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Have just returned from 7 nights at FForest Fields, despite the fact that we enjoyed rain everyday , the site itself was great.
We arrived on the Saturday that the local village show took place in the sports field/overflow area adjoining the main site. It looked a cracking show with the gig racing proving really spectacular in the rainy conditions.
As for the site itself, our view is that it seemed to comprise mostly of good size level piches with plenty of hardstanding, water points and EHU.
The loo/shower block proved adequate although for the more rounded members of our party it was tight squeeze. That said the cleanliness in general and constant cleaning by George ensured that the facilities where always kept spick and span and very clean.
The fact that there are only 3 showers in the mens and a similar amount in the ladies was never a problem during our stay. My Wife and I never had to wait or queue.
The location below a pine wooded hillside was great and you can enjoy a wide variety of walks direct from the site.
Our 2 dogs would give the site 10/10 for this alone and the 2 on site lakes with free canoeing (provided by the owners of the site) are a bonus for youngsters as well as dogs that need a dip.
The honesty box scheme seems to work well and we found that the stocking of the essentials (in the reception/shop) such as fresh free range eggs, locally produced bacon (lovely thick slices and really tasty), as well as milk, bread & rolls, orange juice, butter and all of the essentials will ensure a hearty breakfast.
The local scenery is awesome do ensure that you take a short drive up to the lakes and dams. You will be well rewarded with further fantastic views and walks that can be as long or short as you wish.
If you hark back to the days when camping and caravanning was really relaxing and sites where not centred around all action activities, bars and amusements then Fforest Fields will be right up your street.
The bonus of nature right on your doorstep in totally unspoilt surroundings affords plenty of wildlife opportunities, spectacular and stunning scenery and the opportunity even in very poor weather to chill out.
The stars are incredibly visible on cloud free nights a no significant light pollution in this area so take your bino's
If you need them laundry facilities are available on site, the washing up facilities proved fine with free hot water as per the loos and showers. The site owners have even provided free phone charging facilities on site just in case you need them.
All in all a cracking traditional camp site at very reasonable cost. Thanks for a great stay and best wishes for continued success.
This was our first visit to Fforest Fields after reading all the reviews and worrying if it was as nice as what people were writing! We need not have worried as it was even better than expected. The views and walks from the site are fab, we could walk for hours with the dogs. The lake is lovely and a little boat of some sort is a must for children. Our 7 year old daughter realised she was a rowing ace and spent hours rowing herself or me and her dad up and down. The Sky on a clear night was breath taking!My little girl saw her first shooting star! We took some fat balls and hung them from the tree opposite and were rewarded with birds coming and going all day. There is so much wildlife about, We even got a close up photo of the local Buzzard. He was sat in a tree up in the forest above the camp. The camp itself is so peaceful and safe. The children were riding bikes and having a great time. The toilets were fine and always clean. The little shop and laundry were great too. The local Tesco and Aldi were not as far as I thought and we went a few times. We will be returning next year but for longer this time as a week was not enough for us. Try it, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed at Fforest Fields in the middle of summer campathon.
Just me and my daughter - left my wife at home working and son was at his grandparents. I know the area well as my parents only live 30 mins away, hence never having visited the site before.
Weather was pretty lousy, rain, a tad chilly. We were directed to pitch in a quiet corner which did slightly disadvantage us in terms of contact with fellow campers.
I think enough has been said on here about the site, my own experience was pretty good although the weather didn't help.
My observation is that they will have to upgrade the facilities at some point in the not too distant future. A new toilet/shower block would really set this place apart. That said, they may be old and dated but are clean.
This is our second visit to this site, which says it all.
This time the weather was against us, but never the less our boys (9 and 13) had hours of fun in the lake, swimming, Kayaking and playing with the other children. Myself and my husband also ventured in with our newly acquired Kayaks.
I think this site offers everything you need. The location is second to none and enough on site for the children. Builth is accessible via bike (downhill on the way uphill on the return)
Once again a great visit to this wonderful site. Even though the weather could have been a little better we all found plenty to do, In my case sitting and reading while the kids made more new friends and played all day.
It is fantastic. Although the toilet block could be a little better, and this is being updated this year, it doesn't distract from the whole feel of the place.
I think its this, the whole feel of the place which makes it so good. Its relaxing and friendly. The kids love it so it makes it easier for the Adults
We decided to try Fforest fields for our first proper camping trip in August, based on the location and reviews.
It was fantastic and we hope that we haven't set ourselves up for disappointment in future (assuming we can bear to try other sites).
We were greeted by the owners on arrival and shown a fantastic flat and sheltered pitch near the reception and toilets. I was a bit worried that it might have been noisy but there was only 1 night when there were a lot of kids around until late (about 11pm). For a large site it was very quiet. The pitch was sheltered by trees and a hedge which was appreciated when the wind picked up.
We had an all weather pitch with electric hook up. It was raining slightly when we arrived and there had been showers all day so we decided to wait before pitching our tent. The rain got heavier and heavier so this proved a mistake.
As novices, we were really struggling and 2 of the staff took pity and helped us get it up enough so that we could manage. The all weather pitch kept us dry in some bad weather but you do get a lot of stones in the tent. I'm not sure if we would choose one again.
The toilets and showers were spotless. They are in need of updating but this is to be done at the end of this year. The showers are a bit small but I was surprised to find that 3 proved adequate and I only had to wait once in a busy week in August.
The lake with kayaks was lovely but even the kids were wearing wetsuits so we decided it must be cold. We will have to return with wetsuits to try it out.
There is a pub about a mile away and there is a waymarked route on the owners land. This can get muddy but there is an alternative route if it is really bad. The pub food in the village was a bit hit and miss but the beer was quite good. Try one of the other local pubs for food.
The honesty box for food seems to create a trusting and considerate atmosphere. Fridges, freezers, microwave and mobile phone charging are all great extras.
This site has also made an effort to encourage wildlife with landscaping, streams etc. On our last morning we were visited by a tiny frog in our tent. When we packed it away, we discovered a newt had been living between our footprint and tent, presumably courtesy of the significant amount of water which had gathered there when were putting it up!
Fantastic people, location and atmosphere. We will definitely return.
What a star the lady on reception is, she couldn't do enough. Clean site with some excellent extra's, fridges, freezers, superb free phone charging facility, shop with an honestly box in a stunning location.
Down side. Only one shower block with three showers each sex, I walked in one morning at only 8am and there was five ladies waiting. It is a huge site and really needs another block and the other thing no lights round the site, some round the toilets and the small bridges
Sorry but this is going to be yet another endorsement for this true gem of a site. We arrived in a fairly stiff breeze and were greeted and thoughtfully guided to a pitch out of the direct blast of the wind.
As others have said, the owners are very friendly and do a great job keeping the place in great condition. Grassed mown, no litter, well stocked quality food to buy at sensible (not cheap) prices, use of the freezers and fridges, loads of useful info. Ok so the the loo's and showers could do with a little refresh but other than that, this place is a little slice of heaven on earth.
Take the time to walk 'up the hill' and enjoy the stunning views. Drive into Llandrindod and Builth, both lovely little towns. Then turn the sat nav off and just get lost in the surrounding countryside for a few hours. The Powys countryside is stunning.
Beware, this is really not somewhere for those who like to party into the night. Possibly best suited to families, so if you're offended by kids playing and you need late night sessions you'd best look elsewhere.
Please note: My 7/10 for Site Facilities reflects the fact that we only used the WC's/Showers on site and therefore only relates to them. There are many other fantastic facilities - fishing/boats etc we did not use.
This is a great site, it is kept really clean and grass cut regularly, some comments have mentioned the toilet and shower facilities, these are due to be upgraded for 2011, but we had no problems with them, hope it still keeps the same atmosphere once they are complete.
We spent one week here with our dog, went on some beautiful walks from the site if you don't want to use the car, there is easy access to other areas of Wales.
The Red Kites are an amazing sight and the skies are unbelievable.
We have just returned from a 4 night stay. We have a large tent & we had a choice of pitch & all are very spacious.
We were greeted with a warm welcome which is hard to find in some places lately.
The facilities are more than adequate. They maybe dated but very clean. I didn't have to wait for showers once for myself or my 2 girls.
The site has some fantastic views & walks. Kids, dogs & 'big kids' all love the boating lake, great way to cool off on a warm sunny day. The site is well designed with a variety of pitches, from small flower bed/ hedge edged places to the large field with vast open space.
Great to have the use of fridges & freezers. A couple of small towns nearby for shopping or take aways so all in all makes for a quiet, relaxing holiday. If you want an all singing dancing site then its not for you.
We have just returned after a 6 night break at Fforest fields. It is a very relaxing campsite the only entertainment for children and adults alike being the lakes and walking. The fishing lake didn't seem to be used much while we were there but the other lake was very popular and had 2 kayaks which are kept locked up but you can borrow them to use (adults must obtain the key).
The (ladies)4 toilets and 3 showers were perfectly adequate and regularly cleaned, I only had to wait for a shower on one occasion and there are sponges and mops etc for you to clean up after yourself which encourages people to leave things clean. They were also free to use. The dishwashing area was also clean and had washing machines and tumble dryers available to use for a small charge.
There are many walks around the site and the site is very popular with dog owners probably because of the walks.
The campsite was quite busy but never felt crowded and there were plenty of spare pitches, and the grass was being cut all the time we were there to keep the site tidy, the cuttings were always collected so you didn't walk grass into your tent all the time which we have had on numerous other sites.
There are fridges and freezers for campers use and basics like milk, bread, bacon and eggs etc are available to purchase from the shop you put the money in the honesty box so take plenty of change with you.
We were pitched in the sports field, a large open area but there are lots of pitches which are more sheltered and we would request one of those next time as they felt warmer in the evenings.
Firepits are available to hire at £3 a night but are very popular so many people take their own, we will do this next time as the everchanging weather made us reluctant to hire one. Bags of wood are also available to purchase from the reception at £5 a bag, but many people seemed to gather wood from the walks around the site.
This is now our favourite UK site and luckily its only 2hrs from home so we are hoping to return again and again. Its hard to explain why we love this site, its just got that something special!
We arrived on a wet and windy Friday afternoon to a lovely welcome from George. The pitch was a great size and as newcomers to caravanning the pitches were mostly flat, we just needed a ramp on one side to get level.
The all weather pitches really are a great idea and with just a breathable groundsheet I could still walk about inside the awning barefoot. The flowers around the site were wonderful, the loos and showers always spotless as was the dish washing area.
The site was quiet the whole weekend and at night you could hear a pin drop. The honesty fridge is fantastic, the smoked bacon really is delicious and our kids loved the bottles of orange juice. A great addition since our last visit is the campers kitchen with fridges, freezers and a microwave.
There's also a small selection of books and magazines as well as mobile phone charging. The whole surrounding area is lovely, we walked up the hill one evening and the views were fabulous.
I did get a couple of nasty bites so recommend taking insect repellent!
I celebrated my 40th birthday while there and we had an excellent sunday roast at the Roast Ox Inn at Painscastle. At £7. 95 a head it was great value and the vegetables were very imaginatively done and delicious. We did book a table which I would recommend as it gets very busy.
Shopping wise we took a lot with us but found the Coop in Bulith to have a good selection of stuff too. Our kids took advantage of the free canoes (key from reception)and had a great time on the lake. Our son enjoyed the free fishing too.
To sum up, we love this place. Its peaceful and so relaxing.
The site is in a lovely location with excellent access to the hills allowing good walks straight from the site. It is tidy around the site and well laid out. The local provisions via an honesty box provided good quality essentials and good local info. Was available.
The toilets (housed in a sort of chalet/temporary building) were ok but only three showers in the mens resulted in daily queues and the site was not full. The showers were pokey, you had to step into the shower tray to get through the door (the changing area square was the width of the door), leaving little room to get changed/dry. I personally thought the toilet/shower block could do with a makeover, it looked/felt tired and corners were grubby.
The wifi barely extended 30ft from the transmitter which was disappointing.
This site is the best one we have been to. The pitches are big enough for our van plus large awning and you are not crammed in like some sites.
On arrival you find a pitch you like and put your fees in the honesty box where you also pay for bread, sausages, bacon, eggs, milk and orange juice.
The site is beautifully maintained with streams and flowers. Our dog loved the lake and the walks surrounding the site. We found the shower block to be everything we needed- plenty of hot water and spotlessly clean.
There are only 3 showers so you need to be flexible as to when you want to use them.
If you want a site where you can pitch up and not drive anywhere then this is perfect as you have the basic food, a pub just down the road and countless walks straight from the site which you can make as long or as short as you like going over hills and through forests.
A bonus was to see the swallows which were nesting in the roof of the shower block, you could get within a few feet of them. We had the most relaxing time and can not fault the site in any way and was well worth the drive from Norwich.
Stayed at loads of camp sites and this one comes in the top ten. We were lucky, we had sunshine and that does make a difference. The site is lovely and clean, stayed there three nights and didn't see one bit of litter. The pitch was level, close to the amenities - toilets/showers/reception etc. They have freezers and fridges and you can also use the microwave. The owners put a lot of trust in those using the site - if you buy anything from the 'shop' in reception, you leave your money in a honesty box. There is also free use of items for the big lake - canoes (or whatever they're called). There are lots of walks around the site, loads to explore. Take a hike up the hill and be rewarded with the picturesque countryside. Keep your eyes peeled for the Red Kites, we saw loads and I still got excited when I spotted another one. Take a trip to Builth Wells, a quaint town and then go on to Elan Valley where the views are breathtaking. Watch out for sheep on the road though! The local pub was friendly and although we didn't eat there, the prices seemed reasonable - £6. 50 for Sunday Lunch. Don't debate whether to go - just go.
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Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
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Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
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Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
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Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
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Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
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No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
Wild Swimming On Site 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
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Cycle Hire <5 miles 
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Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
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Public Transport 
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Have just returned from 7 nights at FForest Fields, despite the fact that we enjoyed rain everyday , the site itself was great. 
