[Caravan & Motorhome Club CL – 5 pitches site, members only]
LD2 3RX
Date of Visit: August 2025
Overall View
This is a combination site on a working sheep farm just above the market town of Builth Wells in Powys. It is family and dog friendly. It is open all year round. There is a large field at the front where ball games can be played. There are some wooden picnic benches available as well. There is a separate field set aside which functions as the CL with five pitches. There is also a separate large camping field and another tourer field. The site also offers a self-catering cottage Dan-yr-Eglwys, ideal if non-camping or caravanning friends wish to holiday with you.
https://www.danyreglwys.co.uk/camping
For those people who are into walking, hill running, mountain and cycle riding, this is an ideal place from which to base yourself. There is still plenty to do around for those who are not so active, please see around and about later.
It is set in the Welsh countryside and there are excellent views of the Epynt mountains all around from each pitch. The River Duhonw runs down the bottom of the site. Both the Wye Valley Walk https://www.wyevalleywalk.org/ and the Epynt Way are close to the site. https://www.epyntway.org
Access from the town is straight forward, you are advised to watch the arrival video to help with the one-way system in Builth Wells itself.
The owners called on our first night and took cash payment, they were friendly and helpful.
Facilities
Each CL pitch is hardstanding and has its own water tap and 16amp EHU. Grey water is disposed to the hedge line, a serviced pitch in effect. The CDP is at one end of the field, just through a gate and has a tap above. Pitches are relatively level although we found it easier to use a small ramp to help with putting the canopy up.
There is a shower and toilet block situated in the farm yard and there is also an accessible toilet but not a shower. There is also a wash sink for the campers to use. Rubbish is disposed of here including recycling.
TV and radio reception was ok – AM/FM only for radio. Mobile wise, we could occasionally stream with EE but it was hit and miss. Their coverage checker suggests 4G and 5G coverage should have been reasonable outdoors. Three was poor but their coverage checker suggested 4G should be fine inside and out. Both Vodafone and O2 suggested good 4G coverage inside and out. There was no WiFi offering.
Review of Site Pitch
The hardstanding pitch element is really only sufficient, width wise, for your van or motorhome – awnings, canopies etc are pitched on grass to the side – this is very good as it gives you the best of both worlds. Parking your car is possible to the offside of your van. The pitches are very well spaced out and you do not feel crowded at all.
Around and about
Llandrindod Wells – this is a Victorian Spa Town about 20 minute drive north of Builth Wells on the A483. It is very clear on entering the town that it had a Victorian Heyday and the architecture befits that time. There is an interesting high street with a particularly good DIY store, over 3 floors and which stocks all manner of goods, including those useful to caravanners. Powys County Council has its headquarters here and there is a beautiful park to walk around. LW has another claim to fame as this is where the Heart of Wales Railway Line changes drivers. The southern half driver returning to Swansea and the northern to Craven Arms and onto Shrewsbury. Finally, there is a large Tesco Supermarket with reasonable price fuel to the northern end of the town.
Resolution Laundry, [now part of the Wash Me Group] – as ever, laundry keeps mounting up and one thing few CLs offer is a laundry. To that end, it is necessary to source independent facilities. A relatively new feature, which appears to be growing in availability, are these laundries, usually situated on the side of supermarkets and often fuel stations. They usually offer a small 9.5 kg wash and a larger 20kg. This is very helpful as you can wash a complete bag of laundry and bedding at one go. It is all contactless and you get a text a few minutes before the cycle ends. There is also a 20kg dryer. We have found them to be very effective and there is one in Builth Wells, currently by the Texaco garage. Reasonable prices for the ease of completing the laundry. www.thelaundryrevolution.co.uk
There are a good selection of shops in Builth Wells, many independent ones. Bakeries to clothing, to baby wear are all in evidence. There is a Post Office as well. There is parking on the High Street which is one-way only. There are disabled parking spots too but be prepared to make one or two rotations before landing a spot. Car parks are available about a 5-10 minute walk from the main area. It is mainly flat however.
Builth Wells has two main fuel stations, Asda Express & Texaco. Best to check a fuel app to find out the most economical prices.
A short 15 minute drive, through delightful scenery and amazing sunsets will bring you to The Seven Stars Inn in Aberedw. It is run by the local community who rescued it from closure a few years ago. We had superb, reasonably priced meals here. It is a very old building and there is accommodation attached. It is dog and child friendly too. Care needs to be taken when parking as it is mainly on the village road. It was very busy and staff and locals alike were very friendly. www.sevenstarsaberedw.co.uk Advance booking is recommended.
A very pleasant day out can be found at the Elan Valley, its dam and visitor centre with a café and all the facilities. There is a blue route which is relatively flat, allows you to see the dam and a pleasant stroll by the river and some of the forest by the side of the Centre. https://elanvalley.org.uk/visit/visitor-centre/
Brecon is a major market and garrison town in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. It used to be a major industrial hub dealing with coal, iron and limestone from the surrounding areas. Initially this was moved by canals towards Newport and then to sea. The arrival of the Railways in the mid-19th century saw its demise and by the 1990’s was all but derelict. Following major restoration, it is now a beautiful leisure facility for all to use. A very pleasant afternoon can be spent on a 2.5 hour cruise on a narrowboat with commentary and toilet/refreshments available as well. It is dog friendly and will accommodate wheelchairs providing they are booked ahead. Indeed, during the main season, booking ahead for everyone is strongly recommended.
https://www.dragonfly-cruises.co.uk
To get to Brecon, you turn right from the site onto the road to Brecon. What follows is a glorious half hour drive through some of the most glorious scenery and vistas everywhere you look. It is possible to do the journey to Brecon via the A470 but that is to miss a wonderful opportunity for some superb views. One word of caution between the cattle grids there are free roaming sheep, slow down and enjoy the views and all will be fine.
For those people who have active dogs, then the Wye K9 secure dog exercise centre may be of interest. You do need to book, however. http://www.wyevalleyk9.co.uk/
A short twenty or so minute drive will bring you to a very pleasant, dog friendly Garden Centre, cafe, restaurant and all the usual facilities of a large Centre. It is called ‘Old Railway Line Garden Centre’. Massive toasted teacakes and lots of beautiful plants to see. www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk
Summary
This is a very pleasant and well facilitated CL. The setting is very picturesque and there is a good range of activities to do for all ages and abilities. We enjoyed our stay very much and would certainly return again.