Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
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- 'Wildish' small camping site on a Mid Wales family farm
- A mile from Lake Vyrnwy; half an hour's drive to Welshpool
- Greener Camping Club member site; dogs on leads welcome
Site type
6
4
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 9 Jun to
Open from Wed, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
9.7/10
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a wonderfully simple, small, and peaceful campsite in a beautiful riverside location. Visitors praised the clean, well-maintained, no-nonsense facilities, including compost toilets and hot showers. Pitches are nicely spaced, offering a back-to-nature vibe. The friendly and helpful hosts, coupled with good phone signal and proximity to a village shop and lake, contributed to a positive experience, although some noted midges and a desire for a dedicated water point.
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We stayed at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite…
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Liked We stayed at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite from 22–25 August and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The setting is absolutely breathtaking – surrounded by nature, with plenty of space to relax and soak in the beauty of the lake and hills. The facilities were spotless, well maintained, and everything felt so thoughtfully looked after.
What really made our stay stand out, though, was the warmth of the people. The campsite has such a welcoming feel, and we were genuinely impressed by how peaceful and friendly the atmosphere was. A special mention has to go to the local store nearby – the owners are absolutely lovely, so kind and helpful, and made us feel right at home.
We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already planning our return. If you’re thinking about camping in the area, we couldn’t recommend Lake Vyrnwy Campsite highly enough – it’s a little gem.
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Everything, except…..…
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Liked Everything, except…..
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Very nice setting, and the friendly…
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Liked Very nice setting, and the friendly host came to say hello on arrival. I loved that it was a limited number of defined pitches with fire pits. Quite back-to-basics, but I like it that way! Was peaceful at night.
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The space you get & how…
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Liked The space you get & how everything is set out.
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Individual tent pitches with own firepit. Lovely,…
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Liked Individual tent pitches with own firepit.
Lovely, helpful owners.
Shop nearby.
Beautiful countryside.
Small site,off grid and peaceful.
Disliked Nothing
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Great little site, can't think of any real problems
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Liked Great campsite with good facilities, extremely clean toilets and showers, the toilets did not smell and the owners were there every day ensuring the place was in good condition and the campers had everything they needed. They sell firewood for just £6 which lasted us 2 nights.
Very close to the lake and had a little shop with everything you might want within a 5 minute walk. There are also normal public toilets there if you don't want to use the campsite toilets for whatever reason. The campsite backs onto a river which you can walk in if its shallow.
No lighting near the campsite so you get a really nice dark sky and can see all the stars.
There is a road nearby but it is completely silent at night and quiet during the day anyway so its not a problem.
Very few pitches. There were just 6 tent pitches and a few caravan pitches so the site didn't feel overcrowded.
Disliked The showers were good, but occasionally the water would come out searing hot or ice cold. I don't know why this was and it only happened twice for a few seconds.
Our pitch (number 6) was on a very slight (almost unnoticeble unless you are laying down looking for it) incline going down towards the river and we didn't notice so had rough sleep the first night so just make sure you orient your sleeping setup that way.
Midges! We didn't have bug spray but the smoke from our fire sort of helped. Not an issue with the campsite at all and can't be helped, just remember they exist in North Wales and bring bug spray/a midge net.
These are just little problems we had, and the fact I'm mentioning them really shows how perfect the site is as 2 of them aren't anything to do with how the site is run but rather nature being nature.
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An excellent site with great facilities and friendly hosts.
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Liked The campsite was excellent: friendly hosts, good-sized pitches, large fire pit, beautiful surroundings, and a short walk to a lovely village shop. It was idyllic and I'll definitely return!
Disliked It would have been good to have a separate sink area so people don't need to brush their teeth in the same sink as they wash dishes.
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Beautiful peaceful spot.
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Liked Wonderful campsite, clean, well looked after no nonsense facilities. Beautiful spot right next to the river.
Disliked Nothing!
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The pitches being nicely spaced out The…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The pitches being nicely spaced out
The very friendly and helpful host
The sound of running water from the river
Disliked It being closer to the road than i realises, but it wasn't an issue in the evening
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Very quiet and didn't feel crowded,…
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Liked Very quiet and didn't feel crowded, very simple site but I loved it. No problems at all. Also very close to Lake Vrynwy so can go on some nice walks. There is a little shop just at the top of the road if needed to top up on food or essentials.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
Brynfedwen
Llanwddyn
Powys
Wales
SY10 0LS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75862°N
3.43436°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmouth | 26.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 26.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 28.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 29 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 29.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Powis Castle & Garden 13.7 mi
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 21 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 29 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 29.7 mi
National Trust
Chirk Castle 18.8 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 26.5 mi
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 29.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 3.8 mi
Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 4.7 mi
Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 5.4 mi
Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 7.1 mi
Tyn-y-ffridd - Mynydd Tarw - Cadair Berwyn 9 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 Lake Vyrnwy Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lake Vyrnwy Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lake Vyrnwy Campsite? This part of Mid Wales is all about soaking up the fabulous scenery – perhaps starting with a stroll in nearby Dyfnant Forest (10 minutes’ drive) or a walk along one of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lake Vyrnwy Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.