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Situated within the beautiful Brecon beacons national park is our family run campsite, open only for the duration of the Hay festival.
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Gypsy Castle lane , HR35PW , Powys, United Kingdom
- 07901738543
- Info@gypsycastlecamping.co.uk
- gypsycastlecamping.co.uk
4.2
Great
8 reviews
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We would not camp anywhere else for Hay…
We would not camp anywhere else for Hay Literary Festival.
We stay at Gypsy Castle for the festival every year. It is just the best. Jamie and Phil, Carly and Joy look after us very well indeed - they are so cheerful and friendly and are very passionate about the site, keen to help in any way they can, nothing is too much trouble - they just want all their campers to have the best experience..
The site is relatively small and has a friendly atmosphere. Despite it being a pop up site for the festival, the showers are lovely and hot (so important when it's wet and chilly (!!), in fact they are the best we have ever experienced in a UK campsite (and we have been to a lot). The toilets are kept well stocked with soap, lotion and good quality hand towels.
There are the additional facilities enabling campers to charge their phones and a marquee for drinks and snacks.
It is very reasonably priced.
Great location for Hay Literary Festival (a few minutes walk), walking distance to Hay-on-Wye and great views of Festival and surrounding country side.
All in all it is a great experience and we wouldn't stay anywhere else.
2 January 2021
Unprompted review
Superb
Superb - Clean - Friendly - Best site at the festival
Keep up the good work guys
3 January 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from Gypsycastlecamping
Thank you very much for the review, we hope to see you again soon.
Gypsy Castel Camping is the perfect…
Gypsy Castel Camping is the perfect place to stay for the festival - everyone is so helpful and friendly - and cheerful (whatever the weather). The facilities are great and always very clean. thank you. we will be back next year!
28 May 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Gypsycastlecamping
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Highly recommended
Highly recommended - clean and well run. Only a few minutes walk to festival. The two guys that were running the site very helpful
18 January 2019
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Reply from Gypsycastlecamping
Thank you for your kind words, we hope to see you again in the future.
Highly recommend this camp site
Highly recommend this camp site. Excellent facilities all clean and well kept. A small family run site with a lovely atmosphere. Short walk to festival site. Overall brilliant service from booking to leaving!
2 January 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Gypsycastlecamping
Thank you for the positive review, we hope to see you again at gypsy castle camping.
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