Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

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Touring field with electric hook-ups
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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

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 143 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained and clean campsite with spacious, level pitches offering lovely views of the surrounding countryside and distant sea. Facilities, including modern toilets and showers, are generally praised. The friendly and helpful owner is frequently mentioned. While some guests experienced issues with windy conditions and occasionally less-than-pristine facilities after busy periods, many found it excellent value and a great base for exploring the local area.

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Large pitched shower and toilet block spotless. Easy walk to town and beach

Disliked Nothing

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Spacious field with plenty of options,…

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Peter T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Spacious field with plenty of options, lovely setting and A1 facilities, diolch!

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Spacious pitches. Good washing facilities/toilets on…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. Good washing facilities/toilets on site. Great little games room. Beach short walk away. Local co-op just down the road. Owner nice and friendly.

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Loved how clean and well presented…

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Susan T. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Loved how clean and well presented the site was.
The owners were very welcoming.
Stayed in the electric hookup Campervan.
The facilities are immaculate. There is a games room on site for the children.
There was plenty of hot water for washing up and the showers, which you were able to control the temperature.
Very close to the beach and town. Nearby train station/museum.
In the town there is a co-op and a market is on Monday.
There is a lovely walk at a near by waterfall, also a beautiful lake to sit by.

Disliked Nothing - how to be back again soon

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Lovely clean well situated site, tidy,…

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Mitch B. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean well situated site, tidy, pleasant host

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Excellent site with level pitches and a friendly welcome.

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Brian H. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Another pitchup site that's as good as if not better than caravan club sites.
Spacious pitches with electric and water at the pitch. Grey water needs to be taken away to dispose of. The lady that welcomed us was really nice although I didn't know where to go when I arrived. Small town and the Tallylyn preserved railway a short walk away. Brilliant walks along the 4 mile beach. Mainline trains from the town , we had a good day in Barmouth.

Disliked Nothing about the site just seemed a slow journey along the smaller roads from Queensferry. Having said that would definitely stay again.

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Greta site - we will return!

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Keith F. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Amazing site. Large pitches with great views to the sea. Toilets and shower block immaculate and well maintained. 15 min walk to the Tallyn Railway. Friendly owners.
Phone ahead with your arrival time in case owners out when you arrive.

Disliked Nothing really to dislike.

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Lovely stay as always...…

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Shane B. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely stay as always...

Disliked Nothing...

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An amazing view and friendly sheep.…

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 Alex O. 9 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked An amazing view and friendly sheep. Showers and toilets were excellent. Had a game of table tennis as well. It was a shame we only stayed 1 night as it was a great site.

Disliked Nothing!

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Toilet and shower facilities were good,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Toilet and shower facilities were good, washing up area was good and well kept. The site was clean and tidy, we booked a grass non electric pitch but we asked for electric and it wasn't a problem.

Disliked The only thing was a telephone number would have been good on the reception as no one was there when we arrived, another camper gave me the owners number so I could find out where to pitch.

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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.