Cefn Coed
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- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Site type
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5
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).- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12
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Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12
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Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
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Fairytale site, absolutely will be back!
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Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch
Liked: Absolutely amazing campsite, all staff were super friendly and very attentive to anything we needed!
The pitches are very private and secluded, the site really catered to our nervous dog by putting us in a super secluded pitch which was amazing!
The wood fire pizzas and bar was great, super yummy food and just as yummy cocktails to go with!
The facilities are great and well maintained!
Lovely walks down to the estuary about a 10 min walk from the campsite which our dog enjoyed!
The communal area was amazing, a perfect spot to chat to fellow campers and socialise!
The whole site felt like a fairytale, we will absolutely be coming back! Cannot knock a single thing about this site!
Disliked: Numbers on the campervan pitches would be great!!
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The backdrop was just stunning, great location, the staff were wonderful and…
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Liked: The backdrop was just stunning, great location, the staff were wonderful and the little bar and shop with freshly made pizza was a welcomed addition for our first night.
Disliked: 4 toilets and 3 showers for the entire site. ( On our final day, just in the meadow there were probably 30-40 guests, then there was the consideration of the multiple woodland pitches and their guests. You need to time your shower trip well otherwise you will be queuing for quite a while. Said toilet and shower block is A LONG WAY from the meadow, do not leave it until the last minute before you need to go! I would hope there are future plans to put portaloos or hired toilet blocks for the season just so there is SOMETHING in the meadow camping area. Unfortunately as beautiful as this site is, the toilet situation will mean we won't be back. If you are self contained and don't need the facilities this is a stunning site with fabulous staff and we would recommend.
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Lovely site with great views, well maintained, and good amenities
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Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: The location , amenities, staff, views and walks.
Very pretty site, great pitch area that’s easy to access.
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Great little campsite.
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Liked: EVERYTHING 🙌🏼 could not recommend here more exactly what we were looking for, family loved it. Made friends with other likeminded campers with young children, all staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be returning.
Disliked: NOTHING.
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One of the best camping spots in Wales !!! Woodland pitch under…
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Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: One of the best camping spots in Wales !!! Woodland pitch under two huge oaks was amazing !!!
Staff was very friendly and helpful!!!
Thanks 👌
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Amazing location 10/10 Amazing walks 10/10 Quite and peaceful…
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Liked: Amazing location 10/10
Amazing walks 10/10
Quite and peaceful
Disliked: The only downside and it was a big one they was SO SO much sheep poop all in the field it was almost like the sheep where moved only hours before we arrived
-10/10
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Staff friendly enough but the fields wasn’t fit enough for camping!
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Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked: Area
Disliked: Sharing a field that the horses and sheep have shat all over it!!
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Amazing woodland, proper wild camping feeling. Super well stockup shop, kind and…
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Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: Amazing woodland, proper wild camping feeling. Super well stockup shop, kind and helpful site managers/maintenance people. Absolutely stunning place!
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Very nice location. Would go there again
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Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: The pitch was lovely and secluded
Staff were very welcoming and easy going
Shower and toilet block was nice
Very good location
Disliked: The underground was fairly rocky in places which made pegging a tiny bit challenging in with some tent pegs
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Nice location, very welcoming staff, expensive.
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Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch
Liked: Overall location m, friendly staff, quiet site and great walks up into the forest over looking the estuary.
Disliked: The camper van spaces are actually pretty close to each other and just off the lane. Toilet / showers block needs a little heating.
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Features
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 Wild swimmingAmenities 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 Off licence 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cefn Coed
Ponderosa Ranch
Penmaenpool
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
Wales
LL40 1YF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.73689°N
-3.97196°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmouth | 3.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 4.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 6.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 7.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 9.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
CADW - Harlech Castle 10.2 mi
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.2 mi
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 11.7 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 13.3 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 14.5 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22.5 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 27.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mawddach Estuary 1.8 mi
Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 2.2 mi
Cadair Idris 2.2 mi
Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 2.3 mi
MAWDDACH VALLEY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/1983) 2.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cefn Coed have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cefn Coed dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cefn Coed? Ready to ramble? Take a wander around Abergwynant Woods, 20 minutes’ walk away, or get set to conquer Cadair Idris, the slopes of which you can reach on foot in a couple … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cefn Coed?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cefn Coed? From £50 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.