Shepherd's huts near Rhayader

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Rhayader has long been a fine place to pause on a trip across the Welsh moors—once for monks travelling between the area's abbeys, later for outlaws, and today for adventure-loving campers. The snaking Elan Valley Lakes west of town are main attractions, but Rhayader also sits alongside Britain's greatest wilderness south of Highland Scotland. In this area, you'll find Teifi Pools and the high point of the Cambrian Mountains, Pen Pumlumon Fawr. Both have spots to pitch up amid rugged scenery. Or stay lower down, enjoying the sinuous beauty of the River Wye and its hiking trail, the Wye Valley Path.

99% (230) 69 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Rhayader

Abbey Home Farm

1. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
133km from Rhayader · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

2. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
42km from Rhayader · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

3. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
52km from Rhayader · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Stanford Farm

4. Stanford Farm

62km from Rhayader · 4 units · Glamping
Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

5. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(25)
85km from Rhayader · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£86
 / night
Westland Farm

6. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
129km from Rhayader · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

7. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
74km from Rhayader · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Belan Bluebell Woods

8. Belan Bluebell Woods

100%
(4)
14km from Rhayader · 4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from secluded Idris the Shepherds hut with repurposed horsebox shower and woodfired outdoor bath, family glamping geo-domes Willow & Oak and Daisy bell tent each with covered camp kitchens or wild meadow camping plus a campervan spot. Our mission is to rewild the farm, manage the ancient woodland, support the abundant wildlife & finally protect its 5 acre peat-bog (peat bogs are as environmentally important as rain forests – peat holds more carbon than the combined forests of Britain, France and Germany!)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Logfire Holidays

9. Logfire Holidays

100%
(2)
104km from Rhayader · 3 units · Glamping
Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£68
 / night
Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

10. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

100%
(16)
32km from Rhayader · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

11. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
131km from Rhayader · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Upper House Farm Glamping

12. Upper House Farm Glamping

96%
(14)
53km from Rhayader · 8 units · Glamping
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit. We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep. If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal. We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£70
 / night
Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

13. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

100%
(39)
90km from Rhayader · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cae Ddel Country Camping

14. Cae Ddel Country Camping

100%
(2)
82km from Rhayader · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Greener camping club members only off grid site for families and nature lovers. We have 10 large pitches where you can relax and unwind after a busy day exploring the local are with its many beaches and beautiful country walks in the Snowdonia National park. We are a dog friendly site with a designated field for dogs to run off their leads. We also allow barbeques and campfires off the ground.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

15. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
119km from Rhayader · 4 units · Glamping
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Naturesbase

16. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
38km from Rhayader · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

17. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

100%
(104)
92km from Rhayader · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

18. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
143km from Rhayader · 8 units · Glamping
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Tower Farm

19. Tower Farm

80km from Rhayader · 16 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales. Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities. Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon. Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August. Also, please note that this is an adults only site. Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August. Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£36
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

20. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
147km from Rhayader · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night

Rhayader has long been a fine place to pause on a trip across the Welsh moors—once for monks travelling between the area's abbeys, later for outlaws, and today for adventure-loving campers. The snaking Elan Valley Lakes west of town are main attractions, but Rhayader also sits alongside Britain's greatest wilderness south of Highland Scotland. In this area, you'll find Teifi Pools and the high point of the Cambrian Mountains, Pen Pumlumon Fawr. Both have spots to pitch up amid rugged scenery. Or stay lower down, enjoying the sinuous beauty of the River Wye and its hiking trail, the Wye Valley Path.

99% (230) 69 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Rhayader

Abbey Home Farm

1. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
133km from Rhayader · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

2. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
42km from Rhayader · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

3. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
52km from Rhayader · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Stanford Farm

4. Stanford Farm

62km from Rhayader · 4 units · Glamping
Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

5. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(25)
85km from Rhayader · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£86
 / night
Westland Farm

6. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
129km from Rhayader · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

7. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
74km from Rhayader · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Belan Bluebell Woods

8. Belan Bluebell Woods

100%
(4)
14km from Rhayader · 4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from secluded Idris the Shepherds hut with repurposed horsebox shower and woodfired outdoor bath, family glamping geo-domes Willow & Oak and Daisy bell tent each with covered camp kitchens or wild meadow camping plus a campervan spot. Our mission is to rewild the farm, manage the ancient woodland, support the abundant wildlife & finally protect its 5 acre peat-bog (peat bogs are as environmentally important as rain forests – peat holds more carbon than the combined forests of Britain, France and Germany!)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Logfire Holidays

9. Logfire Holidays

100%
(2)
104km from Rhayader · 3 units · Glamping
Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£68
 / night
Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

10. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

100%
(16)
32km from Rhayader · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

11. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
131km from Rhayader · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Upper House Farm Glamping

12. Upper House Farm Glamping

96%
(14)
53km from Rhayader · 8 units · Glamping
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit. We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep. If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal. We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£70
 / night
Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

13. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

100%
(39)
90km from Rhayader · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cae Ddel Country Camping

14. Cae Ddel Country Camping

100%
(2)
82km from Rhayader · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Greener camping club members only off grid site for families and nature lovers. We have 10 large pitches where you can relax and unwind after a busy day exploring the local are with its many beaches and beautiful country walks in the Snowdonia National park. We are a dog friendly site with a designated field for dogs to run off their leads. We also allow barbeques and campfires off the ground.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

15. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
119km from Rhayader · 4 units · Glamping
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Naturesbase

16. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
38km from Rhayader · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

17. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

100%
(104)
92km from Rhayader · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

18. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
143km from Rhayader · 8 units · Glamping
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Tower Farm

19. Tower Farm

80km from Rhayader · 16 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales. Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities. Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon. Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August. Also, please note that this is an adults only site. Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August. Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£36
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

20. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
147km from Rhayader · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night

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Shepherd's huts near Rhayader guide

Where to go

Elan Village area

Elan Village is at the beginning of the Elan Valley as you ascend from Rhayader and reach Caban Coch, the first of six dams creating the five vast reservoirs stretching away from here. One of the area's best campsites is just before the visitor centre, where deep valleys and lakes divide the bald hills. Fantastic hiking and biking trails thread it all together.

Teifi Pools and Teifi Forest

This rarely trodden upland west of Elan Valley is a series of small, spectacular natural lakes—together they form the source of the Teifi, the longest river in Wales. Below in the valley is one of Wales' loveliest ruined abbeys, Strata Florida, alongside the extensive Teifi Forest. In this remote country, you can camp in a bothy, a rudimentary shelter accessible only on foot, or on its grounds.

Pen Pumlumon Fawr

The highest point of the Cambrian Mountains (the spine of all Mid Wales) is at Pen Pumlumon Fawr. Many of the region's wildest hills and moors can be found here, where the nearest campsites are around Ponterwyd. Even still, tenters often wild camp high on the lonely slopes.

Along the River Wye

Rhayader is the first town on the winsome River Wye and near the start of the 136-mile Wye Valley Path, which traces the river from source to near the mouth. Campsites tend to occupy some of the flattest, greenest, and most sheltered ground around.

When to go

Easter through September is the busiest time for Rhayader camping. Outside of this season, many campsites and tourist facilities are closed due to the brunt of the year's bad weather. For the best weather and the fewest visitors, try pitching a tent in early spring or late summer. Even the warmest days rarely pass 20°C (68°F), while rain, strong winds, and below-freezing temperatures can arrive any time.

Know before you go

  • On public transport, Rhayader is only accessible by bus, mainly from Llandrindod Wells and Aberystwyth.
  • Rhayader is the only town with camping supply stores for a long way.
  • Wales' official take on wild camping is that you must ask for landowner permission first. In practice, finding the landowner to ask can be tough. If you do camp, stay on moorland and out of cultivated land. Many areas, including Elan Valley Lakes, strictly prohibit wild camping.
  • Shelter in the moorland around Rhayader is scant—come prepared with full, wet-weather gear.