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Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

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· Llansantffraid, Powys, Wales
6 acres hosted by Jane W.
4 glamping pitches · 7 tent pitches
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Adults-only, dog-friendly camping and glamping on the Powys and Shropshire borders.

Set in a secluded spot on the Powys-Shropshire border, Ian and Jane Whyte's stunning six-acre smallholding plays hosts to Tipis at Ponty, a wonderful new adults-only site that welcomes campers and glampers alike (not to mention well-behaved dogs). This peaceful pocket between Oswestry (on the English side of Offa's Dyke) and Welshpool (on the Welsh) is bordered by the River Cain, making it a magnet for all sorts of wildlife, with kingfishers, herons and cormorants in attendance, and even the odd visiting otter.

Besides these curious creatures, there are few other guests who share the space. With just three spacious tent pitches, pair of tipis and the cabin, there's never any danger of overcrowding. The site is strictly a car-free zone (wheelbarrows are thoughtfully provided so you can trundle your gear to camp) so peace and quiet is all but guaranteed, while the trio of pitch-your-own plots range from riverside spaces to more elevated pitches with views to die for. All come with firepits and rustic seating, a fine addition for those who want to admire the unblemished night skies beside the warmth of a campfire.

The titular tipis (Mary and Mavis) are perfect for couples (although a third guest can be accommodated in Mavis). With a wood-burning stove, comfy double bed and bean bags to collapse in, there are few cosier settings to cwtch in after a day spent exploring. Facilities-wise, a pair of newly constructed wet rooms with hot showers and proper flushing loos provide ample ablutions for guests. Campers have use of the communal kitchenette, while the tipis boast their own kitchen shacks with gas ring stove.

Hosts Ian and Jane were chefs in their former lives and still run outside catering events in the area. Their culinary nous is evident in the range of homemade goodies available in the on-site honesty shop. Whether you're indulging in these delights or cooking your own freshly caught trout from the River Cain, 'The Sunset Shack' is a welcoming communal shelter in which to dine – set in the elevated upper copse it is, as the name suggests, a fantastic spot to watch the sunset over the Shropshire Hills.

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Algie Tent pitch (Adults Only)

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay. Tipis at Ponty is a small private site of six pitches, three tent pitches and three glamping units. We are adult only and dog friendly. All visitors must be members of the Greener Camping Club.Pitch Algie is located near the river and is the second largest tent pitch nestling at the bottom of the hillside, there is a fire basket and rustic seating and shared use of the rickety river shack with pitch Don Don. The communal sunset shack at the top of the site also offers cooking facilities, and is available for relaxation to take in the wonderful views and listen to the bird song There are two wet rooms available and a kitchenette, with a microwave and fridge, plus a small “shop” offering bare essentials and our own homemade produce with an honesty box. As Chefs, we have a commercial kitchen on site which offers us the facility to cater for special events and food nights on the campsite when it is busy, creating food that makes your stay memorable.
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Daffyd tent pitch (Adults Only)

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
Tipis at Ponty is a small private site of six pitches, three tent pitches and three glamping units. We are adult only and dog friendly. All visitors must be members of the Greener Camping Club. Pitch Daffyd is situated at the top of the site commanding a position with great views over the river and up the valley. The pitch has a fire basket and rustic seating. It is close to the communal sunset shack where there are cooking facilities and is also available for relaxation to take in the wonderful views and listen to the bird song There are two wet rooms available and a kitchenette, with a microwave and fridge, plus a small “shop” offering bare essentials and our own homemade produce with an honesty box. As Chefs, we have a commercial kitchen on site which offers us the facility to cater for special events and food nights on the campsite when it is busy, creating food that makes your stay memorable.
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Don Don Tent Pitch (Adults Only)

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay. Tipis at Ponty is a small private site of six pitches, three tent pitches and three glamping units. We are adult only and dog friendly. All visitors must be members of the Greener Camping Club.Pitch Don Don is located near the river and is the smallest pitch onsite, there is a fire basket and rustic seating. It also has a shared rickety river shack with Algie the neighbouring pitch. The communal sunset shack at the top of the site also offers cooking facilities, and is available for relaxation to soak in the lovely views and listen to the bird song. The two individual wet rooms and kitchenette are located next to the shack. As Chefs, we have a commercial kitchen onsite which offers us the facility to cater for special events as well as doing food nights when the campsite is busy, creating food that makes your stay memorable.
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Wild Camping Pitch 1 - Adult Only

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay. Situated in our river edged, wild camping area, in adjacent field to our glamping units. Each pitch is for 1 tent only, for a max of 2 people. Our wild camping area is in an adjacent field, nestling in wild flowers and newly planted trees. The pitches are well spread out and large grass areas with firepit facilities, off grid shower and compost toilets.
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Wild Camping Pitch 4 - Adults Only

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
wild camping pitch 4 is on our adjacent field with rustic off grid facilities. situated by the river with views of fields and rolling hills
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Wild Camping Pitch 2 - Adult Only

Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay. Situated in our river edged, wild camping area, in adjacent field to our glamping units. Each pitch is for 1 tent only, for a max of 2 people. Our wild camping area is in an adjacent field, nestling in wild flowers and newly planted trees. The pitches are well spread out and large grass areas with firepit facilities, off grid shower and compost toilets.
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Wild Camping Pitch 3 - Adult Only

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay.​ Situated in our river edged, wild camping area, in adjacent field to our glamping units. Each pitch is for 1 tent only, for a max of 2 people. Our wild camping area is in an adjacent field, nestling in wild flowers and newly planted trees. The pitches are well spread out and large grass areas with firepit facilities, off grid shower and compost toilets.
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Wild Tipis - Adults Only

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 2
Situated on our adjacent field, the wild camping area nestles by the river, alongside this area you will find our wild tipis, fully erected with a bed log burning stove and outside firepit. The tipis has shared use of the off grid facilities compost toilets and hot shower. There is also a drinking water tap and recycling area.
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CABIN RITA (Adults Only)

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Cabin · Sleeps 2
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay. Tipis at Ponty is a small private site of six pitches, three glamping units and three tent pitches. We are adult only and dog friendly. All visitors must be members of the Greener Camping Club.Rita is our bespoke cabin , nestling in the woodland. Sleeping two it has a double bed, solar lighting and a woodburning stove, as well as comfy seating.  Rita is fully furnished and comes with bedding, towels and all crockery and cutlery. The balcony is the perfect place to eat breakfast and take in the morning sun. Rita has her own cooking pod with a mini fridge, decking, hammock and firepit. Rita has its own off grid bathroom facilities, as well as drinking water tap. Rita also can utilise the shared facilities, wet rooms, kitchenette and sunset shack to soak in different views. As Chefs and having a commercial kitchen onsite, we often do catered for evenings for the campsite guests when the site is busy.
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Tipi Mavis (Adults Only)

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 2
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay. Tipis at Ponty is a small private site of six pitches, three glamping units and three tent pitches. We are adult only and dog friendly. All visitors must be members of the Greener Camping Club.Tipi Mavis is situated by the river in a secluded position. It has a fire pit with a rustic bench and its own cooking area with a double ring gas hob, pots and pans, cooking utensils. Inside Mavis has a comfy double bed and a stove (for warming purposes only) it is at the bottom of the hill and benefits from the lovely relaxing rippling noise of the water. All crockery and cutlery are provided, as well as some kindling and logs to get you started. NO BEDDING, LINEN OR TOWELS are provided. In the top copse you will find the sunset shack a communal area for all to use to soak in the views and relax. Two bespoke wetrooms and a kitchenette are nearby with fridges, microwave and washing up facilities. As chefs, we have a commercial kitchen onsite and offer food nights for the campsite when it is busy creating food that helps make your stay memorable.
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Yurt Mary (Adults Only)

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Yurt · Sleeps 4
This is an adults only, 18+ campsite, please do not book if you are under age as you will not be able to stay. Tipis at Ponty is a small private site of six pitches, three glamping units and three tent pitches. We are adult only and dog friendly. All visitors must be members of the Greener Camping Club. Our new deluxe Yurt Mary is situated at the top of our site benefiting from the stunning views. Mary is fully furnished with a double bed, solar lighting, sofas to relax, dining table and chairs and a log burner for those colder nights. We provide bedding, towels, and crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment, as well as kindling and logs to get you started. Yurt Mary has its own fridge, drinking water tap, cooking pod and off grid bathroom facilities in addition to a firepit. The communal areas are nearby and can be used by all, comprising of the sunset shack, campers cooking area, wet rooms and kitchen facilities. We are Chefs by trade and on busy days we offer food nights for our campers, to help make your stay memorable.
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Location

Llansantffraid, Powys, Wales, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jane W.

Joined in April 2018
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Tipis at Ponty is a Private, Greener Camping Club, all visitors MUST be members. Tipis at Ponty is situated on the Powys/Shropshire borders and is a picturesque six acre small holding, with a wealth of natural beauty on the doorstep. the main site comprises of two fully furnished units, Yurt Mary on the hilltop, complimenting Rita our woodland cabin. Both have everything there for you, bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery, cooking equipment, cooking pod with double gas hob a fridge, an off grid shower and compost toilet. Tipi Mavis by the river, comes equipped with a bed and log burning stove inside and has a cooking pod with pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, as well as a firepit and rustic seating outside. Three grass tent pitches, Daffyd, Algie and Don Don, all with fire baskets and rustic seating. Adults and dogs are welcome. The campsite and our adjoining three acre paddock is bordered by the River Cain, for which we have fishing rights, and has beautiful views up the valley. We are a vehicle free site so provide you with wheelbarrows to transport your belongings. Our private main site boasts two bespoke wet rooms, a kitchenette (with fridge, microwave, kettle and washing up facilities) which has a little "honesty box" shop, stocking various products prepared by chefs, Ian and Jane, who occasionally will offer themed evening meals during busy periods. All pitches on the main site are welcome to use The Sunset Shack (and the other facilities) in the upper copse, our purpose built funky shed which offers a cooking area with double gas hob and seating for dining/relaxing, enjoying the views and spectacular sunsets. On the adjacent field is our wild camping area, edged by the river and serviced by an off grid (hot) shower and two compost toilets and a drinking water tap. We have four wild grass tent pitches and our Wild Tipi which is erected ready for your use, with a bed and log burning stove inside and a fire pit outside.. you bring everything with you but don't have the hassle of putting up a tent !! The Wild Tipis shares use of the rustic facilities. The village of Llansantffraid is half a mile away providing two mini supermarkets, pubs, curry house, chip shop, post office and petrol station. Our site is a perfect location to use as a base for cyclists, walkers, golfers, fishermen, sightseeing and retail therapy, or simply chilling on site.
Nearby attractions

It's just a short drive to Llanreaydr Waterfall or Pistyll Rhaeadr – among the highest waterfalls in the UK – and the stunning Lake Vyrnwyn is also nearby. There's no shortage of historic sites in the region with Powis Castle (01938 551944), Chirk Castle (01691 777701) and Whittington Castle (01691 662397) all within easy reach. There's also a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy in the vicinity, including canoeing and both road and mountain biking. Your hosts are keen cyclists so can fill you in on all the best trails. 

Food and drink

Hosts and chefs Ian and Jane organise the occasional pizza / BBQ evenings for guests. The on-site honesty shop is also brimming with their homemade produce. Nearby eateries include the renowned Station Grill (01691 828478), which serves traditional dishes done elegantly, such as Welsh Lamb Rump with minted peas and port and red wine sauce. For something a little spicier, The Palace (01691 828152) is a cracking Indian for dining in or takeaways. Your hosts' personal recommendation is Plas-yn-Dinas (01691 829055), a beautiful timber-beamed restaurant in Llanfechain serving a refined menu of inventive dishes like tempura battered sea bass and cider-brined pork chop. There's a chip shop and cafe nearby, plus 2 mini supermarkets in the village ½ mile away.

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