Name: Glamping at Hay Festival
Address: Gypsy Castle Campsite Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5PW, United Kingdom, Gypsy Castle Campsite Gypsy Castle Lane, Powys, HR3 5PW, UK
Rating: 8.8

Glamping at Hay Festival

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Glamping at Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye offers a chalet with a bar and free WiFi. The property features family rooms, a child-friendly buffet, and a coffee shop. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy an outdoor seating area, picnic area, and outdoor dining space. The chalet includes a garden view and outdoor furniture for relaxation. Amenities: The chalet offers a kitchenette, fireplace, coffee machine, dining table, and minibar. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and carpeted floors. Location and Attractions: Located 108 km from Cardiff Airport, the property is near Clifford Castle (5 km), Kinnersley Castle (15 km), and Brecon Cathedral (24 km). Boating is available in the surroundings. Highly rated for property cleanliness, breakfast provided by the property, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Tent 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Tent 1 double bed
Tent 2 single beds
Tent 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Tent 3 single beds
Chalet 2 single beds and 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Tara
United Kingdom
“Clean, offered more duvets and blankets. Very friendly and relaxed”
Frances
United Kingdom
“Great all round. Comfy, cosy yurts, clean loos and showers, excellent breakfast tent, lovely fire pit.”
Neil
United Kingdom
“There is so much to like about our stay here. Great location. Lovely field. Warm friendly welcome. Clean and well cared for. Great breakfast and drinks service. We had not done this before so no clear expectations. We thought it was really well...”
Lisa
United Kingdom
“Unlimited hot drinks and plentiful breakfasts - set us up for the day”
Eleanor
United Kingdom
“Had a lovely stay here, so comfortable with great facilities. Breakfast was fab and Hay festival was no more than a 10-minute walk away. Hosts were so friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back!”
Emma
United Kingdom
“So close to the festival and town, clean, warm, friendly staff, comfortable bed, lots on offer at the bar, free hot drinks”
Sarah
United Kingdom
“Fantastic Location for the Hay Festival. Superb hosts, great communication. Facilities excellent and all needs catered for.”
Patrick
United Kingdom
“Good position for the festival I attended. Everything was good or better than I expected and the nature of the accommodation enhanced the possibility of social exchange.”
Ruth
United Kingdom
“Catered excellently for my food intolerances. Great breakfast. Lovely atmosphere and comfortable communal areas”
Liz
United Kingdom
“This was a great spot for walking to the Hay Festival. Very convenient and an easy walk. The site is lovely - a lot of thought has gone into what people attending a literary festival would enjoy - nice communal area with 24 hour coffee/tea, yurt...”

Managed by Diane

Company review score: 9.8Based on 73 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

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“Diane and Tracy are absolutely wonderful; friendly, helpful and accommodating. This is the second time we’ve stayed, and we’ll definitely be coming back. The tents are lovely, extremely comfortable beds - we definitely felt looked after. Top class service yet again. Thanks so much guys!” — SAM

Property information

Hay Glamping is in the most convenient location, just 5 mins walk from the Hay Festival site. Think of us as a bed and breakfast under canvas. In our spacious, and breathable tents you’ll find comfy beds, snuggly duvets, crisp 100% cotton bedlinen and towels, and carpeted floors. Bunting and fairy lights complete the cosy atmosphere. We offer a range of tent sizes and layouts including Double, Twin, Triple and Family, so you can choose what works best for you. New for 2024, 3 x yurts offering the ultimate in luxury camping, including proper kingsize bed, stocked fridge and coffee machine amongst other treats. We offer hot showers and flushing toilets as well as a self serve pamper parlour containing hairdryers, mirrors and straighteners. Onsite, you'll also find a welcoming cafe bar in which to relax, a fire pit for that authentic camping experience, and an abundance of deckchairs. Parking is included in the price of your stay.

Neighbourhood information

We are located just a 5 minute walk away from Hay Literature festival and 10-15 minutes walk from Hay town centre. We are 10 mins walk from 'The warren' which is a wonderfully peaceful, riverside, pebble beach alongside the river Wye.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.