The Paddocks Caravan and Camping

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Aerial view of the site

Aerial view of the site

Pitches

Pitches on site

Five spacious pitches

View of the pitches

Flat and spacious pitches

One of the pitches

Serviced pitches

Pitches

Pitches on site

Five spacious pitches

Small adults-only campsite in the village of Llanystumdwy, North Wales
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 or pop into the pub for a pint. 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 a separate adjacent shower with a dressing room and 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

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Please note

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 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units longer than 9.1 metres are not allowed.
Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Apr to Mon, 6 Oct 2025

Open from Fri, 24 Apr to Mon, 5 Oct 2026

Pitch types & availability

Flat camping field

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 100m²

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 100m²

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

From £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults

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Toilet/shower block in distance

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 100m²

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 100m²

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 6 amp included

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

From £33 (£33) 1 night, 2 adults

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Tent pitches with shared water point

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 100m²

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 100m²

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 6 amp included

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

From £33 (£33) 1 night, 2 adults

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View of the pitches

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Max 15m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 150m²

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 15m width × 10m depth

Calculated area: 150m²

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Drainage hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

From £38 (£38) 1 night, 2 adults

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99% would stay here again

Wish i’d taken photos but i see plenty are in reviews, but flying welsh flag with pride. 👍

Archie keeping guard

View from our pitch

All set up

Dog friendly

Black rock sands

Menai bridge

Snowdonia

Speaks for it’s self

View from my van of the dog walking area

Firepit that was rented from the site

View of the site. nice big pitches

Evening set up

Firepit costs as of 06/2025

Little area with a fridge, microwave, eggs to buy, info and coffee kits to buy, and some facilities

The beach

Sunset from southstacks

Look at that sky

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Arrival date (latest first)

The owners were fab. The facilities spotless and the camp ground areas…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2025 Arthur T.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The owners were fab. The facilities spotless and the camp ground areas for both caravans and tents were very well kept. We liked it so much we stayed an extra night.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best site we’ve ever stayed on!

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 BarryKathy M.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely everything. Owner came & greeted us, so welcoming & helpful. Fantastic site, with fabulous showers, toilet facilities & brilliant dishwashing area. Just a wonderful, lovely place to stay. We could only stop for one night but would have loved to stay for longer.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect Campsite Stay – Everything You Hope For and More!

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Kevin C.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We stayed at The Paddocks Caravan and Camping and honestly, it’s everything you could hope for in a campsite – and more.

From the moment we booked, Leigh and Juliette were incredibly helpful, sending clear, thoughtful directions to make sure we avoided any tricky narrow roads. Their email was a perfect example of the personal touch – a real sign of the care they put into the place.

The site itself is beautifully laid out and immaculately clean. The toilet and shower facilities were spotless throughout our stay – easily among the best we’ve experienced anywhere.

Dog owners will appreciate the well-maintained walking area with mown paths that cleverly allow you to deconflict with other dogs as needed. It’s little thoughtful touches like this that set The Paddocks apart.

The setting is peaceful, the pitches well-spaced, and everything is clearly looked after with pride. You really get the sense this site is run by people who care deeply about their guests’ experience.

We’d return in a heartbeat – thank you Leigh and Juliette for such a warm and well-run site!

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, warm welcome immaculate facilities nice level pitch…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Deborah R.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything, warm welcome immaculate facilities nice level pitch

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, everything we might need and more. Also a very good…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Joshua N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great facilities, everything we might need and more. Also a very good location just a couple of miles from town and lots to explore. We'll be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect!…

Overall 10/10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Christine W.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect!

Disliked Faultless

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, the site is beautiful with amazing facilities. It's an absolute credit…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Rebecca L.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything, the site is beautiful with amazing facilities. It's an absolute credit to the owners! Amazing place 🥰

Disliked Leaving!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site with plenty of room for each pitch
Toilet and shower facilities were clean well equipped
The kitchen area was also really useful and again well organised

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic facilities, lots of space per pitch…

Overall 10/10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic facilities, lots of space per pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

The amenities were excellent, the owners were welcoming and helpful. Definitely go…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 carrie b.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The amenities were excellent, the owners were welcoming and helpful. Definitely go back again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Paddocks Caravan and Camping

Dwyfor Ranch

Llanystumdwy

Criccieth

Gwynedd

Wales

LL52 0SU

Timezone

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

GPS

52.92532°N
4.27408°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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Criccieth	3.2 km	Sea	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central	6.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Glan Don Beach	9.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Pwllheli	11.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Harlech	12 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 3 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 9.9 km

Portmeirion Gardens 11.9 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 32.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 21 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Drones, kites, remote control cars and pit bikes are not permitted.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

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

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between midnight and 6:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the bungalow at the campsite instead.

Dogs

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).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Vehicles

Units longer than 9.1 metres are not allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m.

Dogs: excessive barking will not be tolerated.

Day visitors must be notified to the campsite at least 24hrs prior to any visit.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

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 €32.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.