Gypsy Castle Camping

9.3 76 reviews
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  • Semi-wild site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Central Hay-on-Wye 15 minutes' walk away; Hereford 25 minutes by car
  • Small-scale site with ample space; well-behaved dogs welcome
It's a small, simple site, but Gypsy Castle Camping ticks an awful lot of boxes. Firstly, it's on the outskirts of the brilliant Powys town of Hay-on-Wye. And then there's the fact that it's in the Brecon Beacons National Park, a short stroll away from refreshing River Wye scenery. Given the above, it's clear how this prime patch could be just the job for those on the hunt for self-sustained breaks. In need of some holiday reading? In Hay-on-Wye's bookshop-lined streets you'll be able to pick up material on pretty much every conceivable subject. In town, there are also pubs, restaurants and a nice number of independent shops. The Warren, a gorgeous common on the Wye, is a few minutes' walk away. In keeping with its peaceful farmland surrounds, the facilities at Gypsy Castle Camping are kept to a minimum: there's a hot shower in a converted horsebox, a couple of portable toilets (with toilet roll provided), some washing-up sinks and that's pretty much it. While it's not the place for posh pampered holidays, it has to be said that there's something deeply satisfying about waking up surrounded by wildlife and views of the Black Mountains… Well-behaved dogs can be brought here, but please keep them on a lead and properly supervised – there's livestock about. When questions about site etiquette or the local area come up, just ask the manager who drops by to touch base at regular intervals.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Gypsy Castle Camping

Gypsy Castle Lane

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

HR3 5PW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.06963°N
-3.14255°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 mi Interchange
14.3 mi Telephone Exchange
18.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
13.9 mi Builth Road Rail Station
14.5 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
15.6 mi Llandrindod 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

To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing opportunities are a five-minute drive away, while those looking to expend a bit more energy can head to Celtic Canoes (five minutes) to rent a riverworthy craft. Other, bigger bodies of water like Llangorse Lake (20 minutes) are also worth scouting out, particularly if you're into hiking – the lake and its surrounding villages have some of the loveliest walks around. If there's demand for further outdoor action, you can easily make the trip to Black Mountain Activities (10 minutes), where a range of land and water-based options are yours for the choosing. While 100% Welsh holidays certainly have appeal, travellers planning on staying here a bit longer might also like to look at what's over the border in England. The top three highlights? It's a tough call, but Neolithic Arthur's Stone (15 minutes), Hereford's Cider Museum (25 minutes) and Hampton Court Castle (45 minutes) are all strong contenders.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 20.4 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 20.7 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 20.7 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 21.1 mi

Raglan Castle 24.2 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 6.6 mi

The Weir 13.7 mi

Skenfrith Castle 19.8 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 20.5 mi

The Kymin 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 0.8 mi

St Mary's Church - Cusop Dingle - New Forest Farm 1.3 mi

Cusop - New House Wood - Cusop Dingle - Cusop 1.4 mi

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 3.1 mi

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 3.7 mi

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 0.9 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Powys 14.1 mi

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.

Reviews

9.3

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Great value site, within walking distance of Hay on wye

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Edward A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: We had a very warm welcome with lots of local information and tips on where to get on the river. distance to town was a safe and easy 15 min walk. Great value basic and quiet site.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your positive review. I'm glad you had a good stay . COLIN

Easy to find, good location…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Holly J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Easy to find, good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments 😀 Colin

Colin was very helpful. There was nothing to dislike, basic pitch in…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Carla H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Colin was very helpful. There was nothing to dislike, basic pitch in a beautiful area.

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Friendly owner, super helpful. Basic but nice site, sinks, portaloos and…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Friendly owner, super helpful. Basic but nice site, sinks, portaloos and two showers made from horseboxes. 15 min walk into Hay On Wye.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive review Colin 😊

Was what it said it was. Toilets and showers clean. Helpful staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Jen M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Was what it said it was :-). Toilets and showers clean. Colin was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very positive review ColinThomson

nice location and near to town…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Cheryl s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: nice location and near to town

Disliked: toilets very basic but were clean. Road noise during the day but not a problem at night.

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From the manager: Thank you for your comments Colin

Location perfect. Views lovely & facilities well maintained. Peaceful.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jo B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: The views, the short walk into town, the warm shower & very clean portaloos!

Disliked: The rain & wind!

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive remarks ,glad my daughter looked after you Colin

Excellent site, clean facilities. Very knowledgeable owner

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Colin the owner was delightful. He was extremely helpful and told us of several places to visit and where to eat. Showers were lovely, clean and hot. Very relaxing site. Close to everything.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive review,sorry the weather was not better for you Colin

Excellent site, clean but basic facilities, super helpful owner

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sophie L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Colin was very helpful, toilets and facilities cleaned every morning. He even assisted us when our electric cable broke. We have been before and will undoubtedly come again next year

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback glad u enjoyed your stay even though the weather was somewhat different to last year

Friendly helpful owner Facilities were clean Close and easy to get to Hay-on-Wye…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Friendly helpful owner Facilities were clean Close and easy to get to Hay-on-Wye

Recommend to friends Visit again

  • Does Gypsy Castle Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gypsy Castle Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gypsy Castle Camping? To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gypsy Castle Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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