Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

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Grass pitches
Camping field
View across the pitches
Touring field with electric hook-ups
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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
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Admission

  • 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

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 226 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

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, clean campsite with spacious pitches and excellent, modern facilities including showers and toilets. It boasts beautiful views and a convenient location within walking distance of the town and beach. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, the relaxed atmosphere, and the good value for money. Occasional minor issues include occasional lack of hot water during peak times and some wind exposure.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will be back :)

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Katie Q. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The toilets and showers. Also how walkable everything was.

Disliked Little info before arriving to do with check in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our first camping trip ever. Had a wonderful two nights.

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10 out of 10
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Tim B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Warm welcome when we arrived. Instantly shown and given options where we could pitch up.
Gorgeous scenery. Nice modern clean toilets/ shower/ changing room.
Loved it and highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed here for the Race The…

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8 out of 10
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Stayed here for the Race The Train event in Tywyn so ideal for an easy walk into town.

Disliked The site is probably better on a non race weekend when all facilities are not over used. I am self-sufficient so not badly affected.

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Views were great, close to everything,…

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8 out of 10
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Customer service
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Donna H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views were great, close to everything, toilets showers and other facilities were clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go back again, very friendly,well maintained do slightly better

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean , nice toilet/ shower block although one shower was always cold and not enough sinks, however very friendly and well kept and still room on the pitch’s on an extremely busy weekend .
Would have given more if had water standpipes available and no bins expected main bin area which was even signed. So took a while to find . 😁

Disliked As mentioned not enough sinks , one out of four shower always cold..no water Standpipes as what few taken up with caravans connected to.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend this place

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9 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great site,great toilet block and facilities,lovely owners

Disliked My only problem was that the hot water was not hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pick quieter weekends if you want a warm shower

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7 out of 10
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 Neil L. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lots of space on well kept gounds. Nice new modern toilet and shower block.
Stayed over Race the Train weekend so was very busy. One night spoilt by a group of 30 runners parting untill 1am. Loud music and swearing
I can imagine the site being really nice for different weekends when not so busy. Great location for town.

Disliked Showers where freezing on all 4 days we stayed.
Strange that the sinks only have single tap that should run hot, so brushing your teeth isn't the best. Not cold tap.
There was also a really bad smell of urine from the centre grate of the mens showers on all days I used them, all different times of the day.

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This was our second visit this season. Would return again.

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10 out of 10
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John E. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Large grass pitches.
Water and electricity on pitch
Very welcoming owners
Excellent shower and toilet facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches. Great shower block. Would…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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 Sher M. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. Great shower block. Would happily return in the future 😊

Disliked A bit of a hike if you need milk from the nearest shop.

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Really clean and tidy site overall…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Anna W. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Really clean and tidy site overall happy and would definitely go back!

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.