Visitor Reviews - Priory Mill Farm
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Priory Mill Farm
Hay Road
Brecon
Powys (Browse area)
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Pitches: 20
Open: April To October
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 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics on Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Caravan Storage |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 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 |
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 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant <1 mile |
 No Wifi Access |
| Activities |
 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 |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Not Open All Year |
 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport 1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: June 2018 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cerisjones |
10 reviews from this member |
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My partner and I spent four nights here and would definitely return. It is a back to basics type of site which we prefer and subsequently it is a very relaxing place to stay. The river Honddu borders one side of the site which is lovely to wake up to and Brecon town is only a ten minute walk away. If you are looking for somewhere to eat I would recommend the Chang Thai restaurant (it looks unloved from the outside but is a lot nicer inside :)).
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| Date of Visit: April 2018 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Spongemum |
3 reviews from this member |
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Very attractive site but sadly for those in campervans you are put up the end closest to the road and amongst the allocated parking for the tent campers who get the best views of the river.
The road is a fairly busy A road but not too intrusive.
Spotless facilities and lovely eggs from the attractive silver laced Wyandottes and other hens.
Sad not to be able to have a peek in the fabulous looking Mill, probably elf & safety! We did however visit the working water mill at Talgarth on the way home as recommended by the campsite owners, and bought bags of some of their own milled flour.
It was a shame that you couldn't cross the river to a wonderful wooded walk the other side but had to walk up the road first (pavement fortunately) to a bridge but it wasn't far and the Brecon cathedral nearby is well worth a visit as well as the campsite being convenient for the town of Brecon.
Other campers were friendly and there was a good atmosphere. We didn't bother with a campfire as it was quite muggy weather but it was lovely seeing other campers some of whom were clearly meeting up with friends or family and sitting around enjoying their fire pits.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fwoods |
2 reviews from this member |
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We loved this site. Weather was beautiful and we pitched on the river bank, where we were lucky enough to spot a Dipper (bird). The facilities were excellent, and the owners (and their hens) were very friendly. An easy, short cycle ride from Brecon, morning coffee, etc. Would love to go back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2017 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Winningblue3 |
2 reviews from this member |
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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.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Two WheelCamper |
8 reviews from this member |
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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 !
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Totman |
1 review from this member |
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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.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: The Don and Bo |
2 reviews from this member |
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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.
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tangoman99 |
2 reviews from this member |
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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!
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lewislaine |
2 reviews from this member |
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Wow-another wonderful visit to this fantastic campsite.
Seasoned campers & this is one of the nicest/picturesque & friendly sites we have stayed at.
Showers/toilets always kept immaculate-great hot showers 50p.
Sitting round campfire in evening-looking at the stars with the sound of the river in background-what more could you want!
Will definitely be back in the spring time.
Lainey & Will.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:  |
| Reviewer: Erika68 |
1 review from this member |
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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
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