Tipis at Ponty

Escape to the seclusion of Tipis at Ponty's riverside camping and glamping site in Powys, Wales - close to the Shropshire border. This secluded adult only site offers a unique blend of comfort and nature in various accommodation options, from glamping in fully-furnished yurts and cabins to camping. The site offers great off-grid facilities, including an honesty shop selling homemade treats. Dogs are also welcome to join in the adventure too!

About Tipis at Ponty

Located in scenic Wales yet close to England's county of Shropshire, this is a peaceful space where adults and their furry friends can unwind. It's a small site, run solely by the owners, Ian and Jane, ensuring a very personal touch. From fully furnished yurts and cabins to simple tent pitches and wild Tipis (rent a tent), guests can choose their preferred camping experience. Set on the banks of the River Cain, campers are welcome to fish or admire the stunning views. Plus, with no cars on-site, guests can enjoy quiet moments by the campfire. Yurt Mary and Cabin Rita, located on the main site, are entirely furnished and ideal for those wanting a glamping experience. Both are equipped with all you need, including solar-powered lighting, a personal cooking area, bedding, towels and cooking equipment, an off-grid hot shower, and a compost toilet, though guests are welcome to use shared amenities. Placed by the riverside, Tipis Mavis, situated at the hill's base, has a cooking pod, fire pit, bed, log burning stove, and cooking equipment. Please note, bedding is not provided. The main site is home to three spacious tent pitches, Daffyd (at the top of the hill), Algie and Don Don (located both at the bottom of the hill with a shared open-air shelter next to the river). These pitches have brilliant views and come complete with a fire pit and rustic seating. On the adjacent field to the main site, you'll find a 'wild camping area' with separate facilities. It's home to a Wild Tipi (rent a tent) for those who want the full camping experience without buying a tent. This features a bed and a log-burning stove, and outside there is a fire pit. There are also four non electric grass pitches here, located in a sectioned-off area by the river. The wild camping areas are serviced by an off grid hot shower and two compost toilets. To maintain the site's tranquillity, cars are not allowed. Not to worry - wheelbarrows are provided for easy transportation within the site. The paddock doubles up for both guests and their furry pals to stretch, play, and unwind. You might even catch a glimpse of a playful otter, kingfisher or heron. The site is also home to a herd of rare Jacob sheep, who will be your neighbours throughout the stay, alongside a couple of uncommon pig breeds, chickens and ducks. Please note, the site is a member of the Greener Camping Club so one person per party must be a member, but this can be added on when you book.

Open from 25 March to 9 September

Facilities and amenities

All the pitches and glamping units on the main site benefit from the use of shared facilities including two wet rooms with a toilet, sink and shower. There is also a shared kitchenette with a fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and washing up facilities.

The 'Sunset Shack' sits at the top of the hill with soft seating, a dining area with a double ring cooking stove. Games, cards and books are available, as well as candles and blankets. Algie and Don Don also share an open air shelter.

For those on the 'wild camping area', facilities include an off-grid shower and two off-grid toilets and drinking water.

For everyone, there is an onsite shop offering essentials and homemade produce with an honesty box, along with a paddock to let dogs run around in. Llansantffraid is just a 15 minute walk away (1/2 a mile) with a Spar, Morrisons, The Lion Hotel, a chippy and a curry house as well as a post office and petrol station.

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Bike hire

Café / restaurant

Communal BBQ

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Fishing

Games room

Glamping

Golf

Horse riding

Hot tub

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Shop

Showers

Swimming pool

Toilet

TV room

Vineyard

Water hookups

Watersports

W.C. disposal

WiFi

There are 11 accommodation options on-site

4 x Non Electric Wild Grass Tent Pitches

4 x Non Electric Wild Grass Tent Pitches

Max 3 people

Non electric grass tent pitches, located in a wild sectioned-off area surrounded by the river. Suitable for small tents only. Pitches are 7m x 7m.

Don Don Tent Pitch

Don Don Tent Pitch

Max 2 people

A non electric grass 5.2m x 3m pitch, suitable for tents only. Located riverside at the bottom of the hill, equipped with a fire pit, rustic seating and shared use of the 'Rickety River Shack'.

Algie Tent Pitch

Algie Tent Pitch

Max 2 people

Non electric grass 6.5m x 3.5m pitch suitable for tents only. Located riverside at the bottom of the hill, equipped with a fire pit, rustic seating and shared use of the 'Rickety River Shack'.

Daffyd Tent Pitch

Daffyd Tent Pitch

Max 2 people

Non electric grass 5.2m x 7m pitch suitable for tents only. Scenic views sitting at the top of the hill with a fire pit and rustic seating, close to the communal 'Sunset Shack' with cooking facilities.