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I visited in mid April with my girlfriend, Kate and our small dog, Taco. Kate hadn't been camping for years and, at 4 months old, Taco had never been ever.
We arrived mid after noon and found the site with no issues using the directions given on the site's webpage. My car sits quite low but had no issues driving down the slope to the site. First stop is at the bottom of the sloped drive to check in with the owners. They gave lots of useful information about the site and were able to answer my questions about dog friendly pubs in the area. I purchased wood which comes with kindling too for use in the free fire pits.
We were allowed to pick our own spot on the site and picked somewhere mid way between the far end and the amenities at the top of the site. A flowing river runs down one edge of the long site with a quiet main road running along a ridge on the other side. The site gently slopes towards the river so bare this in mind when laying out bedding. Cars aren't allowed on the grass and cannot be left near tents but whelbarrows are available to transport your kit.
The camping ground consists of well maintained grass and the ground is quiet even. There are no defined pitches and site wasn't overly busy so there was plenty of space between tents. The owners have a small dog which didn't venture far from the house. There are some free range hens which roam the site and are not backward in coming forward where food is concerned. There are signs up apologising for this which state the hens have been known to steal sausages from BBQs etc.
We made use of the free fire pit and borrowed some log stools to use as tables. The washing up area is covered and has two stations. There was washing up liquid and sponges here, not sure if these were left by other campers or provided by the owners. There is a small hut with a fridge/freezer for cool packs. There is also a mains socket here for charging various devices. A small library is also situated in this cabin along with information and guides about the local area.
The toilet shower block is small with 2 showers and a few toilet cubicles. The showers take 50p and run for 5 mins. I founds this plenty. The showers have a small dry area in the cubicle to change. This is small but you can get by. All of the facilities were very clean.
I like my camping basic and so don't really look out for site features that don't interest me. I did not see any electric hookups walking through the site. There are a few standpipes on the site for drinking water and also a chemical toilet facility. There were a few small camper vans at the end of the field in a separate area, I didn't see if there were additional facilities for them there.
Brecon town is no more tha a 10 min walk away. There is a large Morrisons supermarket with pay and display parking. This has a cafe but no pharmacy. There is a Boots pharmacy in the town.
We visited a few of the dog friendly pubs in Brecon and were happy with all of them. Dogs are allowed inside all of the following that we visited.
The Brecon Tap does some great pies and a changing selection of craft style beers. They also have an off licence selling local beers.
The Bank has a wider variety of food and a more run of the mill selection of drinks.
Twenty One A is a bit of everything. Serves breakfast in the morning, meals in the afternoon and cocktails in the evening. They have a ridiculous breakfast challenge which would feed a family. Also of note, massive milkshakes called freak shakes.
Very happy with the site and we will be returning again soon. I'll be buying some of the hens eggs for breakfast this time.
This really is a fantastic site if you want peace, quiet, superb location and a true back to nature feel. The site is located just outside Brecon and you can walk to the town easily via the road or a nice woodland walk which is across the stream from the site. As you enter the site, just pause as you leave the main road and look to your left for an elevated view of the campsite, it is worth it ! There is a fairly steep decent down to the site, not problematic for cars but beware if you are a bigger unit, and a tight turn at the bottom into the site. Stop at the kitchen to book in and meet the owners who are very pleasant and will explain what is what for you. If you take your dog, they must be on a lead at all times.
Then onto the site where you can pitch up wherever you want, the stream to your right and (very quiet) road to your left, as you move further down the site, you get closer to the road and further from the amenities. I was the only person on site as I arrived so pitched up halfway down on the right, next to the stream. The site is elevated from the stream but you only need to walk down to the tractor access to reach it. Just apply a little common sense with little ones if you choose to pitch stream side.
Cars are not allowed on the grass, so park up and use one of the wheelbarrows to ferry your kit to your pitch, you will find these to be level and the grass well trimmed and with no sign of numbers or pitch allocation. This in itself is refreshing, leaving you to pick the best spot for you, the sun sets behind the stream and rises behind the road if your interested in morning sun in your tent.
Fires are encouraged with a free fire pit, but the owners ask you to use only their wood, at £5 a bag which lasted me 2 nights.
The toilets, showers and washing facilities are outstanding, among the cleanest I have ever used while camping, with 50p for a 5 minute shower. There are clips to attach the dog to outside, with only a small number of cubicles I would think at peak times, there may be a short wait. Washing up is outside but undercover, which I liked, there is a hut with lots of info, a fridge and a phone charging point. It is worth noting (and in my view, applauding) that there is no play area or technology for kids here, but who needs it with an open meadow, stream and evening camp fires - it brings you back to being a family, one of the things I love about camping.
This site has the balance spot on, there is enough on site for what you need and little more, it allows you to simply enjoy the place for what it is. The area is superb for anything outdoors orientated and the town of Brecon has all you could want, including a Morrisons.
If you like camping with a TV, a play park, arcades and the like then this site is not for you. If you camp to enjoy the peace and quiet and going to sleep with the sounds of a gurgling stream and an owl hooting appeals, then you have found your ideal site here. Well done to the owners, don't go changing anything anytime soon !
Lovely quiet site next to a stream but only a ten minute walk into town.
Very clean toilet and shower block. Thoughtful touches such as wheel barrow to move your kit and log seats. Also fire baskets available and wood for £6 a bag. An information cabin with a freezer for blocks.
I would very much recommend this site for tents but not caravans or larger motor homes because of a tight turning place.
Very welcoming couple who run the site and chicken who provide eggs, occasionally!
We were there for the Brecon jazz festival so it was busy and could have done with an extra wc but in normal times it should be adequate.
All in all, what a genuine campers site should be.
This is probably the best UK site we have ever stayed on.
Lovely location and run efficiently and discreetly.
The facilities are clean and all worked well, although when busy a short wait may be necessary to use them. (Some people may moan about 50p for a shower, but we saw it as a good way to stop people hogging them).
Brecon is a 10 minute walk and the busy little centre has a refreshingly lively feel, virtually devoid of the usual charity and mobile phone shops, with a large Morrisons and thankfully an Aldi!
Because Brecon is in the Usk Valley there are plenty of gentle walks and cycle rides from the site, but you're still close enough to the major peaks, to avoid using the car.
Unfortunately no eggs were available for sale during our visit because the hens had been visited by an unknown predator, although four newly acquired layers should resolve this.
If you want a really lovely location, peace and quiet, as well as good facilities, Priory Mill is for you.
I've given the Site Facilities 9 and not a 10, purely because a few more loos and showers wouldn't go amiss.
I've given the site a 10 for Child Friendliness not because it has a play area etc, (which it hasn't), but because it has fields, a river, wildlife in abundance, chickens wandering around, camp fires, log seats, no tv, no video games, and huge opportunity for them to discover and learn from means that don't need a plug or a screen.
If you want lively, noisy, organised entertainment etc, this is not for you.
I've just returned from 2 nights at Priory Mill Farm, and what a lovely break we had.
It's a really peaceful, tranquil site, set between a stream and a fairly quiet road. We camped on the bank. The water is fairly fast flowing which keeps down the flies, and we weren't bothered. The white noise from the river was also amazingly soothing at night. I didn't even notice any sounds from the road all weekend, but my friend said she was aware of traffic occasionally but it was never bothersome.
The owners have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the site and their attention to detail is marvellous. They provide fire pits, chopped wood, charcoal, log seats, washing up liquid and scourers in the dishwashing area, mops outside the showers, a complete recycling centre etc. The toilet/shower block was small, but plenty large enough and beautifully clean. The grass was beautifully maintained - it probably helped that no cars were allowed on the grass, but they provided nice wheelbarrows to transport stuff the short distance from the car park. Another nice touch was a large OS map, centered on Brecon, on display next to the toilet block. I really could not have asked for more from a campsite!
While I accept that people look for different things in a campsite, it's pretty clear that this is intended to be a quiet, fairly basic site and in that it EXCELS! There are lots of rules, but they're about common decency - cleaning up after yourselves, keeping the noise down at night etc. I notice some reviewers complained about some rules, e. G. Using only their supplied firewood - I don't think this is about making more money - but rather about ensuring that nobody is burning stuff likely to smoke out their neighbours.
I have to say that the environment fostered by the owners was VERY welcome. I felt it fostered a spirit of mutual respect amongst the campsite users, and I don't believe I've ever been anywhere where EVERYONE was as polite and considerate as here. All too often at campsites I have had to wear earplugs at night in order to keep out the noise of people watching TV, listening to music or simply sitting around a fire talking loudly into the small hours. Here it was so peaceful.
After three lovely, relaxing days here I've come away with a sense of sadness and can't wait to come back.
So read the website, and if that sounds like your kind of place, IT IS! If you want crowds, entertainments and like to party into the small hours STAY AWAY!
Great location 10 mins walk from Brecon town. Facilities basic only 2 ladies toilets and 2 showers which cost 50p for 3 mins for a few drops of water but it is hot! Only cold water to wash your pot and pans etc. Can buy their logs for your nightly campfire and borrow a firetray from the owners highlight of the site
An absolutely idyllic site next to the river and only 10 minutes walk into Brecon. We didn't use the car all week. The owners are very friendly and are always happy to help. The fire pits are fantastic and it is great to see everyone at night sitting around the fire outside their tent. The toilet block was always immaculate. Will definitely go back.
A really lovely campsite. Good location outside but within reach of Brecon centre, and a riverside setting.
The owners know just what campers want - clean facilities but not fuss, bother and too much formality. You can light fires in the free fire pits, use their BBQs and they even provide log stools. Loos and shows are immaculate and that is reflected in the care campers take when using them.
It made for a really great weekend and we will certain be returning.
Unfortunately our experience of this site was overshadowed by the rules and regulations which you are given on entering the site and reminded of even on things like filling water carriers. Do not spill water
My elderly mother joined us the first evening for a bbq by the tent. She parked off site as the owner had said that parking was difficult but we were quickly told that 'you are not allowed visitors', and that they usually charge. I Can understand if were were having a party but this was 2 elderly people
The site had only 2 showers for about 50 tents and the 50p you needed to put into the meter often didn't work, the notice said to inform the office but when you are stripped naked??
Yes the logs and firepits are a lovely touch but compared to the other sites we visit, our weekend was tainted and did not turn out to be the relaxing event we had imagined in such an idylic setting
Spent 3 nights at this campsite and would definitely go back again. Flat site running along side the river with lots of trees, road didn't bother us at all. Owners on site are very friendly and helpful. Used a fire pit and wood good value and burnt well, lovely to sit by it in the evening listening to river, owls and looking at the stars. Chickens were friendly - have missed them since we got home! Site wasn't full so wasn't a problem to us that there were only 2 showers, but wouldn't therefore go in the busy season, however wouldn't go anywhere then anyway! As we do like to cook at least 1 or 2 nights wasn't great that the washing up area only had a cold tap, for that reason I couldn't give the site a perfect 10. On the plus side there is a line to hang up towels etc for drying. There's also a freezer for ice blocks and food. Didn't find it a problem that the lights in the shower/toilet block went out at night (said 10. 30 but was more like 11. 00 pm, just timed using them before they went out!) I had no problem getting a signal for my mobile phone either. Easy 10 minute walk into town and would recommend The George for an evening meal, you can sit outside or in a cosy, light conservatory. The cathedral is definitely worth a visit and the cafe there also serves delicious food. We hired a small motor boat for half a day along the canal and it was totally relaxing and very pretty. There are 2 golf courses nearby too. Everyone we met locally were very friendly. Look forward to going again hopefully next year.
Stayed here for a couple of nights on our way back from motorcycle touring in Snowdonia. Great communication from Susie via email, prior to our stay. The site is in a great location, only a 10 minute walk from Brecon, yet far enough from the town to feel secluded and quiet. I found the adjacent road to be no problem at all, with very little road noise, hardly noticeable, I fell asleep to the sound of the river. The site is compact and bijou, so pre- booking in the high season is essential. We chose the site for it's location, river and fire pits which we cooked our food on.
Despite being next to water we encountered very few midges which was a huge bonus.
Unfortunately on one of the days it poured with rain, so we made the best of it by visiting the cafe recommended by Susie. The 'Pilgrims Cafe' at Brecon Cathedral is the place for a full english. It was delicious and a bargain at £3. 50, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We then explored Brecon town and adjourned to a pub until the rain had subsided late afternoon. The following day the sun was out and it was a glorious day so we toured the Black Mountains. The site is great, but I am docking a star for the showers. There are only two, they are a tad temperamental and have a habit of swallowing your 50p and not giving you hot water first! I don't have a problem with paying 50p for a shower and the money going to charity, but make the shower a powerful one rather than a disappointing dribble.
Cold water to wash pots and pans was a bit disappointing, that also needs addressing. Other than those two minor points, we had a great stay, enjoyed seeing the free range chickens as others have mentioned and enjoyed the pollution free, no noise campsite. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
We stayed here for a night on the way back to the South West.
The site itself is located just up the road from Brecon, so it's a good distance from the shops and also not far from the Beacons. The track that leads into the site is a bit dodgy and not very well surfaced as you get further in.
The facilities were obviously fairly new and seemed to be well cleaned. There weren't many toilets or showers though, so it was necessary to queue often. We were also a bit annoyed that we paid what I would describe as a premium price for the night - £15 and still we had to pay 50p for a 4 minute shower. Honestly I've paid less for a site of the same quality and still had a free hot shower. There seems to be a trend at the moment of adding lots of little extra prices here and there, that we started seeing last season. Also generally we paid more on average per night in Wales than in England. What's more is that the lights in the toilet block are turned off after 2230, so it's a bit of a task using the toilet in torchlight. It would be better if there was a timer switch, if saving energy. Or more likely money is the case. The water in the washing up area is cold too.
What was unusual is that we had to check out before we left. Which was a bit strange and I can't say I've ever encountered it on any other site before.
On the plus side, it was nice to see the chickens roaming free as they should be. We found them to be very entertaining.
To conclude, we enjoyed our stay and we liked the location, but we felt that the owners were a bit tight fisted and expected a little bit more for our money.
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <1 mile 
No Beach 
Watersports <1 mile 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Lovely quiet site by the river. 
