Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

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  • Dog-friendly site on the edge of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • A five-minute drive from Aberdyfi, Tywyn and the Talyllyn Railway
  • Beaches, shops, restaurants and cafés five minutes' drive
A little of the mountains, a lot of beaches and a sprinkling of steam trains – that should suffice as a short summary for a getaway at Vaenol Farm Caravan Park on the very edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Just a five-minute drive from the seaside towns of Tywyn and Aberdyfi, this is a sweet spot for outdoor adventures indeed… Twyn is a splendid little spot for some seaside pottering. Firstly, it has a safe, sandy swimming beach with a promenade and a recreation ground with bowls, miniature golf, tennis courts and a play area. It's also home to the Talyllyn Railway, whose steam trains have been puffing around the national park since 1865. Just off Twyn's high street, there’s an indoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym and a sports hall, as well as a cinema – handy for rainy-day activities. The town's shops also come in handy for sourcing supplies, and there are restaurants and pubs for a good meal and beer. From Vaenol Farm Caravan Park, you may want to walk along the four-mile sandy beach all the way to Aberdyfi or take the five-minute drive to go crabbing from the jetty. In town, local boats run sea fishing trips; alternatively, cast off directly from the beach. The town also has an 18-hole championship links golf course, and you can learn to sail or windsurf at Dovey Yacht Club. Whichever outing you choose, back at base you'll be able to clean up at the smart modern bathroom block; guests also have access to a launderette, washing-up area and Elsan point so you can keep all your kit in good order.

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Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

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9.1

Overall rating from 265 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained site offers spacious pitches with excellent, clean modern facilities and lovely views. It boasts a convenient location, a short walk from the town and beach, with friendly and welcoming owners. Popular with families, it provides a relaxed atmosphere and good value for money. Minor points include occasional issues with hot water during busy periods and a lack of on-site signage for check-in.

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Excellent space to relax

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Andy J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly site owner, clean and tidy site. Very nice showers.The views were amazing.

Disliked Better directions to sign in. There didn't seem to be any bins close to the pitches.

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We arrived on the 11th of…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We arrived on the 11th of October and it was lovely and quiet and we were able to pay later that evening.

The beach and other things were only a 5 minuite drive from where we were.

The toilets were very clean.

Disliked Nothing. Everything was perfect.

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Facilities, location and staff. Really well maintained.…

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Hannah W. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Facilities, location and staff.
Really well maintained.

Disliked NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideally situated, but bathroom need daily cleaning

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Site was well presented, grass cut, fencing freshly creosoted

Disliked Toilet cleaning not conducted or restocked Friday through Sunday 1000

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Great facilities , clean and spacious.…

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Sue H. 6 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great facilities , clean and spacious. large pitches, great views and 20 minutes walk from a fabulous beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Phil B. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked Booked up through pitch up.
After 2 hours of travelling to find no one there to book us in and no one answering the phone.
Had to find another site lucky we did.
Not impressed.

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Quiet site, with a great location…

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Nigel D. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet site, with a great location - easy to walk into town or to the beach. Also only a short walk to the Talyllyn Steam Train! Beautiful views from the site. Facilities were really up to date and very clean.

Disliked Nothing!

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Site was well maintained, but the town is a little worn.

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet site with an easy walk to town. Showers and toilet clean.

Disliked Showers were cold. No basin cubicles. Only a push down mixer tap in the basins so warm water to clean your teeth.

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Site was clean and tidy enjoyed…

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 Kevin J. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Site was clean and tidy enjoyed our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful-quiet at night

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Jane G. 3 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Camper van - immaculately kept - just a farm and nice flat fields with clean showers and toilets - closest to Aberdyfi

Disliked Been going for 23 years

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access 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 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

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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

Aberdovey Road

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.58251°N
4.08142°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.4 km University Campus Penglais
18.7 km Bus Station
20.9 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
0.9 km Tywyn Rail Station
4.5 km Tonfanau Rail Station
4.6 km Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
14.9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
15.3 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

Want to take in the gorgeous Welsh coast from the comfort of a train carriage? The Cambrian Coast Railway departs from Aberdyfi (five minutes’ drive), travelling up Cardigan Bay towards Aberystwyth and taking in gorgeous cliffs. On the railway, it’ll take around 40 minutes to reach Barmouth, a stunning spot for paddleboarding, sea kayaking or wandering between the town’s museums, cafés and ice cream parlours. King Arthur's Labyrinth (half an hour) is a fine choice for a day of legend-telling in the national park’s mountains. A boatman will guide you underground to a waterfall, and there’s also a Welsh deli selling produce like Welsh honey, ciders, eggs and cheeses for your picnic. Meanwhile, for those mountain hikes, Penygader, one of the Welsh three peaks and 893 metres high, is a 25-minute drive away. If you're still raring to go on another stroll, get onto the coastal path or try the trails at the Dolgoch Waterfalls, 15 minutes’ drive away.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Whitehall Hotel Pub 0.6 km
  • Tredegar Arms Pub 0.6 km
  • Bay of Bengal Restaurant 0.6 km
  • Dine India Restaurant 0.6 km
  • Happy Garden Restaurant 0.6 km
  • Salt Marsh Kitchen Restaurant 0.6 km
  • Proper Gander Restaurant 0.6 km
  • Harbour Pizzeria Restaurant 0.7 km
  • Victorian Slipway Restaurant 1.1 km
  • Peniarth Arms Pub 3.5 km

Groceries

  • Co-op 0.8 km
  • Spar 0.8 km

Parks and play

  • Bryn Paderau Memorial Park 0.3 km
  • Tywyn Recreation Ground 0.6 km
  • Tywyn Fruit Tree Conservation Park 0.7 km
  • Tywyn Sheep Tourist Display 0.7 km
  • Pendre Park 0.8 km
  • Penhelig Park 5.3 km

Family days out

  • Petrified Forest Visitor attraction 8.7 km
  • Glandyfi Castle 10.8 km
  • Borth Animalarium Zoo 11.1 km
  • Castell Y Bere Castle 11.3 km

Public transport

  • Wharf Station 0.5 km
  • Ysgol Tywyn 0.5 km
  • Cinema 0.6 km
  • High Street 0.6 km
  • Tywyn Station 0.8 km
  • Cemetery 1.1 km
  • Ynysmaengwyn 2.1 km
  • Groesffordd 3.1 km
  • Cenetaph 5 km
  • Ynyslas Turn 8.1 km

Beaches

  • Aberdovey Bar 5.2 km
  • Borth Sands 6.5 km

Other nearby

  • Aberdyfi Golf Club 3.9 km
  • Borth & Ynyslas Golf Club 8.3 km

Local services

  • Barclays Cashpoint 0.7 km
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 5 km
  • Barclays Cashpoint 15.5 km
  • Tywyn Hospital 0.2 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 0.7 km
  • Valero Fuel station 0.8 km
  • Thomas & Co Medical Hall Pharmacy 5 km

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Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 0.6 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 15.4 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 19 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 30.8 km

Portmeirion Gardens 36.8 km

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 45.2 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) 10.4 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 10.9 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 12.8 km

Cadair Idris 18.4 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 18.4 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 Vaenol Farm Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Vaenol Farm Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Vaenol Farm Caravan Park? Want to take in the gorgeous Welsh coast from the comfort of a train carriage? The Cambrian Coast Railway departs from Aberdyfi (five minutes’ drive), travelling up Cardigan Bay towards Aberystwyth and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Vaenol Farm Caravan Park?
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    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
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