Rose Garden & Riverside Camping
Camping is how it should be at Penpont.
The site, The Old Rose Garden, has an informal layout – no lines of designated pitches but a variety of small private spaces in amongst the mature trees and shrubs with a central open communal space.
There are also some riverside pitches and if you're lucky you'll see the otters, the kingfishers, the dippers and other wildlife.
There is plenty of space and we let campers choose their own pitches within the site.
Tents & Vans
This is primarily a Tent only site. We do have limited space for camper vans in the Orchard area, and limit numbers to 2 vans at any one time. Camper vans should be no bigger than a VW Transporter type, as access onto the site prevents bigger vans and caravans. We do not have any electrical hook ups or facilities to empty chemical loos.
Food
In our on-site Farm Shop you’ll find our fresh organic vegetables and fruit from the walled gardens. There is also a freezer full of delicious local organic meat, and eggs are available too.
Showers
The hot showers and loos are located within the Stable Block which is a short walk away, (approx 100m) from the camp-site. There you will also find a washing up sink and drainer and a stand pipe for fresh water.
Swimming & Fishing
There are a couple of deep swimming pools in the river but do bring some old trainers to paddle and swim in.
Penpont has the fishing rights to about a mile, both banks, of the River Usk. We stipulate fly only and catch & release. We charge £27.50 per rod per day.
Fires
There are a couple of permanent communal fire places and we have several metal raised fire pits which can be used by our campers and placed anywhere. We sell seasoned bags of logs at £5 / bag – gather your own kindling and bring some old newspapers & matches. We also sell our own charcoal in the Farm Shop.
Capacity
We limit numbers on the campsite to no more than 35, including children. This is because of the impact that people have on the site, and our endeavours to conserve the area for its natural beauty.
We ask that people are sensitive to the area.
The garden contains some rare old ornamental trees, and there is an abundance of wild animals and birdlife. The River Usk is an S.A.C (Special Area of Conservation), one of only a few in Europe.
We hate having to have signs around the site, but after managing the campsite for a few years now, we find that to have a few baseline rules helps with the maintenance of the site...
Please do not throw rubbish into the undergrowth, (we find it in the winter!).
Please do not go to the toilet in the campsite. Please respect this space as if it were your own garden, and leave it as you would like to find it.
Please do not throw your dog poo in bags into the undergrowth.
Please no loud music, and respect other campers. This is a quiet campsite.
Please do not damage the trees and shrubs or pick the wild flowers.
We have a no car policy on the camp field. There is a car park close by with wheelbarrows. Please return the wheelbarrows to the car park after use.
Recycle, recycle, recycle: we put clearly marked bins out for people to use and welcome people's careful sorting of their rubbish.
Booking
It is very necessary to book beforehand. Please let us know your dates and numbers (including adults/children/dogs).
We prefer a two night booking at weekends, and three nights on Bank Holidays. Please arrive after midday and leave by midday.
Adults: £10 per person per night
Children: £10 per child per night
Dogs: £2 per night (only by prior arrangement)
We ask for a 50% non-returnable deposit to confirm the booking. Once your dates are agreed we will send you our bank details. The balance will be payable on arrival (we do not have card facilities on site, we accept cheques or cash. Nearest ATM is Brecon).
Please note, you will be charged for what you have booked. For example if you book for 4 people for 2 nights, and only 3 turn up for 1 night, You will still be charged for your original booking amount.
“Happy who free from worldly strife and care
Within thy solitaire may while away
The livelong stillness of a summer’s day,
Breathing the fragrance of thy perfumed air.”
— Penpont, John Lloyd
