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
- 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.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 12 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
7

Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 plus taxes or fees £12
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Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 4m depth (20m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 plus taxes or fees £12
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Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (no cars)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 4m depth (24m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 plus taxes or fees £12
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly recommended site, praised for its stunning woodland and riverside locations offering a "wild camping" feel with good facilities. Guests highlight friendly and helpful staff, beautiful natural surroundings, and excellent amenities like clean showers and wood-fired pizzas. While some found the facilities slightly a distance from pitches and occasionally busy, most found the peace and seclusion highly rewarding, with many planning repeat visits.
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Spacious pitches, great facilities. Welcoming campsite…
Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Spacious pitches, great facilities. Welcoming campsite
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Great location but improvements in facilities needed
Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked Secluded woodland pitches, great location, lots of wildlife nearby
Bar and pizza were a nice addition
Staff were friendly and helpful
Disliked Only 3 showers and 4 toilets for the whole site - had to queue to use these. Some of the toilet door locks were very stiff - thought I was going to get stuck in them a few times.
The shop/check-in felt understaffed at times but this could be due to it being a busy weekend.
Parking for the woodland pitches was over crowded and not clearly marked, making parking difficult at busy times.
Some of the woodland pitches were difficult to access (eg steep slopes, uneven paths) - something to consider if you have access issues.
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Everything it’s such a special place.…
Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (no cars)
Liked Everything it’s such a special place. We booked a woodland campervan pitch which was very private. Everyone on site were so lovely and informative about the area. Bar and Pizza was an added bonus both excellent. Great for kids to interact with animals and great to paddleboard on the Estuary. Facilities great too and can’t wait to go back. Shout out to Mia and her cocktails and Sophie showing us the beautiful goats
Disliked Nothing
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wight as well have wild camped
Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked location
Disliked limited facilities for number of pitches, and poor condition. no water points near the pitches
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I’ve had three nights stay over…
Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked I’ve had three nights stay over the bank holiday lovely site. I went for a nice long walks from The. I stayed in the big field…. It seems to be a lot of feels to parking and there’s lots of wooded areas which look really nice……
Disliked I don’t really want to say too much that I didn’t like, but I just think that could’ve been an extra shower facility. There was four showers and four proper toilets….. are not much areas to wash your dishes… but the toilets were super nice and clean. I would say that I would go back again but just be prepared in case it’s really busy….
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Lovely site which is undergoing improvements, I'll have to return!
Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked The setting is stunning with access to walking/riding trails straight from the site. The access to the site was easy to navigate, the owner/staff are very friendly, the facilities are clean and functional, there is a little shop for essentials including fire pits & wood and the site has a quirky/charming layout including bar/pizza area. I wish I had booked further in advance to book a woodland pitch...they looked ideal.
Disliked The bank holiday weekend proved that the toilet/shower facilities are rather limited and the site could do with a secondary toilet/shower block for the field-campers at the bottom of the hill (it's quite a walk and seemed busy). A composting toilet was provided, however filled up quickly.
Also, not really a dislike but worth mentioning some of the gates are quite tight and awkward so be warned if you arrive in a large van.
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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.
Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked The meadow was beautiful and well kept, lots of space so plenty of room to pitch and surrounded by pretty trees and hills. You can walk straight down to the estuary from your tent down a beautiful forest track and plenty of other tracks to go from there too. There are benches dotted around the walking track next to the water etc if you want to take a picnic, walked past lots of forest pitches with amazing views which will have to try next time. The campsite was nice and calm and quiet. The bar area is lovely and cosy and theres plenty of board games/playing cards to choose from and they provide blankets you can use, dog treats and dog water bowls.
There’s a shop on site with essentials and snacks/drinks and midgie repellant/nets (which was definitely needed). Toilets and showers are very clean and warm.
The best thing about Cefn Coed was the staff, they were all so friendly and helpful and the whole place has such a lovely family vibe. (Also the breakfast muffin from the food truck!)
Disliked Nothing apart from the midgies!! The onsite shop does provide nets and repellant etc but definitely go prepared as we were not and got overrun by midgies.
Also if you want to be close to the toilets would advise requesting a closer pitch as the meadow is about a 4/5 min walk to the toilets and showers
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Will be back again, lovely little part of the world.
Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Loved it, real back to nature site. Found trails that were really isolated and perfect for that recharge you sometimes need in life.
Disliked Genuinely can’t think of any real negatives. Just one thing, they charged me £1.50 for a lighter I needed to start my fire pit, thought they could have just lent me one!
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Excellent site, great staff and will be revisiting soon!!
Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (no cars)
Liked Loved the whole vibe of the place.
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Great site - unique woodland setting and a very friendly atmosphere
Field non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite - very peaceful and unique with it's woodland setting. We also appreciated how social it was - the communal bar area with food and drinks available to buy is a fab new addition to the site that we weren't expecting. Plus a great location right on the mawddach trail meant we were able to hike right from the campsite. We'll be back!
Disliked Quite small toilet and shower block for the size of the campsite - plus it was a little walk up the hill from the field camping. Not really a big deal for us but might be tricky with young children/if you're less mobile/need to use the bathroom during the night!
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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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.73689°N
3.97196°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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.