Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site

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Grass fields
Grass fields
Grassy pitches
Local coast
Trampoline for kids under two
View of ynysoedd gwylanod from the coastal path
Aberdaron beach
Sunset over the countryside
Cows on the farm
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Grassy pitches
Local coast
Trampoline for kids under two

  • Family-run site on a working beef and sheep farm on the Llŷn Peninsula
  • Within 15 minutes’ walk of Aberdaron village and beach
  • Shops, bakery, cafés and the Wales Coast Path in Aberdaron
You’ll barely need to drive once you arrive at Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site, a family-run site on a working beef and sheep farm on the Llŷn Peninsula. This handy site is only a 15-minute walk from Aberdaron village, where there’s a wide, sandy beach as well as shops, cafés and a bakery. From the village, get stuck into surfing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding in the bay, or lace up your walking boots and go rambling along the Wales Coast Path to other sandy beaches and rocky coves. Aberdaron is a nice little village to spend your time in, with St Hywyn’s Church above the beach dating back to the 11th century. When you're ready to put on the seatbelt and drive elsewhere on the Llŷn Peninsula, there are several beaches within a short drive of the site, including Porthor beach (five minutes’ drive away) and Porth Neigwl (half an hour). The farm is in the Llŷn Peninsula National Landscape and surrounded by hills, valleys and lush green fields with wildflowers, so there are plenty of places to walk or cycle along the small country lanes while soaking in the views. Amenities-wise, Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site has a set of modern toilets and showers, as well as washing-up facilities. The sun sets attractively behind the farm fields, which are grazed by sheep and cows.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 12
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 25 March
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Wed 25 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

9.4

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, working farm campsite offers stunning hill views and is a short, easy walk to Aberdaron village and its amenities. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally clean, modern, and well-maintained toilet and shower facilities, often described as among the best they've encountered. The spacious pitches and friendly, helpful owners contribute to a relaxed atmosphere. While generally well-received, some noted limited phone signal and occasional issues with dog owners not adhering to lead rules.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

A clean and well kept site. Will return.

Overall

8 out of 10
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 stephen b. 6 reviews

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked It is a 15 minute walk down to the village, longer coming back as it is uphill ! The site and facilities are clean and well kept and the owners were helpful and pleasant

Disliked I was only there 2 days so cannot say for sure, but it was certainly windy when I was there, I think the area is quite exposed. That isn't an issue for me and it certainly isn't the owners fault, but maybe you need to be aware of that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning views and fantastic village nearby…

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 Cian M. 4 reviews

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Stunning views and fantastic village nearby with some lovely food.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, WiFi would be a bonus but wasn’t essential for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful farm campsite with excellent facilities and friendly hosts

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Tim H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite with a very warm welcome from the owners. We were kindly placed close together with our friends, which made our stay even better. The site is very peaceful and well looked after.

The facilities were excellent. The showers were some of the best we've had while camping, with plenty of very hot water and cleaned daily. The washing-up area was also clean and with a large sink, as well as having a fridge and freezer available was a real bonus for keeping ice packs topped up for the coolbox. The kettle and toaster in the washing-up area were also a really thoughtful touch.

The children loved the trampoline, and the whole site had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. It's also perfectly located for Aberdaron, with a walkable route downhill into the village for the beach, pubs, places to eat and the local SPAR shop.

Disliked Very little to dislike! The only thing worth mentioning for future visitors is that mobile signal is very limited across all the providers we tried. There is some WiFi available in cafes and the pub in Aberdaron, but it's worth being prepared to be mostly disconnected during your stay. This didn't affect our trip at all and was actually quite nice to have a proper break from being online.

As it is a working farm, you do also get the sounds of animals and birds in the morning, so it isn't the place for anyone wanting a completely silent lie-in but that's part of the charm and exactly what you would expect from a farm campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend for sure, as very good facilities and location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location, great facilities (hot showers, large cubicles, separate toilets, also a little mini kitchen area with a kettle, toaster, fridge freezer, sink and washing machine. Found via sat nav easily, and it’s just a 5/10 min walk into Aberdaron, 40 mins to Whistling Sands of Porthor. Would consider going again.

Disliked No real dislikes, just take your own loo roll as disappears fast. Phone signal is hit and miss on site as quite remote (it’s a farm in countryside so expected) but something to consider if taking children. Dogs meant to be kept on leads but some weren’t which is fine but having them marking territory close to my tent whilst I was cooking, and sniffing around another a guests tent and stuff not great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Every thing, great place…

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 Dawn H. 2 reviews

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Every thing, great place

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with new facilities, within…

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10 out of 10
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David H. 1 review

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Great site with new facilities, within walking distance of Aberdaron and Porthor.
Friendly and helpful hosts, diolch, we will return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, great place and close…

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10 out of 10
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Paul T. 1 review

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Great facilities, great place and close to the town

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay here, short walk to the beach with great facilities.

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Fantastic location. Excellent showers, toilets and wash room.

Disliked No fault of the site owners but phone signal and internet are limited.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideally located near the seashore and…

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 Narender M. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Ideally located near the seashore and various local attractions, the area offered excellent hiking opportunities. The facilities were outstanding and managed to a very high standard.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities 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

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site

Gwythrian

Aberdaron

Gwynedd

Wales

LL53 8BW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.81201°N
4.71891°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.6 mi Bus Station
17.1 mi Brynbachau
17.2 mi Brynbachau
Rail
13.7 mi Pwllheli Rail Station
15.6 mi Abererch Rail Station
17.1 mi Penychain Rail Station
Ferry
0.7 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
5.1 mi Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
28.7 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

By now, you’re probably well aware that Aberdaron beach is within walking distance of the farm, and that plenty of other beaches are accessible via the Wales Coast Path or a quick trip in the car. One of those splendid spots is Porthor beach (five minutes’ drive), known for its ‘whistling sands’; slide your feet along the sand to get the full effect. A little further away is Porth Neigwl (half an hour), also called Hell’s Mouth. Surfers flock to this beach for the big waves from the Atlantic, although on calmer days it’s also a nice spot for sea kayaking. While you’re headed in that direction, perhaps take a short detour to the tearoom and ornamental garden at the National Trust’s Plas yn Rhiw (15 minutes), where the 16th-century manor house was restored by the Keating sisters Boat trips depart from Porth Meudwy (10 minutes) to the nearby Bardsey Island – keep your eyes peeled for choughs, grey seals and puffins – and while you’re here, you could also get to know Pwllheli (35 minutes), the peninsula’s lively market town. The modern marina is a busy base for watersports and sailing in Cardigan Bay. If you’re keen to see more wildlife, board one of the boats going out in search of dolphins, seals and birds.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdaron 0.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Porth Neigwl 7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abersoch 9.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Nefyn 11 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Pwllheli 13.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 21.5 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 25.7 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 25.7 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 25.9 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 26.8 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 4.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Morfa Nefyn - around Headland - Porth Dinllaen 10.8 mi

Talybont - Duffryn Ardudwy - Plas Bennar - Talybont 10.9 mi

Nefyn - Porth Dinllaen - Morfa Nefyn - Nefyn 11.7 mi

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 15.5 mi

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 16.8 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 Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site? By now, you’re probably well aware that Aberdaron beach is within walking distance of the farm, and that plenty of other beaches are accessible via the Wales Coast Path or a quick … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site? From £40 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.