The Paddocks Caravan and Camping

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  • Small campsite for adults only in the village of Llanystumdwy
  • A 15-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; 25 minutes to Caernarfon
  • Well-maintained grass pitches and shower block; communal dining area
Family-run The Paddocks Caravan and Camping is a small and ultra-organised site with well-maintained, flat and spacious pitches in north Wales. It’s less than five minutes’ drive to the beach at Criccieth, and around half an hour to the imposing castles at Harlech and Caernarfon, making this a cracking adults-only base from which to explore the Llŷn Peninsula. It's a 10-minute trip by car to the wide, south-facing sands at Pwllheli, a former haunt of smugglers and pirates. You'll find it quite a bit calmer these days, especially if you follow the fab Llŷn Peninsula Coastal Path round the peninsula for views and wildlife and splendid sea air. Sandcastles, paddling and rockpool exploration are all there for the taking. If you’d rather ditch the car, a bus stop is five minutes’ walk away, or you can explore on two legs – perhaps a good place to start is the local village of Llanystumdwy (five minutes’ walk), as it’s the burial place of former Prime Minister David Lloyd George. You can see his grave and visit a small museum, and afterwards stroll down the banks of the scenic River Dwyfor. Gleaming facilities on site include a well-lit shower block with two private bathrooms (each containing a large shower, wash-hand basin and toilet), plus three adjacent toilets and two separate showers (each with a dressing room and one with a hair dryer). Nearby is a covered communal area with a table and seating, plus two washing-up sinks, a fridge-freezer, a separate drinks fridge, a microwave, toaster and a kettle. There's also a phone-charging point. Firepits and barbecues are allowed, but they must be raised off the ground and set up on one of the concrete slabs provided. Small chimineas and barbecues are available for nightly hire on site, and you can buy logs and charcoal here too. Please note that parties are not permitted – this is a quiet site.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 5
Tent sites 10
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens April 24
Please note

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Dogs

  • 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).

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 9.1 metres are not allowed.
  • The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 24 to

Open from Fri, Apr 23 to

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only site earns top marks for spotless cleanliness, tranquility, and generous pitches. Guests rave about the superb, well-equipped facilities, modern washrooms, communal kitchen with fridge/microwave, and thoughtful touches like dish soap. Owners Juliette and Lee are praised for their exceptionally warm and helpful hospitality. The location is perfect for exploring local villages, trails, and the coast. Highly recommended, with many planning return visits.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice place to stop.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice and flat well cared for friendly. reasonable ameanaties

Disliked All Good for me, Apart from wifi not working for me, as tv. but others saying ok.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really well organised, quiet & peaceful,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really well organised, quiet & peaceful, fantastic facilities (showers/toilets/kitchen)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site

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Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful clean well run adult only site. Great location. Friendly owners, nice campers !

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best campsite I’ve been to! So clean, friendly hosts, great amenities.

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing facilities that were kept very clean. Lovely kind hosts to help settle you in with a communal area that had a fridge, freeze, toasters and kettle, with a few essentials available to purchase.
The campsite area was also very clean and tidy. Adults only with dogs welcome, horses in the field next door, fire pits to hire - very calming and wholesome experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

definately worth a stay

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Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked very clean and tidy site
lots of extra facilities to use - communal area - eggs/milk/tea/coffeeto purchase-
bathroom facilities fantastic

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet, good facilities, well…

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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peace and quiet, good facilities, well kept site. Realy good owners, could not do enough to name stay welcoming.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super!

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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Superb! Pitches spacious and well spaced. Nice, quiet site with great facilities. Showers, toilets and shared areas spotlessly clean at all times. 100% recommend for a lovely stay in a beautiful part of the country.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite.

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Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Excellent campsite. Beautifully kept and maintained. Shower rooms are like a bathroom at home. Nice and quiet. Good washing up area with microwave, fridges, eggs for sale. Friendly owners. Spacious pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully kept, perfect site with excellent facilities

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Clara 5 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful, well kept site with spacious clearly marked pitches and friendly helpful hosts.
Good quality, practical clean showers and toilets.
Lovely washing up area with useful practical items available should you forget your own.
Tea/coffee/eggs for sale if required and leaflets & local information to read.
I loved the communal open barn area where the sinks and information were kept, with the large picnic table in the middle.
You've thought of and actioned everything for a great site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous position of the campsite, all…

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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fabulous position of the campsite, all amenities were well kept and spotlessly clean. Very helpful couple that run the site. Will definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Paddocks Caravan and Camping

Dwyfor Ranch

Llanystumdwy

Criccieth

Gwynedd

Wales

LL52 0SU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.92566°N
4.27386°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km High Street
2.9 km High Street
4.9 km Brynbachau
Rail
2.6 km Criccieth Rail Station
5 km Penychain Rail Station
7.4 km Abererch Rail Station
Ferry
27.4 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
27.9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
32.5 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
40.6 km Anglesey 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Llanystumdwy (birthplace of David Lloyd George): five minutes’ walk - Criccieth (castle and beach): five minutes’ drive - Porthmadog: 10 minutes - Morfa Bychan: 10 minutes - Pwllheli (sailing): 15 minutes - Snowdonia National Park: 15 minutes - Portmeirion (Italianate architecture): 20 minutes - Caernarfon Castle: 25 minutes - Harlech (castle and beach): half an hour - Zip World Llechwedd: 40 minutes - Isle of Anglesey: 40 minutes - Snowdon View Point: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Criccieth 3.2 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 6.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Glan Don Beach 9.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pwllheli 11.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlech 12 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 3 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 9.8 km

Portmeirion Gardens 11.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 13.3 km

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 25.9 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 31 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 32.1 km

Bodnant Garden 46.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Morfa Bychan 7.5 km

Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 9.9 km

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 10.7 km

Portmeirion - Minffordd - Boston Lodge Halt - Portmeirio 11.9 km

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 11.9 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 The Paddocks Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Paddocks Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Llanystumdwy (birthplace of David Lloyd George): five minutes’ walk - Criccieth (castle and beach): five minutes’ drive - Porthmadog: 10 minutes - Morfa Bychan: 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Paddocks Caravan and Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? From $37.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.