Boatside Caravan and Camping

View prices & book 9.5 178 reviews
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
Visitor image of the scenery from the top of the hill
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  • Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
  • Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
  • 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
Ready for riverside relaxation and a reel of outdoor activities in the Powys countryside? You certainly don’t need to be a fishing pro to have a chilled-out time at Boatside Caravan and Camping… while it’s a good place to bring out your own fishing rod, the riverbank also makes for a peaceful spot simply to listen to the wildlife or watch the sun go down. Those of you who are keen fishers will be happy to find that there are 800 yards of private fishing on site. The site has fishing rights on the River Wye, so you might want to set your sights on the salmon and trout or get stuck into coarse fishing too (a licence is required). Your resting place is in the Wye Valley and well positioned for plenty more outdoor activities, whether it’s feeding red kites in the Elan Valley (half an hour’s drive) or tackling the mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park (40 minutes). Those of you who want walks closer by won’t be disappointed either, as there are footpaths from the site. When you’re looking to top up your granola bar supply or perhaps grab the works for a barbecue or campfire on site, Builth Wells has food shops 10 minutes’ drive away. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are in plentiful supply here but whenever you’d prefer to knock back a few and leave the car behind, there are home-cooked meals and Wye Valley beers in the village pub 25 minutes’ walk away.

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 15
RV sites 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Camper sites 3
Open now
Opens March 21
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 21 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Boatside offers a peaceful riverside location with spacious, level pitches & beautiful views. Guests loved the friendly owners, clean facilities & honesty shop. Well-maintained & great for exploring. A few wished for more showers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic, great pitches very friendly.

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Kevin M.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked What van we say, we was greeted by Adam, who was very helpfull explaining where everything was and even gave us a longer lead for hooking up to electric.
Toilet and shower was very clean and water was lovely and hot.
The honesty box (shop) was fantastic which was stoked with everything you may need, had to try the burgers which were fantastic 4 for £4.
Nice walk along the river, site clean and tidy and lovely and quiet.
Would highly recomend.
Thank you Adam for putting up with our dogs and hope to see you again in October

Recommend to friends Visit again

Accueil chaleureux, endroit agréable et le tipi est très grand !!!…

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Alexandre G.

Bell tent

Liked Accueil chaleureux, endroit agréable et le tipi est très grand !!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nive camping area, quite and really nice staff…

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Aleksandras M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nive camping area, quite and really nice staff

Disliked Lack of toilet/shower facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, well located campsite that has all you need. Facilities were spotless and…

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Craig G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely, well located campsite that has all you need.

Facilities were spotless and Adam couldn't have been more helpful, even gave me a lift to the pub! :)

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting, good facilities and Adam was really friendly and helpful -…

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Alun T.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful setting, good facilities and Adam was really friendly and helpful - thank you, Adam, for your recommendation on where to eat (we had a lovely meal!)

Disliked Only had one night there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and location.

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Charley G.

Bell tent

Liked Quiet location in the valley, surrounded by fields and hills. Great location for the Brecon Beacons, Hay-on-Wye and Elan Valley. We stayed in one of the bell tents on site, was a great option to save bringing a tent! Lots of room around the tent for parking, playing, camp fires. Amenities were simple but clean and there was a fridge freezer with items you may have missed from your list as well as a kettle and microwave which definitely came in handy. Would happily stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay!!!

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danielle t.

Canal boat camping pod

Liked I booked this as a surprise for our 10 year wedding anniversary as something different and unusual. It definitely was that. It was amazing down to all the fine details with breakfast being left to pictures of the boat on the water in its original glory. Me and my husband had an amazing stay and would definitely recommend. Staff are so friendly and check in with you. Overall great stay and would recommend to anyone. Amazing quiet weekend away with beautiful scenery.

Disliked Can’t complain or dislike anything, if I had to the only thing I could say is the sun was not out as long on the decking which is a silly dislike.

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Can’t recommend Boatside enough. Lovely pitches and great staff.

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Nick B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Boatside is located in a beautiful valley next to a river. The pitches were flat, lush, green, and spacious. The facilities were good and Adam (our host) went above and beyond for us :) there is a lovely local pub (The Seven Stars Inn) just a short walk away, which is great for a well-earned meal and pint.

Such a great campsite, would definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, one of the best we have stayed at.

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paul s.

Bell tent

Liked Cleanliness, well maintained, location, views, friendliness of staff, quality of bell tent, price.

Disliked Not many toilets. Males have 2 urinals and one cubicle. Females 2 cubicles. Wasn't an issue particularly until the morning when there were a few people wanting to use them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome either friendly staff.

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Caroline A.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We loved staying here. The facilities are kept clean and the kitchen area well stocked. This is a very tranquil and peaceful place to stay.

Disliked Going home! Wish we had been able to stay longer!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

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

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Location

Boatside Caravan and Camping

Aberedw

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3UH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.13122°N
3.36233°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.8 mi Interchange
21.6 mi Black Lion Hotel
21.6 mi Post Office
Rail
3.8 mi Builth Road Rail Station
4.2 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
7.1 mi Garth (Powys) 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

Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of a cinema, swimming pool and shops. The Royal Welsh Showground is on the outskirts (10 minutes) for events and festivals throughout the year, as is a golf course whenever you fancy a round. Got a pair of shoes that need breaking in? Pen y Fan (50 minutes) will soon have you hiking, although it’s not a simple feat, as it’s the highest mountain in Wales. Watersports are easy to find around the Brecon Beacons too, as Llangorse Lake (half an hour) has plenty to try out, plus boat hire and fishing. Hay-on-Wye (half an hour) might make a good choice for those of you with a mix of interests. As well as bookshops and galleries, there’s a castle plus paddleboarding and other watersports on the River Wye. Fancy going off for a pedal instead? The National Cycle Route 42 (10 minutes) runs through Hay-on-Wye.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 23.1 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 25 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 25.8 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 26.2 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 27.1 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 12.6 mi

The Weir 23.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 25.7 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 25.8 mi

Skenfrith Castle 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1.1 mi

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 1.3 mi

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 3.4 mi

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 4 mi

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 19.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boatside Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boatside Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boatside Caravan and Camping? Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boatside Caravan and Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From $27.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.