Snowdonia and Coast Glamping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.8 11 reviews
Car parking by the pods (added by manager 15 Aug 2023)
Relax outside the pod (added by manager 15 aug 2023)
A sunny day at the pod (added by manager 14 jun 2018)
Lots of space around the pods (added by manager 13 jun 2018)

  • Peaceful site on a family-run farm 10 minutes' drive from Penygroes
  • 10 minutes' ride from the traffic-free Lôn Eifion bike path
  • Snowdonia National Park and Llŷn Peninsula beaches within 20 minutes
The beaches of the Llyn Peninsula in one direction, the lakes and peaks of Snowdonia National Park in the other, and neither more than a 15-minute drive away… what a cracking location has Snowdonia and Coast Glamping. Not fluent in the Welsh lingo? Then you’ll not be aware that the site’s original name, cae bach, translates as ‘small field’ – and it is indeed part of a family-run hill farm, although you’ll see from the pics that it’s rather more spacious than the name might suggest. This restful rural retreat is a 10-minute drive from amenities in the little village of Penygroes, and has easy access to miles of local lanes for strolls. Should you prefer pedal power, the popular Lôn Eifion bike path is close by for safe cycling days. Given the stunning views all around, it’s perhaps not surprising that the folks here have chosen to prioritise a peaceful vibe over lots of distracting activities. With that in mind they’ve kept facilities down to the essentials: a communal kitchen is well equipped with a hob, microwave, fridge and plenty of pots and pans, and there’s a toilet block with showers. You’re welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cosy evenings, and firepits are available to hire.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Better than expected Comfy yet giving the kids a feel of ‘glamping’…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Abigail F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Better than expected Comfy yet giving the kids a feel of ‘glamping’

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Lovely little site! Loved that we were allocated a shower and toilet!

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
Rebecca C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: We loved the size of the camping pod, absolutely perfect for the two of us and the pooch

Disliked: No coat hooks to hang soggy coats

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Amazing stay

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

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Liked: Everything about the experience

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How nice the surrounding was…

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

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Liked: How nice the surrounding was

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Lovely accomodation, I couldn't fault anything! There are plates and cutlery provided…

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

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Liked: Lovely accomodation, I couldn't fault anything! There are plates and cutlery provided as well as your own allocated toilet and shower cubicle to use during your stay! The glamping site is brilliantly located for exploring Snowdon and the surrounding areas. The host was very friendly and came to see us on the Saturday evening to introduce themselves and check everything was OK, which was a nice touch (we arrived late Friday and set off before lunch time on Saturday so this was the first opportunity) can't wait to stay here again, and already planning the next trip!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Absolutely loved this place! I came 2 weekends in a row with…

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

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Liked: Absolutely loved this place! I came 2 weekends in a row with different sides of the family and both times were fantastic! There’s are 6 pods at one end and caravans (approx 8) at the other end. The toilet and shower facilities were clean and each pod were given designated cubicles too which I thought was a really nice idea so that you weren’t sharing with others when you were there. The kitchen was well stocked with a sink, ovens, hobs, microwaves, toasters and pots and pans etc. The pod itself was a nice size for 5 of us (3 adults 2 kids) the first weekend and 4 of us (2 adults 2 kids) the second weekend and the sofas turned in to a huge bed which was really roomy and comfortable. Pods were very clean and well stocked with cutlery, crockery and a bin, dustpan, fridge, kettle and radiator which warmed up the pod almost instantly! A bench outside which was very useful for eating etc and aplenty of room for the kids to play garden games. We hired a fire pit for £7 with unlimited wood which was a really good price as we used it both Nights we were there on both weekends. The lovely gentleman host came and greeted us when we arrived and was quick to bring our fire pit Aswell as being very attentive if we were to need anything like extra wood the following night. The occupants of the caravans further up the path were friendly and quiet and the general glamp site was quiet and had a really warm and homely feel to it - our kids made friends with other children really easily and we weren’t worried at all about them going to the toilet alone down the path as it was a very close proximity and near no main roads etc. The site is easy to find but quite out of the way which was nice again as there was no road noise and helped our minds rest knowing the children were safe from cars etc. It is close enough to plenty of beautiful coastal areas - we drove about 15 minutes to cricceath beach, about 25 to Pwllheli beach, 10 minutes to a beautiful little crabbing spot Trefor Harbour, and plenty of other things to do for cheap days out as a couple or with children. The signal was brilliant to say that you’re in the middle of nowhere too! No trouble at all with buffering or social media loading which in this day and age we all need, especially with children playing games and watching films and us needing the phone maps to find where things are etc. We will definitely be returning and will recommend this place to everyone! Thankyou Guto and Lona x

Disliked: The tiniest thing that can’t be helped because after all it is a one up from camping in a tent… both nights on our second weekend we had visits from some very large 8 legged friends!! And if you’re like me that has a huge phobia of spiders, I spent a lot of the night - after desperately trying to catch and get rid of them - awake and watching the cracks in the wooden roof slats on edge that another might crawl in. I know this can’t be helped as the pods back on to hedges and big bushes where they come from - I was very thankful to our neighbours who both times came to our rescue to remove them lol. I wasn’t sure whether sealant around the inside corners of the pods might prevent them from coming in - however this absolutely wouldn’t stop me from returning, I would just bring a spider catching device next time :-D

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What a beautiful, clean, well situated and equipped site. Ideal for a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: What a beautiful, clean, well situated and equipped site. Ideal for a peaceful, relaxing break away from the world. Nothing was missing and the hosts were amazing, so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Pods were ideal and the allocated bathroom facilities were much appreciated addition. Will definitely be happy to book again and again.

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Excellent peaceful site with fantastic facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Alice M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Lovely quiet site, with excellent facilities, each pod has its own dedicated shower and toilet, so no having to carry everything across every time. The pod was spacious and warm with full sized fridge, kettle and crockery. Site was peaceful and clean. Great location to explore North Wales’ beautiful coast and mountains.

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Great place if you just need to sleep

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kristina B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: We had a lovely stay. It was simple but clean. You’re allocated your own shower and toilet. The kitchen facilities were handy. The owner is friendly and helpful :)

Disliked: There wasn’t anywhere to go or anything to do. Unfortunately the path was closed so couldn’t walk anywhere without being on roads. It was fine as we just spent our days out :)

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Small site, fantastic facilities, friendly owners.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: So glad I picked this site, it was everything I wanted. It was in a lovely location, and it was so easy to travel to nearby attractions. The information provided by the owners also helped me to plan my days out to ensure I got the best of my break away. The site was very quiet and very safe which I particularly liked being a solo traveler. The facilities provided were excellent, the kitchen provided everything you needed and was spotless clean. The shower and toilet blocks were so accessible and also cleaned to a very high standard. The hosts were very friendly and were eager to offer any assistance required. I was able to take my dog with me which was the major reason I choose this site. I would recommend this site to other travellers, it was fantastic for families with younger children as they were all able to play safely. It was also great to be able to hire fire pits so that you could sit outside for most the evening. I will definitely be making a return visit.

Disliked: None

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Features

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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Snowdonia and Coast Glamping

Graianog

Llanllyfni

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL54 6SY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.01876°N
-4.30295°W

Route directions

If following a sat nav please note it will finish the journey before you get to the site. Don't stop at a neighbouring house; carry on and follow signs for the last 500 metres until you arrive at the farm. From the A55 – Bangor – Caernarfon direction If you travel from the A55 carriageway, turn off the Caernarfon / Bangor junction on to the A487. Travel on the A487 towards Caernarfon. Travel through Caernarfon by following the A487 signs towards Porthmadog (there are a few roundabouts which you need to go straight on). Take care at the Roundabout in Llanwnda NOT to travel straight on the A499- turn left on the sliproad on the roundabout – follow the Porthmadog / Dolgellau signs – keep on the A487! You will come to another three roundabouts – go straight on. After the road dips, you will go under a bridge. Carry on the A487 until you see a big TandG sign on you right – you need to turn right - off the A487 at these signs. If you reach the small village of Pantglas you will need to turn back! This will take you on to a small lane over a couple of cattle grids. Follow the country lane right down, turn right near the quarry and carry on. After passing one house on your left you will arrive at Graianog Farm. You will see the farmhouse on your left and the farm sheds on your right, pass the house and you will see the site on your left. From the Porthmadog direction If you travel from Porthmadog direction on the A487 you need to travel for about seven miles to the direction of Caernarfon. After going through the village on Pantglas (blink and you will miss it) take the first turning on the left after the village, where you’ll see a big TandG sings. Follow the country lane right down, turn right near the quarry and carry on. After passing one house on your left you will arrive at Graianog, the farmhouse will be on your left and the farm will be on your right, pass the house and you will see the site on your left. If you do have any difficulties finding us – please give us a call using the number above.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 mi Povey`s Garage
2.4 mi Povey's Garage
7.4 mi High Street
Rail
7.5 mi Criccieth Rail Station
8.1 mi Penychain Rail Station
8.8 mi Abererch Rail Station
Ferry
22.7 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
23.2 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
23.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
18.9 mi Anglesey Airport

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

You’ll get glimpses of Snowdonia National Park from the site, but this stunning area really deserves a closer look. Pack your boots and a camera for some spectacular hikes or bike rides, whatever your fitness levels. Head to Beddgelert, half an hour away, for gentle riverside rambles, or get set for an assault on Snowdon, 45 minutes away, if you’re up for something more challenging. Looking coastwards, there are some lovely beaches on the Llyn Peninsula – Abersoch, 45 minutes away by car, is one of the most popular, but it’s also worth checking out the sandy stretches at Nefyn and Llanbedrog,half an hour away, or crunching along the pebbles at scenic Aberdesach, 10 minutes away. History buffs may like to visit Caernarfon Castle (20 minutes) or the Welsh Slate Museum (half an hour), or take a nostalgic (and splendidly scenic) ride on the Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadog, 20 minutes away. A day out at the seaside village of Portmeirion (famed as the setting for TV show The Prisoner) is an excellent idea too, and only 25 minutes away by car.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Morfa Dinlle 4.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Criccieth 7.6 mi Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Llanddwyn 9.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central 9.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Glan Don Beach 9.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 7.6 mi

Caernarfon Castle 8.4 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.3 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 9.8 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 10.5 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 13.1 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 18.9 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 19.3 mi

Bodnant Garden 25.6 mi

Aberconwy House 26.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 2.3 mi

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 2.6 mi

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 3.1 mi

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 5.7 mi

Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 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 Gwynedd?

  • Does Snowdonia and Coast Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Snowdonia and Coast Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Snowdonia and Coast Glamping? You’ll get glimpses of Snowdonia National Park from the site, but this stunning area really deserves a closer look. Pack your boots and a camera for some spectacular hikes or bike rides, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Snowdonia and Coast Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    To find your pod, please look for your name on the door; park alongside and make yourselves at home.

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