Priory Mill Farm – Campsite, Brecon.

21 February 2012 | Accommodation
If you want a truly special, small, secluded place to camp, this stunning riverside meadow will provide it. The level, grassy field meanders alongside the river offering plenty of space and privacy. The only buildings visible are the traditional stone built farmhouse and watermill. The nearby road is unclassified and quiet, so the only noises are the gentle swirling of the river, the inquisitive hens and sometimes the Tawny Owls at night. Locally produced charcoal and firewood is provided, plus metal trays (though demand can exceed supply when busy), enabling that long-lost, essential ingredient of traditional camping, a campfire, to be experienced.
The main focal point has to be the river (Honddu); this is described as one of the most important wildlife rivers in Europe, boasting Salmon, Otter, British Crayfish, Wild Trout and Bull-Head Fish. (Fishing is available.) In addition to attracting campers it is also home to Herons, Dippers and Kingfishers.

Recycling is essential; we take our environmental responsibilities seriously by providing separate bins for cans, bottles, cardboard etc., and earnestly request that everyone take the time to separate their rubbish accordingly.

Pristine, hot showers, washrooms and toilets are housed in a bow-roofed, cedar-boarded cabin, which is kept cosy, warm and dry with sheep’s wool insulation.

The unspoilt natural haven of peace and quiet in the Brecon Beacons is helped by the request for no noise after 10.30pm, which is also when the cabin lights go off – so no light pollution. We limit the numbers of campers that we take because we aim to provide a place to camp that feels both spacious and tranquil (an unusual thing, these days, we feel!). To help us fulfil this aim of not overcrowding the site, we ask that our campers do not invite their own visitors along during weekends and over busy periods – this helps to maintain the comfortable balance.

Priory Mill, Hay Road (called the Struet in town), Brecon, Powys, LD3 7SR

http://www.priorymillfarm.co.uk/campsite.


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