- Camping with Wildlife watching
Wildlife-watching campsites near Pontypool
97% (942) • 568 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pontypool
Lodge on a Lake
1. Lodge on a Lake
98%
(33)
17km from Pontypool · 9 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
2. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
100%
(14)
18km from Pontypool · 2 units
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£40
/ night
Red Sky at Night Campsite
3. Red Sky at Night Campsite
99%
(35)
23km from Pontypool · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves!
This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead.
Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch.
Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
4. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
28km from Pontypool · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
5. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
99%
(355)
28km from Pontypool · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
6. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
97%
(55)
38km from Pontypool · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
7. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
100%
(19)
39km from Pontypool · 12 units
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Pwllyn Farm Camping
8. Pwllyn Farm Camping
100%
(219)
40km from Pontypool · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping
9. Digeddi Wildlife Camping
97%
(129)
41km from Pontypool · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Gurt Yurts
10. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
45km from Pontypool · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Glamping Pods Wales
11. Glamping Pods Wales
100%
(29)
56km from Pontypool · 2 units
Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Berrends Farm
12. Berrends Farm
96%
(38)
59km from Pontypool · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex.
We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£32
/ night
Paddington Farm
13. Paddington Farm
93%
(29)
66km from Pontypool · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
14. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
70km from Pontypool · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
15. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
97%
(19)
71km from Pontypool · 1 unit
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
16. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
75km from Pontypool · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Knotted Roots eco-stay camping
17. Knotted Roots eco-stay camping
94%
(24)
76km from Pontypool · 1 unit
KNOTTED ROOTS ECO STAY
An insight to your stay…
A peaceful idillc 10 acre organic orchard, set in the Shropshire’s rolling hills.
Nestled away on a quiet country lane, just a short walking distance from Tenbury wells known as ‘the town in the orchards ‘ .
You’ll wake up and unwind to the sound of bird. Our orchard boasts a wide array of native wildflowers, birds and wildlife. regular sightings of Buzzards, red kites, merlin, owls, deer, foxes and badges.
Being nestled on a hill, surrounded by ancient trees, a clear night creates the perfect dark setting for star gazing. We welcome you to light a evening fire, howl to the moon, and listen out for the resident owls ‘twittwoo’ in to the night…
Or maybe just relax and Watch the sun setting over the hills from our swinging bench…..The perfect end to a summers day.
Our pitches are well spread out to ensure families feel safe and private.
We sell firewood and our own charcoal on site..
We a beautiful hand made cob pizza oven available to hire the perfect way to spend an evening with family and friends. ..
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Abbey Home Farm
18. Abbey Home Farm
94%
(218)
76km from Pontypool · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£9
/ night
Park Farm Campsite
19. Park Farm Campsite
98%
(24)
76km from Pontypool · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Ivy Cottage Caravan Park
20. Ivy Cottage Caravan Park
94%
(16)
77km from Pontypool · 8 units
A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula
The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay..
Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless ....
NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
£37
/ night
97% (942) • 568 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pontypool
Lodge on a Lake
1. Lodge on a Lake
98%
(33)
17km from Pontypool · 9 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
2. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
100%
(14)
18km from Pontypool · 2 units
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£40
/ night
Red Sky at Night Campsite
3. Red Sky at Night Campsite
99%
(35)
23km from Pontypool · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves!
This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead.
Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch.
Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
4. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
28km from Pontypool · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
5. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
99%
(355)
28km from Pontypool · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
6. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
97%
(55)
38km from Pontypool · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
7. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
100%
(19)
39km from Pontypool · 12 units
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Pwllyn Farm Camping
8. Pwllyn Farm Camping
100%
(219)
40km from Pontypool · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping
9. Digeddi Wildlife Camping
97%
(129)
41km from Pontypool · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Gurt Yurts
10. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
45km from Pontypool · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Glamping Pods Wales
11. Glamping Pods Wales
100%
(29)
56km from Pontypool · 2 units
Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Berrends Farm
12. Berrends Farm
96%
(38)
59km from Pontypool · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex.
We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£32
/ night
Paddington Farm
13. Paddington Farm
93%
(29)
66km from Pontypool · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
14. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
70km from Pontypool · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
15. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
97%
(19)
71km from Pontypool · 1 unit
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
16. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
75km from Pontypool · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Knotted Roots eco-stay camping
17. Knotted Roots eco-stay camping
94%
(24)
76km from Pontypool · 1 unit
KNOTTED ROOTS ECO STAY
An insight to your stay…
A peaceful idillc 10 acre organic orchard, set in the Shropshire’s rolling hills.
Nestled away on a quiet country lane, just a short walking distance from Tenbury wells known as ‘the town in the orchards ‘ .
You’ll wake up and unwind to the sound of bird. Our orchard boasts a wide array of native wildflowers, birds and wildlife. regular sightings of Buzzards, red kites, merlin, owls, deer, foxes and badges.
Being nestled on a hill, surrounded by ancient trees, a clear night creates the perfect dark setting for star gazing. We welcome you to light a evening fire, howl to the moon, and listen out for the resident owls ‘twittwoo’ in to the night…
Or maybe just relax and Watch the sun setting over the hills from our swinging bench…..The perfect end to a summers day.
Our pitches are well spread out to ensure families feel safe and private.
We sell firewood and our own charcoal on site..
We a beautiful hand made cob pizza oven available to hire the perfect way to spend an evening with family and friends. ..
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Abbey Home Farm
18. Abbey Home Farm
94%
(218)
76km from Pontypool · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£9
/ night
Park Farm Campsite
19. Park Farm Campsite
98%
(24)
76km from Pontypool · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Ivy Cottage Caravan Park
20. Ivy Cottage Caravan Park
94%
(16)
77km from Pontypool · 8 units
A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula
The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay..
Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless ....
NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
£37
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sarah
January 2026
3 nights at Romantic Country Glamping
Absolute perfection! Everything anyone could need and fantastic hosts. Warm and snug even during freezing temperatures. Cannot wait to return.
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Tyler
October 2025
Tent
Myself and my friend stayed at Knotted roots and it was an amazing stay. Just what I was looking for when I was searching for wild camping camp sites. The orchard has pares and apples that you can pick and eat which were actually quite nice, and the hosts where lovely too. Definitely going back there again some time soon.
Also a disclaimer, it is advertised as wild camping so not all the ground is going to be level and flat.
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James
October 2025
5 m Class B
Great location for great walks and to explore the Gower. The King Arthur nearby has great food. Facilities were excellent, clean with hot showers. Everything you need.
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ginger
October 2025
Tent
Lovely and welcoming people and great camping pitches along with stunning views and perfect walks
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Lis
October 2025
3 m Class B
Lovely rural sight with lots of choice of pitches. Although you have to choose before you go so you may not realize how close to the toilets you'll be or whether you are in an exposed spot. We got a strong wind up the top, but it was October. There are great views from the top field.
The toilets and shower facilities are very good and spotless.
There is a beautiful ( but not easy) walk down through the woods to the sandy burroughs and beach, which was difficult for us with some physical disabilities. You could not get a wheel chair down there.
Great place for people who love walking, nature and rare plants. Great for families.
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Aron
September 2025
Tent
Loved my stay! The pitches were well kept, the river was such a beautiful view to wake up too and not too far a drive to the places I wanted to visit! Highly reccomend this site.
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James
September 2025
Tent
Despite the weather we had a great few nights here. The facilities are clean and modern and the barn provided everything we could need, including some much needed shelter during the high winds and rain we experienced. Great campsite with plenty of space.
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Polly
September 2025
6 m Class B
Secret gem, good facility, quiet and great location. I actually dont want to write to much as perfect and want to keep it quiet.
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Joanne
September 2025
3 m Class B
Beautiful views. Nice and quiet. Close to the beach. Great shower
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Alec
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Wonderful spot! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Warm showers were an unexpected bonus!
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Dominic
September 2025
Tent
Great campsite, friendly staff, very quiet and good facilities.
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Ashik
September 2025
2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
Thanks Mark for the lovely stay! The area is secluded and picturesque, which really gave us the feeling of living a nomadic life with just the basic amenities.
A few tips for future visitors:
Bring a hanging light or headlamp, as it gets very dark and there’s no lighting provided.
There’s a gas stove and cooking area, but you’ll need to bring your own utensils.
Pack warm duvets and thick jackets if you’re visiting in autumn, as nights can get very cold.
🚗 Important: Do not drive your car down to the tent. Park just after entering the gate and walk down instead. I missed the host’s message about this, got stuck trying to drive back up, and had to be rescued by a farmer with his tractor (thankfully the host responded quickly and was super helpful!).
Despite that little adventure, I absolutely loved the stay and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique experience without the hassle of putting up a tent yourself.
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Lee
September 2025
5 m Class B
Brilliant site if you want minimal and peaceful, with great views. Chloe was super helpful and fast to respond, and attention to detail on the site is impressive (I loved the washing up shed!)
. Will go back!
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Niome
August 2025
Tent
With pets
brilliant campsite went for 2 nights, was ment to be 3 but had no clothes left, but anything you needed chloe was there within the hour, peaceful feild with brilliant views, brilliant for dogs that are well behaved. The kids loved all the stuff they could do including tree swings,playground and the mud kitchen, the forest walk is so lovely to walk through brilliant campsite would recomend only 2-3 days just coz theres no showers but still a very good campsite, would defuntely go again
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Damian
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was good trip. The campsite is large and open so you can pick any spot you like. There is a place for a campfire in the middle of the field with some seats. There is drinking water on site and the toilets are very decent with toilet paper and soap provided. There is a shop where u can get wood, vegies, cold drinks and other bits (soft drinks only) The staff running the site are very friendly. There is showers on site with hot water and fairly good pressure. There is lots of green fields and a few local attractions. We did the Glastonbury Tor. I recommend doing it in the evening when the sun goes down. Be careful tho, it's quite steep so wear good shoes. On the farm itself you can see rabbits, lamas and goats. If you walk up the hill a bit you might see larga large herd of bulls who turned out to be very friendly (if you feed them some grass, but be careful, it's a bull). We were also lucky to see army planes and helicopters doing a very low fly by above the camping site. Very impressive. Overall we had a good time and it was a cheap little holiday.
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Patryk
August 2025
Tent
It was my first time at a campsite and it was a great experience. The pitches are far apart from each other so you get a lot of privacy.
Each pitch is leveled and comes with a firepit.
The views are gorgeous.
I wish there were more toilets as often we had to wait. The toilet is not separate from the shower so if someone is showering the toilet becomes unavailable. I was happy to use the compost toilet but my girlfriend preferred the flushable one.
Would definitely camp here again.
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Dave
August 2025
With kids
Lovely shepherd huts in a beautiful location. Plenty to explore or relax and take in nature. They were great hosts with a great farm shop
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Jack
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Group of 4: all early/mid 20s
Pros:
- Loads of space to pitch / feels private
- Easy to get to
- Mel (host) was really helpful and welcoming
- Clean and relatively flat site
- We had the fire pit/wood bundle and thought it was well worth the money
- Access to sink & clean water
- Plenty of walks nearby (we did the lacock circular hike on AllTrails which was a short drive away & £5 to park in the nation trust car park all day)
Might bother some people:
- The toilets are porta-loos (they were clean though)
- No shower facilities for longer stays
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Alex
August 2025
Tent
Really well organised and well communicated camp. Lovely pitch and loads of space so you can't hear your neighbours at a respectful level which everyone was. Lovely views, lovely hosts, lovely time.
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Amy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Fantastic site!
Beautiful views, also perfect for dark skies!
- Ample fresh drinking water sites
- Clean and modern toilet and shower facilities.
- cozy communal area for cleaning up with home comforts including access to a fridge and freezer.
- honesty tuxk show with some essentials
- local honey on sale!
- plants on sale!
- massively dog friendly!
Very clean and environmentally site! With lots of local information and wildlife (and thier own animals and garden!) Loved our stay, will most defiantly be visiting again
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