The Crown Inn and Campsite

From £12.50 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.6 483 reviews
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  • Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
  • In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
  • Alpaca walks and feeding on site; river fishing permitted
Originally a drovers' inn, The Crown Inn is a handsome Grade II-listed pub sitting in a peaceful position by the river Alwen in the pretty North Wales village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr. Lying just behind the pub and skirted by ancient woodland, the pub's laidback camping area has easy access to forest trails, fishing on the riverbank and drinks in the bar. Access to The Crown Inn and Campsite is via a ford crossing that crosses the river – an exciting and intrepid journey that's sure to hold particular appeal for younger guests. A short wander away, there's a small waterfall that cascades down from the top of the woods into the river below – keep an eye out for fairies around here, as they're known to hang around in the area by the wooden bridge… Facilities here consist of well-maintained compost toilets and a washing-up area on site. There's access to The Crown Inn's bar and restaurant, which serve up good food and drinks throughout the week. Looking for things to do during your down-time? Relax by the riverbank, try a spot of catch-and-return fishing in the Alwen or fix yourself a firepit. You can also book some time at the site's private alpaca paddock to feed The Crown Inn's friendly boys, or sign up to an alpaca walk through the surrounding countryside with a woolly companion by your side.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 9
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Rent a tent 4
Tent pitches 16
Open now
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Couldn’t recommend enough - lovely accommodating staff very kind and welcoming. The…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Molly C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Willow bell tent (two person)

Liked: Couldn’t recommend enough - lovely accommodating staff very kind and welcoming. The pub served nice pizzas on a Saturday too and provided logs and marshmallows for campfires if needed. The alpacas are so cute and we’ll looked after and our tent in the alpaca pitch was right on the river. Great location very scenic and is only 5 min away and Bala lake is 20 min away. Thank you we had a lovely stay!!

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Everything. What's not to like. The couple and his wife cannot do…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Oak bell tent (four person)

Liked: Everything. What's not to like. The couple and his wife cannot do enough to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The site is clean and beautiful. The food in the pub is delicious 😋

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Great experience.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ren Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (backpacker, small, two person)

Liked: The staff were friendly, welcoming and eager to assist. The site was well kept The eco friendly toilet was well kept

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Awesome, green, clean facilities, great base camp, family friendly.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Ash bell tent (four person)

Liked: We stayed in Alpaca pitch, we absolutely loved meeting the friendly alpacas and living in tent, right by the river and wood surrounded by nature, there was lots of song birds , and red kites to see from campsite, the river has kingfishers and otters in too. The facilities were clean, and available all the time. The campsite is run by a professional, friendly family who also run the Crown Inn which has awesome food and drinks. They will also provide extras such as a hot water bottle or extra blanket which they did not charge for. Near the major roads in north wales a great base camp to explore north Wales, Snowdonia, Zipworlds and everywhere else.

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Amazing location, adorable alpacas, cosy tent and the nicest staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Willow bell tent (two person)

Liked: We have just had a night at The Crown Inn and absolutely loved it - so much so that we have booked to return in summer with our little girls. As soon as we walked into the pub, we were made to feel so welcome by Caroline and Richard. They were so helpful and honestly couldn’t do enough for us from the minute we arrive until the minute we left. We had lunch in the pub, which was incredible, and the little log burner made it so cosy. Prices were really good and the Guinness is up there with the best! We went out for the day, resulting in getting soaked in the rain. When we returned, freezing and dripping wet, Caroline and Richard couldn’t do enough for us - blankets, hot water bottles, clothes in the tumble dryer and more wood on the fire! We stayed for a few drinks and, because of how much we loved the little pub, my boyfriend thought it was the perfect place to propose! I’m delighted as it is somewhere that will always be very special to us! We stayed in the Alpaca enclosure in the 2 bed bell tent. The enclosure was so lovely with seating and a fire pit. It is right next to the river making it the perfect location. The free roaming alpacas made it for us! They were adorable and so friendly! There are alpaca walks available so we will definitely be booking onto this for next time. The tent was really clean and cosy with really comfy beds and fantastic views, with bedding all provided. There were toilets inside of the pub which were available during pub opening times, and a toilet in the camping area with a sink. They were all kept really clean and the facilities were well looked after. Overall, we have absolutely loved our visit and we can’t wait to return. Thank you so much Caroline and Richard

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Excellent, clean fabulous owners kingfisher cabin

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Steph W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Kingfisher cabin (seven person)

Liked: Was absolutely beautiful. Came with 2 adults 9yr old and 15yr old stayed in kingfisher cabin and was lovely clean and spacious. A lovely campsite with fabulous owners. Felt safe and secure. Really clean and a great pub. The location is brilliant to get away from hectic life. Already Booked again and will probably book more through out year

Disliked: Check out at 10am. Apart from that absolutely perfect

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The family, who own the campsite and the pub went above and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jo M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: The family, who own the campsite and the pub went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable and looked after. The site is situated in a beautiful spot and the children adore the alpacas. we had a really lovely time and will certainly be returning very soon.

Disliked: None

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Beautiful spot, really peaceful. Friendly owners, and a warm welcome in the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Otter cabin (four person)

Liked: Beautiful spot, really peaceful. Friendly owners, and a warm welcome in the pub. The otter pod was clean and beds really comfortable and warm, we slept very well. The alpacas were very entertaining Weather was a bit cold for swimming but would be lovely in the summer 🌞

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Excellent site , clean facilities, definitely be back for a visit.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Nicola W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Very picturesque campsite , quite and relaxing listening to the river flowing next to you , Caroline & Richard were the perfect hosts nothing was to much trouble , food was lovely too bonus my daughter appreciated the Wi-Fi too .

Disliked: None

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Perfect little spot

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sarah W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Poppy's Patch bell tent

Liked: Love it here! Just what we needed , will definitely come back and the owners are so welcoming and friendly

Disliked: Nothing !!

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Features

No 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

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

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

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

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Crown Inn and Campsite

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr

Conwy

Wales

LL21 9UL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.03177°N
-3.50484°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 mi Parade Street 2
18.1 mi Alma Road
18.2 mi Crossroads Stores
Rail
13 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
14.1 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
14.6 mi North Llanrwst Rail Station

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

There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out to see cool castles like the one at Conwy (45 minutes). The village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr is in a central location in North Wales, so both the north and west coasts of the country are within an hour's drive too. If you've got kids or teens to keep entertained, popular options to keep them busy include Go Below Underground Adventures (20 minutes), a caving outfit based in Betws-y-Coed, the woodland rides and activities at Zip World Fforest (25 minutes) or taking a trip to see the many species of animals and birds at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (50 minutes). For something silent and serene instead, take a soothing stroll around the grounds of Clocaenog Forest (five minutes; free parking available at Bod Petryal car park), keep your eyes and ears peeled for osprey at Llyn Brenig (15 minutes) or appreciate the horticultural offerings on display at Caerau Gardens (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Abergele (Pensarn) 18.7 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Marine Lake, Rhyl 19.4 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Rhyl East 20.3 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 20.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 15.8 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 17.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Conwy Castle 21.7 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.1 mi

Chirk Castle 18.5 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 2.4 mi

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 3.6 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 5 mi

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 6.5 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 6.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Conwy?

  • Does The Crown Inn and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Crown Inn and Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Crown Inn and Campsite? There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Crown Inn and Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Crown Inn and Campsite? From £12.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.