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03/9/2007 at 3:08pm
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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I keep reading all the wonderful things about this site, but would it suit us? Don't have children to amuse, like to go out for a meal and drink in the evening, like to go places during the day. I must have been to Builth Wells, been just about everywhere in Wales and I know some of the smaller towns are very quiet - any decent pubs here and what's to do in the area?


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03/9/2007 at 4:37pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Camplet Concorde Bailey Phoenix+ 420
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There's plenty of walking to be done in the area, you can walk loads on tracks around the farm even.  Builth Wells is lovely but not very big, similarly Llandrindod Wells, Brecon is also lovely.  there's a pub in the village a short walk from the campsite (not been in but others recommend it).  Plenty of drives in lovely countryside with narrow lanes and stopping points for a picnic etc.  Lots of places to visit around and about, forestry / red kite centres, craft places etc. 



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03/9/2007 at 4:39pm
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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Thanks Kate, might give it a try next Easter then.


04/9/2007 at 4:06pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Camplet Concorde Bailey Phoenix+ 420
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It is a really nice campsite, whether you've got kids or not, there is a quiet area where the children aren't allowed to race around and make a noise if you asked Katie I'm sure she could find you space in there if you wanted.

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04/9/2007 at 4:08pm
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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Thanks, OH doesn't like footballs hitting the van, although we don't mind kids. I just thought it might be a very family orientated site, not that there's anything wrong with that.


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04/9/2007 at 4:21pm
 Location: Notts
 Outfit: Vango Oregon 800
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We went there last week and it was lovely. Even though there were lots of families there (including us with our 3 kids) it was very quiet and peaceful. And we never heard a peep after 9pm from anybody and we were pitched right next to the wash house/shower block.

As have been said before there are lots of walks around the farm and the Brecon Beacons are not that far away.

I can definately recommend this site and would do to anyone.


04/9/2007 at 4:23pm
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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Thanks!


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04/9/2007 at 6:27pm
 Location: North West England
 Outfit: Autosleeper Duetto
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Hay on Wye and all its bookshops is only about 30 minutes drive away.  We even got parking for our campervan there on Easter Sunday.  I love books so it may not suit every one.

We have been to FF's loads of times and haven't visited the pub yet, we tend to cook a nice tea open a bottle of wine and relax.



04/9/2007 at 6:47pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Camplet Concorde Bailey Phoenix+ 420
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There isn't an actual play area and children do play ball games so you may be best in the quiet area if OH doesn't fancy having a football kicked at your van.  the kids find plenty of other stuff to do though, mine forgot to take the football with us last time and didn't miss it.  Hardly played with the swingball either.  They're too busy fishing in the ponds and stream.

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04/9/2007 at 9:32pm
 Location: Llangennech Nr Llanelli S Wales.
 Outfit: VW Touareg & Swift Charisma 635
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They have an area set aside for adults only.

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05/9/2007 at 8:52am
 Location: North Wales
 Outfit: Swift Fairway 584
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The pub stops serving food at 2.00pm on Sundays.

We got there at 5 past and they told us the kitchens were closed!



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05/9/2007 at 8:57am
 Location: Llangennech Nr Llanelli S Wales.
 Outfit: VW Touareg & Swift Charisma 635
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Quote: Originally posted by Harbourmaster on 05/9/2007

The pub stops serving food at 2.00pm on Sundays.

We got there at 5 past and they told us the kitchens were closed!


But to be fair if they stop serving at 2pm, the kitchen would have shut down a while before that.  If chef has gone, he's gone! Unless of course you fancies Pot Noodles!

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