Ynysfaen camping and glamping is a quiet relaxing family run site nestled just North of the Brecon Beacons. With plenty of fire pits, non-allocated pitches, and free fresh herbs to use - this laid back site is a safe haven for families, with plenty of space for the children to run and play. Right next to the River Usk, choose between camping and touring pitches, a furnished bell tent or luxurious shepherd's hut.

Small family run campsite with a lot of personal touches

In the heart of the Brecon Beacons, a perfect spot to base yourselves for your adventures

Fire pits, picnic benches, free fresh herbs, use of an American style fridge, spotless facilities

About Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping

This small, family run campsite is ideal for your next tranquil getaway. Just north of the iconic Brecon Beacons National Park, and settled on the beautiful River Usk, you'll find plenty of stunning countryside to explore. A short drive from Pen Y Fan and the waterfalls, this site is located in a dark skies certified area, with amazing stargazing. Spacious non-electric grass pitches are available for tents, and grass pitches with electric hookup are the ideal spot for campervans. A cosy bell tent, complete with furnished kitchenette, offers a double bed and covered outdoor stargazing area. A luxurious shepherd's hut also sleeps two, with furnished kitchenette and outdoor area, complete with fire pit. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the bell tent or shepherd's hut, and must remain on the lead throughout the stay.

Camping is open from the beginning of April until the end of September. The shepherds hut is open all year.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include showers and toilets, washing up area with free Ecover products, and use of an American style fridge / freezer.

Picnic benches, fire pits and BBQs are available in the outdoor area, as well as outdoor games, and book loan and swap service. Fresh herbs and filtered spring water is available onsite, as is full recycling and a defibrillator for emergencies.

The local pub, Red Lion, is just a ten minute drive from the site.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Ynysfaen has been described as magical. It's just so relaxing and no matter what accommodation your in, people always tell us they slept so well, including teething babies! We want you to enjoy our home with us and we will always be on hand to help where and when we can. We believe your holidays no matter when or where are important. You've worked hard to get them and we feel it's important that you enjoy them.


Map and address

Park address

Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping,

Yntsfaen, Cwmwysg, Trecastle, Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 8YF

Coordinates

51.9413, -3.6693 | SN 85 28

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Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 9 accommodation options on-site

6 x Grass Pitches

Grass tent camping without electric hook up on a flat field.

Grass Pitches with Electric Hookup

Grass tent camping with electric hookup.



Interested in staying at Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping?

Call 01874 636436 to book.

9am to 6pm

Unfortunately Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


No noise policy after 10

No big groups unless you rent the entire site

Dogs on leads at all times

No hen or stag do's

No D of E

Wood purchased from us to be used on the fire pits

No under 18's in the Shepherd's Hut


This site is just a short distance away from the stunning Usk Reservoir, with the River Usk itself running throughout the site.

Pen y Fan is also just a short drive from the site, and the ideal spot to explore.

Other activities in the area include:

  • Red kite feeding
  • Cribbin
  • Fan Y Big
  • Black mountains saddleback
  • Gold mining and caves
  • The waterfalls walks
  • Canal boating

Interested in staying at Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping?

Call 01874 636436 to book.

9am to 6pm

Unfortunately Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Ynysfaen Camping and Glamping was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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