Penllystyn Farm

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  • Quiet riverside spot on a family smallholding in Bryncir
  • Just outside Snowdonia National Park; 10 minutes' drive from the coast
  • Easy access from the A497; pub/restaurant half a mile away
How to sum up Penllystyn Farm? There's a lot to like about this Gwynedd smallholding site, but the three main highlights have got to be the seriously good views, waterside walks and all-round chilled farm vibes. Here you'll be sitting pretty in the small village of Bryncir, just outside Snowdonia National Park and a 10-minute drive from the coast. Around the 10-acre site are a handful of farm animals along with a small woodland area and a riverside picnic spot, where you can also take a paddle or let the dogs cool off with a dip. Picnics, barbecues and campfires are all encouraged around here, but there’s also a good local pub/restaurant half a mile away if you fancy eating out. It should be pretty easy to reach the other amenities in the surrounding area, as the farm is just off the speedy A487 main road. Where that road takes you is totally up to you, but one thing's for sure – you won't feel boxed in here. To the east, you have the myriad walks and adventurous activities of Snowdonia, while those who head north will be rewarded with such spots as Caernarfon Castle and Anglesey. Meanwhile, set your sights on the south or west for days out on the spectacular beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula, treks around the wild Wales Coast Path or sightseeing in the pastel-coloured town of Portmeirion.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 6
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

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Welsh

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 217 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful and well-maintained site offering plenty of space, with many pitches located next to a stream. Visitors praised the cleanliness of the facilities, the friendly atmosphere, and the on-site animals. While the site is basic, it's considered excellent value for money and a great base for exploring the local area. Some noted the limited facilities for busy periods and occasional road noise.

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Simon M.

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Simon M.

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Beautiful surroundings, great site, we’d recommend 👍

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Jennifer A.

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Liked Superb site, can choose your own space to pitch up, huge field and beautiful surroundings.
Good location as a base to explore North Wales.
Fires allowed.

Disliked Only one male and one female toilet and only one shower for all, we were a group of 4 so it does make getting ready longer than we’d have liked.
Can’t fault the cleanliness though, really appreciate it was well looked after.

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Great site about 5/6 miles from portmadog. Quiet site and spacious.

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Adele W.

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Liked Quiet, friendly, good location for snowdonia and portmadog.
Was 5/6 miles from portmadog beach. Facilities were clean. On working farm so lots of animals nearby. Peace and tranquil.

Disliked Only one shower which is mixed, only one toilet for men and only one toilet for female. But very clean. All in same block.

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Anonymous

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Liked Facilities were maintained regularly and topped up with toilet paper and soap. Facilities were clean. I liked that the field grass was cut to a good length for pitching up tent.

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Great stay, loved it

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Reasonably priced, harlech beach nearby along with Porthmadog and phwelli. We pitched right next to the sheep field. Kids loved walking along the fence to feed the horse.

Disliked Another shower block needed for busy times

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Kept clean,tidy and safe

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Sharon E.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked From the minute we arrived we loved it,you got to pick your own pitch which was good

Disliked Not saying disliked as they were spotless but another set off toilets and showers would make this place 10 out off 10 as there is nothing else they could change

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toilets where always well stocked and clean,clean site,easy check in

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Zoe B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site we stayed for 3 nights, Not over crowded, easy to find, a great base for surroundings areas, well keep clean campsite and very relaxed not bothered by the owners but there if you needed them. Very reasonable priced and one of the cheaper sites we have stayed on we will definitely be back

Disliked Not a massive issues but another shower and two more toilets would make a big difference and hot water for washing up.

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Lovely, friendly site which we would visit again.

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Emma N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet family site, liked being able to choose where to pitch. Clean and tidy. Horses, chickens and sheep on site. There is also a little stream running around the field which my daughter enjoyed paddling in.

Stunning weather, sunrise and sunsets.

Disliked Whilst the site wasn’t overcrowded a definite downside was only one male and female toilet and one shower & sink in the little cabin. These were kept extremely clean but you find yourself having to wait to use the facilities.

One washing up sink with no hot water (not really an issue, we boiled water and washed up in the tent)

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Basic but excellent site in a beautiful setting.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic location, absolutely beautiful setting.
Good but limited facilities, clean and basic.

Disliked No set pitches so there were some reshuffling required when returning after a day out.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Penllystyn Farm

Bryncir

Gwynedd

Wales

LL51 9LX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.97723°N
4.26233°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi High Street
4.2 mi High Street
5.2 mi Povey's Garage
Rail
4.2 mi Criccieth Rail Station
6 mi Penychain Rail Station
6.2 mi Porthmadog Rail Station
Ferry
19.9 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
20.2 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
22.3 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
22.3 mi Anglesey Airport

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

If guests in your group are clamouring for castles, send them off to Criccieth (10 minutes' drive), a Cadw-run 13th-century fortress with impressive views over Cardigan Bay. You might also want to call in at Caernarfon Castle (20 minutes) on the southern edge of the Menai Strait, whose mighty walls endured both Owain Glyndwr's sieges and the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. Once you've seen some of the coast, take to the mountains and Snowdonia, where excellent walks are up for grabs at scenic spots like Llanberis (20 minutes) or Beddgelert (20 minutes). Fancy trading in your walking boots for old-fashioned steam train trips? The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway (15 minutes) can sort visitors with whistle-stop tours of the spectacular local landscape. For something a bit more active, Zip World Slate Caverns (35 minutes) should fit the bill with its zipwires, trampolines and underground play park. Older kids in your crew might be more taken by the action-packed activities laid on at Adventure Parc Snowdonia (an hour), including top-rated watersports like freshwater surfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Criccieth 4.3 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 6.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Glan Don Beach 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pwllheli 9.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 4.4 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 6.3 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 6.7 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 8.1 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 10.4 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 15.7 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 18.2 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 18.3 mi

Bodnant Garden 26.1 mi

Aberconwy House 27.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 4.6 mi

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 5.2 mi

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 5.4 mi

Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 5.5 mi

Morfa Bychan 6.3 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 Penllystyn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penllystyn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penllystyn Farm? If guests in your group are clamouring for castles, send them off to Criccieth (10 minutes' drive), a Cadw-run 13th-century fortress with impressive views over Cardigan Bay. You might also want to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penllystyn Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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