Powys Pods is situated in an undiscovered part of rural Radnorshire, tucked away in the hills of Wales close to the Welsh-English border with Herefordshire. The camping pod have magnificent views across the valley and the open hills beyond, just waiting to be explored by foot, bike or on horseback. 

We offer an alternative camping experience, perfectly situated for exploring Powys, Mid Wales, the Brecon Beacons National Park, Hay-on-Wye, the Wye Valley and Hereford; and all within a couple of hours' drive of Birmingham, South Wales, Cardiff, Bristol and the M4 Corridor. The whole of Wales is on your doorstep - from Snowdonia in the north, to Pembrokeshire in the south, and from the seaside town of Aberystwyth, to Wales’ capital city, Cardiff. 

We are also just a stone’s throw from some of the best places to visit in Wales. Hay-on-Wye the ‘Town of Books’, and site of the much acclaimed annual Hay Festival, is just eight miles away. 

Hay-on-Wye also marks the northern tip of the 520 square mile Brecon Beacons National Park, with the town of Brecon itself twenty-five miles away. We are less than twenty miles from Builth Wells and Llanelwedd, where the very well-known four-day Royal Welsh Agricultural Show is held every July. For cider lovers, the City of Hereford is just twenty-five miles away and the Spa town of Llandrindod Wells is also a forty minute drive from Powys Pods. 

Also within a two-hour drive, you can reach The Gower, Pembrokeshire, Aberystwyth, and Machynllyth on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. The National Cycle Network and the Offa's Dyke Path are within a few miles of the campsite, making us a perfect stop-over for walkers, ramblers and cyclists alike. So whether you want to be active during your break with us or just want to have a relaxing holiday, there really is something for everyone. ​​

Powys Pods is situated in an undiscovered part of rural Radnorshire, tucked away in the hills of Wales close to the Welsh-English border with Herefordshire. The camping pod have magnificent views across the valley and the open hills beyond, just waiting to be explored by foot, bike or on horseback.

We offer an alternative camping experience, perfectly situated for exploring Powys, Mid Wales, the Brecon Beacons National Park, Hay-on-Wye, the Wye Valley and Hereford; and all within a couple of hours' drive of Birmingham, South Wales, Cardiff, Bristol and the M4 Corridor. The whole of Wales is on your doorstep - from Snowdonia in the north, to Pembrokeshire in the south, and from the seaside town of Aberystwyth, to Wales’ capital city, Cardiff.

We are also just a stone’s throw from some of the best places to visit in Wales. Hay-on-Wye the ‘Town of Books’, and site of the much acclaimed annual Hay Festival, is just eight miles away.

Hay-on-Wye also marks the northern tip of the 520 square mile Brecon Beacons National Park, with the town of Brecon itself twenty-five miles away. We are less than twenty miles from Builth Wells and Llanelwedd, where the very well-known four-day Royal Welsh Agricultural Show is held every July. For cider lovers, the City of Hereford is just twenty-five miles away and the Spa town of Llandrindod Wells is also a forty minute drive from Powys Pods.

Also within a two-hour drive, you can reach The Gower, Pembrokeshire, Aberystwyth, and Machynllyth on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. The National Cycle Network and the Offa's Dyke Path are within a few miles of the campsite, making us a perfect stop-over for walkers, ramblers and cyclists alike. So whether you want to be active during your break with us or just want to have a relaxing holiday, there really is something for everyone.

Powys Pods is located on our semi-organic working hill farm, which has been farmed by our family since 1984, and now runs a flock of two hundred mixed-breed Texel, Suffolk and Radnor sheep and six Welsh Black cows that run with a Hereford bull. We also operate the well-established soft fruit business, Welsh Fruit Stocks, which has sold soft fruit plants to gardeners and growers all over the UK since 1991.

The farm is now run by Nigel and his daughter Jess, with daughters Jo and Elinor, on call to help out at busy times. Rather than offering a superior and luxurious high-end ‘Glamping’ experience, our aim at Powys Pods is to provide simple and enjoyable camping, and to cater for those wanting to get out and make the most of the countryside; the so-called ‘Muddy Boots Brigade'.

Shan, who ran the farm with husband Nigel for twenty-five years before sadly passing away in 2011, had the vision of being able to share the farm with others so they too could enjoy the beautiful surroundings, which is exactly what we hope we have achieved. So we welcome you to come and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday on our farm nestled in the border hills of Mid Wales, whether you would like to stay for a night or a fortnight.

Camping pods are great for families, couples or groups of friends, for those wanting exclusive romantic getaways, an affordable weekend break or maybe just a stress-free alternative camping holiday without the worry about the weather.

​Are you looking for alternative accommodation to use as a base to
explore Mid Wales? 

Do you want get away from it all for an enjoyable family holiday or a peaceful romantic break where you can sit relaxing, taking in lovely views and sounds of the countryside as you watch the day go by? 

Have you always wanted to go rambling in the Brecon Beacons, cycle the Radnor Ring, walk Offa’s Dyke or paddle down the River Wye? 

Are you searching for campsites near Hay on Wye?
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​​​There are three wooden camping pods located on the campsite. Two of our camping pods are located on our lower camping area adjacent to our shower/toilet pods, and the third camping pod is hidden away up some steps in a field on its own. ​Each camping pod has space for you to sit outside and relax while looking at the wonderful views, watching the abundance of wildlife, or perhaps stargazing on a clear night.

The camping pods are positioned for space and privacy, but still close enough to be enjoyed by campers who are part of a group occupying more than one camping pod, and there is plenty of safe space for children to play while the adults sit and relax.

All three of our camping pods are equipped with electricity and heating, so you can enjoy all of your modern comforts without losing the great atmosphere of camping. You will need to bring everything you would for camping, including cooking facilities, but leave the tent at home!

Use the tabs below to find out more about each of our camping pods.
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On site we also have:

• Toilets, basins, luxury showers and a drying room in three separate self-contained pods
• Washing-up sinks, work surface, a socket for a kettle or hot plate, barrel BBQ and picnic benches all under a large roof, ideal for cooking and socialising (electric hot plate provided)
• A lawn/tent area with a communal fire pit

• An out-building that houses maps and tourist leaflets of local attractions, a fridge and freezer, and storage for belongings and bikes​​​ as well as space to shelter in bad weather
• A shared parking area (adjacent to Bryn-Gwyn pod)
• An outdoor tap for washing muddy gear
• Firewood and charcoal usually available to buy

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