Pencelli Castle. Caravan & Camping Park

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1 Small and Peaceful in the Heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park Bychan a Heddychol ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park

Amazing... A warm Welsh welcome awaits at this multi and South Wales. It is an ideal location for Beacons highest peaks.

Pencelli Castle, home walking, cycling, mountain biking, pony passes the entrance, as does the Cardiff to Pencelli, making

canoeing the adjoining canal, bird Abergavenny bus and the Brecon & levels of walking, cycling and mountain luxurious and

A pleasant and well and Morgan, lies in the heart of the Brecon watching as well as relaxing in the peace and Monmouthshire

This unique, small and peaceful Park kept children's play park is situated outside Beacons National Park.

field, making it on location to the great caters for touring caravans, motorhomes the main caravan and camping fields.

2 Amazing... A warm Welsh welcome awaits at this multi and South Wales. It is an ideal location for Beacons highest peaks. The Taff Cycle Trail the canal towpath leading directly from and The Meadow. The Park is serviced by award winning park. Pencelli Castle, home walking, cycling, mountain biking, pony passes the entrance, as does the Cardiff to Pencelli, making the location ideal for all an award winning facility block, which is to Gerwyn and Liz Rees and their sons Craig trekking, canoeing the adjoining canal, bird Abergavenny bus and the Brecon & levels of walking, cycling and mountain luxurious and spacious. A pleasant and well and Morgan, lies in the heart of the Brecon watching as well as relaxing in the peace and Monmouthshire Canal borders the camping biking. This unique, small and peaceful Park kept children's play park is situated outside Beacons National Park. Pencelli is situated tranquillity of this beautiful area. field, making it on location to the great caters for touring caravans, motorhomes the main caravan and camping fields. four miles East of the historic market town The Park is set at the edge of Pencelli Village outdoors for all modes of transport. There and tents in three very different and The Royal Oak Inn is a quaint traditional of Brecon, which is on the border of Mid and is within walking distance of Brecon are numerous footpaths and cycle trails and picturesque fields, The Orchard, The Oaks village pub situated 150 yards away.

Fridge / freezers Children s play area Walking &

Waterfalls Heated toilet & shower block Shop

canal towpath Mountain & Water Activities

station Bike & boot wash Pony trekking Military

Fishing reservoir & river Brecon Cathedral National

Vintage farm machinery Golf Brecon Beacons Visitor

Family rooms Hard standings Nature trail Indoor

Railway Information Room Electric hook ups On bus

3 Awesome... Adventurous... Pencelli Castle s extensive facilities include: Fridge / freezers Children s play area Walking & Cycling Llangorse Lake Ystradfellte Cave & Waterfalls Heated toilet & shower block Shop (during summer) Mountain bike hire on mountains and canal towpath Mountain & Water Activities Llancaiach Fawr Manor Dish washing room Internet station Bike & boot wash Pony trekking Military Museum Aberglasney Gardens Laundry Wifi Red deer Fishing reservoir & river Brecon Cathedral National Botanical Gardens Drying room Serviced pitches Vintage farm machinery Golf Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre St Fagans Welsh Folk Museum Disabled / Family rooms Hard standings Nature trail Indoor climbing Big Pit Mining Museum Brecon Mountain Railway Information Room Electric hook ups On bus route Brecon leisure centre Cantref Adventure Farm Castles Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre Dan yr Ogof Showcaves Red Kite feeding, Rhayader

2006 February 2006 February 2005 This is a small rural site in a wonderful No sites guide in Britain can really omit The toilet block at Pencelli Castle was a This

Pencelli Castle. This Park has won every pleasure to visit.

established means that all visitors award in the book And we think it s the best weird to eat off the floor, but we could to detail is superb For the second time in

4 Accolades... Practical Caravan MMM The Independent AA Motor Caravan Magazine Which Motorcaravan Top 100 Family Parks 2006 June 2005 August 2004 Campsite of the Year for Wales 2006 February 2006 February 2005 This is a small rural site in a wonderful No sites guide in Britain can really omit The toilet block at Pencelli Castle was a This charming Park offers peace, beautiful If you re heading to Wales make sure you stay In the centre of Britain s most beautiful peaceful setting, and with the highest Pencelli Castle. This Park has won every pleasure to visit. It would have been a bit scenery and high quality facilities Attention at this award winning site We all like region Facilities are comprehensive and standards established means that all visitors award in the book And we think it s the best weird to eat off the floor, but we could to detail is superb For the second time in washrooms to be spick and span and this site absolutely immaculate. This site has it all here will enjoy facilities seldom found conventional Park in the realm. have done. four years this attractive campsite in the heart has won the Best Holiday Park in Wales at It has won every award known to man, and elsewhere of the Brecon Beacons has won this coveted the Loo of Year Awards for the fourth time could very well be the best site in Britain award

Achievements... Atmospheric... Pencelli Castle, built around 1080 A.D., had changed hands several times by the 14th Century through conflict.

She was the daughter of Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Wales and also the Grand daughter of King John, King of England, on her maternal side. In 1215 A.D.

Upon Reginald s death she married Ralph Mortimer of Wigmore Castle, Herefordshire, and they had a son, Roger who inherited the Lordships of Pencelli and

This angered William de Braose who attacked the castle, unsuccessfully, but caused great structural damage.

Braose family. Roger de Mortimer was a renowned and honoured Knight and close friend to Henry III.

Roger killed Simon de Montfort, severed his head and sent it home as a gift to his wife, Lady Maud de Mortimer.

5 Achievements... Atmospheric... Pencelli Castle, built around 1080 A.D., had changed hands several times by the 14th Century through conflict. The last Royal occupier was Gwladus Ddu, Princess of North Wales, A.D. who died at Windsor Castle. She was the daughter of Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Wales and also the Grand daughter of King John, King of England, on her maternal side. In 1215 A.D. she married the owner of Pencelli Castle, Reginald de Braose who already had a son William from a previous marriage. Upon Reginald s death she married Ralph Mortimer of Wigmore Castle, Herefordshire, and they had a son, Roger who inherited the Lordships of Pencelli and Brecon Castles along with thousands of acres of land. This angered William de Braose who attacked the castle, unsuccessfully, but caused great structural damage. The Castle was repaired and to settle matters Roger agreed to marry William s daughter, Maud de Braose, therefore bringing the wealth back to the de Braose family. Roger de Mortimer was a renowned and honoured Knight and close friend to Henry III. He fought alongside him at the Battle of Evesham against Simon de Montfort. Roger killed Simon de Montfort, severed his head and sent it home as a gift to his wife, Lady Maud de Mortimer. All remains of the Castle have long gone and the house, which occupies the site of the old chapel, St. Leonard's, dates back to 1583 A.D. It is now the home of Gerwyn and Liz Rees and their two sons, Craig and Morgan. The caravan and camping park lies within and around the defensive moat, part of which was utilized with the construction of the canal. The Oaks and Meadow, which were probably the scene of several bloody battles, are now surrounded by mature trees, many of which span several centuries. The Orchard is within what would have been the castle walls.

onto the Brecon Access is straightforward: As you pass through the village Pencelli Castle legacy of spectacular mountain ranges, without climbing the Brecon Beacons, the Beacons.

6 Astounding... Alluring... There are so many things to see and do in the Camping Park is situated right in the middle. Llanfeugan with it s 2000 year old Yew trees, Map & Directions The Caravan and Campsite National Park, with a landscape that offers a A holiday in Wales would not be complete through open fields and onto the Brecon Access is straightforward: As you pass through the village Pencelli Castle legacy of spectacular mountain ranges, without climbing the Brecon Beacons, the Beacons. Following sheep tracks and ridges, the From Brecon: Take the A40 East out of Brecon is the last place and is signposted on the left. Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal internationally renowned geology, bountiful highest mountain in the South of Britain. To views are breathtaking. The terrain is mainly (Signposted Abergavenny). After 1 mile turn From Abergavenny: Take A40 towards wildlife and diverse recreational opportunities. walk from Pencelli Castle to the highest peak, gently sloping and grassy. Another spectacular onto the attractive B4558 (Signposted Brecon. 6 miles from Brecon turn left for The Orchard It covers an area of 1347 km 2 (520 miles 2 ) Pen-y-Fan, takes a little over three hours. area to explore is Ystradfellte with Porth yr Pencelli) and follow the brown caravan and Talybont On Usk. In the village, at the T Play Area The Oaks The Meadow and guess what? Pencelli Castle Caravan & The path leads up past the ancient Church of Ogof Cave and a series of wonderful Waterfalls. tent signs. Go south for 2 miles until you reach the village of Pencelli. junction, turn right. Pencelli Castle is the first place on the right in the next village, 2 miles. Entrance < Pencelli Village & Brecon Talybont & Crickhowell > touchdowndesign

7 Pencelli Castle Gerwyn & Liz Rees Pencelli Brecon Powys Wales UK LD3 7LX Telephone +44 (0) Please note: Assistance dogs only in the park The park is closed 3rd - 30th December

Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park

Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park In the heart of the... Brecon Beacons National Park You are guaranteed a warm Welsh welcome at this multi award winning family run park... Practical Caravan Pencelli