Boatside Caravan and Camping

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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.

Site type

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 186 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Boatside boasts a tranquil riverside setting with ample, flat pitches & stunning views. Guests rave about the super-friendly, helpful owners, spotless facilities & handy honesty shop. Well-kept, it’s perfect for exploring. A few wished for more showers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good site and I hope to return soon.

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ann t.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely level site besides a quiet road and river wye. Fantastic to find a kettle, microwave and honesty fridge. Peaceful and family friendly site.

Disliked Glad to see more showers are being planned.

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Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite, great amenities at the site if you want to wash up, make a hot drink or purchase any general food items. Toilets were really clean, cleaner than most restaurants I’ve seen! We had a lovely quiet spot, Adam the owner was super friendly and approachable, it was lovely that he came over to chat after we had pitched up, you can tell he’s really into making sure people are happy which is just lovely

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Beautiful site with some fantastic viewed.…

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Becky W.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site with some fantastic viewed. Adam and his partner (Tracy I think) were so welcoming and helpful. They checked in on us to make sure we were ok. Absolutely loved it

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Will be back 100%

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Ray H.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely riverside site ,great welcome, chilled feel about the place
Had everything fire pits ,logs ,honesty shop ,river for swimming or canoeing .Apple and plum trees everywhere.Quiet considering it was a holiday weekend .
Easy drive to nearby towns and exploring the Brecon area .. absolutely will come back !!!

Disliked No dislikes 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Welcoming site with friendly owner (Adam was great)

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Jason W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice and clean site. Adam was super welcoming messaging us before we arrived with some further info and pin drop to location. Toilets clean and plenty. Honesty fridge freezer and pantry was useful with some good items and kettle/microwave. Right by river which was great to swim in. Would recommend to stay and we can’t wait to go back.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked All good

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Lovely location, great facilities.…

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Andrew W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location, great facilities.

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb site in central Wales with lovely views and a river bank.

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Tony C.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The location - gorgeous 360 degree Welsh valley views.
Super helpful and friendly owner.
The pitches. The site wasn’t busy on the touring pitches and we had the pick of where to go.
Great river bank to sit at and simply watch the river go by.
There are new toilets/showers being built for next season. Not many at the moment.
All in all we loved our stay. Thank you.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful valley views, the peaceful riverbank, and the flexibility of our touring pitches. It’s great to hear that you felt so welcome, and we’re glad the friendly atmosphere made a difference to your stay.

We’re excited about the new toilets and showers being ready for next season, and we really appreciate your kind words in the meantime. We’re so pleased you loved your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

The facilities were great, the kitchen…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The facilities were great, the kitchen area was clean and they even had a fridge and freezer for you to purchase drinks and things to eat which was a great touch. The campsite was a lovely size and quiet at night to get a decent sleep! The ownder Adam was super friendly and very helpful. The walk to the local pub was lovely, amazing food and people were so friendly! The campsite has a river where you can sit and relax and even swim in good weather, the dog loved it!! We were only staying for one night but extended it to two.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the facilities, kitchen area, and little extras like the fridge and freezer. It’s lovely that you found the campsite peaceful, enjoyed the riverside, and that your dog had a great time too!

Adam will be so pleased with your kind words, and we’re glad you also enjoyed the local pub and the friendly atmosphere. We’re thrilled you extended your stay and hope we can welcome you back again soon for an even longer visit.

Great site with river on site…

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Rowena C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site with river on site lovely set up food fridge and ice pops for kids was really useful. It’ll be better next year when there is more showers and a new block. Very relaxed kids loved playing in the fields and up the hill across the road

Disliked Just the shower was negative as only one will come again though and just shower in evening like we did this time too hot in day anyway

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand that some guests prefer separate facilities, and we really appreciate you raising this with us. For next season, we’re pleased to confirm that we will have extended shower blocks to provide more comfort and privacy for everyone. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we look forward to welcoming you back.

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

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

Coach
20.6 km Interchange
34.8 km Black Lion Hotel
34.8 km Post Office
Rail
6.1 km Builth Road Rail Station
6.8 km Cilmeri Rail Station
11.5 km 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 37.2 km

National Showcaves of Wales 40.2 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 41.4 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 42.2 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 43.6 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 20.3 km

The Weir 37.6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 41.4 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41.4 km

Skenfrith Castle 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1.8 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 2 km

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 5.5 km

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 6.4 km

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 7.2 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 R471,93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.