Penlon Caravan and Camping
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- Small family-friendly caravan site with Irish Sea views in Gwynedd
- Trefor Beach five minutes’ drive; Inigo Jones Slate Works 15 minutes
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; pub and shops five minutes’ drive
Site type
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3
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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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- A charge of £1.00 (€1.15) applies for the use of the shower.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 30 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Open from Thu, 1 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum 
9.5/10
18 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 6m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Penlon Cottage 3 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
6 people maximum 3 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £420 (£420)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Grand spot with stunning mountain and sea views, perfect for Llyn Peninsula trips. Mary, the owner, is a gem – super friendly and helpful. Showers and loos are spotless. Road noise can be a bother for tents, but it's mostly peaceful and great value. Pitches are decent, levelling blocks handy if you're not down the bottom.
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Lovely , great communication and excellent…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely , great communication and excellent host thanks so much !
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
Best wishes
Fantastic weekend at Penlon.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We was greeted with a lovely warm welcome from Mary, who
Shower block and toilets are well maintained.
Plenty of water taps dotted around the site.
Great views of the hills.
Overall fantastic little campsite.
Disliked No dislikes
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Lovely meeting you all.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Thanks for the photo.
Best wishes
Excellent site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked A lovely site between caernarfon and pwhelli with a bus stop outside. Mary the owner was very helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. Very welcoming. Clean showers and toilets.
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From the manager: Thank you for our review.
Lovely meeting you both.
Best wishes
Lovely clean campsite with great facilities…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely clean campsite with great facilities and very friendly owner. The beach is lovely and very close by
Disliked The campsite was just off a main road so there was traffic noise in the background
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Lovely meeting you all.
Thanks for the photos.
Best wishes
Excellent site. We loved Penlon & Mary so much we stayed another night
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything!!! It has been the most fantastic camping trip! I was not looking forward to camping after 2 bad experiences, however Mary is such a lovely lady and a fantastic host, she made me feel at ease straight away.
The site is in the most amazing spot, mountains on both sides and a sea view and within easy reach to the most amazing beaches, What more could you want! Pwllheli and Caernarfon are both a short drive away.
The toilets and showers (payable using a meter, which was an extremely generous amount of time for your money) were very clean, well stocked with toilet roll, soaps and hand towels, Mary didn't let these run out at all. The utility room was also great with a washer and dryer there was even a kettle in there.
When leaving Mary made the effort to come down to have a chat and say goodbye, which we really appreciated. We will definitely be back.
Disliked Absolutely nothing, its a fantastic place to camp!
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, it is appreciated.
It was lovely meeting you both, and enjoyed our chats.
Thanks for the photos.
Hope to see you both soon.
Best wishes
We enjoyed our stay here and would love to return.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Well managed. Very clean. Good, simple facilities. Easy access. Lovely views. Helpful owner. Good location.
Disliked Road noise.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Lovely meeting you and your family.
Best wishes
We cancled for personal reasons, and…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked We cancled for personal reasons, and the lovely lady offered us a stay at any time this year to make up for it. Really nice that not everyone is just out for the money.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.
Best wishes
Lovely views of mountains & sea,fab location for Porthmadog, Pwllheli
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Loved every minute that we stayed for the full 2 weeks… Mary is lovely, great source of information and very down to earth , only too happy to help.
Would love to go back next year
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Lovely meeting you and your family,
Best wishes
Nice & quiet, good location,…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Nice & quiet, good location,
Disliked Was OK for us but might be lacking toilet & washrooms when site id full.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Most of the Caravans & Motorhomes that arrive on site have their own Toilet / Showers, so they don't use the site facilities.
Lovely quiet site!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean bathrooms and utility/washing up room. Excellent facilities including washing up liquid!
Mary even kindly brought bread from the local shop on our first morning.
Disliked Sadly village pub closed for renovations but a good bus service.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
There is a mirror in the first Toilet / Shower room and i'm waiting for a new mirror
to be installed in the 2nd Toilet / Shower room.
Lovely meeting you all.
Best wishes
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 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 allowedThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Penlon Caravan and Camping
Penlon Trefor
Clynnog Road
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL54 5AB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.98675°N
4.41095°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan Don Beach | 11 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Nefyn | 11.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Morfa Dinlle | 11.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Pwllheli | 12 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Criccieth | 14.4 km | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Criccieth Castle 14.3 km
Caernarfon Castle 19.2 km
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 19.6 km
Ffestiniog Railway 20.3 km
Portmeirion Gardens 22.5 km
National Trust
Plas yn Rhiw 22.9 km
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 27.1 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 38.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 1.8 km
Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 3.5 km
Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 3.6 km
Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 4.8 km
Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 6.9 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 Penlon Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penlon Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penlon Caravan and Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Tre’r Ceiri Hillfort: half an hour’s walk - Rivals (Yr Eifl) Hills (hiking): 15 minutes’ drive - Nefyn (seaside village): 15 minutes - Inigo Jones Slate … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penlon Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penlon Caravan and Camping? From €25.43 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.