Cayo Retreat
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- On a working farm with stunning views of the Black Mountains
- A 25-minute drive from Abergavenny and 35 minutes from Hay-on-Wye
- Bespoke wetrooms with private toilets and showers; pub 15 mins' walk
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass touring caravan pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.1m width x 9.1m depth (30.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 83.6m² (900.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass trailer tent pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.1m width x 9.1m depth (30.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 83.6m² (900.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass pitch (large, mountain view, riverside)
10 people maximum Ground type: 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 £40 1 night, 2 adults
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3 bedroom static caravan (six person)
6 people maximum 3 bedroomsDimensions: 10.7m width x 3.7m length (35.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 39.0m² (420.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £180 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 87% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: John was very kind to wait for us to arrive, despite us getting lost and arriving over an hour late!
Field was soft, well tended and clean. Large plots clearly marked, and very well lit. Facilities were good, with space to wash up, as well as a really nice shower/toilet block (soap and hand towel included).
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Nice and clean, hot showers.
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Great view of the backdrop of hills, clean and quiet (except for one escapee sheep early in the morning!). Large campfire lit in the evening for a communal gathering. Stream nearby with a fun swing rope. Very flat so easy to camp or park up the van. Showers were super hot.
Disliked: Bit pricey for just one person. Only one washing up sink, and toilets wash basin and showers were in one cubicle (only 2 per male/female), so can't imagine how it works when busy (I came when there was just a handful of campers so had no really issues).
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Gorgeous location, the site is spotlessly maintained and John (site manager) is…
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Non-electric grass pitch (large, mountain view, riverside)
Liked: Gorgeous location, the site is spotlessly maintained and John (site manager) is wonderful!
Super wet room facilities, peaceful and so pretty all round.
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Lovely location and host - you wont be disappointed!
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Non-electric grass trailer tent pitch
Liked: Beautifully presented area for camping, neatly cut grass with a hardcore drive lined with solar lights. There were four cubicles that contained a shower, toilet and basin. All well presented, clean and a good size. To the side of the shower block was a kitchen sink. The water in both the shower and kitchen sink was piping hot and had good water pressure. Our host, John, was very friendly and welcoming. There is a local shop and pub a short walk away. The village store, Hopes of Longtown, had a great selection of items and stocked lots of key items for camping, so you are sorted if you forget something.
Disliked: Really struggling to find anything to dislike but maybe a suggestion for a small improvement. There were a lot of bins around the site, however when we left they were all full, so rubbish was sitting in bags around the bins. Maybe a few more bins or bigger bins, seems a shame to see litter in such a beautiful location. Note we were there on a bank holiday weekend so probably one of the busiest times.
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A truly special, well managed campsite in a lovely area.
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: The setting amongst beautiful scenery, the lack of any road noise, the immaculate grounds, generous pitches and lovely atmosphere created by John, a super-friendly, warm & welcoming host. We also loved the little homely touches in the bathrooms and the fairy lights in the evening.
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Flat, well kept site for pitching up. Thoughtful and friendly host.
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Non-electric grass pitch (large, mountain view, riverside)
Liked: Firstly, as many have mentioned, John the host. A bright, bubbly, chatty man who becomes everyone’s best friend. A real host and what makes the place so great from the start. Visited on the busiest weekend of the year but field never felt crowded. Great base for hiking or visiting local towns. Bit of a trek to get to from the main road but that’s the price of the peaceful surroundings. On the whole a well kept flat site.
Disliked: The ‘wet room/toilet’ facilities seemed great but need some work. Floors slope the wrong way so you sometimes find yourself sloping out someone else’s used shower water before you step in!
Busy weekend so long queues to use facilities which got dirty quickly and ran out of toilet paper frequently. Could do with more and have separate toilets. Perhaps invest in a more substantial modern brick built shower block rather than a converted trailer?
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Beautiful views. Remote location. Well presented campsite.…
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Beautiful views. Remote location. Well presented campsite.
Disliked: Narrow roads to access. Not so good for a campervan
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Stunning setting- a real retreat! Great facilities and lovely open pitches. The…
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Liked: Stunning setting- a real retreat! Great facilities and lovely open pitches. The view of the Black Mountains is breath taking, this was a real gem for us! We also love the way this camp lights up at sunset, such a pretty touch! Owner John is a pleasure, so friendly, so helpful and really chatty. Thank you for an amazing stay!
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Excellent campsite with lots of space for games, a lovely stream, nice…
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Liked: Excellent campsite with lots of space for games, a lovely stream, nice facilities and dogs welcomed.
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Excellent site, loved every second of our stay.
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Non-electric grass pitch (large, mountain view, riverside)
Liked: On arrival your greeted with a spectacular view of the surrounding hills and a perfectly maintained campsite. John the owner, greeted us with the warmest of welcomes and couldn't do more for us throughout or stay. The pitch we were given was perfect with views of the hills and sounds of the river. Level pitch, bowling green lawns and great toilet facilities. Allowed to stay on site until we were ready to leave which is a first for me in the UK. One of the best and most peaceful campsites we've ever stayed at, Can't wait to return!!
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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
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
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cayo Retreat
Cayo Farm
Longtown
Herefordshire
England
HR2 0NR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.95302°N
-2.99237°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
Blaenavon Ironworks 12.9 mi
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 13.1 mi
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 13.4 mi
Raglan Castle 14 mi
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 15.3 mi
National Trust
Skenfrith Castle 9.9 mi
The Weir 11.1 mi
Cwmmau Farmhouse 14.2 mi
The Kymin 16.3 mi
Croft Castle and Parkland 24.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Longtown - Penrhewr - Clodock - Longtown 0.3 mi
Longtown - Upper Brooks - Escley Brook - Longtown 0.3 mi
Longtown - Brook Farm - Cae Tack - Longtown 0.3 mi
Longtown - Michaelchurch Escley - Longtown 0.6 mi
Llanthony Priory - Offa's Dyke Path - Hatterrall Hill 2 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Powys 9.8 mi
- The Hay Festival (Thursday 22 May 2025 – Thursday 22 May 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 10 mi
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.
Offers
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Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cayo Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cayo Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cayo Retreat? The site’s not just well set up for ramblers… Other energetic types will be best pleased by how close National Cycle Route 42 is (just a 15-minute drive, or 30-minute cycle), and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cayo Retreat?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 4 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Please let the site know when you are approximately 5 minutes away.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Cayo Retreat? From £32.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.