Just 15 minutes outside of Aberystwyth, Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping offers a peaceful, eco friendly stay on a five acre site, part of a larger woodland regeneration scheme. There are mown circular pitches for tents, along with hardstanding campervan pitches and a charming shepherd's hut. Enjoy access to great off-grid facilities and a communal fire pit. Family and dog friendly site within five minutes of the coast, in between the sea and mountains.

Family friendly small eco campsite, part of a larger woodland regeneration scheme

Off-grid facilities with a communal fire pit, picnic area and car free pitches

Just a five minute drive to the coast (cafes, shops, pubs), 15 minutes from Aberystwyth centre

About Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

An ideal location to switch off surrounded by nature. This small, eco site makes up part of a woodland regeneration scheme where the owners are trying to create a wildlife refuge and increase the area's biodiversity. Farmland, trees and shrubs surround the site so everyone can enjoy wonderful views! For tent campers, there are just eight non electric grass pitches. Each pitch sits within a 12m-15m mown circular patch in the camping field, allowing up to two tents with six guests. The pitches are car free, but the car park is just a 50m-80m walk away with trollies/wheelbarrows supplied for transporting your goods. There are also three non electric pitches for trailer tents and campervans, with up to five people per pitch. These pitches are located on a hardstanding area of the site surrounded by trees, ideal for those wanting a bit of shade from the summer sun. Campervanners are welcome to use all the facilities available on the campsite. If glamping is more your style, opt for a stay in the charming shepherd's hut. Sleeping up to three, the hut comes fully furnished with ample plug sockets, a double bed and a dining area that can convert into a single bed. Bedding, towels and blankets are all provided. To keep you nice and toasty year round, there is a wood burning stove stocked with wood, kindling and eco fire starters. For cooking up a tasty meal, there is a small, well-equipped kitchenette with a gas hob, small fridge with ice-making facilities, kettle, toaster and sink. Outside of the hut, there is a large decking area with three chairs and a small table for enjoying your morning brew. At the end of the decking, you will find your own private stand-alone eco, compost loo and a spiral, walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head. Also, a new patio has just been added with a fire pit for BBQs or just enjoying the warmth and flames of a real fire. For evenings on the campsite, guests can bring along their own raised BBQ, just please ensure they are not disposable. There is also a large communal fire pit for toasting marshmallows with your fellow campers, and you are welcome to bring along a guitar to play too. There is a washing up area and communal gathering space for when it rains - it does occasionally in West Wales! - this is in the beautifully constructed roundhouse near the other facilities. Dogs are also welcome to join you on the camping pitches, however they will need to remain on the lead. Please ensure you add a dog to your booking if you are bringing one! Please note that there is no WiFi on site and very little phone signal, although you can get good signal from the field above the campsite. Take a tech break and relax!

Camping and touring is available from May to September. The shepherd's hut is available all year round.


Facilities and amenities

Camping facilities include three compost loos and two solar thermal showers. The shepherd's hut has its own private stand alone facilities. There is also a communal picnic area and fire pit and a beautifully built roundhouse which houses the washing up area.

Trolleys and wheelbarrows are supplied for transporting your gear to your pitch (between 50m-80m away). Those staying in the campervan area can also use the campsite facilities. Please note, there are not litter bins onsite so you must take your rubbish with you.

There is a Premier and Nisa Local a ten minute drive away in Borth for grabbing any essentials. Borth also has an excellent Tandoori restaurant and takeaway. The Rhydypennau Inn and Pennau Craft and Coffee Shop are within a five minute drive too.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilet

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

Ffosygrafel Isaf was acquired just 3 years ago by Jono and Ruth, with an idea of starting a small eco campsite, planting lots of trees and increasing the biodiversity of the 16 acres surrounding the house.

Jono is a skilled carpenter and is never happier than when he's constructing something creative and beautiful and is very proud of the campsite structures, particularly the roundhouse and the shepherd's hut.

Ruth is passionate about the land, both for growing food and flowers and watching what nature can do. She has made the whole place look stunning (from a run down small holding to what it is now). You will see her around the place closely followed by her pointy dog Radiostar.

Also, half of the land at Ffosygrafel Isaf is used by the well known permaculture guru Huw Richards, who is also passionate about the land and growing food sustainably. His latest best selling book is based here.


Map and address

Park address

Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping,

Borth, Borth, Ceredigion, Wales, SY24 5NX

Coordinates

52.4583, -4.0462 | SN 60 86

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Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 12 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

8 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric grass circular pitches, 12-15m in diameter. One to two tents allowed per pitch.

3 x Non Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches

Max 5 people

Level hardstanding pitches without electric. Suitable for trailer tents and campervans only.


Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping reviews

4.83 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.83
Location
4.75
Value for money
4.83
Service
4.92
Facilities
4.75
Cleanliness
4.92

"Best place I have stayed for years - very special"

Mandy S - Sep 2024

"Couldn't recommend this place enough if you want a tranquil place to stay with lovely views"

Adam K - Aug 2024

"The vibe is very relaxed, and we loved the eco-facilities, which were so clean"

Emma E - Jul 2024

"Set in an incredibly beautiful landscape. This place is full of charm and warmth"

Andrea B - Jul 2024


Just perfect!

Mandy S

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Trailer Tent - Non Electric Hardstanding Campervan PitchesSep 2024

Best place I have stayed for years - very special.

Gorgeous

Nadia H

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding Campervan PitchesAug 2024

Absolutely gorgeous.

Site's response

Thankyou Nadia. See you again!

Brilliant and eco-friendly site

Shaun B

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Scenic and tranquil site. Take care when turning into car park in anything bigger than a car. Struggled getting our transporter in and out. Other than that really enjoyed our one night there. The weather was rough but the site was sheltered and large grassed area for any size tent. Brilliant. Hosts were very welcoming and would recommend a very peaceful and eco site.

Site's response

Thank you Shaun, yes I may have to put up a sign to tell drivers to take that corner wide - thanks for that feedback. Glad you had a good time here despite the Welsh weather. Please come again!

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FAQ

For those camping and touring, check-in is available from 2pm until 7pm while for those glamping check-in is available from 3pm until 9pm. Please let the site know if you are delayed at all. Check out is before 11am on your final day for camping and touring and by 10am for glamping.

For those after some al fresco dining, raised BBQs are allowed but disposable BBQs are not permitted. Campfires are also only allowed in the communal fire pit provided.

Awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed please just make sure to select this as an option when booking.

Yes, well-behaved dogs are allowed in the camping field and campervan area but please make sure to select this as an option when booking. Sorry, no dogs are allowed in or around the glamping accommodation.


Just a five minute drive from the Ceredigion Coast, the site is well-located for days exploring the seaside. Wallog (5 minutes) is a wonderful hidden beach, great for walking stop-offs and peaceful picnics. The Wales coast path is only 20 minutes walk away.

The university town of Aberystwyth (15 minutes) offers a whole host of attractions, along with a wonderful sand and pebble beachfront. Take a trip on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway or visit the historic Aberystwyth Castle. There are also plenty of independent shops and supermarkets in the town.

For those wanting a leisurely morning or afternoon out, take a ride on the Vale of Rheidol Railway (15 minutes). The 12 mile long railway takes you on a scenic journey through the local landscapes with an audio tour to educate you on the area.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum (15 minutes)
  • Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (20 minutes)
  • The Magic of Life Butterfly House (20 minutes)
  • Silver Mountain Experience (25 minutes)
  • Devil's Bridge Waterfalls (30 minutes)
  • Borth (10 minutes) beach, cafes, pubs and shops
  • Machynlleth town with a market on Wednesdays (30 minutes)
The listing for Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping was last updated on December 10th, 2024 at 9:53 AM

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