Cae Llwyd Farm
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- Off-grid wild site by the Machno river in Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive to Penmachno MTB Trail; 15 minutes to Betws-y-Coed
- Pizza stall on site serving food every day
Site type
20
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, Jul 25 to
9.2/10
Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
A beautiful, peaceful, off-grid Snowdonia site. Praised for stunning views, friendly hosts & homemade pizzas. Ideal for walking. Basic but clean facilities fit the wild camping vibe. Access can be muddy but is managed.
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Nice campsite…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nice campsite
Disliked No drinking water available - not sure if this was normal
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Friendly, good location flexible re booking an extra night.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The area , couple on site very welcoming and friendly.
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Everything Except the entrance to the car park. A little tricky on…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything
Except the entrance to the car park.
A little tricky on a fully loaded bike.
Having short legs didn’t help 🤪
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Good
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The pizza and views. Staff where friendly.
Disliked The loo with a view
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Excellent site with great staff and very good pizzas!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything ! Lovely place, great location. Pizzas were insanely good. Staff were lovely and helpful. 10/10
Disliked N/a
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Basic campsite in a stunning location ideal for exploring Snowdonia
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Stunning location within easy reach of Snowdonia's attractions, quiet at night, opportunity to buy freshly cooked pizza. Other campers all really friendly.
Disliked Cold showers that I totally missed in the campsite description so totally my fault but to be fair, it could have been included in the main description of the site, not just in the bullet points of facilities down the bottom. Lots of mud but that's the fun of a back to basics campsite! Bring wellies haha.
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I loved the basicity of this campsite within the natural environment of…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked I loved the basicity of this campsite within the natural environment of North Wales!
The owners/staff are very welcoming and helpful. The site is truly with the natural environment and generally peaceful. The toiles being compostable is noble and welcomed though not for some. The cold shower was so refreshing, I loved it on a warm day!!
Overall me and my son loved this site and will come again.
Thank you so much for accommodating us!
Jason and Sonny
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My new home from home 🫶🏼
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Just spent 5 nights at this beautiful ‘pop up’ site in Penmachno. What a time I’ve had, stunning views, fabulous semi-wild campsite that is a WORKING FARM.
Compost toilets and cold showers, minimal impact on the infrastructure of the beautiful quiet village it is in. Yes, the entrance to the field where heavy, fully packed vehicles are entering got muddy due to the rain in Wales. Unfortunately, the MET office aren’t always correct in their weather warnings but the two fabulous owners of the entire farm were always at hand ,and only a text/call away, to help if needed. This was also being worked on daily (usually when most sleepy campers were fast asleep) and was resolved with rubber matting - the farm are only allowed 28 days of camping and have to literally make the campsite disappear overnight so they are limited to what they are able to use.
Pizza’s made every night by the wicked farmers, with farm to fork in mind. Bottled water available, fire pits and fire bundles available.
For the price, you couldn’t ask for more. Everything is mentioned on their page and I fully got what I expected and beyond to be honest. Camping at it’s best.
Please please pick up your rubbish after you and dispose of it correctly.
Solo female travellers and felt perfectly safe here.
I’ll be back every year, might even pop my tent up in their garden 😉
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Great site for a night after an afternoon at ZipWorld. Really fun…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great site for a night after an afternoon at ZipWorld. Really fun 'loo with a view' composting toilets, off-the-ground campfires for hire, pizzas at night and bacon sandwiches in the morning. Nice people, quiet overnight (except for the Welsh summer rain!). Take drinking water with you.
Disliked As it had rained a lot the car park field was very muddy, but nothing really to worry about!
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A truly wonderful experience, we are booking again!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked What a lovely, peaceful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life! Surrounded by amazing walks in completely unspoilt countryside. May I add the weather was terrible but that did not detract from our overall experience.
This is not a campsite for those expecting the glitz and glam of 'modern' camping, but the low price one pays reflects that perfectly. If one prefers to be in a wild site away from it all this is the site for you.
The owners (who are both hardworking farmers) Dan and Lauren were amazing hosts. They are both passionate and attentive to the needs of their customers and demonstrated their considerable care for the environment and their local community. Homemade pizzas and garlic bread served in their barn every evening was a real treat.
The National Park understandably place heavy restrictions on access and permanent fixtures for all campsites in Snowdonia. With that in mind the facilities and campsite were ideal and exactly how they were described by the owners (we knew what to expect and were pleasantly surprised)! The access track to the parking field was muddy but what does one expect when exposed to torrential rain and high winds caused by an Atlantic storm! Part of the whole wonderful experience I say.
THANK YOU DAN & LAUREN we will be booking again for next year. Good luck with your community festival and we hope everything goes well for you both.
Disliked Loved EVERYTHING about this site!
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cae Llwyd Farm
Yspyty Road
Penmachno
Conwy
Wales
LL24 0YR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.03426°N
3.80638°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penmaenmawr | 27.8 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanfairfechan | 27.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Craig Du Beach Central | 28.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlech | 28.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias | 29.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bodnant Garden 22.2 km
National Slate Museum 22.8 km
Snowdon Mountain Railway 22.8 km
Portmeirion Gardens 23.7 km
Ffestiniog Railway 24.7 km
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 3.2 km
Bodnant Garden 22.2 km
Aberconwy House 27.4 km
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 33.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Dolwyddelan Railway Station - Betws-y-coed 5.5 km
Dolwyddelan and the Castle 5.8 km
Dolwyddelan and the Lledr Gorge 5.8 km
Dolwyddelan and Sarn Helen 5.8 km
Dolwyddelan and Y Ro Wen 5.8 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cae Llwyd Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cae Llwyd Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cae Llwyd Farm? Being based in Eryri National Park has plenty of perks, such as tremendous hikes and other outdoor pursuits being just a short drive away. To the south, make your way to the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cae Llwyd Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cae Llwyd Farm? From $32.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.