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Lower Porthamel – Camping Pitch

About the accommodation

Lower Porthamel is part of a working farm where livestock and feed are grown on the arable pastures. The campsite is located on the farm’s organic orchard, offering an authentic camping experience with a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

The outdoor food preparation facilities and pizza oven makes cooking a real pleasure and is a small sociable hub, with phone and electrical charging points. There are fire pits for campers to use and they sell seasoned firewood at £7 per bag. Kindling can be gathered from the woodland.

The hot showers and washing facilities with access for the mobility impaired are well maintained and within a stone’s throw away from the Orchard.

Facilities include:

  • Hot showers
  • Toilets
  • Food Preparation Area
  • Drinking Water Taps
  • Communal Fridge and Freezer
  • Charging Facilities for Mobile Phones
  • Sinks for Washing Up
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Disabled Toilet
  • Zero Waste
  • Fire Pits and Wood Available
  • No Wi-Fi

To choose this option, you will need to book this yourself through their website

Where to find it

Situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, five minutes by car from Talgarth and only ten minutes by car from Hay on Wye, with the River Llynfi and River Wye on the doorstep.

With fishing, hiking, walking, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, gorge walking, horse riding, and cycling all within close proximity.

What is the cost?

£10 Per Adult, Per Night
£5 Per Child, Per Night
Children Under 5 Years, Free
£1 Per Dog, Per Night

What do i need to bring?

Everything you would normally bring camping!

HOW TO BOOK?

Book your stay direct with the hosts

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