Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

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Around the site
Grass pitches
Camping field
View across the pitches
Touring field with electric hook-ups
Toilet block
Toilet/shower block
Washing-up area
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Grass pitches
Camping field
View across the pitches

  • 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

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 203 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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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 campsite offers spacious, level pitches with excellent modern facilities, including very clean shower and toilet blocks. Guests frequently praise the beautiful scenery, peaceful atmosphere, and convenient location within walking distance of the town and beach. The friendly and helpful staff are also highlighted. While most experiences are positive, some minor issues have been noted, such as occasional cold water in showers during busy periods and a desire for more dog waste bins.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very spacious and very pleasant. Facilities…

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gee m. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very spacious and very pleasant. Facilities very well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely return

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Brogan D. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very clean and tidy, great location, staff nice and toilets/showers were good.

Disliked Games room was a little disappointing you couldn't really use anything with no one really checking on them, and other children making a mess.
WiFi would have been great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very spacious, facilities were excellent would…

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Stephen B. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very spacious, facilities were excellent would 100% recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to stay!

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Chloe G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Toilets and showers are great, amazing views, easy to access Tywyn and Aberdovey
Lots of space to spread out and a friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely welcome from the lady who…

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 Hayley H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely welcome from the lady who booked us in I’d highly recommend and definitely be staying again all showers and toilets very clean and modern

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Peaceful, close to all amenities, shops…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful, close to all amenities, shops and gym. Wonderful helpful staff. Clean and great facilities. Having no pub or club on site is great.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, clean and modern shower/toilet…

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Detta E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site, clean and modern shower/toilet block, quiet at night with amazing views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space, private, safe, location, walk to…

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Dajana B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Space, private, safe, location, walk to the beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good…

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Robert M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite

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nicola b. 20 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Fantastic facilities, pretty much brand new, games room with pool table, air hockey, table football and ping pong. The site was lovely and clean, very friendly owner and quiet at night. Lovely views and decent sized pitches.

Disliked Nothing

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.