A few useful things to know before you set off for the hills.

Fforest Fields is a family-run place in a hidden valley in Radnorshire, with camping and touring pitches, glamping yurts, a cottage and a lodge, all set on and around a 500-acre working farm. People come here for space, good air, proper quiet, lakes, trails, campfires, views, and that lovely feeling of being a little way away from ordinary life.

This page is here to help you arrive feeling prepared, relaxed and ready to enjoy it.

In this guide

• The feel of the place
• Getting here
• The farm, land and lakes
• Facilities on site
• Food, drink and useful bits
• Dogs
• Quiet hours, music and shared space
• Electric vehicles
• Friends, groups and day visitors
• Camping & touring FAQs
• Yurt FAQs
• Cottage FAQs
• Lodge FAQs
  

The feel of the place

Fforest Fields is peaceful, spacious and rooted in the landscape. We are a family-run place and we care a great deal about creating a warm, respectful atmosphere where people can slow down, have fun, and feel part of something a little gentler.

This is not a polished resort or a party site. It is a working farm with lakes, woods, weather, open ground and a proper sense of rural life. The quiet, the wildlife, the fresh air and the freedom to roam are a huge part of why people love it here.

If that sounds like your sort of place, you will feel very much at home.

Getting here

We are in Radnorshire on the eastern side of Mid Wales, around four miles from Builth Wells. The entrance is on the A481, which makes the final approach straightforward for guests, including those towing.

Exact locations with W3W

Campsite & Yurt Check In: https://w3w.co/refills.founders.polo 
Ffynnonau Cottage: https://w3w.co/useful.sonic.kings
Fforest Lodge: https://w3w.co/crinkled.mammoths.mooring 

Please don't follow the postcode for the exact location, it takes you to another farm with the same postcode. 

Suggested routes:

From the North and North West

We suggest those travelling via Newtown or Llangurig continue on the A470 (via Rhayader), rather than taking the A483 (via Crossgates).  It looks further on the map but the time difference is very small.  The A483 is a beautiful road, but is much more twisty and can be a bit of a strain at the end of a long journey. 

Via Rhayader: The A470 will bring you into Builth Wells, and from there you take the A481 towards New Radnor.  We are just off the A481, just less than a mile from the village of Hundred House.

Via Crossgates: If you do come via Crossgates we recommend you head East on the A44 to the Fforest Inn Junction sign posted Builth Wells.  Or continue South at Crossgates and towards Llandrindod & Builth Wells.  There is a route over Rhogo/Gilwern Hill at Howey, it's a stunning approach but a small B-road not suitable for towing or large motorhomes, if this is you ignore the suggestion to turn left in Howey and continue to the A481 junction in Llanelweddd. Please don't follow the postcode for the exact location, it takes you to another farm with the same postcode. 

From the South

We suggest those towing from the South to continue on the A470 towards Builth Wells rather than taking the turn over the Erwood Bridge onto the B4567.  It is only a few minutes longer and it avoids a slighly unnerving hill start as the B road connects to the A481.  If you are confident with your hill starts, then please ignore this advice! Please don't follow the postcode for the exact location, it takes you to another farm with the same postcode. 

From the East

Turn towards Builth Wells onto the A481 at the Fforest Inn Junction on the A44.  Fforest Fields is located between Hundred House and Builth Wells, with our turning off the A481 about a mile after the village of Hundred House.  Please don't follow the postcode for the exact location, it takes you to another farm with the same postcode. 

From the West

Turn off the A483 at Llanelwedd onto the A481 towards New Radnor.  Please don't follow the postcode for the exact location, it takes you to another farm with the same postcode. 

As with many rural places, the final part of the journey feels more beautiful and more tucked away than a sat nav can quite prepare you for. Please allow a little extra time, drive sensibly on smaller roads, and if you are arriving late in the day it is worth making sure you have directions to hand before you find the signal patchy.

Good to know before setting off

• The nearest town is Builth Wells
• Llandrindod Wells is also useful for shops and errands
• The landscape here has its own weather patterns, so pack for changeable conditions even in summer
• It is always worth bringing a torch, sturdy shoes and a warm extra layer

The farm, land and lakes

One of the real joys of staying here is that you are not just booking a pitch or a room. You are stepping into a much bigger living landscape.

The campsite and yurts sit at the heart of the farm, while the cottage and lodge are tucked into farmyard settings on the edges of the land. Guests can enjoy access to the wider land, with tracks and trails in all directions, hidden corners to discover, and wide views across the valley and up onto Aberedw Hill.

There are two lakes beside the campsite. One is the long lake, where guests are welcome to swim, paddle and enjoy the water sensibly. The other is a quieter lake for coarse fishing or simply sitting beside and watching the world go by.

Children should always be closely supervised near the water. Between November and March, solo swimming is not permitted in the long lake, as conditions can be cold and unpredictable. 

If you intend to use the Long Lake for any reason, please read this.

This is a place to roam, notice the little things, take your time and get your boots a bit muddy.

Facilities on site

The main site facilities are modern, practical and kept clean and tidy.

Guests staying on the campsite and in the yurts have access to free hot showers, toilets, family wet rooms, an easy-access shower and toilet room, a washing-up space, laundry and a drying room. The shower buildings are purpose-built and designed to make life easier after a day outside.

There are drinking water points, recycling and waste points, and all the practical bits you need for a comfortable stay. 

Please note we only have facility to empty GREEN organic fluid on site, we do have it for sale in the honesty shop if needed.

Maps are available in reception, and from there you can head out across the farm in almost any direction.

Guests staying in the cottage and lodge are welcome to use the wider campsite and farm facilities too.

Food, drink and useful bits

In season, there is a coffee shop and bar on site serving drinks, cakes, brownies and other treats, as well as local beers and ciders. Through the season, regular pizza nights are part of the rhythm of the place, and they are very much part of the fun.

Coffee Shop opening times will be displayed on the door.  During April/May we do sometimes need to keep it closed during the mid week, but we aim to open it up for weekends towards the end of April.

Reserve Your Friday Pizzas (available from 1st May)

There is also an honesty shop stocked with useful essentials as well as local meats, eggs and honey.

For a fuller food shop or any major supplies, Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells are your best nearby town stops.

Dogs

Dogs are very welcome at Fforest Fields, and they do tend to have the BEST time here.

For camping and touring, the general rule is up to two well-behaved dogs per pitch, with a bit more flexibility in the quieter months from November to April if arranged in advance. Yurts are dog-friendly, and the lodge & cottage is pet-friendly too.

Remember Fforest Fields is a working farm, please always ensure dogs are on leads around livestock. They are in fields, but at times of year, like spring lambing, it is especially important to keep your whits about you.

Please bring the things your dog needs for a comfortable stay and use your judgement around livestock, wildlife, water and other guests. This is a rural working landscape, and a considerate dog owner makes all the difference.

Dogs need to be kept on the lead on the campsite, but are welcome off leash on the trails and woodland walks.  

Quiet hours, music and shared space

One of the things people most value here is the atmosphere.

We ask guests to keep things quiet after 11pm and through the night, and to tread gently in the early morning too. Little ones are of course little ones, but in general the tone here is calm, respectful and easy-going.

We also ask for no music on pitch. That may sound stricter than some sites, but it is a big part of what makes this place feel so peaceful. Noise travels in the valley, and most guests end up enjoying the sounds of the land, the birds, the breeze and the general campsite life far more than they expected.

If everyone brings a bit of common sense and neighbourliness, the whole place works beautifully.

Electric vehicles

At present, guests cannot charge electric vehicles on site, as the electric points are not metered for that use. If you are travelling by EV, please plan to use charging points in Builth Wells or Llandrindod Wells before or after your stay.

Friends, groups and day visitors

If you are coming with friends or family, you can absolutely note that on your booking and the team will do their best to place you sensibly together.

For the campsite, groups are capped at three units together. This helps preserve the feel of the site for everyone and keeps the shared spaces calm and balanced.

If friends are visiting you for the day, that is possible but please check with the team first. Day visitors must be registered in reception and charges apply.

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Camping & Touring FAQs

What are the pitches like?

Our camping and touring pitches are known for being spacious, mostly level and open to the views. There is room to breathe here, and that makes a real difference.  We do our very best to site people as per their preferences, but sometimes you may not be quite where you want to be.  Lots of people end up falling in love with that pitch regardless, but please keep in mind it's not possible to accomodate everyones deepest wishes all of the time.

There are electric and non-electric options, and the site welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes, trailer tents, roof tents and all sorts of other ways of sleeping outdoors.

Can I request a specific pitch?

You are welcome to add requests in the booking notes. Exact pitches are not reserved, but it is always helpful for the team to know what would suit you best.

Can I be near my friends?

Mostly, yes. If you are booking with friends, include the details when you book and the team will do their best. The current rule is a maximum of three units together.

Are awnings, gazebos and pup tents allowed?

Yes, these are part of the normal camping setup here. It is still worth keeping everything tidy, respectful and suited to the weather.

What should I bring?

Bring the usual camping essentials, plus a few things that always make this landscape easier and lovelier:

• Warm layers, even in summer
• Waterproofs and proper outdoor shoes
• A torch
• Swim things if you fancy the lake
• Towels
• Any favourite camp chairs or picnic bits for lingering outside

Please note that we do not allow disposable BBQs, but you can bring your bbq from home.  Please make sure it is up off the grass and, even if it has legs, is on some kind of heat proof surface or the gravel of your pitch.

We have firepits and wood available on site.

Can I swim or paddleboard?

Yes, guests are welcome to enjoy the long lake sensibly. Please supervise children closely, take proper care, and avoid solo swimming in the colder months between November and March.

What is the atmosphere like?

Relaxed, friendly, spacious and considerate. The quiet after 11pm really matters here, and so does the no-music-on-pitch rule. If you are looking for a place where you can hear the land and breathe out a bit, this tends to suit people very well.

 

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Yurt FAQs

What are the yurts like?

The yurts sit beside the round lake with big views across the valley, and they are designed to give you the joys of being outdoors without the faff of bringing a car full of kit.

They sleep up to four people, with a double bed and two pull-out futons, and bedding is provided. Each yurt has a wood-burning stove with a stock of wood, bedside lights, electric points, outside seating, a picnic bench, and its own private kitchen shed.

The kitchen shed includes pots, pans, plates and cutlery, as well as a gas burner and a little fridge. Each yurt also has a firepit.

Do I need to bring bedding or towels?

Bedding is provided. Towels are not, so please bring your own.

Are the yurts near the facilities?

Yes, the yurts are part of the main site and guests use the modern shower and washroom facilities, including free hot showers.

Are dogs allowed in the yurts?

Yes. Yurt stays are dog-friendly, and the setting is a dream for dogs who like a good sniff and a proper walk.

What should I bring for a yurt stay?

The yurts are well equipped, but a few things will make your stay even easier:

• Towels
• Outdoor shoes and layers for cool evenings
• Food and drinks
• Swim things if you would like to use the lake
• A torch for wandering about after dark

Who do the yurts suit best?

They are ideal for couples, small families, friends, people who want a simpler kind of glamping, and anyone who loves the idea of warmth, canvas, lake views and a bit of romance without giving up comfort entirely.  They are loved by those who don't have the gear or just fancy something different for a weekend.

 

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Cottage FAQs

Tell me about the cottage

Ffynnonau Cottage is an old stone self-catering cottage tucked into a nook on the side of Aberedw Hill. It sleeps up to five people and sits in a small farmyard with views across the valley.

It is one of those places that feels quietly hidden away. There is a lovely sense of privacy around it, and the setting makes it especially good for couples, families, artists, walkers, stargazers and anyone who wants a peaceful retreat.

The cottage is known for its cosy feel and cottage charm, and has become a favourite for guests who want a home-from-home base while still feeling deeply connected to the landscape.

Can cottage guests use the wider farm and campsite?

Yes. Cottage guests are welcome to use the wider site and farm facilities during their stay.

Is the cottage private?

Yes, it has its own tucked-away feel, but it is still part of the wider life of the farm. It sits in a farmyard, with horses and sheep in the barns and fields nearby.  The cottage has its own enclosed outdoor space, which is not overlooked.

What should I expect from the setting?

A farmyard setting, valley views, open skies, access to the land, and that wonderful feeling of being sheltered and away from things while still close enough to enjoy the lakes, trails and seasonal on-site life.

What should I bring?

As this is a self-catering stay, it is worth arriving with your food plans in mind and the bits that make a cottage stay feel easy from the first evening.

Bring your groceries, your walking things, swim things if you are lake-inclined, and any comforts that help you settle straight in. 

 

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Lodge FAQs

Tell me about the lodge

Fforest Lodge is a cosy, recently refurbished self-catering retreat in the main farmyard. It sleeps up to three people, with a master bedroom and a smaller second bedroom, and works well for guests who want a simple, practical base with comfort built in.

It has a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living area, a paved patio and an enclosed garden. From the lodge you can head straight out onto the farm and hill, and the campsite, lake, coffee shop and bar are just a short walk away.

The lodge is pet-friendly for well-behaved dogs.

Who does the lodge suit best?

It is a lovely option for couples, solo guests, short countryside breaks, walkers and anyone who wants a more contained stay while still feeling part of the wider place.

Is the lodge private?

Yes. It is set in the farmyard and has its own enclosed outdoor space, while still being close to the life of the farm and campsite.

Can lodge guests use the wider site?

Yes. Guests staying in the lodge can enjoy access to the farm and the wider site facilities.

What should I bring?

Think of it as a comfortable rural base. Bring the food and outdoor kit you would want for a self-catering stay, plus warm layers for evenings and good shoes for walking out onto the land.

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Useful packing list for all stays

Every guest packs a bit differently, but these are the things people are most glad they brought:

• Waterproofs
• Layers for warm days and cooler nights
• Proper shoes or boots
• Swimwear and towels for the lake
• A torch
• Any favourite camp chairs, blankets or outdoor comforts
• Food basics 
• Dog kit, if you are bringing one along

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A note on weather

This is a beautiful upland landscape with its own moods, and that is part of the charm.

Please come prepared for sunshine, breezes, the odd shower, cool evenings and the possibility that the sky may do three different things in one afternoon. Being properly dressed makes everything more enjoyable.

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Final notes

Fforest Fields has been loved and carefully developed over many years, and we never take for granted that people choose to share it with us. We hope this guide helps you feel ready for your stay, and we very much look forward to welcoming you to the valley.

If there is anything important you are unsure about before travelling, please do get in touch, but we are sure all will become clear!