Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite

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Tent pitch
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Entrance to the site, with the toilet block to the left

  • Quiet and simple campsite five minutes' walk from Ynyslas beach
  • Just under two miles from Borth; Aberystwyth 20 minutes' drive
  • Set on a smallholding with views over a nature reserve and an estuary
With a no-frills approach and golden sand five minutes’ stroll away, Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite is certainly worth writing home about. This peaceful, grassy site is set on a traditional smallholding on the coast of West Wales… and it doesn’t hold back on the views either. They include vistas over the Cors Fochno nature reserve, the Dyfi Estuary and the sea. Five minutes' walk from Ynyslas beach and within two miles of the popular seaside village of Borth, it's all about simple camping in a laidback environment here. The facilities, while basic, are good, with toilets, a shower block and washing-up facilities. Waste and recycling facilities are provided too. The site's no-frills design means you'll have plenty of time to set off over the sand dunes of Ynyslas, light up a barbecue (they're allowed on site as long as they're kept well off the grass) or to take your dog for long seaside strolls. One such walk takes the riverside footpath down to the village of Borth to catch the sunset. If the four miles there and back is a bit of a stretch, it's five minutes in the car, or there’s an hourly bus service that’ll sort the journey for you. Once you're in Borth, the village has plenty of handy amenities that may well come in handy, including a railway station, local shops, a fish and chip shop and pubs. That’s not forgetting the Borth Golf Club for those of you who have a good swing. Please note that a railway line runs alongside the site, with train movements once an hour.

Site type

Tent sites 40
RV sites 40
Travel trailer sites 40
Open now
Opens May 1, 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Wed, May 1 2024 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 285 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Budget/backpackerPeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

A popular, no-frills campsite with a chill vibe & great value. Staff are praised as friendly & helpful. The beach is a 5-min walk away, and views are amazing. Facilities are basic but clean. Lots of space, and you can pick your spot. A nearby train line isn't usually a bother. Perfect for a straightforward, classic camping trip.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very quiet site, lots of space, really friendly owner, very chatty lovely…

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Myra S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very quiet site, lots of space, really friendly owner, very chatty lovely chap. Wish we had been staying longer!
Facilities great and being improved to include fride and freezer facilities and indoor washing up for rainy days!
Couldn't fault ut at all!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely cannot recommend this place enough. A little slice of heaven. Facilities…

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Hannah G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Absolutely cannot recommend this place enough. A little slice of heaven. Facilities are top notch. Small walk to one of the best beaches I’ve been to and I’ve travelled abroad a lot. Martin is helpful, kind and is always checking in with people to make sure they are having a good time. You can tell this site is about people having a good time and not just all about the money. Already booked our next one and always thinking about the one after that!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will stay again enjoyed our weekend stay x

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Julie J.

Primitive cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely little site close to Ynyslas for beach walk. Bus to Aberystwyth a short walk away. 3 Toilets and 1 shower and 1 wash room each for male and female shower was 20p two minutes £1 for 10 minutes. Small washing up area. Recycling bins and water available. We stayed on the hard standing as we have a large motorhome and didn’t want to get stuck on the grass. The weather was fine so grass wouldn’t have been a problem.

Disliked Could do with an extra shower 1 male 1 female isn’t enough to be honest the washroom could easily be changed to a shower instead. Nothing else to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple site not far from beach and nature reserve

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Great location. Less than couple miles walk from Borth station which you can do along the beach at low-tide.
Basic set up but clean and friendly welcome. Remember your 20ps for the shower 😂

Disliked Nothing I didn’t like. I read lots of reviews before I arrived. Will use again as great location if walking and using the train.

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Angela K.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great views, Great atmosphere, friendly helpful owner, close to bus stop to Aberystwyth.

Disliked All good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Laid back atmosphere, helpful owner, had everything you need. Close to a…

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Kate G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Laid back atmosphere, helpful owner, had everything you need. Close to a beautiful beach.

Disliked In between a road and train track although neither of these really bothered us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The toilet and shower blocks were very clean. The site owners and…

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Kaytie H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The toilet and shower blocks were very clean. The site owners and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The campsite is a hill so you can park down the bottom or on top of the hill with views to the sea on a good day. There is a railway one side and a road the other, but traffic dies down between 8pm-8am and in the 24 hours we stayed on site there were about 5 trains total. Signal at the top of the hill is best if you do need signal for anything whilst camping.

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Nice campsite with good clean facilities. Lots of room, although not a…

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Stephen B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice campsite with good clean facilities. Lots of room, although not a great deal of level ground. Ten minutes to a large pebble beach, twenty to a large sandy beach. 1.5 miles to start of Borth village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with clean facilities, friendly staff and tidy site

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Marita D.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Clean toilets and showers. Close to the beach. Friendly staff. Pitches on different levels which is great if weather is bad. Near to a restaurant, coffee shop and shop.
It's a field!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The laid back atmosphere, and how quiet the site was. Short distance…

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Sonnie L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The laid back atmosphere, and how quiet the site was. Short distance to the beach and to the nearby town

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite

Ynys Las

Borth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY24 5LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.51297°N
4.04885°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 km University Campus Penglais
11.2 km Bus Station
12.9 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
2.4 km Borth Rail Station
3.5 km Aberdovey Rail Station
3.8 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
22.5 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
22.9 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

Getting to know this area starts with the local towns. In Aberystwyth (20 minutes’ drive), you could board the Vale of Rheidol Railway to chug around woodlands, or the cliff railway for views of the sea from up high. With escape rooms, an Edwardian theatre and a horse riding centre, there’s plenty of variety. The same can be said for Aberaeron (45 minutes), which joins up with The Coastal Way path and has a lively harbourside that operates wildlife-spotting boat trips. Machynlleth (20 minutes), part of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, is home to local art galleries, antique stores and plenty of eateries to fuel your adventures outwards too. The energy is likely to come in handy for the Devil's Bridge Falls (35 minutes) in the Cambrian Mountains, where the trails take you through a wooded gorge with a waterfall. RSPB Ynys-hir (15 minutes), too, where the walks travel past salt marsh, oak woods and plenty of hiding places for wildlife. Keen to see more animals while on your adventures? The Animalarium (five minutes) is a small zoo with animals that were once held captive, while Dyfi Osprey Project (15 minutes) has a beaver family and ospreys.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Borth 2.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 3.2 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 4.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Clarach South 9.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 8.3 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 11.5 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 15.8 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 35 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 38.7 km

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) 8 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 15.9 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 20.2 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 20.4 km

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 20.5 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 sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite? Getting to know this area starts with the local towns. In Aberystwyth (20 minutes’ drive), you could board the Vale of Rheidol Railway to chug around woodlands, or the cliff railway for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite? From $29.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.