Cae Llwyd Farm

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Visitor image of the site and the river
Visitor image of the site and the river
View of both camping fields
Communal outdoor space
Meet the lambs
The 2021 season
Pitch view
Loo with a view
Stepping stones at the bottom of the field to get into the village
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View of both camping fields
Communal outdoor space
Meet the lambs

  • Off-grid wild site by the Machno river in Snowdonia National Park
  • A five-minute drive to Penmachno MTB Trail; 15 minutes to Betws-y-Coed
  • Pizza stall on site serving food every day
With peaceful meadow camping by the Machno river, Cae Llwyd Farm is on the edge of Penmachno village, five miles from Betws-y-Coed. This secluded spot is a great springboard for outdoorsy holidays for sporty types and adventurous families looking to explore Snowdonia and a quiet, peaceful site well-suited to stargazing. It's also a 15-minute drive from Betws-y-Coed, where there are bus links to Yr Wyddfa (the Welsh name for Snowdon). It’s heaven on wheels for cyclists, with several mountain biking trails close by – including the renowned Penmachno MTB Trail (five minutes’ drive). Attention all hikers and climbers – a stay here puts you in pole position for several Snowdonia peaks over 3,000 feet; kayakers, meanwhile, can navigate down pretty rivers, including the nearby Ledr. As this is an off-grid site with no electricity, amenities are simple (it's not luxury, but the composting toilet has been hand-built using reclaimed and recycled materials that blend in with their surroundings). There are no showers, so ask the team about where to track down public showers. This is a site that's been set up to help guests appreciate the wild beauty of Snowdonia – and there is a massive bonus in that this site is on a working farm, with local produce usually available (depending on the time of year). Talking of food, barbecues are allowed in the camping field, and there’s a convenience store in Penmachno (10 minutes’ walk) where you can pick up basics for the grill. There’s also a pub here, and you might just get tempted in for a restorative pint after all your Snowdonia adventures. Alternatively, stick around on site to pick up pizza from the food stall there.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWild camping

96% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, rural campsite with spacious pitches and beautiful views, ideal for a back-to-nature experience. Guests consistently praise the friendly and welcoming hosts, and the on-site pizza is a frequent highlight. Facilities are basic but generally clean, though some visitors noted a lack of drinking water and suggestions were made for wheelbarrows and step stools. The short operating season was mentioned as a downside.

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Location, natural setting, friendly hosts and…

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 Martyn J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, natural setting, friendly hosts and pizza!

Disliked Limited facilities including no drinking water

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One of the nicest setting for…

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 Sebastian R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked One of the nicest setting for a Camp and Dan the camp supervisor had lots of brilliant local knowledge and great place to go explore the local area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful basic site, beautiful location.

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Rosie H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really peaceful site with friendly owners. The site is basic but we knew that and it really wasn't an issue. Scenery was beautiful, great for stargazing! Pizzas from the trailer van were delicious too. Friendly pub and shop a short walk away in the village too.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Loved it, beautiful scenery, great pizza…

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 Wijj F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved it, beautiful scenery, great pizza and great staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, food and host…

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Marty H. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, food and host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best campsite I have camped on…

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 Ariba K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Best campsite I have camped on in the UK so far. Was peaceful and picturesque even with the wind and rain! The land was big enough that even fully booked everyone was spaced out so you had plenty of privacy. Toilets were well kept and clean too which is always a bonus! The pizza on site was AMAZING!!! Our favourite was the lamb and even had to get an extra one for the next day.

Disliked Due to extreme heat and dry conditions barbecues and campfires were nor allowed (understandable) would have been nice to know before bringing our things but was not a big deal because pizza is offered from 6 to 8pm.

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T Z. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Super chilled.

Disliked No soap at toilets

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Stunning views, lots of space and…

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 Daniel M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Stunning views, lots of space and very cool site.

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Friendly host. Weather wasn't great. Let…

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Matt S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly host. Weather wasn't great. Let us pitch in the field over the road which was less windy. Helped others move their tents out of the worse of the weather. Great pizzas also. 10/10 would visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, really spacious with basic but clean facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A really quiet campsite with plenty of space. Owner was friendly and helpful and the pizza van was a nice touch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

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 No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up 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 Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cae Llwyd Farm

Yspyty Road

Penmachno

Conwy

Wales

LL24 0YR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.03426°N
3.80638°W

Route directions

Turning off the main road by the Machno, an old pub, follow the small lane directly ahead – not following the road up the hill. When driving down the lane, look out for signs for the car park on the left, then the campsite on the right. Please do not drive onto the campsite. Please note that the signal is intermittent on the campsite. If you need to call for directions and can’t get through, send a text and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Nearest transport

Coach
15.4 mi Market Square
15.5 mi Tesco
15.5 mi Sportsman
Rail
3.2 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
3.5 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station
4 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
Ferry
24.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
24.3 mi Porth Penrhyn 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

Being based in Eryri National Park has plenty of perks, such as tremendous hikes and other outdoor pursuits being just a short drive away. To the south, make your way to the National White Water Centre (35 minutes’ drive) and Bala, which has a fierce reputation for all things outdoorsy. Aiming to top the biggest peak in Wales? Trails to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), as well as Crib Goch and Glyder Fawr, are around half an hour’s drive from the site. Keep driving in that direction and you will soon happen upon Llanberis, a lakeside destination at the foot of Yr Wyddfa. Get stuck into a crafts shop or watersports on the lake, or pick up some new knowledge in the National Slate Museum. The Snowdon Mountain Railway (40 minutes) departs from Llanberis for a scenic, hiking-free trip up the mountain. To the west is the Welsh coast and the characterful village Portmeirion (40 minutes), which has a distinctly Mediterranean vibe. Perhaps squeeze nearby Harlech Castle (45 minutes), a famed Welsh fortress, into the same outing while you're in the area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Penmaenmawr 17.3 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 17.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 17.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlech 18 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 18.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodnant Garden 13.8 mi

National Slate Museum 14.2 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 14.2 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 14.7 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 15.4 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 2 mi

Bodnant Garden 13.8 mi

Aberconwy House 17 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dolwyddelan Railway Station - Betws-y-coed 3.4 mi

Dolwyddelan and the Castle 3.6 mi

Dolwyddelan and the Lledr Gorge 3.6 mi

Dolwyddelan and Sarn Helen 3.6 mi

Dolwyddelan and Y Ro Wen 3.6 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 Cae Llwyd Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Llwyd Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Llwyd Farm? Being based in Eryri National Park has plenty of perks, such as tremendous hikes and other outdoor pursuits being just a short drive away. To the south, make your way to the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Llwyd Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cae Llwyd Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.