Preston Campsite

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Aerial photo of the campsite, on the side of the River Wye
Aerial photo of the campsite, on the side of the river wye
Canoeing on the river
A little bit of luxury in the wild
Each bell tent has its own picnic table and cooking firepit
Aerial photo of the campsite and orchard
Look out for wildlife, including swans and hares
Located between an ancient church, cider orchards and the banks of the river wye
Lovely pitch right next to the river with a beautiful view.
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Canoeing on the river
A little bit of luxury in the wild
Each bell tent has its own picnic table and cooking firepit

  • Herefordshire farm site between an ancient church and River Wye
  • Hay-on-Wye and Hereford within 25 minutes' drive
  • Access to the river for fishing, watersports and nature spotting
A major draw of a stay in the Herefordshire countryside is the chance to explore the River Wye – whether that be on a paddleboard, in a canoe or kayak or sticking to the riverbanks for a long walk. All of the above options are readily available to you when you stay at Preston Campsite, as this special spot is part of a farm that sits right on the banks of the river, just under a mile from the village of Preston on Wye. That location means that you’ll have access to the river for various watersports – and in fact there’s a paddleboard hire and coaching outfit just a couple of minutes’ walk away. It doesn’t all have to be active though – being based right by the water also means you can simply sit right there and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife (perhaps swans gliding along the river or hares peeking out from the grass). There’s also the chance to do a bit of fishing – this is a popular spot for both salmon and coarse fishing, and the site is able to accommodate up to five people fishing on its banks at any one time (you’ll just need to hold the correct rod licence and pay for a fishing session). And of course the river isn’t the only attraction around these parts – settle in for a stay here and you’ll be in a good position for a visit to Hay-on-Wye or Hereford, a walk in the eastern part of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park or some time strolling around the pretty pathways of nearby gardens such as The Weir Garden.

Campground type

Rent a tent 4
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no showers available for the campsite, only for glamping accommodation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 51 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a gorgeous riverside spot on the Wye, loved for its natural beauty, peace, and wildlife. The friendly, helpful owner adds to the welcoming vibe. While basic with portable toilets and limited washing for non-glampers, many enjoy its simplicity. Canoe/SUP access and a local pub are big pluses. Some guests felt the portable toilets could be better.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Large field with plenty of space…

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Wioletta K.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Large field with plenty of space and level pitches, peaceful area and beautiful clean river. The owner was very friendly, he would come over everyday to say hello and ask if everything is fine.

Disliked We were there for one weekend so we didn’t mind it, but the lack of showers for tent campers can be an issue for some.

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Lovely campsite in beautiful countryside, access…

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Pete G.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely campsite in beautiful countryside, access to the Wye River for swimming. Very helpful owner. Would recommend

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Right next to the river Wye.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Right next to the river Wye. Perfect for paddleboarding. It is a very basic campsite with access to only a few toilets but the great location is what made it for us! Will visit again

Disliked No electric.

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Fab

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Gorgeous position on the river, swimming from the site. Portaloos basic but clean and tidy. Level pitches, plenty of space, nice and quiet in the evening- no traffic noise. Good pub less than half hour walk

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Don't book unless you want to be shouted at

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Holly W.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location is perfect, right on the riverside with access to the river

Disliked The owner is a vile man. The toilet block and showers are NOT available unless (as stated by the owner) you have paid £400 for a glamping tent even though it states on pitchup that they are allowed access. There are no signs at all so you will not know this unless you go to the toilet and bump into the owner where he will shout at you and tell you to get out of the field. Very upsetting experience

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If you’ve found this place.. Stop scrolling!!

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10 out of 10
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Stephanie L.

Bell tent

Liked I wanted to be quite selfish and not share this place to be honest, hehe.
THE most serene, beautiful place, by the river, all your worries do just melt away!

Run effectively & efficiently by Phil, the legend!

Phil deserves total recognition for his incredible work, one of the most genuine, kind men we have ever met, nothing is too much bother! Made us feel like family! He is fabulous with the children. Always makes time for his guests.

The site is just perfect, fantastic size, the Bell Tents,are well spaced, fully stocked, comfortable beds!,and well lit ascetically the facilities are very clean, and again very efficiently maintained, great showers, and great to have proper loo’s.

So.. we Glamped not Camped, they are 2 different things, with 2 very different costings! As anyone would know on booking, experienced or not.
The above mentioned facilities are on the Glamping site, well signposted on entrance (church side) and gated at the bottom ( river side)

Camping looks beautiful here too, right by the river perfect for fishing, boarding, canoeing, wild swimming, we spent many hours down the river, just adjacent in a large field are more spaces, facilities including clean porta Loo’s & A large sink site.
We met some really great people on the Campground (Hi Brian and Barbara)!
Aswell as the Glampsite, we struck very lucky with all our neighbours over the week,
Also struck very lucky with the glorious weather.

Surroundings- so just about a mile up from site is a pub called the Yew Tree, Exceptionally Good Food! Wonderful staff and drinks on tap. It’s a must.

Would recommend a trip to Gwatkins cider farm, and eat at the Red Cow restaurant on there, fabulous Sunday lunch!

There are many villages to visit, as avid readers our fave was Hay on Wye,
Supermarket if needed is about 15-20 mins drive, but we preferred
The “Harrods of Herefordshire” Oakchurch, approx 10 mins drive if that.

All in all… the most relaxing, fun, week.
Loved every second, infact we extended our stay, which we’d never done before.

Book it!
We are returning next May & August, looking forward to seeing any new progress made to the sites, exciting times!

Disliked Absolutely NOTHING

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Lovely place for a quiet riverside day or so with or without children

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Alison A.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Natural setting, river to paddle/fish in, friendly welcome, good price, lovely view of orchards, clean portaloos

Disliked Nothing at all unless you expect showers

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Enjoyed it last year, so decided…

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Veronica M.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Enjoyed it last year, so decided to go back. Very quiet despite being school holidays. Riverside pitch. Swam in the river. Watched kingfishers.

Disliked Nothing

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The owner was very kind and…

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Martin F.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The owner was very kind and friendly - on arrival I was not very well and he even offered to put our tent up for us! The location seems to be excellent, however I can't comment further as we decided not to stay due to being unwell.

Disliked Nothing wrong with the site as far as I can tell, however PitchUp has an error in their listing. It says the site has showers available but doesn't mention that they are only for glamping. Had we stayed, this would have been a disappointment as it was one of the reasons we chose the site rather than others in the area. I don't think it's an error on the campsite's part - I think PitchUp needs to be clearer in how they display site-facilities!

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River, owner, facilities…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked River, owner, facilities

Disliked Nothing - had. Great time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Preston Campsite

Newcourt Farm

Preston-on-Wye

Madley

Herefordshire

England

HR2 9JU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.07754°N
2.90136°W

Route directions

what3words location: ///snaps.reefs.films If you are coming from Preston-on-Wye, travel all the way through the village and continue for just under a mile. You will pass over a small red brick bridge and down a slight hill. At the bottom of the slope the road turns sharply left. Turn off the road here to the right, passing a triangle green to your left, and a large pool on your right. Turn into the first gate on the left, which is the farm gate. In the farmyard, drive through the next get in front of you, with the church on the right. Follow the path through the next gate and look out for signs directing you to either the campsite (go left) or glamping (go straight on).

Nearest transport

Bus
8.3 mi Country Bus Station
9.3 mi Telephone Exchange
17.7 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
8.3 mi Hereford Rail Station
12.3 mi Warrington West Rail Station
12.6 mi Leominster Rail Station

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

The scenery around here is rather lovely, and there are several ways to explore it, including playing a round at a local golf club or taking a walk to historic landmarks like Arthur’s Stone, five miles away. If it’s hiking you’re into, it may also be handy to know that the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park is about 25 minutes’ drive away too. Also on the banks of the river are the town of Hay-on-Wye and the city of Hereford. Both are about 25 minutes’ drive away and well worth a trip – the former for its many bookshops and the latter for attractions like the Mappa Mundi exhibition and the Black and White House Museum. If it’s green views you’re after, turn your attentions instead to the likes of Brobury House Gardens and National Trust - The Weir Garden (both 15 minutes’ drive). The Small Breeds Farm Park (25 minutes) is a popular pick for kids, as it’s got all sorts of cute animals to meet and greet.

Must see

Goodrich Castle 18.7 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 20 mi

Raglan Castle 21.3 mi

Ludlow Castle 21.4 mi

Eastnor Castle 22 mi

National Trust

The Weir 3.5 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 8.8 mi

Skenfrith Castle 14.4 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 14.8 mi

Brockhampton Estate 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GARNONS 1.1 mi

MOCCAS COURT 2.1 mi

FOXLEY 3.5 mi

Dorstone - Merbach Hill - Bredwardine - Dorstone 4 mi

Urishay - Craswall - Urishay 4.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Preston Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Preston Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Preston Campsite? The scenery around here is rather lovely, and there are several ways to explore it, including playing a round at a local golf club or taking a walk to historic landmarks like … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Preston Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Preston Campsite? From $27.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.