Blaenglyn Farm

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Wow, Beautiful - Heather is a jem

2 adults and Alfie. Brilliant location and easy to find off main A470. Water on way up to field, hopefully being moved to main field when possible, not a problem at all. Plenty of space so you're not next to each other. Chocks advisable as field is a little uneven, but you could still find somewhere to park with no issues. Easy access up the lane to Storey Arms and access to Pen-y-Fan. Walk to village to pub, The Bull, but need to walk on A470 with mainly no footpath, but still no problem, about a 45 minute walk, it's closed Monday/Tuesdays at present (Covid). Heather (owner) is a real jem, and very helpful, someone you want to have a cup of tea with, just be careful of her directions lol, us townies do struggle...best place we stayed in Wales and will go back for sure

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Phil and Tracy

Reviewed on 15/09/2020 21:08

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Had to extend our stay - excellent

Easy to find A470 from M4 at Cardiff past beautiful reservoirs (with walks) drop down from peak and turning is on right just before first signpost for a turning on the left (Hoel Senni). Access on single track lane is no problem (we have large long outfit with 8 ft caravan). Views at far end of CL a little restricted by trees but otherwise unbeatable. We did not find water tap a problem - very good pressure! The track leads back up to the access via Storey Arms to Pen Y Fan but this is a good uphill walk so we drove back on the A470 and parked at Storey Arms no problem. There are 2 interesting drives to Waterfall Country one is the A465 from by the top reservoir on the A470 but a really good one with hairpin bends and a lovely stop by a stream is to go across the road onto the A4215 signposted Heol Senni and Senny bridge, follow the signs for Heol Senni and then Ystradfeltte, most of the Waterfalls are between here and Pontnedfechan, We thought the best ones were from behind The Angel in Pontnedfechan village, All of the waterfalls involve walks but this is probably easiest with really good waterfalls. There are also quite a few visitors centres in the area around the CL with good walks from there, one good one is to Twyn Y Gaer an Iron Age Hill Fort with lovely views over the River Usk Valley. All in all a lovely CL with very friendly owners and loads to do in the area!

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GWAvon

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Reviewed on 18/08/2020 13:27

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It's a YES from me.

A previous reviewer suggested that this site is perhaps more suitable for younger people. Well, I'm 65 and am pretty sure I don't fall into this category! Nevertheless, I found this site ideal in so many ways, not least the price and the warm welcome. It is true that there is some road noise, but it's not too intrusive and depending on the wind direction is scarcely audible. The scenery is magnificent in all weathers, beautiful walks directly from the site with red kites flying overhead. If you love nature there is much more to commend this site than to condemn it. The water is not directly on the site but it is easily accessible (and fast flowing) and there is ample space between a large choice of pitches. I found the directions adequate with good signage from the main road but its worth preparing in advance so you don't miss the initial turning. This is great little site and I'm pleased that we are able to have access to such lovely places at such affordable prices.

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Gipsy1

Reviewed on 02/08/2020 19:52

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Wonderful

As you come come up lane there is coachman house go past bit further you notice tap on left refuse bins on right go on a little the field there on your right, some parts better for phone signal we didn’t get one (near the road as you come in ) but tv was good. Plenty of room to see t best spot for your needs. You will see wooden fenced squared off for loo emptying (Take a bottle of water to swish out) . It’s quiet and beautiful walk further up to their farm and keep going for Storey arms activity centre and start of walk to Pen y fan etc takes about hour walk to Storey arms (kiosk sells food and drinks) All in all family run who are a credit to CL sites.

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Pamela Roberta

Reviewed on 15/07/2020 15:26

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Fabulous peaceful site

We loved this CL! It has everything you need - peace, views, water and loo emptying, directly on the Taff Trail for great walking. Some road noise from across the valley but quiet at night. Extremely friendly and helpful. We walked to Brecon (4.5 miles on quiet lanes) and got the bus back, which helpfully dropped us off close to the CL at the end of the road. Definitely recommend!

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AJJG

Reviewed on 16/09/2019 22:35

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Very disappointed with this site.

Sadly, I can't write a good review for this site. The scenery is good but that's about all. The site is along side an unfenced farm road and there were farm vehicles as well as cars frequently going past. The field is sloping and the grass w.as long. The walk or drive to the farm is quite long, we drove and I'm glad we did as we are both elderly. There is no water tap on the site, you have to walk back down the road to find the tap. The toilet emptying point has no tap either so short of having a container of water, you can't rinse out the toilet casette. Finding the site was difficult too as you come to a dead end sign. We had to ask in a house where the site was. Quite honestly, I can't see that without a tap for the drinking water and one for the toilet on site I am surprised that the Caravan Club accept this situation. It might be fine for the young, but certainly not for the elderly. We certainly wont go to this site again.

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Tony777

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Reviewed on 16/08/2019 21:58

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Beautiful off-the-grid CL

We stayed here for one Saturday night, mid July, at very short notice. The site is a large stretch of relatively level grass adjacent to an old coaching road, that now forms part of the Taff Trail, running along the Tarrell valley alongside the A470. There was only one other motorhome here for the night we stayed. It was a stunning spot to stay, our two under-5-year-olds were happy racing about the grass and watching tractors and cyclists occasionally trundle along the lane. It was a beautiful, gentle stroll along the lane to the farm itself, through wonderful countryside, where the owner was very welcoming and friendly. On our second morning we climbed up a track through the nearby woods, Coed Carno; a lovely walk up a woodland path before opening out onto rough grassland as it climbed towards the ridgeline that runs along to Pen Y Fan and its neighbours. This CL would make a great base for exploring these hills further and for the more demanding routes to the peaks. There was a constant background hum from the A470, but it was not intrusive - the call of the wild kites and buzzards that soared overhead was far more interesting! We saw a heron flying low along the river during our stay too, and lots of tiny frogs jumping across the track in the woods. There was a water tap a short distance away (but remember to bring a hose connector for direct hook-up, or containers) and although there were bins here, they didn't seem to be for public use so we took our rubbish with us - but we could have been overly cautious in this, as we didn't investigate for long on our way out. Beautiful, simple site. We shall certainly be back.

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Mrs Hill Wanderer

Reviewed on 18/07/2019 22:20

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Wonderful stay at Blaeglyn Farm CL

This site is ideally located off A470. Stunning views and directly on the Taff Trail. A short distance along the road from the CL to the farm is a path that takes you up onto Y Garn and Pen y Fan. You therefore avoid all the hassle of parking at Storey Arms. After walking the Brecon Beacons Horseshoe, I walked back down to the storey Arms and back to the site via the Taff Trail. There are no facilities on the CL however it was peaceful with stunning views. I enjoyed watching the buzzards and falcons flying overhead. Made very welcome by the owners. Will definitely be back.

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Mick Byrne

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Reviewed on 16/07/2018 11:27

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