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Why stay here ...
Dark Orchard is a quiet secluded off grid site with NO EHU, toilets or showers tucked away on the edge of Hay-on-Wye, yet only a 5 minute walk to the shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities that this unique Welsh Marches market town has to offer.
Dark Orchard is a level, well sheltered grassy site. The site is bordered on one side by the Dulas Brook and divided by the Nantyglasdwr stream. We welcome families and pets. Dogs must be kept under total control at all times in the interest of other site users and farm animals in the adjacent fields. Any mess must be cleared up immediately. We regularly see a lot of wildlife at the site including kingfishers, dippers, red kites, buzzards, hedgehogs and otters playing in the brook.
Hay-on-Way Town of Books is world famous for its second hand bookshops and is fast gaining a reputation for its antiques, collectibles and other fiercely independent shops. Although only a relatively small market town, Hay-on-Wye has a great vibrancy and many facilities including a cosy 65 seat cinema and is also famous for the annual Hay Festival of Literature & Arts held for ten days at the end of May. Work is due to start on the renovation of Hay Castle during 2018 to create a unique new centre for culture and education. Hay-on-Wye also has a lively Thursday Market which features many local artisans and producers.
Two long distance footpaths, Offa's Dyke and Wye Valley Walk, both pass very close by Dark Orchard. Alternatively many other excellent walks can be found direct from the site. Take a walk to Hay Bluff and enjoy the panoramic views of the Wye Valley or try one of our shorter circular walks to explore the lower lying areas. Excellent fishing can be found on the River Wye for which day tickets can be bought locally. Or why not hire a canoe and explore the river.
Dark Orchard is also well placed to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park. At over 500 square miles and including Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales. The park is a paradise for all lovers of the outdoors. With mountains and moorland, standing stones and castles, lively waterfalls and vibrant communities, the Brecon Beacons National Park has masses to offer visitors. With a long and colourful history and a rich and varied mythology and culture, the park has something to offer everyone with fabulous scenery, walking, cycling, mountain biking, castles, gardens, caves and much, much more.
Dark Orchard is also ideally situated for visitors to the annual Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells in July as well as a host of other events and shows held at the Royal Welsh Showground throughout the year.
The surrounding area of Herefordshire also has much to offer with its Black & White timber-framed buildings, Cider Making or visit the 13th Century Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral.
We also have a recently refurbished cosy self-catering Victorian cottage, sleeping 3, next to Dark Orchard. Check out our website.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:30 PM
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- HR3 5BD
- GPS:
- Lat 52.077851 / Lon -3.123258
- OS field ref:
- SO231427
- OS map ref:
- 161
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Brecon, Cardiff, Hereford
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Train station within 5 miles
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Peaceful and convenient.
Dark Orchard
This site is very convenient for Hay-on-Wye with pleasant walks from immediately from it. The field is large and there is plenty of space for everyone. Some areas have a slight slope so levellers are useful. It feels very secluded and peaceful, despite being only a short walk from the centre of town. We enjoyed our two night stay.
I highly recommend reading the information sent from Lynda. It gives very specific and useful information. The photos are a real help.
Quaver
Reviewed on 24/09/2023 16:03
Peace and quiet in a fantastic location.
Dark Orchard
We love this CL, the location is superb, so much so that our vehicle stayed parked up for the duration of our stay. An easy couple of minutes walk into Hay centre, the well stocked CO-OP is also a couple of minutes walk away.
We have stayed here before, but will definitely come back again because of the peace and quiet and the excellent location.
We walked to Llowes on the Wye Valley Walk which mostly follows the river, but closer to Llowes I’d recommend taking the higher footpath (as shown on the OS map) because the views are really wonderful.
Thank you Lynda for another wonderful stay.
Relaxing weekend
Dark Orchard
We returned again to our favourite CL in Hay in August. Very quiet and we even saw an owl, which was a first for us. We enjoyed a lovely welcome from Lynda, Chris and Peter, who always make us feel really welcome and share lots of local knowledge and tips of things to do. For us three, me, hubby and Ellie the Jack Russell, there's something for all of us. Super dog walks, shops and a castle!
Great Location
Dark Orchard
This is one of the best CL's I've visited. A few minutes walk to the interesting Hay-on-wye in Wales! A well kept spacious and relaxing place at a good price, wish we stayed longer. All grass, no toilets or showers or ehu, need levellers.
Lovely peaceful CL site
Dark Orchard
Lovely peaceful CL site, very close to the town.
Stayed for two nights.
Walked the Miles without stiles circular walk, which follows the river part way, with starting point across the road from site.
The town is great to explore and has a good selection of eateries and pubs.
Would recommend this site and will stay again if visiting the area again.
There is an area of the site where you can basically be on your own via a narrow bridge, ideal for campervans.
Thanks for a great place Lynda.
