Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

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Grass pitches
Camping field
View across the pitches
Touring field with electric hook-ups
Toilet block
Toilet/shower block
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  • Dog-friendly site on the edge of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • A five-minute drive from Aberdyfi, Tywyn and the Talyllyn Railway
  • Beaches, shops, restaurants and cafés five minutes' drive
A little of the mountains, a lot of beaches and a sprinkling of steam trains – that should suffice as a short summary for a getaway at Vaenol Farm Caravan Park on the very edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Just a five-minute drive from the seaside towns of Tywyn and Aberdyfi, this is a sweet spot for outdoor adventures indeed… Twyn is a splendid little spot for some seaside pottering. Firstly, it has a safe, sandy swimming beach with a promenade and a recreation ground with bowls, miniature golf, tennis courts and a play area. It's also home to the Talyllyn Railway, whose steam trains have been puffing around the national park since 1865. Just off Twyn's high street, there’s an indoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym and a sports hall, as well as a cinema – handy for rainy-day activities. The town's shops also come in handy for sourcing supplies, and there are restaurants and pubs for a good meal and beer. From Vaenol Farm Caravan Park, you may want to walk along the four-mile sandy beach all the way to Aberdyfi or take the five-minute drive to go crabbing from the jetty. In town, local boats run sea fishing trips; alternatively, cast off directly from the beach. The town also has an 18-hole championship links golf course, and you can learn to sail or windsurf at Dovey Yacht Club. Whichever outing you choose, back at base you'll be able to clean up at the smart modern bathroom block; guests also have access to a launderette, washing-up area and Elsan point so you can keep all your kit in good order.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 30
Open now
Opens 16 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 16 Mar to

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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
0 dogs

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 176 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended campsite praised for its brilliant location, spotless facilities, and friendly, helpful owners. Visitors highlight the clean, spacious shower and toilet blocks, good amenities, and well-maintained, level pitches offering lovely views. It's considered a good base for exploring the area, with easy access to the beach, town, and local attractions. Minor issues like initial check-in confusion and bin signage have been noted, but the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A quality campsite.

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10 out of 10
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David M. 5 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet spacious site; dog friendly; helpful welcoming host; top quality modern shower/toilet block; electric hook up with adjacent water tap; 20 minute walk to beach; bus stop near site entrance.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tidy clean showers Tidy pitch very…

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 Mark H. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Tidy clean showers Tidy pitch very well kept safe site and nice and quiet, site owner very welcoming

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall great experience and would definitely revisit.

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9 out of 10
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 Kia O. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The views from the location were stunning. We were lucky to visit on days with beautiful weather. Campsite was clean and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, facilities were spotless.…

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Donna P. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely location, facilities were spotless.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely brilliant place, lovely location short…

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Simon P. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely brilliant place, lovely location short drive from beach and town. Site is spotless and facilities first class. Lovely big shower and toilet block.Highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend

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 Patricia T. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Views of hills and sea amazing . Good price .toilets and showers best we have seen large and clean easy distance to shops and beach

Disliked Could not find where to put rubbish

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Clean ablution block. Good location .…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff.
Clean ablution block.
Good location .

Disliked Lock to a WC cubicle broken, that’s the only negative point !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dog field, sites, location distance to…

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 Andrea W. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Dog field, sites, location distance to Tywyn

Disliked Dogs off lead by neighbouring sites, disturbed our dig. They let dogs poo anywhere, even left dog poo on site we were at

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amenities, quite, easy access and generally…

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 Robert P. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Amenities, quite, easy access and generally a nice place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely stay again

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean, tidy & very well maintained site, good sized pitches, units were well spaced out, friendly & helpful owner. Good base for the area.

Disliked Can't think of anything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

Aberdovey Road

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.58251°N
4.08142°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 mi University Campus Penglais
11.6 mi Bus Station
13 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
0.6 mi Tywyn Rail Station
2.8 mi Tonfanau Rail Station
2.9 mi Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
9.3 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
9.5 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

Want to take in the gorgeous Welsh coast from the comfort of a train carriage? The Cambrian Coast Railway departs from Aberdyfi (five minutes’ drive), travelling up Cardigan Bay towards Aberystwyth and taking in gorgeous cliffs. On the railway, it’ll take around 40 minutes to reach Barmouth, a stunning spot for paddleboarding, sea kayaking or wandering between the town’s museums, cafés and ice cream parlours. King Arthur's Labyrinth (half an hour) is a fine choice for a day of legend-telling in the national park’s mountains. A boatman will guide you underground to a waterfall, and there’s also a Welsh deli selling produce like Welsh honey, ciders, eggs and cheeses for your picnic. Meanwhile, for those mountain hikes, Penygader, one of the Welsh three peaks and 893 metres high, is a 25-minute drive away. If you're still raring to go on another stroll, get onto the coastal path or try the trails at the Dolgoch Waterfalls, 15 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Tywyn 0.9 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 2.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Aberdyfi 3 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Borth 6.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 0.4 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 9.6 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 11.8 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 19.1 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 22.9 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 28.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 6.4 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 6.8 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 8 mi

Cadair Idris 11.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 11.4 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 Vaenol Farm Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Vaenol Farm Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Vaenol Farm Caravan Park? Want to take in the gorgeous Welsh coast from the comfort of a train carriage? The Cambrian Coast Railway departs from Aberdyfi (five minutes’ drive), travelling up Cardigan Bay towards Aberystwyth and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Vaenol Farm Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Vaenol Farm Caravan Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.