Vaenol Farm Caravan Park

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Around the site
Around the site
Grass pitches
Camping field
View across the pitches
Touring field with electric hook-ups
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Grass pitches
Camping field
View across the pitches

  • 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.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 10
RV sites 10
Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens March 10
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Mar 10 to

Reviews

8.9

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This tidy campsite has spotless facilities and large, flat pitches, often with ocean or mountain vistas. Guests loved the handy location, a short stroll to town and shops, and praised the welcoming, obliging staff. Though mostly clean, a few noted inconsistent shower temps and cleaning. Wind can be a concern. Great value, highly recommended.

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Would be a good place to stay, but not at this weekend.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Flat pitch with nice views. Clean toilets and showers but too far away from tent field

Disliked The fact they knew large groups were coming to camp ahead of the "race the train" event at the steam railway. They were playing loud music and singing loudly until well after midnight. Spoke to the owner of the site when we arrived and she admitted this happens every year. She should not be hiring the site out to the general public and charging us good money knowing this is happening. Others staying here said the same as us this morning.

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Nice campsite would stay again.

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Andrew H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Second time I've stayed here. It's a very nice, clean and quiet campsite. Lots of space. Really nice staff there. Clean toilets and showers. Just out of the town so close to shops and public transport. For hikers like me its easy to get to Cader, Dolgoch, Panorama, Bird Rock from Tywyn for days out and a have a nice basecamp to return to for a hot shower.

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Nice toilet /shower blocks, and washing up facilities. Lots of space to…

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Jennifer N.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice toilet /shower blocks, and washing up facilities. Lots of space to pitch a tent, close to the beach.

Disliked No general waste bins. No free WiFi

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A great campsite and base to explore from. Thank you.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lots of space and nice and quiet.
Good showers. Sian was helpful and friendly

Disliked But of a walk to the beach

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Excellent site, will be going again

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Angela D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely place, all within walking distance, Beach, town, shop near by, plenty of space & dog friendly

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Friendly staff, spacious pitches, great facilities, unclear signs

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Damian R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We decided to spend our first ever camping trip with a tent at Vaenol Farm, and we were welcomed with absolutely huge pitches — two massive areas for tents with level, neatly cut grass. The toilets and showers were big, spacious, and provided warm water. The “kitchen” was more of a dishwashing room, with four sinks offering warm water.

There was also an activity room with a billiards table, an air hockey table, and table football. We saw a laundromat, though we didn’t need to use it, and we also didn’t get a chance to try the Wi-Fi, so we can’t really comment on that.

The site is easy to access, with the reception located right at the front of the pitches.

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Would definitely stay again!

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April J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fab facilities, very accommodating - helped to ensure we could camp together.

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Excellent stay, which all the family enjoyed. Great facilities.

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gavin s.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Vaenol farm. The facilities were excellent and have clearly improved a lot since our last visit about a year ago.

Everything was clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The groundsman was incredibly helpful and always busy making sure the site looked its best — his hard work really shows and his hospitality clearly makes him a hit with the more regular visitors to the site.

The manager was equally wonderful — friendly, polite, and very accommodating, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.

A big thank you to the whole team for creating such a well-run and pleasant place to stay. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

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Lovely neat and tidy camping area with exceptionally clean toilet and shower…

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Ian A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely neat and tidy camping area with exceptionally clean toilet and shower facilities. Short walk to both sea front and town centre.

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Excellent pitch, facilities were fab!

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Holly W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Space, Quiet pitch, beautiful facilities, hot showers, washing up facilities. Owner was friendly and polite!

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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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Tywyn 1.4 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 3.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Aberdyfi 4.9 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Borth 10.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 12.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Vaenol Farm Caravan Park? From $29.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.