Forest View

The silence here is broken only by birdsong and the rustle of wind through the canopy — this is Powys at its quietest, tucked into the wooded folds of Mid Wales.

Forest View welcomes tents, campervans and caravans, making it a flexible choice for families after a base in the Cambrian Mountains or couples wanting to explore the market towns and reservoir trails that Mid Wales does so well. The pitch types suit everyone from canvas purists to those towing a full outfit, and dogs are common enough that you'll want to check the policy when you book if you're bringing yours. It's proper countryside camping — the kind where you lose phone signal and don't mind.

Facilities are straightforward: toilets and showers onsite, nothing fancy but everything you need. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so ask when you arrive if you've packed the marshmallows. The vibe is low-key and wooded, the sort of site where you actually hear the weather coming through the trees.