When can I check in and check out of Gwerniago Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite?

From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gwerniago Campsite

From £22 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked 9 hours ago 9.7 231 reviews

Non-electric pitches (added by manager 26 May 2019)

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Electric hardstanding pitches (added by manager 26 may 2019)

Rural and back to nature site in southern Snowdonia
Spectacular views of the Dovey Estuary and the hills of mid-Wales
Near Cader Idris and the golden beaches of Aberdovey and Borth/Ynyslas

Sitting pretty at the southernmost point of Snowdonia National Park, there’s really s’no escaping the back-to-nature goodness of Gwerniago Campsite, also a working farm. Whether you want a splendid location, a cracking pub or a good old-fashioned field where you can light your own off-ground campfire (and buy the wood you need on site too), pitching up at Gwerniago will tick plenty of boxes. Cycling, river walks and an array of outdoorsy activities are around the Dyfi Valley, but the real winners here are the youngsters (although big kids should enjoy getting stuck in just as much): from scoring goals in the playing field's football goal to the wooded play area complete with tree swing, this place is fit for any little explorer. Strollers and avid hikers alike will be in their element at these rural digs, as will twitchers; the farm is close to the RSPB’s Ynyshir reserve, home of the BBC’s Springwatch in past years. Grab your binoculars to spot red kites overhead and keep a beady eye out for the Dyfi osprey nest which you can spy from the site. As well as the clean and modern facilities on site, which include a shower and toilet block with solar-provided hot water (backed up by electric), new wooden footboards and nifty timed lighting as per the site’s eco-friendly policies, other touches added by the Welsh-speaking farming family owners include free access to a small kitchen with a fridge freezer, washing-up sinks and a phone charger point. Laundry facilities are also available. The farm is within walking distance of Pennal village.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Wed, 6 Mar to Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Boat space (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Travelling solo? (1 max)		-£7 (-£7) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Grass electric pitches (added by manager 26 May 2019)

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Boat space (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Boat space (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

This is our second stay at the site , its such a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

alison n. Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: This is our second stay at the site , its such a peaceful location and great facilities , their is small wooden cabin on site with a fridge . freezer and plug sockets , also has a washer and dryer if needed . We had pitch 8 which was hardstanding with electric which was great considering all the rain we have had recently. 5min drive to Machynlleth, 15 min to the beach at Aberdyfi., will definitely be staying there again.

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite should advertise the close location of the pub.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The campsite was clean and the view was great. There was an excellent pub (The Riverside) within 15 minutes walk of the site.

Disliked: Had to constantly press shower to make it work. One shower head x-threaded and meant a slight loss of power.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views Good clean facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

michelle s. Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful views Good clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Hot water, clean toilets and showers, fab views.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Despite the previous wet weather and rain while on site they let us know where we could camp and drive- all very supportive. When it stopped raining the site dried out quickly. Toilets and showers were always clean even though it was wet and muddy. Always piping hot water, clean and dry washing up area under cover. Washing and dryer but we didn’t use them on site. Wonderful site, lovely views, perfect position- couldn’t ask for more. Thank you

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views Friendly owners Excellent toilets and showers…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely views Friendly owners Excellent toilets and showers

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, lovely site. Very peaceful with a nearby pub.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Anonymous Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location and layout of pitches. View was lovely. Walks on quiet country roads were nice

Disliked: The toilets are mixed use. Men have the habit of taking huge poos and not cleaning the toilet bowl after themselves. WiFi very intermittent with heavy usage

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets and showers, nice owners.…

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Cameron W. Mar 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Clean toilets and showers, nice owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Really nice site with great views, really nice hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tranquility surrounded by beautiful Welsh countryside with sweeping hills.Facilities were maintained. Village…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Tranquility surrounded by beautiful Welsh countryside with sweeping hills.Facilities were maintained. Village a short walk away with a community inn serving excellent Sunday lunch and real ale.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommend this site, clean facilities,great pitches.Friendly staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome, we were impressed with how clean the whole site was. Liked the cabin with use of fridge and freezer,and having somewhere to sit out of the rain was luxury!! A short walk to the village pub where we had some very good food. A very well run camp site. Also level pitches!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Gwerniago Campsite

Pennal

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 9JX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.58459°N
-3.90182°W

Route directions

If travelling from north Wales via Dolgellau, cross the road by Dovey Bridge and take the Aberdovey Road (A493). The campsite is two miles from the bridge, signposted on the left, and then the first farm on the right. If travelling from Shrewbury/Welshpool, turn right by the clock in Machynlleth, then immediately left over the bridge. The campsite is on the left two miles up the road. If travelling from the south via Aberystwyth, drive straight through Machynlleth, over the bridge, immediately left and as above.

Nearest transport

Coach

12.9 mi Penllwyn PO

13.5 mi University Campus Penglais

Rail

1.7 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station

2.1 mi Machynlleth Rail Station

6.2 mi Penhelig Rail Station

Ferry

10.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

11.2 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

Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in the spring. Aberystwyth is about a 40-minute drive south for shops, restaurants and nights out. If you’d rather escape the towns, explore the award-winning beaches and harbours (15 minutes' drive) for fishing and strolling. The Aberdyfi estuary’s beaches and sand dunes are some of the best kept in the country, and for those who fancy a round (of golf, that is), the area is also home to an award-winning golf course. For kitesurfers and boarders, beaches at Tywyn, Borth and Fairbourne (the furthest of which is 10 miles away) should offer some exciting sporting opportunities, with some even offering tuition. Back on dry land, the Dyfi Bike Park (10 minutes) is known as one of the best mountain bike locations in all the land. If you prefer more laidback days out, take a trip to Talyllyn’s steam railway (around eight miles away) or travel from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge on the Vale of Rheidol steam railway line.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberdyfi	7.1 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Aberdyfi Rural	7.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Tywyn	8.4 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Borth	9.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fairbourne	10.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 2.1 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 7.9 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 14.2 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 20.8 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 24.2 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) 3.3 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 4.7 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 6.6 mi

Cadair Idris 9.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 9.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the farmhouse instead.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Kites and other flying objects are not permitted.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Gwerniago is a working farm. Please do not approach the farm dogs as they are working dogs.

Payment terms

Does Gwerniago Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gwerniago Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gwerniago Campsite? Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gwerniago Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.