Pen y Buarth
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- Small, friendly adults-only touring park in the village of Bethel
- A 10-minute drive to Caernarfon; 20 minutes to Llanberis
- Spacious pitches with electric hook-up; dogs welcome
Site type
3
5
A charge of £2.00 ($3.33) applies for the use of the shower.- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, Aug 1 to
Pitch types & availability
FHU grass RV campsite
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
8.8/10
19 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Adults only 4 people maximum 9.5/10
10 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
Adults-only site praised for peaceful vibes, clean/basic amenities, and friendly staff. Great spot for exploring North Wales' Snowdonia, Anglesey, Bangor, Caernarfon. Pitches are level, roomy, well-kept. Some note few toilets/showers, need more dishwashing spots.
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Lovely little campsite in great location
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked I spent 5 nights here ans really enjoyed my stay. It is in great location - 10 minutes drive to Caernarfon, 20 minutes to Llanberis. Sherpa S3 bus stop is 3 minutes walk from campsite - to Rhyd- Ddu it's 40 minutes ride, an hour to Beddgelert, it also goes to Dinorwig Quarry.
Site was very peaceful during night.
Owners were lovely and very approachable. My pitch was level enough to not need ramps.
Facilities are basic, but were kept clean during my stay. Showers were free which was a lovely surprise!
I hope I will be able to come back and stay here in the future!
Disliked These are not dislikes as such, more of observations or feedback for the owners.
When I see fully serviced pitch I expect EHU and at least drinking water tap at my pitch - this is not the case here (maybe my expectations are too high?). There are I think 2 water taps in the field and as mentioned in one of previous reviews as pitches aren't marked out, if someone puts their tent or motorhome in front of the tap it is very akward situation of invading someone else's space to get drinking water. Maybe somehow marking out/ excluding spaces around these taps would be a good idea? (if marking out pitches is not an option)
For me personally the biggest downside was lack of hot water for washing up (however still not bad enough to put me off form coming back in the future) and the fact, that it's just outdoor sink and tap, with no roof/ shelter from the elements. I had a wonderful weather, so it was fine, but couldhave been much more miserable if it was raining.
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A lovely laid back site. Well…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked A lovely laid back site. Well serviced with hookup, water, toilet and shower facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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Clean, well maintained and minimalist campsite - excellent location.
FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Well maintained site.
Location perfect.
Friendly owners.
Showers [1 shower for males and 1 for females] - good, hot and free.
Toilets clean.
Recycling.
Disliked Washing up area cold water only.
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‘Does what it says on the tin’.
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Exactly as it says on the tin. Small, adult only campsite, perfectly located to explore North Wales. We used it as our base to travel to various castles and walks nearby, all within an hours drive. Owners were pleasant on interaction. Lovely quiet location.
Disliked Could do with marking out pitch area, or placing numbers down. One tent next to us was unhappy that we had parked and pitched up so close to them, meaning they had to move. They were not happy. To be fair, we went where the owner told us, it was just unfortunate the other tent was straddling what seems to be two pitches (unmarked) right in front of the electric socket. Another tent across the way was right up against the water tap, making me feel rude to invade their space just to get some water.
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Don't expect luxury. Simple site but well maintained and friendly!
FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Owners were lovely, pitches well maintained, perfect and peaceful area, oh and the showers were free
Disliked Just needs a bin in the toilet for females.
Nothing disliked!
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I think we will come back.
FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked It's a small site in a very quiet area with full comfort. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Everything what we want to visit was close. No mosquitos, no vasps.
Disliked N/A
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Lovely quiet site. Showers are free…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely quiet site. Showers are free lovely and warm. Has your basic needs which is enough. Great site
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely little site, quiet and affordable
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely quiet little campsite, good value for money, only 10 mins drive to nearest town and around 15-20 to Llanberis for the Snowdon trails
Shower was hot and free not £2 as mentioned in the website
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A perfect small site, just what…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked A perfect small site, just what we needed. I will use again.
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Clean site, good facilities, great location.
FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Friendly owners at the camp, easy to get setup and facilities were good. The location is quite good as just nestled between snowdonia and anglesey so easy to visit either place. Was nice to have the horses and other animals on the plot.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Pen y Buarth
Bethel
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 1UW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.16562°N
4.21026°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanddwyn | 12.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 12.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 16.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 16.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Benllech | 17.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 5.4 km
National Slate Museum 8.1 km
Snowdon Mountain Railway 8.1 km
Penrhyn Castle 8.8 km
Beaumaris Castle 13.3 km
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 4.2 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 27.6 km
Bodnant Garden 28.4 km
Aberconwy House 28.5 km
Plas yn Rhiw 46.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 8.1 km
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 9.1 km
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 10.2 km
Bethesda - Ogwen 10.3 km
Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 11.4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Pen y Buarth have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pen y Buarth dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pen y Buarth? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Caernarfon Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Dinas Dinlle beach: 20 minutes - Llanberis (for Lake Padarn walks, narrow-gauge railway and Dolbadarn Castle): 20 minutes - National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pen y Buarth?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pen y Buarth? From $55.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.