Gyfyng Smallholding

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Olimpio's pitch (added by manager 10 Aug 2022)
Olimpio's pitch
Paulo's pitch bell tent
Firepit
Afon dwyfor
View of the site
Olimpio's pitch, with a seven-metre bell tent
Country views
Sitting around the fire
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Paulo's pitch bell tent
Firepit
Afon dwyfor

  • Bell tents in woodlands on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
  • Morfa Bychan 20 minutes’ drive; Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) half an hour
  • Well-equipped cookhouses; firepit; wild swimming and fishing
Occupying 31 acres of woodlands and open fields (plus a small upland saddle from where you can admire the sea and the Cwm Pennant valley), Gyfyng Smallholding sits on the banks of the river Afon Dwyfor, on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), 15 minutes’ drive from the coastal town of Porthmadog. Accommodation at this family-friendly site comes in the shape of two colourful bell tents, each sleeping up to five people. The pitches have their own sheltered and well-equipped cookhouse, plus a pub table and a firepit to keep at bay the chill of the Welsh nights. Showers and composting toilets are available. There’s lots to do on site – whether it’s wild swimming in the river or in the dark pools in the woodland, or climbing Craig Gyfyng to watch the sunset – and lots more to do in the surrounding area. Hiking paths lace Cwm Pennant (five minutes’ drive), and there are mountain-biking trails in Beddgelert Forest, not to mention climbing routes up to Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) (both half an hour). If you’re keen to angle for trout and salmon, head to the lower reaches of the river – but be sure to get a permit first. Alternatively, you could spend a day at the seaside. The promenade skirting pebbly Criccieth Beach (15 minutes) is a lovely spot for a stroll – ice cream in hand – as you take in the views of the ruined medieval castle. If you’re after a stretch where the children can keep busy building sandcastles, head to Morfa Bychan (20 minutes).

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Reviews

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent tiny campground with clean facilities and a great welcome

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Emily D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paulo's Pitch bell tent

Liked: The surroundings, the views, the facilities, the hosts, the area, the tent, the stream, the extra touches. The hosts were so accommodating and welcoming. The location is perfect for exploring and short drives away from both Caernafron and Criccieth. The kitchen was perfect and really well put together so we had everything we needed. The picnic bench and fire pit meant family time was comfortable and cosy. The wild swimming was so much fun and the hot shower and charging area was a perfect addition to make our break that little bit more special.

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The perfect spot for a secluded getaway with beautiful surroundings!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Brian D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Olimpio's Pitch bell tent (large)

Liked: A beautiful quiet location with plenty of space for the children to play. The tent was clean and presentable with plenty of space as well as the benefit of a fully stocked kitchen next to the tent with everything we needed. All we had to being was food, clothes and bedding which made it so much easier for us. The host was very friendly and helpful and once he made sure we had everything we needed he left us to enjoy our break.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest 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

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gyfyng Smallholding

Cyfyng

Cwm Pennant

Porthmadog

Gwynedd

Wales

LL51 9AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.98336°N
-4.19753°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 mi Market Square
4.6 mi Tesco
4.6 mi High Street
Rail
4.5 mi Porthmadog Rail Station
4.8 mi Criccieth Rail Station
5.1 mi Porthmadog Harbour Ffestiniog Railway Station
Ferry
19.3 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
19.6 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
24.8 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
23.4 mi Anglesey Airport

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

Portmeirion (20 minutes’ drive), overlooking the estuary of the river Afon Dwyryd, was built between 1926 and 1976 in the style of an Italian village, with pastel-coloured red-roofed houses, a central piazza and a series of porticoes. The surrounding gardens, known as Gwyllt, feature woodland, lakes and follies. A UNESCO World Heritage site (along with the fortresses at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech), the formidable castle at Caernarfon (half an hour) was built by Edward I during his war against the Welsh princes in the 1280s. Going further back in time, the town also has the ruins of the Segontium Roman Fort. The National Slate Museum (40 minutes) occupies a former quarry at the bottom of Elidir Fawr mountain, and its Victorian workshops look as they would have in 1969, when the mine was closed down. In addition to demonstrations on slate splitting and blacksmithing, there are plenty of children-friendly activities.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Criccieth 4.6 mi Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central 5.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Harlech 8.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Morfa Dinlle 9.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Glan Don Beach 10.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 4.5 mi

Criccieth Castle 4.8 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 5 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 6.3 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 9.4 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 15.2 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 15.5 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 20.8 mi

Bodnant Garden 23.9 mi

Aberconwy House 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 2 mi

Beddgelert - Gelert's Grave - River Glaslyn - River Colwyn 4.3 mi

Beddgelert Forest 4.3 mi

Beddgelert - Llyn Dinas - Nanmor Valley - Pass of Aberglaslyn 4.4 mi

Nantmor - Cwm Bychan - Sygun Copper Mines - Beddgelert 4.5 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gyfyng Smallholding have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gyfyng Smallholding dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Gyfyng Smallholding? Portmeirion (20 minutes’ drive), overlooking the estuary of the river Afon Dwyryd, was built between 1926 and 1976 in the style of an Italian village, with pastel-coloured red-roofed houses, a central piazza … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gyfyng Smallholding?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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