Tan Aeldroch Farm

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General

Peaceful Snowdonia site bordered by woodland and a river
A 20-minute drive from Capel Curig and half an hour from Conwy
Set on a 42-acre sheep farm; campfires allowed and logs sold on site

Hoping for some holidays close to the high Welsh peaks? Tan Aeldroch Farm is a sprawling Welsh sheep farm with green Gwynedd views right across Snowdonia National Park.

This 42-acre site has a wild feel to it, although the grounds are always well maintained (courtesy of the flocks of live-in lawnmowers that you'll be sharing with). Bordered by the river Lledr on one side and woodland on the other, the farm has plenty of secluded spots, trees to climb and rocks to clamber over. Handily, though, it's within a couple of hundred yards of the A470, opening up many options for off-site jaunts (including trips to the sea, about half an hour's drive away).

The farm's eco-conscious owners have been working to restore the natural balance of this part of the valley since 2003 – help them up by making sure that you leave no trace when settling down here. The facilities at Tan Aeldroch Farm are basic, but you can count on flushing loos and a standpipe. Getting chilly in the evening? Make your own heat by setting up a fire in one of the designated firepits (please bring your own wood). To keep things as peaceful as possible, don't use radios or stereos if hanging by at the pitches, ta.

The nearest bar and food shop are in Dolwyddelan, a couple of villages down the main road (five minutes' drive). You can also catch a train here if arriving without a car and book a taxi to the site.

Open all year

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Languages spoken

✓ English

✓ German

Reviews

Truly epic site!!!15/11/2020

nathan b.Confirmed

Non-electric asphalt and grass pitch
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Liked:
Everything!!! Super site - will be back for sure!!!

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Nothing

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Cheap and cheerful, nice scenery!10/10/2020

Steve H.Confirmed

Non-electric asphalt and grass pitch
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Liked:
Cheap and cheerful, nice scenery!

Disliked:
Very slippery outside the toilets, nearly fell over!

Overall: 8
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Very helpful staff04/10/2020

Michael K.Confirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Very peaceful and respectful people.
Campsite was beautiful and definitely staying again

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Nothing

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Stunning location, toilet block needs looking at.01/10/2020

Sam B.Confirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
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Liked:

Beautiful location nestled in the foot of a valley. River traversing one side of the campsite with woodland behind that and woodland on the other side. Great Riverside and woodlands walks. Warm welcome and only a few minutes from local amenities. Nice they sell fresh eggs from the farm house and bags of logs even if I think £10 a bag is a bit steap in my opinion.

Disliked:

When you turn up you will see a clear sign saying no admissions after 9 at night, this is by no means true. Vehicle's kept rolling in late in to the night and since it was a free for all for camping spots people had pitched up blocking access to pitches further on to the field's so you had people crawling past back in their vehicle's looking for somewhere to pitch up or park there campervan/caravans. Headlights and vehicle engines detract drastically from the peace and tranquility of your evening camp by the river side. The toilet blocks whilst clean and well kept and set in a lovely stone barn can not keep up with the campsites capacity, the cisterns don't refill fast enough, so people weren't able to flush and several times I walked up there to use the restroom to be mett with toilet bowl brimming ready to overflow.

Overall: 8
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Scenery is breathtaking and the stream runs the length of …29/09/2020

antony i.Confirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
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Scenery is breathtaking and the stream runs the length of the site

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Really friendly and helpful owner, easy to find a suitable …28/09/2020

AnonymousConfirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
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Liked:	Really friendly and helpful owner, easy to find a suitable pitch, lots of space, firepits available to use if desired. Also pretty close to local amenities.
Disliked:	Showers unavailable, but we knew that going in.

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Beautiful walks in the woodlands and along the river. Will …27/09/2020

Serian R.Confirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
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Beautiful walks in the woodlands and along the river. Will be going here again

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Friendly host. The site provided large fire pits for personal use.26/09/2020

AnonymousConfirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
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Liked:
Nature And Firepits!

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Overall: 10
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Brilliant place to stay26/09/2020

William A.Confirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
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Liked:
Beautiful scenery with excellent walks. Very helpful owner.

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From the manager...

Hi William
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope we will see you again before too long
best wishes

Jenny and Margrit

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Lovely peaceful and picturesque site24/09/2020

ANDREW W.Confirmed

Non-electric grass pitch
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Liked:
Lovely picturesque site. By a river with forest walks. Basic facilities inc chem toilet disposal, fresh water and wash stand. Good value.

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Features

Coronavirus

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Check-in: self check-in (unattended)

Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Hand sanitizing stations

More frequent emptying of bins

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portaloo

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wheelchair access

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

Dump station

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

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Dolwyddelan, Gwynedd, Wales, LL25 0LZ
Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00) GPS 53.0680°N 3.8360°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations: Blaenau Ffestiniog: Rail Station Bus Stop — 10.6 kilometres
Coach Station
10.6 kilometres Bala: High Street Coach Stop — 23.7 kilometres
Coach Station
23.7 kilometres Llandudno Junction: Rail Station Coach Stop — 24.2 kilometres
Coach Station
24.2 kilometres
Train stations: Pont-y-Pant Rail Station — 1.8 kilometres
Rail Station
1.8 kilometres Betws-y-Coed Rail Station — 3.6 kilometres
Rail Station
3.6 kilometres Dolwyddelan Rail Station — 3.7 kilometres
Rail Station
3.7 kilometres
Ferry ports: Barmouth Ferry Landing — 41.4 kilometres
Ferry Ports
41.4 kilometres Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing — 41.8 kilometres
Ferry Ports
41.8 kilometres
Airports: Anglesey Airport — 51.1 kilometres
Airports
51.1 kilometres

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

Coming here to conquer Snowdon? Pen-Y-Pass car park is about half an hour's drive if you're ascending on foot, while the Llanberis station where you can pick up the Snowdon Mountain Railway is also well within range (35 minutes). Make sure to pack sensible clothing if heading out for a hike – any shorts and t-shirts you've brought along can be put to good use on the beach at Llandudno or Colwyn Bay (both 35 minutes).

Up for a trip on the longest zipline this side of the equator? Then make for Zip World Fforest (10 minutes' drive), where there's also a kilometre-long rollercoaster that twists downhill through the trees. More adrenaline-fuelled action is to be had at Capel Curig (20 minutes), a peaceful mountain village that's home to the Plas-y-Brenin National Outdoor Centre.

Something more sedate? Steer clear of hair-raising Snowdonia activities and instead head for gentler walks at Bodnant Garden (25 minutes) or Conwy Castle (30 minutes).

Must see

Bodnant Garden (18.6 kilometres)
National Slate Museum (19.6 kilometres)
Snowdon Mountain Railway (19.6 kilometres)

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant (1.7 kilometres)
Bodnant Garden (18.6 kilometres)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

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