Cefn Coed

View prices & book 9.4 213 reviews
Idyllic Woodland Pitches
Idyllic woodland pitches
Secluded personal pitches
Our tent pitch, so separate from any other campers, felt very private
Our riverside pitch, under two great oaks, with ponies in the field on each side
View from our pitch
First pitch in the wetlands
Mountain sunrise from the comfort of your camper
Woodland campervan pitches
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Secluded personal pitches
Our tent pitch, so separate from any other campers, felt very private
Our riverside pitch, under two great oaks, with ponies in the field on each side

  • 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
Spacious pitches… seaside strolls… Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park… if such phrases fill your heart with glee, you should be pretty content at Cefn Coed. This spacious site is in a gorgeous Gwynedd location, within the national park and about 10 minutes’ drive from both the market town of Dolgellau and the coast at Fairbourne. If you’ve come to north Wales for the scenery, you should be pleased with your lot here: it’s in a sheltered valley of ancient oak woodlands, close to where the slopes of Cadair Idris roll down to the banks of the Mawddach Estuary. The site is part of a historic Welsh farm estate with 75 acres of farmland and forest – and the nearest neighbours are almost a mile away. Miles of walking, cycling and riding paths are easily accessible, including the famed Mawddach Trail (follow it all the way to Dolgellau, Fairbourne and Barmouth, or to a tiptop local pub/restaurant). There is also a circular route just above the property with some further viewpoints. Facilities on site include an amenities block with showers, toilets and a washing-up area. Filtered mountain spring drinking water is provided near the farmhouse, along with a freezer for ice packs and a facility for charging phones or small battery packs. During high season, the on-site bar serves local ales and cocktails. There is a food truck during high season where you can pre-order woodfired pizzas and morning coffee and croissants. Book yourself onto an on-site course or activity too, like guided local walks, bushcraft, sound baths and foraging courses. The distance between the car park and pitches is variable and parking by the pitch can't be guaranteed. Pitches are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis; if you have a particular request please let the site know and they'll do their best to accommodate you.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 213 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForestWild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This picturesque campsite offers a wonderfully secluded 'wild camping' experience, particularly praised for its spacious woodland pitches and tranquil atmosphere. Guests highlight the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and the unique on-site amenities like the bar and Thai food. The location is ideal for exploring local walks and the estuary. While some mention the facilities can be basic and a walk from pitches, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant site!

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ryan h.

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked The location is fantastic, the plots are secluded and very well hidden with plenty of space. The bar and food are incredible. The staff are super friendly and helpful! Best Camping Experience I have had. Massively recommend

Disliked NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is beautiful and it's very quiet and peaceful. There's a…

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8 out of 10
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Daniel S.

Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked The location is beautiful and it's very quiet and peaceful. There's a path through the woods straight to the Mawddach trail which is fantastic. Great for cycling and walking.
The people who worked there were lovely, the facilities were good and there was a useful shop as well as food and drink onsite.

Disliked I didn't like all of the smoke in the evenings from all of the fire pits. I don't know if everyone had wet wood or something but it got really smokey and coming from the city I was hoping for some fresh air.

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We loved this campsite, we'll definitely be back.

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Spencer H.

Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful pitch and the facilities were very good. Option to rent a fire pit was perfect. Amazing walks from the campsite. Friendly staff and the onsite bar and food options were great.

Disliked The carpark for check-in can get a bit congested.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to camp we go every year highly recommend…

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Inga M.

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Great place to camp we go every year highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Walkers paradise with very welcoming staff and really nice facilities

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Giancarlo S.

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Everybody was extremely nice and helpful. The site is very nice, our pitch was quiet and private. Very good facilities, clean toilets, showers and washing up area. A well stocked bar and also a shop, there is a communal freezer too. We had a really good pizza one of the nights, sourdough base cooked in a wood fired oven. Amazing walks available, the estuary is only a couple of minutes away.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site great woodland pitches Fire pit service Nice staff…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Amazing site great woodland pitches
Fire pit service
Nice staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was fine, we are very satisfied, we will definitely come back…

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Miroslaw M.

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Everything was fine, we are very satisfied, we will definitely come back here, we recommend it to everyone, peace and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping vibe but avoid peak times if possible

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked The laid-back vibe, lots of interesting-looking like-minded people, the on site bar

Disliked Toilet/shower block was lovely, just nowhere near big enough to cope for the amount of people on a busy weekend

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Second time visiting, we love this place!

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10 out of 10
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Chloe B.

Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Our second time visiting this site and our experience was just as amazing as the first!
A super quiet, relaxing place with really friendly staff!
Was really nice to see that the motorhome pitches have now got numbers on them too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot for exploring the estuary and local spots in Snowdonia

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Amran A.

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked The set-up and staff were great. This place has centrally located facilities and a bar!

Billy was great and always around if you needed. The plots are also well set-out. We got Smugglers path which is ideal for a bit more seclusion.

Disliked Would be good to have another drinking/ washing spot fir the tents further down. But not essential.

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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 swimming

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Location

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

There is a green and white sign at the entrance of the drive; please drive to the very top of the long drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.9 mi Sportsman
14.9 mi Tesco
15.7 mi Market Square
Rail
3.3 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
3.7 mi Barmouth Rail Station
4.3 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
3.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
3.6 mi Barmouth 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

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 of hours. The New Precipice Walk (15 minutes’ drive) is a fab choice for spectacular views; if you’re more into moving at speed, make for the mountain bike trails at Coed-y-Brenin forest park (also 15 minutes). For less energetic days out, take fishing rods off to the banks of Cregennan Lakes (15 minutes) or Tal-y-llyn Lake (20 minutes) or make a break for the seaside at Fairbourne (10 minutes), where you can ride the heritage railway for a properly chilled-out time, or Barmouth (20 minutes). Keen to see what lies beneath? Take a boat ride into a world of subterranean dragons and the like at King Arthur’s Labyrinth (25 minutes). Back up in the daylight, ancient Cymer Abbey (10 minutes) and the fab Italianate village of Portmeirion (40 minutes) are top ports of call.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 3.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 4.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 6.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 7.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 9.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • 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.