By the Wye

Plan your soothing escape to an off-grid, family-run glamping site in the rural heart of Hay-on-Wye, where everyone is welcome (including the dogs!).

You can expect a warm welcome at By the Wye, a naturally luxurious, wildlife-steeped glamping site nestled on the border of England and Wales.

The site is dog-friendly, so there's no reason to leave anyone behind as you plan that fresh air-filled escape from everyday life... and as if that wasn't enough, you'll be surrounded by comfort and luxury of just about every description.

First, there's the dream-like location; the family-run site is nestled amongst four acres of ancient, unspoilt woodland on the Wye riverbanks. Partly designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, your friendly neighbours will include owls, dormice, badgers, bats, newts... and even the occasional otter!

Then there's the off-grid, eco-friendly accommodation, especially designed to have minimal impact on the surrounding area. A range of thoughtfully positioned safari tents, sleeping between two to five guests, are gently elevated on stilts... so you get to sleep in the tree canopy, under a blanket of softly twinkling stars.

You'll also enjoy the benefits of a fully equipped kitchen - with a wood-burning stove and a welcome food hamper provided - and your own en-suite bathroom (well, this is glamping after all!) with piping hot running water, a flushing loo, and a power shower.

Head outside, to find an enchanting covered deck area that will help you make the most of those magnificent, shimmering river views. And if you're in the mood for an al fresco supper, no problem. The picnic table and firepit (or barbecue) will help you welcome that blazing sunset in style.

If you're in the mood for some extra pampering, there's even a range of mouth-watering, locally sourced meal boxes available for your stay, from tasty breakfasts to barbecue banquets!

You can also accommodate any extra guests, or enjoy a more back-to-basics experience in nature, by booking a tree-tent for two. Simply bring sleeping bags, and a keen sense of adventure.

Speaking of adventure, what fun you're going to have in nature's playground! One thing's for certain, if you've brought the dog along then he or she will be in heaven, splashing in the river and investigating all those woodland trails... and you will be too!

Get blissfully lost in exploring the beautiful Wye Valley, the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Black Mountains, or the mesmerising 8th century earthworks of Offa's Dyke - the choice is utterly yours. 

Meanwhile, Hay-on-Wye, the famous town of books, is a mere stone's throw away from the site, and there's a soul-soothing plethora of restaurants, cafés, tea rooms, delis, and farmers' markets close by, that promise to transport you to straight to foodie heaven.

We can't imagine you're going to need any more convincing to book a stay at By the Wye... so as the Welsh say, "brysiwch" (hurry up) and claim your favourite tent!

Things to note

Check in from 3 - 5pm, check out by 10am. Choose from a 3 night stay (Fri-Mon), a 4 night stay (Mon-Fri) or a 7 night stay (Mon-Mon or Fri-Fri). Up to two dogs are welcome in the specially designed Holly Tent, at a small additional charge. Dogs must be kept on leads in the camp. The site is in a protected natural area, so you will be provided with eco-friendly, chemical-free bathroom and washing-up products - please don't bring your own.