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Tyllwyd Campsite
Rhayader
Cwmystwyth
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion (Browse area)
SY23 4AG
Tel: 01974 282216
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Pitches: 50
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 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 |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <10 miles |
 Bar <10 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <10 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <10 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Louey |
9 reviews from this member |
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 I stayed here for two nights after passing several times in the past. The Location is wonderful, next to a small river and surrounded by fields and hills either side. Entry to the site was okay for my 6m campervan and all but one pitch would have been suitable.
I didn't use the hook up but it was available. The site has raised BBQs dotted around the site, great instead of using environmentally unfriendly disposables.
The toilet block is over the road from the fields, but the road is quiet and I never saw a speeding car or motorbike during my stay. There is one shower (free), and individual toilets for each sex. Hot water was always available in the washing up room.
The owner also runs a farm so might not always be available, but when they are they are extremely helpful - I was leant OS maps, suncream and given details of suitable mountain biking in the area.
The site is miles away from shops, pubs or restaurants. To me that is idyllic. For others this may meant that you need to be organised with your food and provisions.
My only gripe about the place are the midges, but you are next to a river in the summer so don't forget your repellents like I did. I will be make a return visit with my family in the near future. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Lin297 |
7 reviews from this member |
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We visited this site in August to do a bike ride around the Elan Valley. There are ehu's and grass pitches and although the river was very high when we were there, there was no problem with sinking into any soft ground.
The facilities are just as described with one toilet for men and one toilet for women and one shower. There is a small basin in the toilet for washing which could cause a problem if there's a queue. It would be good to have a separate area for washing to prevent any embarrassing moments or more facilities although there were no problems when we were there. When we visited to reach the toilets we had to pass by a dog who was chained to a post nearby. Although it couldn't reach us it's barking was very intimidating.
The site itself was in a lovely location alongside the river with picnic tables and bbq/ firepits and a play area for children. Because of the weather and the time of year we had a few problems with the midges but they seemed to disappear at dusk so we enjoyed sitting by our fire looking up at the stars. We thought the site was great and would go back again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Corinne tite route |
5 reviews from this member |
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When you want a quiet and lonely place, whithout phone, without people, with great landscape, it's perfect. I fall in love with the valley and stayed three very nice days there, with the charming sound of the river and the birds, and the colors of the falling sun on the hill on the other side of the river.
Shower is limited but ok. There are barbecues and tables in the field.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Debsroly |
4 reviews from this member |
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We went to Wales over the Easter break, but decided not to book in advance as previous experience suggested there perhaps may be a chance of it chucking it down for a fair bit of the time, so we were please to get a site with EHU (£15 pn)when we rang a couple of days before we were due to go.
Never having been to the Elan Valley, we followed the instructions by the owner to follow the mountain road out of Rhayader to Aberystwyth. Middle of nowhere was a correct discription - I wouldn't recommend a large motorhome or towing caravan on this road, especially after dark. However the site was stunning, riverside, mountains and lots of sheep nearby (not on the camping field). Oddly, the shower and loos were next to the farmhouse, which meant crossing the road (quite a few motorbikes using it over the Bank holiday) so care needed.
We were the only motorhome on there, with some tents nearby and using the shower and 2 toilets did not pose a problem at all, but I wouldn't like to be waiting for these minimal conveniences when the site was busy!
We went a walk up into the hills/mountains? at the back of the site, saw many red kites, drove to Devils Bridge (terrible for the legs - many many steep steps), woodland walks and a wonderful Sunday roast at the George Borrow Hotel for about £8 each. Hafod, a country estate type place near Devils Bridge has marked walks with a lovely one along the river, free parking too. Elan valley is marvellous for walks, we stopped by the second dam which has minimal parking, but is very picturesque. There is parking at the visitor centre (£2) but the walk from there along the reservoir wasn't quite so pretty.
All said, great place, great site (isolated) and even the weather was kind!
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Other |
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Please note, the site owners have advised that they will be closed for the remainder of 2013. Normal opening will resume next year, in 2014.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: HOWARDKEY |
7 reviews from this member |
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If you want to escape the age of digital communication then this is the site for you. No mobile phone reception; absolute bliss! Tyllwyd is very remote, located next to a beautiful small river with a stunning backdrop of impressive hills. The site amenities are basic but perfectly adequate.
The toilet / shower block being situated some way from the pitches, over a quiet road, in the farmyard itself. There is a well maintained play area for kids close to the pitches and next to the river. The river itself is 'babbling' and quite shallow during drier weather, but exercise caution with younger tots!
At night all you will hear is sheep and running water (plus the snorers!). The road adjacent to the site carries light traffic during the day and is almost unused at night. We had no problems with road noise during our 3 night stay. There are numerous walks and Forestry Commission parks to visit in the area.
Devils Bridge is only 5 miles away with it's impressive waterfall. Aberystwyth is some 30 minutes away by car. Local shops are few and far between so stock up before you go!
We ate at the Halfway House pub in the unfortunately named village of Pisgah, 15 minutes away, on the Aberystwyth road. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The pub dog, a collie, is pure entertainment if you play pool or darts, removing the pool balls and hiding them under the table or trying to catch rebounding darts. The dog, amazingly, still has both eyes!
All in all a lovely little site. Uncomplicated, quiet and picturesque.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Bonning |
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We love Tyllwyd, the family have been coming here for many, many years. The location is just perfect to get away from normal life and relax.
The Elan Valley is just magical and we love visiting all of the dams, walking alongside the campsite river.
The facilities are always clean and well kept and the owners make it a pleasure to stay.
We also highly recommend Pent-Y-Bont tea rooms for a lovely lunch and charming company.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Purplepiglet |
8 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for two nights just as the Olympics were starting - had hoped to watch the ceremony online but there's absolutely no mobile reception on O2, 3, Orange or TMobile! We went elsewhere to watch it. But the reception problem is due to the remote location which is beautiful, and makes up for it in it's tranquillity.
It's a no-nonsense site with mostly clean washing and loo facilities. I think they got a bit untidy because of the gang of about 10 kids that were there for a birthday party, so coped quite well considering.
As other reviewers have commented, its location requires a bit if forward planning in terms of supplies. We only took basics, so ate out in Aberystwyth both nights, which is a 25 minute drive away, but the route is stunning. Overall a nice little get-away-from-it-all campsite.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Happycampers98 |
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Went here on the 'worst floods for 50 years' week!
The campsite itself is very peaceful, in the middle of nowhere so fabulous for getting away from it.
The toilets and showers are ok, wouldn't call them spotless but wouldn't call them dirty either. No heating in either though so prepare!
The field is full of sheep poo which is understandable as its a farm and they seem to get in somehow.
No reception for anything, couldn't even get a radio station which is ok in normal conditions but I thought it was quite bad that warnings were given out for flooding and gales and the owner didn't come round to tell us. Ok if it were a normal site where we could have got a signal or radio etc but we were in the middle of nowhere, cut off from everything with the worst storm for 50 years on its way and we were oblivious.
Luckily we decided on the Thursday lunchtime that we were coming home early as the 'tiny stream' had turned into a raging torrent. It was only the next day that we saw the devastation that had happened during the night.
If you go here take supplies as there are no shops for miles, also, take rock pegs as the site is on a bed of slate so normal pegs are useless. Noone advised us of this either. Oh, the midges are vicious and there are millions so sitting out is terrible!
Will we return. Probably not. Breathtaking scenery but I just think the owners could have warned us about the weather considering we had a child with us as well.
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| Date of Visit: March 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Brigadear |
6 reviews from this member |
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This was our second stay at Tyllwyd and we will certainly return again. A lovely tranquil setting by the side of the stream with a hillside as a backdrop. It was a joy to watch and listen to the sheep and the newborn lambs in the field across the stream.
If you are looking for basic camping and all you require are very clean toilet, shower and washing up facilities then Tyllwyd could suit you. The campsite sits next to a road, and whilst there is traffic during daytime it is quiet at night.
Take everything you need for your stay as there are no shops nearby. Hafod wood is beautiful with well marked walks and the Elan valley offers a scenic drive with view points and several tracks and footpaths to explore.
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