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Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park
Pencelli
Brecon
Powys (Browse area)
LD3 7LX
Tel: 01874 665451
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Pitches: 80
Open: 10/02/2024 to 30/11/2024
10/02/2025 to 30/11/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: MysticRaven |
1 review from this member |
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 Our first real camping holiday and have to say that this site really helped to make it a pleasant experience I would want to repeat!
Our pitch in the meadow was a bit far from the loo/shower block (especially at night when you've been drinking lots of water during the hot days and bladder suddenly cries out at 2am!). However, the toilet/shower block was immaculate and absolutely perfect. Fridges/freezers for campers to use, a laundry room and family rooms all made the site very camper friendly.
Being on a bus route to the Storey Arms was a big plus as we caught the bus right to it and walked Corn Ddu, Pen Y Fan and Cribyn although the week we stayed was incredibly hot so we didn't complete the 10 mile trek and instead returned to bus stop to catch bus right back to Pencelli.
The only couple of niggles I have were not directly related to the campsite but more with the unfriendly/unhelpful staff of the local pub and we had managed to book the week when the nearby sheep farmer decided to separate his sheep from the ewes and thus ensued a week of baa baa baa all night long and in the early evenings the farmer was taking some kind of stress release therapy which meant driving around his fields on something small but noisy and cursing and swearing the whole time! haha
However, it just added to the fun I guess and we will certainly be returning to this site again! 
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Gloversgirl |
9 reviews from this member |
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This was our first camping trip to Wales and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We stayed for 4 nights in the Meadow field and bar 1 night when there were some excitable youngsters staying it was a very peaceful and relaxing break. At times you didn't feel like you were on a campsite with the amount of wildlife that was around, all you could hear was the sheep and a few ducks. Facilities were very good close to Brecon which has supermarkets and more traditional Welsh shops make it an ideal location. I believe while we were there it was the hottest July day ever and It certainly felt like it, but being on such a chilled and spaced out site we never got too hot under the collar. Overall excellent site and we can see why it wins so many awards.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Farmer-palmer |
3 reviews from this member |
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Pencelli Castle was a bit more 'commercial' than what we'd normally go for, usually favouring more of a farm/wilderness scene!
We stayed in the Meadow field, furthest away from the shop/facilities complex next to the house. A bike would have been handy, as it was a fair old walk.
Loos & facilities were great, and spotless. Went for a great walk along the canal to Talybont-on-Usk.
I felt we paid for the nice facilities in the entrance fee £8.50 pppn which worked out as £34 for two of us for a weekend. Still £££'s cheaper than a B&B!
Personally I prefer the showers & hot water to be included in the price rather than pay separately with change, so it suited me fine. Shop didn't seem to be open much, but sold some v. Nice local bacon for a Sunday fry up.
There was a farm shop 100 metres away from the camp entrance, but we didn't need anything & didn't visit.
Taxi to Brecon on the Saturday night was only £6 (£7 on way back) but cheap as chips for a car-free evening out.
Only bad point was some noise on the Friday night from a nearby barn conversion across the road from the site. Also the road along the side of the tent field can get a little busy. Both of course, beyond the control of the site owners.
Overall a nice site, immaculately kept, good buzz from international mix of campers and caravanners.
Saw tame ducks and hedgehogs, but didn't see any deer though, but maybe it was their day off!
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Marky154 |
1 review from this member |
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Visited this site for the first time back at the end May (yes the very wet week!)
Despite the weather my wife and I had a fantastic time. The week started well with the owners of the park not treating you with suspicion as some sites seem to do with younger campers. In fact they were very friendly and helpful.
The site is quite small and very peaceful, just right if you are looking to get away from larger sites.
The shower block was fantastic, spotless with plenty of cubicles and private wash basins. The pitches were huge. The site is in an idyllic location on the edge of the Brecon Beacons with plenty to do and see in the area.
This was quite fortunate as original we planned to do a lot of walking however the bad weather limited our opportunities to do this.
I would recommend this site to anyone and plan on going back again and again, hopefully with a bit more sunshine!
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dmag66 |
3 reviews from this member |
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If you want to get away from it all, this site is for you. Quiet, clean & safe. No games room, entertainment or bar on-site, those who need these should look elsewhere. Wonderful toilet / shower blocks kept spotlessly clean. Plenty of room in the Meadow for tents only and the site was full. Although furthest away from the facilities it meant cars moving in / out of site were few and far between. Excellent for our 2 young children to play safely. Other areas for tourers and hook-ups also looked excellent. Children's play area was very good. Pub 2 mins walk. 3 more within 10 min drive in Talybont-on-Usk, where you find a shop selling all you need.
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| Date of Visit: February 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Geraintrees |
5 reviews from this member |
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Arrived on a dark winter's evening to find a most wonderful campsite. Great views, great pitches, toilet block that is cleaner than most people's homes! Flexible and very pleasant owners. A wonderful Welsh welcome ........ Best campsite that we have ever used!
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Anajay |
4 reviews from this member |
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This is without a doubt the most incredible site we have ever visited. The site is so quiet and the views are phenomonal. The facilities are incredible, cleaned twice a day, with fee hot showers, free hairdryers, private basins, these are by far the cleanest toilets and showers I have ever seen.
In addition they have 2 disabled/family bathrooms with every feature you could possibly need, it's so incredibly well thought out. There is an information room which has maps, leaflets, charts and this contains the 4 upright fridge/freezers that are available to everyone.
There is a laundey room with 2 washers and 2 dryers, even an Iron! There is a drying room, for wet clothes, boots which is ingenious. The washing up room is spotless with even provided dish drainers. There are 2 Chemical disposal points which are extremely well thought out and clean. Drinking water taps sited areound the site, and in the big field even a bike washing point.
The lower field which seems to be designated for tents, contains picnic benches and huge pitches. There is also a shop on site, which is well stocked. The staff were very friendly towards us (which is unusual as we are younger than your average campers and have no kids, We usually meet resistance).
There is a childrens play area and also red deer(they are soo beautiful).
The nearest town is Brecon, which is very close and yet far enough away to not even know it was there. The pub is a 2 minute walk, and the food was lovely, freindly locals.
All in all the most incredible sit we have ever been too.! highly recommend it.....
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| Reviewer: Michelle + Kev |
33 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
Just got back after 4 nights at this site. This is an excellent site, the toilets / showers are fantastic, spotless and there are plenty of them. There is an information room with lots of leaflets on what to do in the area, also in this room are 4 or 5 new fridge freezers if you need to use them. They have a drying room, 2 family / disabled bathrooms, laundry and dishwashing area. The staff were friendly and helpful. Play area ok and the red deer were gorgeous. We had a lovely pitch with electric on The Oaks. If you want you can pitch on the Meadow (no electric). Small pub within 150 yards serving great beer and food (didn't actually eat there, but the food looked good). Would definitely recommend and hope to go back soon.
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| Reviewer: Motorman2005 |
3 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
My Wife & I had an extremely pleasant stay at this site. It is by far the best site we have ever stayed on. The toilet & shower facilities were excellent and very clean. They had a very well stocked information room with all kinds of leaflets, a map and even a local paper to help you map out your days.
The owners were very friendly. The most important thing was their NO NOISE policy from 10pm till 8am which was very well observed by families and adults.
As we wrote in their guest book: Can't praise enough. We WILL be back.
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| Reviewer: Tracylynn |
5 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
Heaven on earth! What a superb week. The site looked even better than ever. More picnic benches, the flowers were beautiful, squirrels and ducks everywhere.
My two teenage boys loved it.... they fished, played cricket and even hand fed the ducks.
This site is the best we have ever been to.
Very highly recommended!
Lack of music, noisy groups and dogs made it even more special.
Dont come unless you like peace and excellent standards.
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