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Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite

8.5

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General

  • Quiet and simple campsite five minutes' walk from Ynyslas beach
  • Just under two miles from Borth; Aberystwyth 20 minutes' drive
  • Set on a smallholding with views over a nature reserve and an estuary

With a no-frills approach and golden sand five minutes’ stroll away, Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite is certainly worth writing home about. This peaceful, grassy site is set on a traditional smallholding on the coast of West Wales… and it doesn’t hold back on the views either. They include vistas over the Cors Fochno nature reserve, the Dyfi Estuary and the sea.

Five minutes' walk from Ynyslas beach and within two miles of the popular seaside village of Borth, it's all about simple camping in a laidback environment here. The facilities, while basic, are good, with toilets, a shower block and washing-up facilities. Waste and recycling facilities are provided too.

The site's no-frills design means you'll have plenty of time to set off over the sand dunes of Ynyslas, light up a barbecue (they're allowed on site as long as they're kept well off the grass) or to take your dog for long seaside strolls. One such walk takes the riverside footpath down to the village of Borth to catch the sunset. If the four miles there and back is a bit of a stretch, it's five minutes in the car, or there’s an hourly bus service that’ll sort the journey for you.

Once you're in Borth, the village has plenty of handy amenities that may well come in handy, including a railway station, local shops, a fish and chip shop and pubs. That’s not forgetting the Borth Golf Club for those of you who have a good swing.

Please note that a railway line runs alongside the site, with train movements once an hour.


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8.5

Overall rating based on 239 reviews

 

87% would recommend this site to a friend.

83% would stay here again.

  61% described as Budget/backpacker ?

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Would definitely stay again18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKatie F.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Really enjoyed the stay very clean toilets qnd showers relaxed atmosphere

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Pretty site, clean facilities and close to a great beach19/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKim B.Confirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
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    Very picturesque, peaceful site and friendly, helpful owner. The facilities are basic but very clean and provided everything we needed. It is a short walk to a lovely beach and close to a static caravan park with a bar/restaurant, nice to sit out in the evening with a drink. It is quite close to a railway line but we didn’t find the noise intrusive as the trains are infrequent. In all, we had a lovely stay at Ty-Gwen, it’s great value for money and we would certainly stay there again.

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    Nothing

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Clean, good old fashioned simple campsite. Had everything we needed …17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLeigh M.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Clean, good old fashioned simple campsite. Had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. There is a train track behind the site but hardly an annoyance.

    Disliked: 

    Nothing

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Yes10/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLama K.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Yes

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    Very good

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Basic campsite but with everything you need!17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomMarc J.Confirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Lovely spot! Very close to the beech.

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We will be back17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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  • Liked: 

    Lovely quiet campsite in a fantastic setting near the beach.
    Second time here , great value for money
    Basic but very clean facilities , lovely relaxed feel .

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    Could do with a few more showers especially in the summer

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Nice basic site, ideally located for a seaside break. Toilets …13/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Nice basic site, ideally located for a seaside break. Toilets were clean and there was hot water for washing up. (If there was a freezer for icepacks I didn't find it!) This was my second visit and this time I brought my teens in the hope of few sunny beach days. Unfortunately the weather didn't play ball but we explored the dunes, found the lovely Animalarium and had a trip to Aberystwyth. Perhaps we'll try for a sunny beach holiday again next year.

    Disliked: 

    Very minor moan - the grass was a bit long leading to soggy trousers so more frequent cutting would be good.

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near beach,near village(very little in village) facilities clean09/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKirsty A.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Less than 5 minute walk from the beach and about 45 minute walk from Borth.
    Located roadside which makes it easy to find without replying on maps, spacious, friendly greeting when checking in

    Disliked: 

    Only one shower per sex, this is coin operated but the machine is outside of the shower

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Close to the sea/beach, friendly.08/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomPatricia P.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Close to the sea/beach, friendly.

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    Train in the early hours 3.30am.

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Lovely place to stay09/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAna G.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)
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    Lovely place to stay

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    Maybe more lights for the camp side for dinner

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Features

Coronavirus

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Hand sanitising stations

More frequent emptying of bins

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

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  • Ynys Las, Borth, Ceredigion, Wales, SY24 5LA
  • Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)   GPS 52.5130°N 4.0488°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
University Campus Penglais — 6.6 miles
Bus Station — 6.9 miles
Penllwyn PO — 8.0 miles
Train stations
Borth Rail Station — 1.5 miles
Aberdovey Rail Station — 2.2 miles
Penhelig Rail Station — 2.3 miles
Ferry ports
Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing — 14.0 miles
Barmouth Ferry Landing — 14.3 miles
Airports
Anglesey Airport — 55.2 miles

Directions


Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Getting to know this area starts with the local towns. In Aberystwyth (20 minutes’ drive), you could board the Vale of Rheidol Railway to chug around woodlands, or the cliff railway for views of the sea from up high. With escape rooms, an Edwardian theatre and a horse riding centre, there’s plenty of variety.

The same can be said for Aberaeron (45 minutes), which joins up with The Coastal Way path and has a lively harbourside that operates wildlife-spotting boat trips. Machynlleth (20 minutes), part of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, is home to local art galleries, antique stores and plenty of eateries to fuel your adventures outwards too.

The energy is likely to come in handy for the Devil's Bridge Falls (35 minutes) in the Cambrian Mountains, where the trails take you through a wooded gorge with a waterfall. RSPB Ynys-hir (15 minutes), too, where the walks travel past salt marsh, oak woods and plenty of hiding places for wildlife.

Keen to see more animals while on your adventures? The Animalarium (five minutes) is a small zoo with animals that were once held captive, while Dyfi Osprey Project (15 minutes) has a beaver family and ospreys.

Must see

  • Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway (5.1 miles)
  • Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) (7.2 miles)
  • MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl (9.8 miles)

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
Depart by:  3 p.m.

Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite cancellation policy

No refunds within 2 days of arrival date.

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.

You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.

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Terms and conditions

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  • Does Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite? Getting to know this area starts with the local towns. In Aberystwyth (20 minutes’ drive), you could board the Vale of Rheidol Railway to chug around woodlands, or the cliff railway for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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