Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park

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Plenty of space
Plenty of space
Main building and camping area
Spacious pitches
Path to the pitches
Path to the pitches
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Main building and camping area
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  • Well-maintained family site just over a mile from Tywyn
  • In the Snowdonia National Park half an hour's drive from Dolgellau
  • Access to woodland walks and fishing on the Dysynni river
Calling all walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, beachgoers… there's a lovely base for all of you at Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park, in the grounds of a ruined old manor house in rural Gwynedd, just over a mile from Tywyn and its beach. This is a peaceful spot indeed for a break, as the pitches are surrounded by woodland where you can head out for walks (with your dog by your side if you’ve brought them along for the ride) or follow the orienteering course for a bit more of a challenge. There's also an adventure playground to keep the kids busy, plus access to the Dysynni river at the bottom of the site for anglers to fish for salmon and trout. This is a park that likes to keep things simple and relaxed rather than providing lots of entertainment, but it’s got all the essential facilities sorted including a launderette, an Elsan point and toilets and showers with accessible facilities. The location of the park is at the southern tip of the Snowdonia National Park and very close to the coast, so there’s no shortage of things to do – whether you’d like hardcore hiking or something rather more gentle. And you shouldn’t go hungry either, as Tywyn has a good collection of places to eat including cafés, chip shops, takeaways and restaurants. The town also has a supermarket and bakery if you’d rather sort your own meals back at base or pick up picnic bits.

Campground type

Caravan sites 20
Tent sites 60
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • A cable measuring at least 4 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 366 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic location, top staff, clean facilities & spacious sites. Great for families with good playground & walks. Handy to attractions. A few note road/bird noise. Good value, keen to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean site,clean facilities.level pitches.

Overall

10 out of 10
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John B.

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Nice clean site well kept lovely walks around the woods on site, the park is great for the kids,the facilities are great and well maintained and cleaned regular.
Lovely staff and good mid week deals only a short drive to to the local town with plenty of shops.

Disliked We have to go home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite is great. Well worth a visit

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 9
Jeffrey M.

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Campsite is a very nice and friendly site . Some nice walks available from site. The majority of the site was well lit. Covered cleaning area with lots of hot water. Majority of pitches are flat and level . Well worth a visit

Disliked Shower block was good but could benefit from an upgrade. However perfectly acceptable. Suggested: a squeegee in each shower cubicle. One of the showers had poor water pressure , in combination of push button water made for an irritating shower experience. They were all hot though .

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is our third visit with a few family groups. The site is…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Sarah F.

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 6-berth)

Liked This is our third visit with a few family groups.
The site is quite relaxed but we find it’s very well respected.
There is a lovely atmosphere and it’s very clean.
Would definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would i book again, most definitely! My kids made some lovely friends

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gary N.

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Plenty of space
Helpful staff
Very tidy grounds
Showers hot and clean.

Disliked My only comment would be that the shower block looked tired and could do with a revamp

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing booked again to come again in a week!!

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Alison E.

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Loved it all! The showers and toilets were clean and the shower was nice and hot. The fairy garden was lovely and magical, the woods were so lovely and peaceful to walk around. The children’s park was perfect and plenty to do. Nice well kept site. Tywyn prom, beach and front was lovely also! Happy kids and happy adults. Will be a regular!

Disliked Nothing at all!
But maybe a little shop on site would be a nice finish to an amazing site!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay will be definitely returning so peaceful and great walks and…

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Craig J.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Excellent stay will be definitely returning so peaceful and great walks and lovely scenery

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic quiet stop with very clean facilities and walks close by.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jacob O.

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 4-berth)

Liked The open space of which we were camped in. Although it was busy it was very quite as there is lots of room for all campers.

Toilets and showers are kept very clean and tidy, with plenty of hot water for showers. Two massive sinks outside the toilet block to wash up your cooking utensils and pans, with washing up liquid available if needed.

Lots of fresh water taps located all over the site.

Finally, great dog walks on the site with short paths to the main Forrest areas.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again but pitch away from the field at the back.

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

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Clean shower and toilet block
Good washing up station
Clean park as a whole
Great play area for kids
Close to Tywyn

Disliked Kids riding bikes between and behind tents. No signs near the back to say there is a pathway and trail.
First time using the tent and it was ripped by a child riding through the guy lines. Luckily their parents agreed to pay for our tent and when it happened the second time the owner of the site was very apologetic and gave us a refund of a nights stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An enjoyable location for a family holiday but facilities need update

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Heather W.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Location with beautiful views and easy access to town and beach
Friendly staff who are doing their best
Large well kept field
Disabled facilities
Playground for granddaughter
Adjacent pitch for daughter and family

Disliked Non-functioning showers in men’s and women’s facilities (one shower in each gave only a miserable dribble) with push button control too high
Primitive and awkward elsan emptying fixture which doubled for waste water which is unhygienic
No plan of site or information about doctors, shops etc issued on check in
Sign for Reception not readily visible on arrival
Reception opening hours limited

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Heather, thank you for your feedback, and I hope you enjoyed your stay with us.
Regarding the issue with the showers, we are aware of the low pressure in the two showers and are waiting for the parts to arrive.
Regarding the elsan point issue, you were located on a super pitch which which has grey waste facilities.
All useful numbers are located on the reception noticeboard and the main noticeboard on the toilet block. We are in the process of updating the site plan which was explained to you on arrival.

Kind regards

Christina

Would definitely recommend. The minus points were pretty minimal.

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

Power optional grass tent site (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Lovely clean site, welcoming host, plenty of space to exercise, shower block was cleaned at least twice a day. Well lit at night- no real need for a torch even. Offsite the ice cream shop is worth a visit. Good sized co op in the town. Looks (crows) occasionally noisy- but that's what they do- get over it.

Disliked Other campers being inconsiderate, dogs off leads. Visitors leaving at 11pm. Why can't people put the rubbish in the correct bins.

Hot water was if anything too hot- like scalding hot. Middle showers in both m & f were low on pressure

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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.5986°N
4.0671°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.1 km University Campus Penglais
20.5 km Bus Station
22.3 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
2.3 km Tywyn Rail Station
4.2 km Tonfanau Rail Station
6.1 km Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
13 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
13.4 km 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

As well as being your nearest source of food, Tywyn’s a great little seaside town with a sandy beach, miniature golf, pitch and putt and tennis courts. It’s also the starting point for the Talyllyn Railway, which runs into the countryside for a scenic ride – a particularly nice way to do it is to ride to Dolgoch and walk to its waterfall before a cuppa in the tea rooms. Walkers may like to set out on the Wales Coast Path or head inland for a wander along the shores of Tal-y-llyn lake (15 minutes’ drive), scramble up the slopes of Penygader (20 minutes) or head to the walking hub of Dolgellau (half an hour) to explore the trails around there. Mountain bikers, meanwhile, will no doubt want to tackle the trails of Coed-y-Brenin (45 minutes) while birdwatchers learn about the residents of Dyfi Osprey Project (half an hour). Once you’ve spent some time on the sands of Tywyn, head a little further along the coast to explore the dunes of Ynyslas Nature Reserve and see the petrified forest at Borth (both 45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Tywyn 3 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 5.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Aberdyfi 6.4 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Fairbourne 11 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Borth 12 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 2.3 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 14.4 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 20.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 29.1 km

Portmeirion Gardens 35.1 km

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 45 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 9 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 10.4 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 10.9 km

Cadair Idris 16.3 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 16.3 km

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park? As well as being your nearest source of food, Tywyn’s a great little seaside town with a sandy beach, miniature golf, pitch and putt and tennis courts. It’s also the starting point … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park? From $34.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.