Cefn Coed

View prices & book 9.3 217 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

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 217 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForestWild camping

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautifully scenic site offering a "wild camping" feel with woodland and field pitches. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. The on-site bar and Thai food are popular additions. While the location is ideal for exploring, some guests noted insufficient facilities during peak times and a distance to amenities from certain pitches.

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Arrival date (latest first)

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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Wifi
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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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect every time. Absolutely magical spot run by lovely people.…

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Anonymous

Wooded non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Perfect every time. Absolutely magical spot run by lovely people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site especially the woodland pitches but bring bug spray!

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Tina S.

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting so nice to have the option to camp in the woods not just an open field. Good amenities.

Disliked Lots of mosquitos

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with amazing forest pitches

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Anonymous

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site with amazing forest pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful campsite. Friendly helpful staff. Great on site shop incase forget anything.…

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Laura B.

Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Peaceful campsite. Friendly helpful staff. Great on site shop incase forget anything. Lovely spot for walks and great views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent experience wild camping, friendly staff and level pitches.

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Alison F.

Oak Woodland non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked We absolutely loved our stay at Cefn Coed...peaceful and perfect. We stayed in the forest area which was so brilliant, secluded but only a short walk up to the wonderful facilities. We had a lovely, very friendly welcome. We are planning our next visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would suggest people stay at the wooded pitches, closer to amenities

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5 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Paula K.

Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked The views and walks around were amazing. The bar looked great and the hangout area with hammocks.

Disliked The lack of toilets. The place was busy, 4 toilets, 4 showers are not enough. Pitched at the field was busy. At night the site was far from quiet, people being noisy, using their cars to come in and out, music was being played. No one came to check and reinforce the rule about being quiet.

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Too busy on the fields

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Remoteness and uniqueness

Disliked Over crowded and way too occupied and not the peaceful pitch up we were hoping for, and despite being told I would get a refund for only using the fire pit one night, the refund was not returned.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This site has a lot of potential. Great for woodland camping.

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Field non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Nice bar and pizza area. Useful shop. If you want to camp in a private bit of woodland then these looked nice. We stayed on the field.

Disliked The site was busy as expected however the facilities were insufficient for the numbers of units. It was also a shame that whilst walking through the forest we saw that behind the site there was a lot of ‘dumped’ stuff spoiling the woods making it an eye sore. We felt that it is was expensive for the field camping and that the walk to the toilet block was too long. A portable arrangement for busy summer period would have made a big difference, as per the many pop up sites we’ve stayed on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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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.