The Paddocks Caravan and Camping
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- Small adults-only campsite in the village of Llanystumdwy, North Wales
- A 15-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; 25 minutes to Caernarfon
- Well-maintained grass pitches and shower block; communal dining area
Site type
- 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).
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 9.1 metres are not allowed.
- Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 25 Apr to
Open from Fri, 24 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £33
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £33
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 150m²
Arrival daysFrom £38
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campsite is praised for its exceptionally clean facilities, spacious and level pitches, and friendly, helpful owners. Guests highlight the well-thought-out communal areas with useful amenities. The peaceful atmosphere and convenient location for exploring the area are also frequently mentioned positives. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few minor points include occasional road noise and a desire for more showers during peak times.
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Very friendly place good for dogs 🐕
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very very clean sight clean everything you wanted on the site toilets and showers very clean nothing really wrong with the site nice people on the site everything you want
Disliked d none
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Highly recommended
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely place, there’s everything you need and more. We loved peace and quiet and the fact that it is adults only campsite. Owners are super nice, they go above and beyond to make your stay the best it can be. Facilities are very clean. It is a great place to stay.
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Top quality
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely small site. Great views. Very friendly. Super facilities. Everything you need for a camping trip
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great clean tidy, nice and small site so chilled amazing facilities perfect…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked great clean tidy, nice and small site so chilled amazing facilities perfect base for us. plenty of room. easy to find and pleasant owner *****
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Excellent camping experience!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We were greeted with a very warm welcome on arrival, and allocated to a spacious and level plot. The communal areas were spotlessly clean and well organized. Highly reccomended!
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Excellent experience the campsite lived up to the positivr reviews.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Firstctime there certainly will not be the last. Facilities and set up was first class.
Disliked No complaonts
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Excellent adults only campsite. Friendly and helpful owners.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Small clean and well maintained site.
Friendly and helpful owners.
Plots are a decent size.
WiFi if wanted.
Kitchen area well equipped with everything you need.
Ice cubes supplied for drinks.
Toilets and showers are close by.
Short drive to Criccieth town centre and 14 mins either way from Criccieth to Porthmadog or Pwllheli both beautiful town centres.
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Perfect small adult only site
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Love this campsite very small and private. Adults only is perfect for us. The site is very well maintained and always clean. Facilities offered are great too they have x2 fridges and a freezer for you to use and a microwave and toaster. Also phone charging station. They sell hen eggs & duck eggs, tea & coffee and milk all at reasonable prices. We go 3/4 times a year for the past 4 years and have never ever had a problem here.
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Excellent camp site
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked friendly owners stopped by for a chat.
Very spacious pitches and every where spotlessly clean.
Toilets and showers lovely and a nice touch having the under cover wash up and social area, also fridges,freezers, toaster microwave and kettle if you need them.
we only live a few miles away but week be returning.
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Liked Everything. As a female solo traveller I felt safe and the location perfect. Facilities are excellent with every need catered for beautiful and clean well maintained and excellent hosts. Ideally situated for exploring the area and local buses if you dont want to use the car. Dog friendly also with local walks to exercise them.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Paddocks Caravan and Camping
Dwyfor Ranch
Llanystumdwy
Criccieth
Gwynedd
Wales
LL52 0SU
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.92532°N
4.27408°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Criccieth | 2 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Craig Du Beach Central | 4.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Glan Don Beach | 6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Pwllheli | 6.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Harlech | 7.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Criccieth Castle 1.8 mi
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 5.9 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 6.1 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 7.4 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 8.3 mi
National Trust
Plas yn Rhiw 16.1 mi
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 19.3 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20 mi
Bodnant Garden 29 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Morfa Bychan 4.6 mi
Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 6.2 mi
B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 6.7 mi
Portmeirion - Minffordd - Boston Lodge Halt - Portmeirio 7.4 mi
Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 7.4 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Paddocks Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Paddocks Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Llanystumdwy (birthplace of David Lloyd George): five minutes’ walk - Criccieth (castle and beach): five minutes’ drive - Porthmadog: 10 minutes - Morfa Bychan: 10 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Paddocks Caravan and Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.