Preston Campsite

View prices & book 9.5 29 reviews
Aerial photo of the campsite, on the side of the River Wye
Aerial photo of the campsite, on the side of the river wye
Canoeing on the river
A little bit of luxury in the wild
Each bell tent has its own picnic table and cooking firepit
Aerial photo of the campsite and orchard
Look out for wildlife, including swans and hares
Located between an ancient church, cider orchards and the banks of the river wye
Lovely pitch right next to the river with a beautiful view.
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Canoeing on the river
A little bit of luxury in the wild
Each bell tent has its own picnic table and cooking firepit

  • Herefordshire farm site between an ancient church and River Wye
  • Hay-on-Wye and Hereford within 25 minutes' drive
  • Access to the river for fishing, watersports and nature spotting
A major draw of a stay in the Herefordshire countryside is the chance to explore the River Wye – whether that be on a paddleboard, in a canoe or kayak or sticking to the riverbanks for a long walk. All of the above options are readily available to you when you stay at Preston Campsite, as this special spot is part of a farm that sits right on the banks of the river, just under a mile from the village of Preston on Wye. That location means that you’ll have access to the river for various watersports – and in fact there’s a paddleboard hire and coaching outfit just a couple of minutes’ walk away. It doesn’t all have to be active though – being based right by the water also means you can simply sit right there and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife (perhaps swans gliding along the river or hares peeking out from the grass). There’s also the chance to do a bit of fishing – this is a popular spot for both salmon and coarse fishing, and the site is able to accommodate up to five people fishing on its banks at any one time (you’ll just need to hold the correct rod licence and pay for a fishing session). And of course the river isn’t the only attraction around these parts – settle in for a stay here and you’ll be in a good position for a visit to Hay-on-Wye or Hereford, a walk in the eastern part of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park or some time strolling around the pretty pathways of nearby gardens such as The Weir Garden.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating based on 29 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

97%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Right on the River Wye

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Raymond S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Location. Natural beauty and quiet of the place. Simple and effective facilities. Local church. Friendly farmer.

Disliked: Would have loved the ability to walk along the river a bit. But accessible frontage is limited to the campsite only

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant short stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Jen H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Being alongside the river made the weekend for us.
Phillip, the owner, was very attentive and came to check we were all OK numerous times over the weekend.

Disliked: The fact ir said about renting a shower slot but we were unable to when we got there.
Also no lights in the portaloo

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River view, facilities, meat and clean tents and washroom.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Sakshi A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: River view, facilities, meat and clean tents and washroom.

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Beautiful & picturesque

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
James J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Lovely quiet site, amazing scenery, spacious pitches, good river access

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great location, fabulous host!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Mandy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Great location, friendly and helpful host, gorgeous river and surroundings, exactly as described.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A most beautiful and peaceful setting right beside River Wye. Perfect if…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Ian B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: A most beautiful and peaceful setting right beside River Wye. Perfect if self sufficient. Very welcoming and friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the surrounding areas and relaxed feel of the site. The ground…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jasmine L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Loved the surrounding areas and relaxed feel of the site.
The ground was well maintained and tidy.

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Had a lovely stay, beautiful area

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Maxwell T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Spacious pitches, beautiful views and friendly atmosphere

Disliked: Could do with better facilities for the non glamping field and a better tap for filling up with water, but made do. Logs bought from the owner were very pricey but nice to be able to have a campfire.

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Highly recommend this lovely campsite. Beautiful views and the owner was very…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Shayne M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Highly recommend this lovely campsite. Beautiful views and the owner was very helpful and friendly. Stayed two nights here and would love to come back again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Proximity to the river! Lovely site…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Proximity to the river!
Lovely site

Disliked: Toilets were ok but could be upgraded a bit.
No showers, it’s ok for a few days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Preston Campsite

Newcourt Farm

Preston-on-Wye

Madley

Herefordshire

England

HR2 9JU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.07754°N
-2.90136°W

Route directions

what3words location: ///snaps.reefs.films If you are coming from Preston-on-Wye, travel all the way through the village and continue for just under a mile. You will pass over a small red brick bridge and down a slight hill. At the bottom of the slope the road turns sharply left. Turn off the road here to the right, passing a triangle green to your left, and a large pool on your right. Turn into the first gate on the left, which is the farm gate. In the farmyard, drive through the next get in front of you, with the church on the right. Follow the path through the next gate and look out for signs directing you to either the campsite (go left) or glamping (go straight on).

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 km Country Bus Station
15 km Telephone Exchange
28.6 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
13.4 km Hereford Rail Station
19.8 km Warrington West Rail Station
20.2 km Leominster Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The scenery around here is rather lovely, and there are several ways to explore it, including playing a round at a local golf club or taking a walk to historic landmarks like Arthur’s Stone, five miles away. If it’s hiking you’re into, it may also be handy to know that the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park is about 25 minutes’ drive away too. Also on the banks of the river are the town of Hay-on-Wye and the city of Hereford. Both are about 25 minutes’ drive away and well worth a trip – the former for its many bookshops and the latter for attractions like the Mappa Mundi exhibition and the Black and White House Museum. If it’s green views you’re after, turn your attentions instead to the likes of Brobury House Gardens and National Trust - The Weir Garden (both 15 minutes’ drive). The Small Breeds Farm Park (25 minutes) is a popular pick for kids, as it’s got all sorts of cute animals to meet and greet.

Must see

Goodrich Castle 30.1 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 32.2 km

Raglan Castle 34.3 km

Ludlow Castle 34.4 km

Eastnor Castle 35.3 km

National Trust

The Weir 5.6 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 14.1 km

Skenfrith Castle 23.2 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 23.9 km

Brockhampton Estate 32.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

GARNONS 1.7 km

MOCCAS COURT 3.4 km

FOXLEY 5.6 km

Dorstone - Merbach Hill - Bredwardine - Dorstone 6.5 km

Urishay - Craswall - Urishay 7.8 km

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, 22 May 2025 – Thursday, 22 May 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 15.2 km

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 30 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Preston Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Preston Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Preston Campsite? The scenery around here is rather lovely, and there are several ways to explore it, including playing a round at a local golf club or taking a walk to historic landmarks like … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Preston Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Preston Campsite? From $45.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.