Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite

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Non-electric pitches
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Tent pitch
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Entrance to the site, with the toilet block to the left

  • 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 40
Open now
Opens 1 May 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Wed, 1 May 2024 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 336 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerPeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a welcoming, relaxed, and friendly campsite with stunning views, praised for its value and cleanliness. Many enjoyed the spacious pitches and proximity to the beach. Basic but clean toilet and shower facilities are available, though showers require payment. The adjacent train line is noted, with some finding it noisy while others enjoy it. Dogs are welcome.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

A lovely site, basic but friendly and clean.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The warm welcome, cleanliness and location. 10 mins walk from a decent family friendly bar and grill. No "facilities" as such for youngsters, but plenty of space. Next to a railway line on one side and a road on the other but the noise isn't obtrusive. Facilities basic but spotless.

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Good basic site would recommend

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Clare L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice site basic but clean facilities pitch up where you want was great for me with a load of teenagers as I tucked them up the top corner out the way ! Nice easy 8/10 min walk to the beach which is nice and sandy when the tide is out, 45 min walk into borth. Nice to be able to have campfires. Martin owner nice guy

Disliked Nothing to dislike really but somewhere closer to get a few essentials would be nice.

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Easy to find, flat ground…

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Carsten E.

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Easy to find, flat ground

Disliked Showers cost 20p (who has coins these days)
Not the cheapest for a van

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Brilliant bank holiday weekend at ty…

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Pam E.

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Liked Brilliant bank holiday weekend at ty gwyn. Martin as always was a great help and kept the facilities spottless. Good signal free wifi

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Absolutely fabulous site friendliest hosts ever…

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Rachael M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely fabulous site friendliest hosts ever will definitely be returning

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Great place to stay close to…

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Hollie C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great place to stay close to the beach nice and relaxed atmosphere on the campsite

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A brilliant place to stay!

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Tom L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Brilliant location. Clean and tidy facilities. Plenty of room! We initially booked for 2 nights but ended up staying for 3 as we were having such a good time. A short walk from the beach which was brilliant. Plenty to do in Borth the town up the road. We were also treated to a fireworks display!

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A genuinely lovely site

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Joanne E.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Site was so clean. Well located too. Martin is brilliant. Really friendly and he’s always pottering around cleaning and restocking.
Fabulous pricing too even though it was bank holiday

Disliked Nothing. It’s a lovely site

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Fantastic as always…

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Julie F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic as always

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Highly recommended. We've camped here twice and we'll be back.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome.
Accessible location with 5 minutes walk to the beach.
Peaceful.
Simple but clean, adequate and well maintained facilities.
Beautiful surroundings - hills, beaches, sunsets.
Plenty of camping choices with lots of level pitches.
Reasonable price.
Family and dog friendly.

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Lovely little site Martin and the…

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Paul F.

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Liked Lovely little site Martin and the staff were brilliant for the money you won't beat it,easy access to the beach and bus stop. Definitely we will be back.
Thank you Martin

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite

Ynys Las

Borth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY24 5LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.51297°N
4.04885°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 mi University Campus Penglais
6.9 mi Bus Station
8 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
1.5 mi Borth Rail Station
2.2 mi Aberdovey Rail Station
2.3 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
14.2 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Borth 1.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 2 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 5.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Clarach South 5.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 5.1 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 7.2 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 9.8 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 21.7 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 24 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 5 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 9.9 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 12.6 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 12.7 mi

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 12.7 mi

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.