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Fforest Fields Caravan and Camping Site
Hundred House
Builth Wells
Powys

I first visited this site around 4 years ago , it was easter. I had seen many reviews about it and they were all cracking. After a few visits here over 2-3 years we decided in 2008 to take a seasonal pitch at the site.

The site itself it situated on acres and acres of farm land, the caravan/camping site is only a small part of the experience. The site is proud of its features and its awards.

Facilities

There is no club house or child’s play park but there are small shallow streams filled with tadpoles and newts. Children can paddle in the stream and small ponds and explore all the different species of pond life. Children can be children here they can make mud pies, play in the trees, use the very large sports field for sports, kites, and running around.

There are two lakes the largest lake is called the Long Lake and this will eventually have Brown Trout in it for those fisherman among you. There are a number of kayaks that can be borrowed for a row across the lake. Or you bring your own inflatable. There is a small jetty for you to land them, and numerous benches along side for you’re to sit and enjoy the view. The second lake is further along the park this is called the Round Lake and has a number of cascades this has been stocked for Course Fishing.

The Toilet/shower block is dated but decent, perfectly clean and does what it should do, planning permission has been granted for a new block but funds have not allowed this to happen this year but it has been revamped, a new floor and painted and decorated. There is a washing up room with hot water, washing machines, tumble dryers, a baby bath and changing mat. Out side the washing up area is a large map of the area, weather reports are posted daily here. Recycling units are here as well along side the waste bins.

Reception is where you arrive, here you will find the camper’s fridge and freezer where you can store your perishables (all free), and there is also a fridge that has locally produced bacon, eggs, milk and orange juice. The freezer next to it has bread and bread rolls to buy. In reception you can find leaflets for the local area, map of the walks/mountain bike tracks that are available on the site, on the rear of this is some local telephone number i.e. dr’s, vets, pubs, shops, takeaways, tourist areas etc.

Bottled Gas is also on sale here and for a small fee you can rent (proceeds to Air Ambulance) television aerials. Fire Pits are also available to rent on a first come first serve basis. Or you can bring your own, plenty of wood available on the farm site for you to collect to burn.

If you have relative that don’t fancy camping then why not rent the holiday cottage that is on site a little stroll from the camping area

Environment/Conservation

Fforest Fields is a quiet place, even when busy. It is a place to relax and chill out it even has its own quiet area for those that want to be pitched away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the site. All around the site you will notice flowers of all kinds , an abundance of wildlife, sheep and lambs (plenty of them in the fields along side) , Red Kites and other birds ( a haven for all you birders out there), squirrels, rabbits, and other. A highlight for the spring area are the nesting birds in the eaves of the washroom, close enough to see what you wouldn’t normally get to see but far enough away for the parents to teach their young to fledge safely.

Dogs are accepted but basic rules apply, you puppy pops it out you pick it up. Dogs on leashes at all times on the site although there are dog scampers around the site for them to have the freedom they want, and if they need to cool off plenty of fun for them in the lakes.

If you are a walker then the walks to the hills around run direct from the campsite.

In keeping with the conservation and environmental issues that Forest Fields is based on it only shows that recycling plays a bit part to the campsite there a numerous bins for various reclyables and what isn’t there can be found in the local CO-OP store car park.

New for 2009

• New Entrance
• Reception has been moved to new location
• Fishing
• New roads
• New paths
• New walk
• New hard standing area
• All Weather Pitches
• New Hookups
• Planting of new trees and other shrubbery

If Heaven was a place on Earth then I think ive found it. www.fforestfields.co.uk

Below are links to my online albums with lots and lots of photos of the campsite at Forest Fields

http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/visualize75/Fforest%20Fields/

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25269&id=808884941&l=7b21e88290

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=39109&id=808884941&l=5329f2a0b4

Camper Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Last Visit: Today Posts: 11

I must agree.

Best site in the UK

Camper Joined: 04 Dec 2009 Last Visit: Today Posts: 16

Good review and pics.