When can I check in and check out of Y Giler Arms?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Y Giler Arms?

From $21.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Y Giler Arms

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 8.7 236 reviews

Lakeside pitches (added by manager 24 May 2023)

Quiet campsite with Eryri views 15 minutes’ drive from Betws-y-Coed
Adventure Parc Snowdonia and Zip World Llechwedd half an hour’s drive
Lakeside pitches behind a traditional pub with dining and a games room

Like the sound of holidaying under canvas with a backdrop of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) peaks? Haste ye to the Y Giler Arms, a traditional country inn just off the A5 (a former coaching route), for tucked behind the pub is a camping field overlooking a lake and edged by the meanders of the River Merddwr. For exercise junkies, this peaceful spot is close to the outdoor-sports hub of Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive). If you’d rather stay put and drift around on site, the pub opens every evening, where you can be sure of a warm Welsh welcome along with local real ales and home-cooked food served in the lakeside restaurant. Hot breakfasts are also available – just be sure to order yours from the bar the night before – and there are plenty of distractions if the kids get restless, from a darts board and pool table to a variety of board games for you to borrow. Any accompanying dogs are welcome in the public bar and games room, but must be kept on a lead and under close control at all times on the camping field, as it is surrounded by farmland with lots of grazing sheep. And finally, a few practicalities: the site comprises two acres of level pitches, with easy access for towing vehicles. Facilities include modern shower blocks (one with disabled access), a washing-up area, electric hook-ups and water points.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The restaurant is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
The games room is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
The bar is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Feb 1 to Sat, Nov 30 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The lake was great for an evening stroll with the dog.

Overall the location is great. If the bug situation is sorted

Overall	4/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	6

Karleigh A. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Nice quiet campsite, restaurant/bar and toilets close by. The one member of staff that we seen was very friendly.

Disliked: I know this is somewhat out of the owners hands but I have to say the bugs. Our tent was absolutely covered and they were getting inside too. So much so that I ended up sleeping in the car. I would suggest a better lighting system of some-kind to prevent the bugs from people’s tents. Another factor, which isn’t necessarily down to the owner, but more so the messy campsite users… but they left the toilets in such a state. Only adding this point in to suggest check ups more regularly in the toilets. If the bug situation was sorted i would definitely suggest upping the price of stay. :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views were incredible the pub owners were really nice as we…

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

Jessica G. Sep 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: The views were incredible the pub owners were really nice as we ended up getting there late couldn’t off asked for anything better facilities were often cleaned and looked after, the people within the campsites were also nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owners, directed us via call as we got slightly lost. Really…

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

Rebecca S. Sep 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely owners, directed us via call as we got slightly lost. Really nice campsite, toilet and shower facilities absolutely fine and somewhere to wash dishes too. Great location. Not sure on WiFi as I never used it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities where clean…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Mandy W. Sep 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: The facilities where clean

Disliked: Was a sign on pub door saying no dogs allowed and we had come away with our dogs only to find out on the last day we could of taken them into the pub..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site & pub!

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 Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Everything. Great site. 4 showers, 6 toilets (found the 'old block' on last day! Pubs great as is the food and very reasonable. Location was great for our plans. Clean and no smell of septictank?? (See other reviews).

Disliked: No complaints!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great pub, great location, no complaints!!

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

Ian R. Sep 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: The site is great, we had a tent and the field was perfect. There are 4 shower rooms and a separate WC with 2 toilets. Site was clean. Pub on site is great, food was delicious. Great location for what we had planned (zipworld) Overall cannot complain and will be back again x

Disliked: Nothing... Few negative reviews about only 2 toilets/showers (this is the new block) opposite the pod/cabin there are a further 2 showers and 4 toilets. Clearly people didn't look!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camping site, extremely clean toilet and showers, Good selection of food and…

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

Malcolm T. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Excellent camping site, extremely clean toilet and showers, Good selection of food and beers. Close to the A5 and well signposted so very easy to find. This was our second visit to the campsite and will certainly go there again because it's central to lots of attractions etc.

Disliked: nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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

Rachel B. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Loved everything about this site. Very clean toilets and showers. Site very clean. Staff in pub very friendly. Food in pub great.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were great and we really enjoyed our stay thank you…

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

Anonymous Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The staff were great and we really enjoyed our stay thank you ❤️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site stayed 1 night with hook up. Was quiet beginning of…

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

Adalaida H. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very nice site stayed 1 night with hook up. Was quiet beginning of September which was great no problem getting showers. Only 2 Showers lovely and clean plenty hot water. Had few drinks in bar reasonable prices. Host very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Y Giler Arms

Rhydlydan

Betws Y Coed

Conwy

Wales

LL24 0LL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.0429°N
-3.6542°W

Nearest transport

Coach

28.3 km Station

28.4 km Post Office

28.6 km County Court

Rail

11.2 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station

14.2 km Pont-y-Pant Rail Station

14.2 km Llanrwst Rail Station

Ferry

44.9 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

45.1 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

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

Active sorts can soon be out on hiking jaunts from Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive), or adventures on trails in Gwydir Forest Park (20 minutes). If you’d like to increase the adrenaline levels further, try the artificial surfing wave at Adventure Parc Snowdonia (half an hour), or zipwire over the quarry lake and bounce around on subterranean nets in the former lead mine at Zip World Llechwedd (also half an hour). If you’re keen to mix in some cultural time, explore the rugged relics of Dolwyddelan Castle (25 minutes), or tour the towers and ramparts at medieval Conwy Castle (40 minutes). Nip over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey (50 minutes), where you can wander the formal waterfront gardens at National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (55 minutes) and snoop around the 18th-century mansion. Treat well-behaved kids to sightings of endangered snow leopards and red pandas at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (45 minutes). Round off your day by surprising everyone with afternoon tea at The Riverside Chocolate House in Pentrefoelas (five minutes), where you can gorge on handmade chocs and take some home as Welsh souvenirs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Abergele (Pensarn)	28.7 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias	28.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Colwyn Bay	29.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove)	31 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Penmaenmawr	31.3 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodnant Garden 23.4 km

Bodelwyddan Castle 26.3 km

Conwy Castle 28.8 km

National Trust - Aberconwy House 28.9 km

Plas Mawr 29 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 12.6 km

Bodnant Garden 23.4 km

Aberconwy House 28.8 km

Chirk Castle 39.6 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 41.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 8.5 km

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 8.5 km

Carnedd y Filiast 10.2 km

The Lion Inn Gwytherin: Up the Hill and Back 10.8 km

Betws-y-Coed and the Gwydyr Forest 11.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

Safety

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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

General

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.

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.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The bar is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
The games room is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 01/02 and 31/12.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorization from their parents or legal guardian.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Y Giler Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Y Giler Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Y Giler Arms? Active sorts can soon be out on hiking jaunts from Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive), or adventures on trails in Gwydir Forest Park (20 minutes). If you’d like to increase the adrenaline levels … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Y Giler Arms?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Y Giler Arms? From $21.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.