"a real hidden gem! fabulous facilities and stunning views. great for visiting nearby national trust properties.....thanks for your kind hospitalitiy."

"This site is peaceful, with panaromic views of hills and countryside. There are many beautiful walks directly from the site. The pitches are well spaced so that it feels very uncrowded. The showers and washing up facilities are excellent. There is plenty of information available about local places of interest and barbecues and solar lamps available for loan. A great place to stay and relax."

"Fantastic site, wonderful views with perfect host and hostess (plus a beautiful cat and dog!!!) - would highly recommend for a break away from it all with lots to see and do in surrounding areas - thanks for a lovely break."

"Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed camping with you this weekend despite the weather. The tranquility and the lovely views were just what we needed. Regards Dip and Dawn"

"yes, we red the all the praising comments, we saw the the beautiful photographs, we heard about margaret and peter who would be so kind. and YES ...... it is all true!! what a beautiful site with a splendid view, what a nice and helpful people that margaret and peter, and what a beautiful surroundings! we enjoyed it. nan and tonia from de bilt, holland."

"Lovely and quiet site. Everywhere is immaculate and it surely has the most superb view. Ideal spot for visiting the surrounding area. We loved it and we will definitely be returning."

"We had a great time despite the weather. Lovely site for peace and quiet and the owners are very friendly and helpful - even rescuing those of us that didn't follow their very detailed directions properly and required towing out of a muddy spot late at night! A brilliant place for getting away from it all and enjoying some lovely views and wild life. Looking forward to another weekend away at the end of the summer. THANK YOU."

"This is a fantastic site. Small and friendly with clean faciities and stunning views. Highly recommended."

"Thanks for a lovely week spent on your site even if the weather wasn't billiant and we look forward to seeing you again sometime. Rick, Ellen, Nicola and Laura"

"How amazing that we should meet up with John after 35 years, at your site. As I said to him, if I hadn't asked where to empty the loo, the connection would never have been made and we could well of been on your site for the whole week withoout realising the others presence!! I should like to take this opportunity to thank you both for a wonderful stay at Penlan - it was a perfect week of peace and relaxation (Our first holiday for 19 years without the children) I am sure we will be back at some stage to do some more walking and sampling the tea shops"

"Great site, which as others have observed is really quiet and very relaxing. Facilities are good and views outstanding. Ask for a flat pitch if you are in a tent as there is a bit of a slope on part of the site (but its not a problem, I'm just being picky). The owners Peter and Margaret are v. friendly and helpful. All in all a good site that I look forward to visiting again in the future. Andrew"

"We have been caravaning for 25 years & Penlan is definitely the best site we have stayed at. It is attractive, very well kept & has beautiful views, as well as a peaceful atmosphere. The owners,Mr.&Mrs.Joyce, make visitors feel welcome"

"We have just returned from a wonderful weeks camping holiday. Fantastic quiet site with plenty of room. If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing place to stay this site defiantly ticks all the boxes. There appears to be a max of 20 pitches this includes the caravans we only had to queue once for a shower and that was at the weekend when the site was full. We cannot recommend this site enough, we are looking forward to returning soon."

"We had originally booked to stay at another campsite near Hay on Wye, but on arrival felt it was just to horrid for words and tried Penlan at the last minute as it had been highly recommended to us. We were delighted when Peter said he was able to accept us, and were given great directions. What a beautiful site with amazing views, and so peaceful. Though the site was full, there was plenty of space and we couldn't believe our luck. As avid campers we are compiling a personal list of favourite campsites, and this is one of them. Thank you for a wonderful weekend, we were sorry to leave and look forward to our return visit. "

"Top campsite, well kept with great views. Plenty of room for the kids to run around in the next door field and friendly staff."

"Almost two weeks back at work after a wonderfully relaxing week at Penlan and I am still cool! (Even learning some young sayings)However the "cool" feeling is slowly wearing off - need to return as soon as possible to "top up" on the peace and quiet and of course those views. Hope to see you soon."

"We would like to thank you for making our holiday one of THE MOST unforgettable ones ever. We were amazed by Penlan’s spaciousness and the spectacular views in any direction possible. There was something special about the quietness that reminded us of the South African bush. It’s been a while since we’ve experienced the feeling of ‘freedom’, and it truly saddened us to return to London. You have certainly not seen the last of us, as we are looking forward to seeing Penlan again in the near future. We are honored to have been your first South Africans… Reinhardt & Elizma "

"This is a wonderful site that does exactly what it says on the tin! We were lucky enough to get on the site at very short notice for a glorious short week in June. Peter and Margaret have worked hard to make this one of the best sites we have found with surely the greatest facilities, location and views. Even their spaniel entertained us chasing the house martins up and down the field at breakneck speed, although he was defeated by the occasional RAF jets screaming overhead! Our guide dog pup took a little while to get used to the peace and quiet but we felt relaxed as soon as we arrived in our VW camper. Penlan is an ideal site to visit the many great attractions in the area – we especially enjoyed the National Cave Centre, Elan valley lakes and the Red Kite feeding station, and we even found evidence of the “beast” of Radnor forest at a nearby waterfall! We shall certainly keep Brilley at the top of the list of sites to re-visit."

"Just spent a most relaxing week at Penlan,this site is hidden gem,clean peaceful & the view are the best we have seen,great walk's all round area,good priced walking map's from touist office in Kington,we will be back."

"What more can we add the the comments already submitted. We have been camping for twenty-five years, yet this is one of the very best . A quiet, clean and friendly site. We are especially grateful to the kindness and generosity shown to us even after we left, (leaving some of our belongings behind!) Thank you Peter and Margaret, we will certainly be back (but we promise to take everything with us next time)"

"An excellent site, set in a fabulous location and perfectly maintained by friendly owners Peter and Margaret. We pitched our tent for seven nights over the May/June 2006 half-term holiday, and used the site as a base for visits to events at the Hay Festival (only 15 mins drive away), for canoeing on the Wye, and for walking in the National Park. We appreciated the setting, the quietness, the small size of the site, and Peter's and Margaret's attention to detail (the cricket set was enjoyed by us all, as was the use of one of the charcoal barbecues!). We'll be coming back."

"Many thanks Margaret & Peter. We all enjoyed a very pleasant, quiet and relaxing weekend and look forward to visiting you again in the future. Penlan is a lovely, tidy, sheltered site with generous pitch space and great views. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a place to unwind or a base for touring the local attractions."

"Without doubt THE most picturesque and peaceful site we have ever stayed on. Located on the border between England and Wales, and against a sheltered backdrop of mature trees and hedges, the 270 degree panoramic views from every pitch are amongst the best in the UK. This small site has everything you want - exceptionally spacious pitches, modern, clean toilet/shower block, fields for walking dogs or children to play (if no animals grazing)and a friendly welcome from Peter and Margaret Joyce, who work very hard to keep this site special. There is an information shed, with maps and walks in the area which campers/caravanners can borrow, barbeques to hire and and fridge/freezer for camper's use. Come to this site for a couple of nights, or a week, and you will leave relaxed, refreshed and already planning your next visit. Kevin and Catherine Simpson www.AvailablePitch.com"

"We wanted a night away over the weekend. A quick phone call confirmed our booking. A note on the gate advsed where we were to pitch. the site was 90%full and the plot was more than big enough for our Diablo 600. The first thing to stun us was the quietness. The sight has a slight slope and the ground was recently mowed the toilets were close clean and working. A nearby shed contained leaflets for local attractions, fridge freezer and portable barbeques. There isn,t anything on site for the kids,so bring your own amusements. An adjacent field was intermittantly full of sheep but looked great for kite flying but there was no wind this weekend. If you want peace and quiet then this is the place. hay on Wye is about 5 miles away over the toll bridge (50p) and a bookworms delight."

"It is with great regret that I have to say will we not be able to visit your site this year. However we do hope to saty next year with our daughter. We often think about what a completely perfect holiday we had staying with you there, and we look forward to when we can visit again"

""We enjoyed our stay, so peaceful and relaxing thank you peter and Margaret” "

" "We would like to say a huge thank you to youself and your wife for keeping such a lovely, clean, peaceful caravan park, which provided us with the setting for a wonderful holiday. We couldn't fault it in any way at all, and we hope to be able to return again next year. We will of course recommend the park to others, but only to those select few who we feel would be worthy to stay in such a beautiful place." "

""Very peaceful, immaculately clean facilities, fantastic views, a great site, thanks very much. Tracey and Chris, Northampton." "

"Chatty "Spent a few peaceful nights here. Even though the site was full it was ver peaceful and quiet. The owners are friendly and helpful. the surrounding area is beautiful with mountains in all directions. If you want to chill and be lazy, this is the perfect place, if you want to go out and abou to view the surrounding area this is also the place, can't say more than that. Overall a lovely little site well worth a visit." "

"Maxcamp "What a jewel of a site. Secluded, not at all crowded, although fully booke. With panoramic views and convenient for the amazing Hay Festival. I had decided on Hay for the bank holiday so emailed the site late on Saturday night. I was lucky, there was a cancellation. Three emails later: one with detailed directions to the site attached, I was on my way. OK there's no dancing bears! But there's plenty of room to pitch; a friendly personal reception; games leaflets and barbies and lights to borrow and space in a field. Fantastic. Two luxury loos. its such a small friendly site that no more were needed. I heard people laughing at midnight, and listening to Radio 4 first thing in the morning (don't tell everyone - I want to go back next year)!" "

"We have visited Penlan several times now and each visit has been a joy. We have seen it from a tent, folding camper and a caravan. It fits our every wish that is pleasant owners, quiet, clean, compact, pretty surroundings and with a splendid view. Sit in front of that view at night with a beverage of your choice and count the stars as they come out and you will think it is heaven on earth. When I see these relocation television programmes and hear the predictable "Oh wow!" at a view of thorn bushed semi desert scrub. I long to take them to Penlan and say "THIS IS A VIEW" Visit and Enjoy."

"A small site with a big heart. Protected, yet exposed to some of the finest views of any site we have visited. If you like the countryside you will love Penlan. Our very favourite place!"