Eco Camping Wales
View prices & book- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £1,00 (R23,91) applies for the use of the shower.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
- 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.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Open fires are not permitted on the Meadow and Church fields.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Thu, 14 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Duke of Edinburgh non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 4.0m depth (9.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass and earth tent pitch (solo)
1 person maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 4.0m depth (9.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28.80 (£28.80) 1 night, 1 adult
View prices & bookThe Ledge non-electric grass and gravel tent or campervan pitch (premium)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 4.0m depth (32.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Oak Tree 1 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, shaded)
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Oak Tree 2 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium)
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Pond non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, secluded)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 3.0m depth (16.4ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Rise 1 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium)
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 3.7m width x 7.6m depth (12.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Rise 2 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, shaded)
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 3.7m width x 7.6m depth (12.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe View non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or campervan pitch (secluded)
10 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £78 (£78) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Stunning off grid secluded site, with sun and shade and views
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The Oak Tree 1 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, shaded)
Liked: Stayed in the Oak 1 spot - Secluded and spacious spot - Firewood available - Stream running through the site - Close to lots of lovely walks - Very polite and helpful host - Provided fire pits - out of O2 signal range (perfect for me but might not be ideal for families)
Disliked: Host mentioned that as of next year it may not dog friendly which is a massive shame as one of the best camp sites I’ve stayed in. Hopefully they change their minds 🤞🏽
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From the manager: Thanks for lovely review at such a wet time on Friday night With good owners we enjoy and probably let good owners with dogs stay:) But unfortunately it's that bad apple that spoils it for us and other campers on site
Clean, friendly, peaceful
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The Oak Tree 1 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, shaded)
Liked: Really peaceful place, fell asleep to the sound of the stream next to us. Owner was lovely and helpful. Stayed in oak tree 2 and was the only ones there. Would 100% come back.
Disliked: Had bad signal but didn’t really mind as it was beautiful
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Wonderful place…
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The Rise 1 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium)
Liked: Wonderful place
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Excellent. Highly recommend if you want to spend time in nature.
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (solo)
Liked: Absolutely loved this site. I had planned to stay for 2 nights but stayed for a third and enjoyed staying on 2 lovely pitches, both with amazing views. The site is peaceful and relaxing. There is no WiFi or phone reception just immersion in nature. I did two long walks, and was blessed with sunshine on both; the scenery is spectacular. The owners are interesting and inspirational. I will definitely be back.
Disliked: I couldn't stay longer.
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Exactly what we were looking for - eco camping with a hot shower
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The Pond non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, secluded)
Liked: We chose the ‘Pond’ secluded pitch for a 4 night stay. Be sure to check the details before you stay - this is eco camping not Butlins - which is absolutely why we chose it! Great spacious pitch with an island you can chill on, rack a hammock or pitch on if your tent is not too large and you’re brave enough (we weren’t but spent time on the island and paddling) The loo with a view was a particular favourite feature. All the wonders of wild camping with the comfort of a piping hot shower & flushing toilet if you’re feeling fancy. We were lucky enough to have the site to ourselves for a couple of nights which was tranquil. Jeremy was a gracious host, showing us to our pitch and all the features of the site, we caught him again the following morning for a chat by the shower but were otherwise left to our own devices to enjoy our stay which we did. The site allows motorcycles so we will definitely look to return on two wheels.
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Spacious Camping site…
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Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked: Spacious Camping site
Disliked: While we appreciate the eco-friendly initiatives at this site, we feel that the facilities do not justify the cost. The showers, toilets, and camping amenities are quite basic, which seems to reflect a lack of investment. As paying customers, we expected a higher standard in these areas.
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From the manager: Hi I recommend all future guest really read Pitchup descriptions. Or contact us by email or phone if you are unsure of our facilitates
Good to be able to book specific pitches. Few facilities for the cost.
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The Oak Tree 1 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium, shaded)
Liked: We booked the pitch Oaktree 1. Nearest other pitch is about 20 yards away and then the next is around 50 yards, so good if you don't want to be surrounded by other tents and be sure of a good pitch if turning up late in the day. The pitch was large enough for a family tent ~5 x 2.5 m and a 3 x 3 m gazebo but is on a slight slope. It would also have room for a pup tent under the canopy of the oak tree. The fire pit is a fixed old beer keg on a concrete slab that works well. The pitch has its own dedicated parking space on some gravel about 10 yards away from where your tent will be - not possible to park right next to the tent on this pitch. Nice to have a small stream close to the tent to provide some acoustics in the evening. Glad not to have any on-site lighting to keep things dark at night. Glad not to have any phone signal (O2). Firewood available in bags from the farmhouse but no kindling.
Disliked: Eco at this campsite means "we haven't disturbed the environment by building anything" ;-) One toilet and shower in a small outbuilding by the farmhouse, one compostable toilet at the top end of the site, and a few water taps are all the facilities we saw - The site wasn't very busy due to some bad weather but there were still queues for the toilet at peak time in the morning. Eco also means "take your rubbish home with you" as there are no bins. No problem with this principal but not good to have to remove other peoples dog poo from the pitch when setting up. Considering the nightly rates are similar to campsites with toilet blocks, bins, etc. the site isn't great value unless you value the certainty of booking a specific pitch Not exactly related to the campsite, but the owner obviously doesn't want to encourage anyone using the bridleway that passes in front of the farmyard - the line of the path is blocked by several fences. There are a couple of footpath from the campsite entry road that can be used to head down the valley if you want to avoid walking on the main road - one is missing its waymarking where it leaves the campsite, we didn't walk the other one.
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Overpriced field with minimal facilities
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Church Field non-electric grass and earth tent or campervan pitch (maximum 6 metres)
Liked: The views are stunning
Disliked: The facilities are very dated and basic…. One toilet and one shower (which you pay for) for the whole site. This might be acceptable for a cheap stay but it wasn’t cheap! It’s a field, which was becoming water logged. Can’t quite work out why it’s called Eco either.
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From the manager: Please read out Pitchup if unsure of facilities and our eco efforts before booking. Or give us a call/email. Happy to chat. Sorry can't help the weather this Summer it's been awful!
Not good value for money
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Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked: The owners are friendly and you can park next to your tent which is helpful in the rain! The field is nice and open.
Disliked: This site is not designed with experience in mind. The taps are used for water and in the same muddy patch you need to wash up the items from cooking. There is one toilet for two fields of people, that's around 40+ people to use one space. There is one shower which you must pay for. This is not acceptable because those with children or those who need help to shower need to spend more so they have the time to clean themselves. That is unfair. The site refuses to pay for spring water testing but as a paying member of the public this is unacceptable in the UK. The grass is not mown for tents meaning that it is super wet for camping before it even rains. Overall for the cost per person, this site abuses the term "eco" for cost cutting and profit.
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From the manager: Camping “the activity of spending a holiday in a tent”.* Dictionary definition! The experience is your to make… pubs, walks, interest in the environment and engaging with those who are custodians of the country side. Most people who camp bring a washing up bowl and heat water at the tent or in an appropriate place and clean their utensils in their bowl or use one of the two sinks provided. The site has 3 toilets, two composting toilets and one flushing toilets (see site map, Pitchup or ask) . As explained on Pitchup and specifically on arrival, YOU need to bring your own drinking water. The spring water is not tested and is therefore unfit for drinking. Due to the storage of water, there is a limited supply. This means you are not at liberty to take a shower like you are at home on mains supply. It takes about 48 hours to refill the tanks,(72 if people are still using the supply ). Water economics is a subject least talked about and yet our most pressing issue, hence compostable toilets. You are on a working farm and haylage has been taken on the fields you are guests on, and this year has been wetter than usual (if you haven’t noticed), and so cutting grass at will, is not possible. The recycle/reuse ethos we have here is to highlight the waste we produce, but also to encourage our thoughts to water usage on a daily basis. If you had dared to engage to find out the reedbed system being used to process water or the composting of waste or ecological area of orchids or lichens on the trees or any of the other environmental projects on the farm, there may be weight to your comment. We are sorry for your one wet night here we had no control over the weather. We have NO WiFi here.
A wonderful location offering total immersion in the countryside
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The Ledge non-electric grass and gravel tent or campervan pitch (premium)
Liked: We enjoyed the spacious pitch with wonderful views across the valley. We received a warm welcome from Caroline and Jem, including hints and tips to make the most of our stay.
Disliked: n/a
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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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Eco Camping Wales
Maes yr Eglwys
Pen-y-cae
Swansea
Glamorgan
Wales
SA9 1GS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.83978°N
-3.66716°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Aberafan | 29.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Swansea Bay | 32.4 km | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
Bracelet Bay | 37.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Limeslade Bay | 37.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Langland Bay | 38.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Showcaves of Wales 1.7 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 13.1 km
Aberdulais Falls 19.4 km
Carreg Cennen Castle 20.7 km
Brecon Mountain Railway 21.4 km
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 19.5 km
Aberdeunant 23.2 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 30 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 0.4 km
Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 8.5 km
Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 8.5 km
Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 8.7 km
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 8.9 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 Eco Camping Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Eco Camping Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Eco Camping Wales? It would be difficult to land on a better location for stints in south Wales than this one: set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, it’s a five-minute drive from the National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Eco Camping Wales?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Eco Camping Wales? From R571.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.