Penlon Caravan and Camping
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- Small family-friendly caravan site with Irish Sea views in Gwynedd
- Trefor Beach five minutes’ drive; Inigo Jones Slate Works 15 minutes
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; pub and shops five minutes’ drive
Site type
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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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 30 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Open from Thu, 1 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Electric grass touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Penlon Cottage 3 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 3 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £420
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spectacular views of mountains and the ocean, with a location ideal for exploring the Llyn Peninsula. Visitors consistently praise the owner, Mary, for her friendliness and helpfulness. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are frequently described as clean and well-maintained. While some guests mention occasional road noise, particularly in tents, the majority found the site peaceful and excellent value for money. Pitches are generally considered good, though levelling chocks may be useful for those not at the bottom of the site.
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Nice & quiet, good location,…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Nice & quiet, good location,
Disliked Was OK for us but might be lacking toilet & washrooms when site id full.
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Lovely quiet site!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean bathrooms and utility/washing up room. Excellent facilities including washing up liquid!
Mary even kindly brought bread from the local shop on our first morning.
Disliked Sadly village pub closed for renovations but a good bus service.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
There is a mirror in the first Toilet / Shower room and i'm waiting for a new mirror
to be installed in the 2nd Toilet / Shower room.
Lovely meeting you all.
Best wishes
Excellent camp
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Beautiful views, facilities very nice and clean, good size pitches.
Mary lovely friendly host
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Lovely meeting you both.
See you both soon.
Best wishes
A lovely site in a great spot for exploring the Llyn peninsula.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location, lovely views, clean facilities, small and quiet (road noise becomes barely noticeable after a short while), Friendly host.
Disliked Didn’t dislike anything. Slight slopes on some pitches may not work for everyone; however we managed by simply rearranging our sleeping areas to ensure we were comfy.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Lovely meeting you all.
Best wishes
Ideal location to explore the Llyn Peninsula. Facilities are are and it…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Ideal location to explore the Llyn Peninsula. Facilities are are and it has everything you need. The lady, Mary, who runs the place is lovely.
Pro Tip….stay at the bottom of the hill by the trees and where it’s flat and quieter from the main road.
Disliked No WiFi but there was signal no so big deal
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Fantastic site will be back next year!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Fantastic site- handy for lots of local attraction's! Owner Mary was brilliant. Facilities were clean and well maintained.
Disliked Some minor noise from Road but not enough to be a problem.
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review.
Glad you both enjoyed your stay.
Best wishes
A little gem
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Our second stay at this great little site. Ideally located for excursions out on the Llyn Peninsular or into the Eryri National Park and close enough to Pwllheli for shopping. The site is exceptionally well run by Mary, has a nice toilet and shower block, water and power adequately distributed around the site and plenty of open grass available for children to play. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this well maintained site and will definitely return again.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
It was lovely seeing you all again.
See you all soon.
Best wishes.
Gepflegte Anlage. Dusche/ Wc sauber und o.k. Freundlicher Emfang.…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Gepflegte Anlage.
Dusche/ Wc sauber und o.k.
Freundlicher Emfang.
Disliked Waschmaschine/ Trockner sind Geldfresser.
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Best wishes
Spectacular views!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The views from this site are incredible! You have mountains and the ocean to choose from! The drive is very easy, in such a spectacular part of Wales. We saw lots of people heading off for hikes from the site. If you’re at the bottom of the site, the pitches look flat. However, if there’s no pitches available and you need to be the other side, I would recommend taking some leveling chocks! The owner was super friendly and helpful!
Disliked The toilets/shower were okay.
Some people could potentially be bothered by the road noise. We stayed in a van and I woke up a few times in the night to road noise, so it could be louder for those in a tent. But it’s all worth it for the views!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Best wishes
Clean and tidy, good facilities, fantastic welcome and very good value for…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean and tidy, good facilities, fantastic welcome and very good value for money. Fantastic views are an added bonus.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Lovely meeting you, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Best wishes.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Penlon Caravan and Camping
Penlon Trefor
Clynnog Road
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL54 5AB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.98675°N
4.41095°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan Don Beach | 6.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Nefyn | 7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Morfa Dinlle | 7.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Pwllheli | 7.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Criccieth | 8.9 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Criccieth Castle 8.9 mi
Caernarfon Castle 11.9 mi
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 12.2 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 12.6 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 14 mi
National Trust
Plas yn Rhiw 14.2 mi
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 16.8 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 24.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 1.1 mi
Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 2.2 mi
Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 2.3 mi
Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 3 mi
Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 4.3 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Penlon Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penlon Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penlon Caravan and Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Tre’r Ceiri Hillfort: half an hour’s walk - Rivals (Yr Eifl) Hills (hiking): 15 minutes’ drive - Nefyn (seaside village): 15 minutes - Inigo Jones Slate … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penlon Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penlon Caravan and Camping? From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.