Plas Issa Farm
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- Rural adults-only site five minutes’ drive from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
- A 15-minute drive to Llangollen and Chirk; Offa’s Dyke Path two miles
- Dog-friendly location with discounted access to secure dog fields
You might have a hard time tearing yourself away from this peaceful countryside site surrounded by green hills and open spaces. At least, that's until you hear that Plas Issa Farm is also only a five-minute drive from the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It may be based on an off-grid working farm, but this adults-only site is well within reach of spectacular North Wales sights…
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is an obvious first choice, with its spectacular stone and cast-iron structure complete with 18 arches; get yourself onboard a narrowboat from Llangollen Wharf. Nearby Llangollen (15 minutes' drive) also has a steam railway and countless adorable cafés.
Plas Issa Farm is between the villages of Penycae and Acrefair, a 15-minute drive from Wrexham and Chirk, and within a short drive of the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley National Landscape. There are plenty of walks in the immediate area that guests can get out onto, including a public footpath from the farm itself and the Offa’s Dyke Path around two miles away.
Adventures aside, it should be easy to embrace a slower pace on site. Firepits (off-ground or in firebowls) are very welcome – good news for those who want to try stargazing – and there’s plenty of space to unwind around the large paddocks. Well-behaved dogs are welcome; the site has discounted access to secure dog fields nearby.
Facilities cover the basics: a water tap, bottled spring water for drinking and, in the farm complex, a portable toilet, cold-water shower and phone charging points (with portable chargers also available for an additional fee). Local pubs and shops are within a 10- to 20-minute walk and a larger supermarket is 10 minutes' drive away.
Campground type
4
2 Open now
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- There is no hot water for the showers.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 July to
Site types & availability
Farm Side power optional grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Adults only 
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
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Unpowered grass and gravel tent site
Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 16m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
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Power optional concrete and grass campervan site
Adults only 5 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Plas Issa Farm
Christionydd Lane
Pen Y Cae
Wrexham
Wrexham
Wales
LL14 1TT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.99458°N
3.07565°W
Nearest transport
Coach1.4 km Clinic
1.4 km Clinic
2.6 km Kandy Lodge
Rail2.3 km Ruabon Rail Station
6.9 km Chirk Rail Station
7.7 km Wrexham Central Rail Station
Ferry44.8 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
45.5 km Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
46 km Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport40.9 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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
Don’t be too surprised if you keep on returning to Llangollen (15 minutes’ drive). As well as being the departure point for narrowboat rides along the Llangollen Canal, it has a steam railway heritage line and the Plas Newydd Historic House & Gardens, a 14th-century Victorian country house remodelled in the 1930s.
Set on a hilltop above Llangollen, Castell Dinas Brân (15 minutes) is another reason to keep returning. The medieval castle has quite the scenery, but first, you’ll need to walk uphill from Llangollen. Treat it as your warm-up for a bigger hike at World’s End (half an hour).
Chirk has another stunning aqueduct, the Chirk Aqueduct & Viaduct (15 minutes). Chirk Castle (15 minutes), managed by the National Trust, is also in the area; its 480 acres of working parkland, 13th-century Marcher castle and café should easily occupy you for a morning.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby | 42.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Prestatyn | 45.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marine Lake, Rhyl | 45.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Rhyl East | 45.9 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Meols | 46.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Chester Castle 24.6 km
Cheshire Military Museum 24.6 km
Chester Cathedral 25.2 km
Chester Zoo 28.9 km
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 32.6 km
National Trust
Chirk Castle 6.7 km
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 40.3 km
Attingham Park 44.1 km
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 44.6 km
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 45.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pontcysyllte Viaduct and the River Dee 3.2 km
Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 5.9 km
Erddig Hall and Wat's Dyke 5.9 km
Chirk Castle and the Afon Ceiriog 6.5 km
The Clwydian Way (5): Llangollen - Corwen 6.8 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, England 47.5 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.
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- Does Plas Issa Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Plas Issa Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Plas Issa Farm? Don’t be too surprised if you keep on returning to Llangollen (15 minutes’ drive). As well as being the departure point for narrowboat rides along the Llangollen Canal, it has a steam … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Plas Issa Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Plas Issa Farm? From $41.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.