Glanusk Caravan Park

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  • Peaceful site on a private estate with listed buildings
  • A 10-minute drive to Crickhowell and 35 minutes to Hay-on-Wye
  • Five-mile stretch of the River Usk for salmon and trout fishing
A peaceful Powys stay, with stunning surroundings and stacks of space? Make your way to Glanusk Caravan Park, where relaxing stays can be had in the historic grounds of Glanusk Estate, one of Wales’ largest privately owned estates. It's also rather gorgeous, with a fine collection of features like walled gardens and Celtic standing stones to wander around, and listed buildings including the splendid turreted Tower Bridge over the River Usk. And it’s not just the views right there on site that are pretty special – the estate is surrounded by the epic scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and has spectacular views up to the Black Mountains too. Country pursuits like cycling, pony trekking and canoeing can all be had nearby, and there’s easy access to these and other outings via the nearby A40 and B4558. Spending time on site is an equally fine prospect however – and that goes for dogs too, who are most welcome to join you here. Fishing for trout and salmon is available on the five-mile private stretch of the River Usk. Ask on site about local ambles too – one member of the team is a Brecon Beacons Ambassador and has lots more suggestions up their sleeves. For a short stroll, head towards the award-winning high street in the town of Crickhowell (40 minutes away on foot) to source provisions from the butcher's shop, bakery and restaurants or browse boutiques for antiques, clothes, gifts and books. Too far? Stay on site and order a luxury hamper packed with locally produced goodies – let the team here know in advance and they'll sort out delivery to your pitch. Back at the park, an amenity building built in 2019 has disabled facilities, showers, underfloor heating, toiletries, towels and hairdryers; other amenities include waste disposal areas, dog and bike-washing points, and wifi.

Site type

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Open now
Opens 6 September
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 6 Sept to

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Reviews

9.6

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97% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-kept spot with great walks. Praised for clean, modern facilities, roomy pitches & being dog-friendly. Communal fire pit & sauna are hits. Minor gripes: small shower cubicles, tricky access, and pitch privacy when busy. Many keen to return.

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Neil H.

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Liked Peace and quiet and very nice facilities

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent, clean, dog friendly and beautiful site

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Anonymous

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Liked We arrived having read through the very helpful arrival booklet sent to us in advance. On arrival it was clear where we were to pitch up. The location is absolutely beautiful and the walks from the campsite into crickhowell were clear - there is loads more to explore and we will be back!. There’s a dog walking field which was brilliant for our spaniels to have a blast around. The wash / loo facilities were exceptionally clean along with the washing up area.

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Excellent site &super clean facilities. Very well looked after site.

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Faye B.

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Liked Very clean and quite site. Lovely walks close by.

Disliked WiFi is non existent. However it didn’t really bother us.
Shower cubicle rather small

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Peaceful site.

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Kelly W.

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Liked Really good communication even with a last minute booking.
Loved the space and calmness. Pitches well spaced and the site was spotless.
Facilities great and clean. Lots of walks from the site. There is a sauna too, which we will use next time.
Lots of helpful information on boards.
Really impressed. Cannot wait to return.

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Pius R.

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Liked The Glanusk Caravan Park is a marvellous campsite, surrounded by greenery, well -kept and very quiet. You can very quickly relax here. We enjoyed the little sauna and the delicious whisky. Moreover, the ladies at the reception are very friendly, attentive and helpful. Many thanks!

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Heather B.

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Liked That it was peaceful and the walks from
site to Crickhowell were lovely
Nice washroom too

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mike R.

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Glynn J.

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Liked Very nice, well kept campsite...lovely location...quiet...clean facilities

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Anonymous

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Liked Easy access to the canal which is great for a walk or ride. Plus a nice spacious quiet campsite.

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Wonderful site and will be back!

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Elaine W.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely clean facilities, great access to the canal and level pitch.

Disliked Strangely the tap size (for filling our van with water) was too big for our standard hoze fittings.... had to borrow one from a fellow camper who had to dig deep into their box of bits!

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Features

Dogs 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 site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Glanusk Caravan Park

Glanusk Estate

Crickhowell

Powys

Wales

NP8 1LP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.869°N
3.17901°W

Route directions

Access to Glanusk Caravan Park is via the gates on the B4558 (Cwm Crawnon Road) as there is no access to the site from the A40. If you are approaching from the Brecon direction on the A40, do not turn right at Bwlch towards Llangynidr to access the site, as this will take you to a very narrow and impassable bridge. Instead, carry on past the main gates of the site, then turn right by the petrol station and head over the Crickhowell Bridge before turning right onto the B4558 (Cwm Crawnon Road).

Nearest transport

Coach
8 km Bus Station
10.1 km Inner Bypass
11.3 km Lidl
Rail
10.4 km Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station
12.5 km Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station
13 km Abergavenny Rail Station
Ferry
36.7 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
43.1 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
43.8 km Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop

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

Glanusk Caravan Park is within an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Wales, so plan a bit of time to turn your eyes skywards after dusk – on a clear night you're bound to be treated to quite the display. For a taste of local history, take a trip to Blaenavon (25 minutes' drive), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 that's home to the Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon Ironworks, the World Heritage Centre and Blaenavon Heritage Railway. In Pantyscallog (half an hour), the Brecon Mountain Railway tells another historic story as it makes its way along the full length of Pontsticill Reservoir. For pubs, cafés and a small town with an award-winning high street, Crickhowell is within walking or cycling distance and hosts a walking festival, literary festival and numerous other events throughout the year. For more urban exploring, it's eight miles to Abergavenny, 12 miles to Brecon, 14 miles to Talgarth and 20 miles to Hay-on-Wye.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 12 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 12 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 12.5 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 15 km

Raglan Castle 25.2 km

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 26.5 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 32.5 km

The Weir 33.6 km

The Kymin 34.3 km

Aberdulais Falls 46.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Tretower - Burnt Stones - Cwmdu - Tretower 1.7 km

Llangattock - Twr Pencyrn - Lonely Shepherd - Llangattock 2.7 km

Llangattock - Tram Road - Fedw - Brecon Canal - Llangattock 2.8 km

Llangattock - Abergavenny & Brecon Canal - Dardy - Llangattock 2.8 km

Crickhowell - Llangattock - Dardy - Crickhowell 3.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glanusk Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glanusk Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glanusk Caravan Park? Glanusk Caravan Park is within an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Wales, so plan a bit of time to turn your eyes skywards after dusk – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glanusk Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glanusk Caravan Park? From $56.91 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.