family spot, lauded for spotless facilities, cute animals & gorgeous views. Safe play areas, a decent cafe & helpful staff get the thumbs up. A few mention noise, tight spots & iffy water, but most want to come back.
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Excellent clean friendly
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The animals to views and friendly service
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Wondeful little site. Very peaceful.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved the size of the site itself. Very peaceful. The farm animals are gorgeous, we didn't use the cafe on site but it seemed to be pretty busy. There are only 10 pitches so no risk of overcrowding. As soon as my tent was set up we were joined by a cat. My son loved him. Washing up facilities near the cafe. We were woken up one morning by the Highland cow, it was beautiful. I would recommend this site.
Disliked The tiny toilet block but if you head to the cafe toilets they're much bigger so not really any issue.
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Amazing site…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Amazing site
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Lovely for a night away
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Wanted to spend some time with my son and we had a lovely time. We arrived around 8.30pm. We just drove in we basically had to guess where to park camper van but had no issues finding a spot but not certain if we were in correct field. Also we had to locate everything ourselves but campsite not massive, so quite easy. Amenities clean and lovely breakfast in cafe in morning. Absolutely beautiful animals around we were right next to cows. If my children were younger I would be visiting more frequently I had a surprise whist getting my breakfast when the llama popped his head up to say hello absolutely gorgeous. Would recommend lovely place to camp. Will return 😊
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Clean facilities, great atmosphere, huge pitches with own benches!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite. Great scenery, helpful staff, cheap firewood! The animals were great, my son loved every second and was very sad to have to leave this morning! We'll definitely be back, this is our new favourite spot!
Disliked Nothing!
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Amazing time here
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved the animals and the variety of the animals. Lots of toddler vehicles were available which the kids loved. Nice touch.
Disliked Working tractor next to our tent at 8-9pm while I tried to put my daughter down to sleep.
Also, cafe could open earlier. It's open from 10am, we had to check out by 10am. Apart from that, all good. Great experience. Friendly, smiling staff. We will be back.
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Nice quiet site, as a cycle tourer I liked that i could…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nice quiet site, as a cycle tourer I liked that i could arrive late.
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Fab site, real experience to be camped next door to the the alpaca!
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked The animals! You couldnt pay for a better experience, our daughter spent ages with the ponies. Beautiful views, peaceful site.
Disliked Cafe could have had better advertised opening times.
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perfect pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked great site to stay at! clean pitches, quite location, friendly farm animals, and a very friendly campsite cat.
clean facilities, and good communication form the site on how to get there. if we are in the area i would stay again......
Disliked wasn't a dislike but only 2 toilets for the site which wasn't a problem
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First time camping - would highly recommend!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location is easy to get to, little farm is wonderful and the farm cats were a big hit. Had great fun with the animals.
Disliked Think we were just unlucky as the weather turned drastically overnight, which meant wind and rain disturbed the horses and the noise in and around the tent was horrific so I didn’t sleep 😂 also something nearby was quite noisy on the estate / wind turbine maybe, and unfortunately the tent next to us had a few youngsters playing music loudly until 11/12ish
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Features
Portable toilet
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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Fferm Gelli Camping
Gelli Farm Lane
Caerphilly
Glamorgan
Wales
NP11 3AZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.69743°N
3.1568°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 34.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Clevedon Beach | 35.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 35.3 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 35.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 39.3 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 9 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 9.7 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 10 km
Caerphilly Castle 14.1 km
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 17.1 km
National Trust
Skenfrith Castle 32.2 km
The Kymin 34.5 km
Clevedon Court 36.4 km
Tyntesfield 41.5 km
Blaise Hamlet 41.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Talywain - Mynydd Varteg - Carlos' Grave - Talywain 7 km
Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 7.4 km
Cwmcarn - Twmbarlwm - Cwmcarn 7.5 km
Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 8.7 km
Twmbarlwm 9.2 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 18.9 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 Fferm Gelli Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fferm Gelli Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Fferm Gelli Camping? A castle visit is a must, but which will it be? Caerphilly Castle (25 minutes’ drive) is a medieval castle, Castell Coch (35 minutes) is from the 19th century and Cardiff Castle … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fferm Gelli Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Fferm Gelli Camping? From R595,83 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.