Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site
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- Basic site overlooking the stunning north Wales countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Conwy, its castle and the beach at Colwyn Bay
- A couple of miles from Glan Conwy for shops, pubs and restaurants
Site type
10
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
8.1/10
Reviews
78% would recommend this site to a friend
77% would stay here again
What customers say
A tranquil, tidy site with great owners. Pitches have electric/water. Basic but clean loos. Lovely setting by a stream for a proper chill. Some found roads tricky, a few cleanliness issues, but most loved it & would return.
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Nice and quiet place, friendly service,…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Nice and quiet place, friendly service, close to the beach and the mountains
Disliked The entrance to the park is a bit steep, but it's not a big problem.
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Simple, economical, peaceful site on a working farm
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked We loved this site! We'd read the reviews and weren't expecting too much but honestly, if you want somewhere peaceful, simple and safe then this place is grand.
Particularly liked:
* The location - stunning countryside and the most glorious view of Conwy Castle on the approach to the site. Just minutes from Llandudno, Conwy, Bodnant Gardens etc
* Comms - Debbie was communicative before our trip, and checked in to the site daily while we were there. During our stay, we had one minor query but we called Roger and it was sorted within about 10 minutes.
* Showers - plenty of hot water and impressive water pressure. Clean too - some reviews comment that they are basic, but they have a hairdryer and plenty of pegs for clothes etc so are already streets ahead of sites costing twice as much.
* Laid-back vibe - it felt safe letting the kids roam (a tyre swing! Blackberry bushes!), they could play without us feeling anxious about traffic etc, and there are none of those miserable signs you sometimes get all over sites telling you what you are not allowed to do. Other campers were equally relaxed and it felt like a warm little community.
* Sheltered location - the site is in a valley and the pitches are overlooked by a grassy bank so there is no wind
* Bird life - so many birds! We had the Merlin app open and were able to identify about 12 different birdsongs (including a hobby and a firecrest)
* Dark sky - perfect for watching the Perseids meteor shower
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Friendly owners
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked The owners were helpful and friendly
Disliked Campers arriving late at night 10pm making lots of noise and causing disturbance. Times to arrive is 12pm to 7pm apparently. Toilets and showers could do with an update tbh. No WiFi option
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We shall not be returning.
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Pretty view from caravan.
Individual taps per pitch.
Disliked Access to the site is along a single track road, woe betide if you meet a vehicle coming the other direction.
Access to camping area is over a narrow bridge which is tricky with a long vehicle and long caravan - and way harder getting out as there isn't space to turn while towing a caravan without driving on the grassy slope which can be slippery - which we found to our cost.
The pitches are essentially along the stoney road, so cars drive very close to the awnings as the drive on and off the site.
The toilets need updating for the 21st century. I don't think they were cleaned in the 4 days we were there. Certainly the paper towel dispenser was never empty throughout our stay. (The only method of drying your hands). The elsan disposal was the most disgusting I have experienced in the last 30 years - which includes stays at several festival sites!
Communication from the owners was extremely poor, before we arrived we asked to stay another couple of nights as our plans had changed. They said they weren't sure and would text us. No text in the next 4 days. We considered it a lucky escape.
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From the manager: Obviously that is your personal opinion of it site. On the other hand, I think this is a bit too much, the toilets are cleaned every day. Whoever makes a mess during the day isn’t my fault. I don’t remember you asking for another couple of nights, if the site wasn’t to your taste, can I ask why you asked to stay another two nights!! I did try to communicate with you every morning as I drive passed, but I didn’t get much of a reply. As I said I don’t remember you asking for the extra two nights.
Small quiet site, friendly owner…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Small quiet site, friendly owner
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Great littler secluded spot. Quiet and…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Great littler secluded spot. Quiet and basic. Perfect for a stopover on our travels
Disliked There was nothing to dislike about the campsite itself it had everything you could need.
The journey however to get to it is very steep. Our poor clutch 🙈
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Had a great stay, will be coming again. Thank you for a ll your help.
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Clean, friendly .showers and toilets all fine and clean. Book share and cd,dvd.
Nice a peaceful.
Disliked A bit of a slope for the awning. Going the wrong way but managed to work around that.
Some steep hills up and down to the site, but it is Wales.
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Very well kept site not within walking distance of anything
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Was contacted by site prior to arrival and told which pitch we were on
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Lovely views, clean and tidy and…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Lovely views, clean and tidy and owner came over to greet us even tho we were late arriving she even txt to make sure we were ok getting there and her granddaughter was very helpful about places we were going to visit would definitely return.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Lovely, quite site. Friendly staff. Good…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Lovely, quite site. Friendly staff. Good facilities.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site
Ffordd y Fron
Glan Conwy
Conwy
Wales
LL28 5PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.25706°N
3.7642°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias | 5.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
| Colwyn Bay | 5.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandudno North Shore | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Llandudno West Shore | 9 km | Estuary | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Penmaenmawr | 10.8 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bodnant Garden 3.5 km
Conwy Castle 4.9 km
National Trust - Aberconwy House 5 km
Plas Mawr 5.1 km
Great Orme Tramway 9.1 km
National Trust
Bodnant Garden 3.5 km
Aberconwy House 5 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.3 km
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 31.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CONWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/03/1994) 3.3 km
Bodnant Gardens and Moel Gyffylog 3.3 km
Colwyn Bay - Pwllycrochan Woods 4.5 km
Colwyn Bay and the Nant-y-Glyn Valley 4.7 km
Conwy Mountain by Groesffordd 4.9 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 Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site? This park’s close to several of the top sightseeing spots in north Wales. Flit to the fantastically preserved Conwy Castle (10 minutes’ drive) to feast your eyes on fortifications dating back to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site? From €34.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.