Boatside Caravan and Camping
Builth Wells LD2 3UH, UK
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About Boatside Caravan and Camping
Tucked along the River Wye near Builth Wells, Boatside Caravan and Camping delivers exactly what its name promises: peaceful riverside pitches with 800 yards of private fishing rights for salmon, trout and coarse species. Anglers will be in their element, but even non-fishers appreciate the tranquil riverbank setting—perfect for wildlife-watching or simply unwinding to the sound of flowing water. Pitches are spacious and level, and the shower block earns consistent praise for being immaculately clean, while the honesty shop stocks campfire essentials.
The location puts you within easy striking distance of outdoor adventures: red kite feeding in the Elan Valley is half an hour away, the Brecon Beacons 40 minutes, and footpaths lead straight from site for shorter rambles. Campfires and barbecues are allowed, and there's a village pub with home-cooked food and Wye Valley ales a 25-minute walk away. Staff are welcoming and helpful, though facilities can feel fairly basic for those seeking more creature comforts.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Visitors say this campsite offers spacious, level pitches and immaculately clean shower and toilet facilities, along with a well-stocked honesty shop for essentials. They also highlight the picturesque, quiet, and rural location by the river, which is ideal for fishing. Guests mention the welcoming and accommodating staff, who provide excellent care and helpful assistance.
Summary via Google
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
- Non-electric grass touring pitch
- Electric grass touring pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- Bell tent
Hook-up
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (LD2 3UH) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Asda (small store), Builth Wells 2.2 miles
- Aldi, Llandrindod Wells 7.8 miles
- Tesco, Llandrindod Wells 7.9 miles
- Co-op 10.6 miles
- Morrisons, Brecon 12.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
Absolutely fantastic site great host my first time camping with the kids alone as hubby was working I was made to feel so at ease dropped us into a local show nothing is or was to much trouble can no wait to go back ! I was booked for a few days but with children with autism anything can happen and sadly I had to leave I wasn’t charged for my stay (this has gone in the camping pot as we now have the bug) Great little onsite shop stocked with everything you could need lovely clean facilities and a friendly peaceful site ! The views are amazing . I met a lovely couple of ladies there that helped me to they stay often as it’s go good ! The river is beutifull and my eldest enjoyed a few hours fishing . Go prepared as there isn’t much locally but if you don’t have it don’t worry as they have it all , thanks again !
a week ago · via Google
What a find! Was told about this site by tourist information centre in Builth. Quiet and rural location along the river. The shower was hot and great pressure. Best shower I've experienced on a site. The kitchen area has been well thought through offering an honesty box for supplies and they provide washing up liquid, drying towels. It was a lovely stay and would 100% go back.
3 months ago · via Google
We stayed while cycling north. We were hosted by the campground owner and he was very helpful. Facility was clean! If you have not stocked enough food , they can help you with a little shop. One of us swim in the river ! It was great ! We highly recommend to cyclists and others !
a month ago · via Google
We stayed here camping for the bank holiday weekend, absolutely beautiful place, there is everything you need for a camping trip, the guy that goes around on the quad is so lovely he always makes sure you are ok and have what you need and if you need anything he will do his best to get it for you, can't wait to come back, it was the perfect weekend away from the city.
2 months ago · via Google
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