Tan Aeldroch Farm

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View of the campsite from the walking trail above
Tent field photo
Golden hour on site
Lledr valley vistas

  • Peaceful Snowdonia site bordered by woodland and a river
  • A 20-minute drive from Capel Curig and half an hour from Conwy
  • Set on a 42-acre sheep farm; campfires allowed and logs sold on site
Hoping for some holidays close to the high Welsh peaks? Tan Aeldroch Farm is a sprawling Welsh sheep farm with green Gwynedd views right across Snowdonia National Park. This 42-acre site has a wild feel to it, although the grounds are always well maintained (courtesy of the flocks of live-in lawnmowers that you'll be sharing with). Bordered by the river Lledr on one side and woodland on the other, the farm has plenty of secluded spots, trees to climb and rocks to clamber over. Handily, though, it's within a couple of hundred yards of the A470, opening up many options for off-site jaunts (including trips to the sea, about half an hour's drive away). The farm's eco-conscious owners have been working to restore the natural balance of this part of the valley since 2003 – help them up by making sure that you leave no trace when settling down here. The facilities at Tan Aeldroch Farm are basic, but you can count on flushing loos and a standpipe. Getting chilly in the evening? Make your own heat by setting up a fire in one of the designated firepits (please bring your own wood). To keep things as peaceful as possible, don't use radios or stereos if hanging by at the pitches, ta. The nearest bar and food shop are in Dolwyddelan, a couple of villages down the main road (five minutes' drive). You can also catch a train here if arriving without a car and book a taxi to the site. The owners are present at the site during weekends, but may not be available midweek.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Tent pitches 19
Caravans for hire 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 14 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Fires can only be lit in the designated areas. Extreme cold weather may affect water supply and closure of the facilities

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This picturesque, back-to-basics campsite is set in a beautiful riverside location, offering a peaceful and natural retreat. Visitors praise the stunning scenery, plentiful space, and the freedom to choose pitches. The site is ideal for exploring local walks and enjoying campfires. Facilities are basic but generally clean. While some reviews mention winter mud and ongoing shower construction, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests planning return visits.

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I will always be going back !

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steven e.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Absolutely everything. The mist beautiful and peaceful site.

Disliked Maybe the showers could be a little warmer for a bit longer.

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Nice simple site right next to…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice simple site right next to a river, 2.5 miles from Betsw-y-Coed on quiet woodland paths and short time on the road. This time of year (Feb) it was very muddy so was grateful for the hard standing and the ability to have a fire. A couple of toilets and showers on site - fine when quiet, might feel different when full in the summer.

Disliked None really - muddy but that was to be expected.

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From the manager: Thanks for your review
Mud in winter is unavoidable. That’s why we have built 10 hard standings
Lots of local campsite close in the winter because of this problem
We limit numbers in the winter to eliminate thd need to park on muddy ground

Beautiful location, stunning right next to…

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Stephanie B.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful location, stunning right next to the water. Clean toilets, lovely hosts.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hello Stephanie
So glad you enjoyed your stay, the dog look especially please to have his own camping chair and cushion
Lucky him/her

Gorgeous area right next to the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Gorgeous area right next to the river. Very peaceful and quiet couldn't have asked for a better site.

Cheap prices, very friendly staff and very helpful. We stayed in February so not many campers so very quiet.

Lovely just to sit and listen to the water and the birds. Very accessible and easy to find.

Disliked No issues, perfect place.

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From the manager: Hello Amber
So glad you enjoyed your stay.
We value the quiet and peace on our campsite
The sound of the water is so much more relaxing than someone else’s music
Do come again

Lovley place to stay, very peaceful.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovley place to stay, very peaceful. Toilets were ok with no issues however shower block is still being built. It was great to be able to have an open fire and sit and relax after a good days walk. I will have no issues returning later in the year. Use the previous reviews to find the site as it is hidden off the road.

Disliked Water point and washing up point could have location on site better published as arriving in the dark and trying to find them was fun but really there is nothing wrong with this site.

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Don’t change anything .

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely location . Peaceful. Well kept
Lovely walks from the site .
Nice and level so dead easy setting the camper up.

Disliked I may be wrong but it
Appears to be no toilet waste point .
Fine if you only staying 2 or 3 nights .

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Excellent site facilities did the job, good pitches.

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views and nice hard ground for parking which was great during the wet weather, had no worries of getting stuck. All and all a very good camp site will 100% be coming back.

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Showers are nice, guessing they are…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Showers are nice, guessing they are warmer in the warmer months.
Enjoyed the supplied fire pits and good price for the wood. £5 a bag.

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Incredible value beautiful setting…

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Matthew H.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Incredible value beautiful setting

Disliked Showers were not in use

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Stunning and peaceful location. Would definitely…

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Jess L.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Stunning and peaceful location. Would definitely return 🙂

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Tan Aeldroch Farm

Dolwyddelan

Gwynedd

Wales

LL25 0LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.06797°N
3.83604°W

Route directions

Do not follow satnav directions. From the A5, follow the A470 towards Dolwyddellan. Pass under the railway, turning left after 0.6 miles.

Nearest transport

Coach
15 mi Station
15 mi Station
15.5 mi Market Square
Rail
1.1 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
2.2 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
2.3 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station
Ferry
25.8 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
26 mi Porth Penrhyn 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

Coming here to conquer Snowdon? Pen-Y-Pass car park is about half an hour's drive if you're ascending on foot, while the Llanberis station where you can pick up the Snowdon Mountain Railway is also well within range (35 minutes). Make sure to pack sensible clothing if heading out for a hike – any shorts and t-shirts you've brought along can be put to good use on the beach at Llandudno or Colwyn Bay (both 35 minutes). Up for a trip on the longest zipline this side of the equator? Then make for Zip World Fforest (10 minutes' drive), where there's also a kilometre-long rollercoaster that twists downhill through the trees. More adrenaline-fuelled action is to be had at Capel Curig (20 minutes), a peaceful mountain village that's home to the Plas-y-Brenin National Outdoor Centre. Something more sedate? Steer clear of hair-raising Snowdonia activities and instead head for gentler walks at Bodnant Garden (25 minutes) or Conwy Castle (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Penmaenmawr 14.7 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 14.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 16.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A
Colwyn Bay 17 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandudno West Shore 17.2 mi Estuary ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodnant Garden 11.6 mi

National Slate Museum 12.2 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 12.2 mi

Penrhyn Castle 13.3 mi

Conwy Castle 14.6 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 1.1 mi

Bodnant Garden 11.6 mi

Aberconwy House 14.7 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Betws-y-Coed and Llyn Elsi 2.3 mi

Betws-y-Coed and the Gwydyr Forest 2.3 mi

Dolwyddelan Railway Station - Betws-y-coed 2.3 mi

Dolwyddelan and the Castle 2.4 mi

Dolwyddelan and the Lledr Gorge 2.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tan Aeldroch Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tan Aeldroch Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tan Aeldroch Farm? Coming here to conquer Snowdon? Pen-Y-Pass car park is about half an hour's drive if you're ascending on foot, while the Llanberis station where you can pick up the Snowdon Mountain Railway … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tan Aeldroch Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tan Aeldroch Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.