Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite
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- Quiet and simple campsite five minutes' walk from Ynyslas beach
- Just under two miles from Borth; Aberystwyth 20 minutes' drive
- Set on a smallholding with views over a nature reserve and an estuary
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
German
Open from Wed, 1 May 2024 to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £16 (£16)
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Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Unpowered concrete slab caravan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
A well-loved, no-frills spot with a chilled vibe & top value. Staff are a big plus, as's the beach (5 mins walk) and awesome views. Facilities, though basic, are super clean. Plenty of space, choose your spot! Train noise is minimal for most. Great for classic camping.
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Great value, excellent location and friendly staff
Unpowered grass site
Liked Fantastic campsite and in my opinion the best value for money site I've ever stayed at.
The site is a generous wide open field that you can freely pick a spot on, and with the limit of 30 vehicles (I am told) it's very spacious. You can easily find a spot 10m+ away from others if you wish. It was fine for me to get my tent out as well despite having brought my van which was unexpected but appreciated.
There is a train track by the site but it only runs til about 10/11 or so; it didn't interrupt sleep for me. Also a road bordering but again it wasn't particularly busy.
Views are astonishing, on either side there are rolling hills and you can see Snowdonia mountains in the far distance. I did not visit but there is a beach which I hear is very nice about 5 mins walk away. There are also cattle in the field opposite which I quite liked watching.
Facilities are basic but good, very clean and has everything you need inc. blackwater disposal, waste bins, and washing facilities.
There were a lot of kids here playing and riding on bikes, may not be for everyone but I enjoyed the atmosphere it created. Definitely seems to be very child friendly.
Martin and Kathy were both very accomodating and friendly, happy to chat and help with anything I needed.
No WiFi here but good 4g signal so not needed for me.
Disliked Agreed with others saying there could be more showers, I didn't run into issues but I could see it happening. Martin says they plan to double the number of showers in the near future.
Train might be bothersome to some but I enjoyed it.
I had food so this didn't affect me but the nearest shops are a little while away if you walk, just bear that in mind.
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Expensive for what it is, needs more facilities.
Unpowered concrete slab caravan site
Liked The closeness to the beach.
The choice of pitches
Disliked The price, for the facilities available it was expensive.
The fact you had to pay for a shower.
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Lovely simple campsite close to the beach friendly clean and tidy
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lovely simple set up , toilets cleaned twice daily and full bin recycle set up
Sink wash area and showers but we didn’t use
Disliked Really wanna say the train but actually wasn’t that bad
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Very quiet site, lots of space, really friendly owner, very chatty lovely…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Very quiet site, lots of space, really friendly owner, very chatty lovely chap. Wish we had been staying longer!
Facilities great and being improved to include fride and freezer facilities and indoor washing up for rainy days!
Couldn't fault ut at all!
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Absolutely cannot recommend this place enough. A little slice of heaven. Facilities…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Absolutely cannot recommend this place enough. A little slice of heaven. Facilities are top notch. Small walk to one of the best beaches I’ve been to and I’ve travelled abroad a lot. Martin is helpful, kind and is always checking in with people to make sure they are having a good time. You can tell this site is about people having a good time and not just all about the money. Already booked our next one and always thinking about the one after that!
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Will stay again enjoyed our weekend stay x
Unpowered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Lovely little site close to Ynyslas for beach walk. Bus to Aberystwyth a short walk away. 3 Toilets and 1 shower and 1 wash room each for male and female shower was 20p two minutes £1 for 10 minutes. Small washing up area. Recycling bins and water available. We stayed on the hard standing as we have a large motorhome and didn’t want to get stuck on the grass. The weather was fine so grass wouldn’t have been a problem.
Disliked Could do with an extra shower 1 male 1 female isn’t enough to be honest the washroom could easily be changed to a shower instead. Nothing else to dislike
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Simple site not far from beach and nature reserve
Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)
Liked Great location. Less than couple miles walk from Borth station which you can do along the beach at low-tide.
Basic set up but clean and friendly welcome. Remember your 20ps for the shower 😂
Disliked Nothing I didn’t like. I read lots of reviews before I arrived. Will use again as great location if walking and using the train.
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Clean facilities Level site
Unpowered grass site
Liked Great views, Great atmosphere, friendly helpful owner, close to bus stop to Aberystwyth.
Disliked All good
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Laid back atmosphere, helpful owner, had everything you need. Close to a…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Laid back atmosphere, helpful owner, had everything you need. Close to a beautiful beach.
Disliked In between a road and train track although neither of these really bothered us.
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The toilet and shower blocks were very clean. The site owners and…
Unpowered grass site
Liked The toilet and shower blocks were very clean. The site owners and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The campsite is a hill so you can park down the bottom or on top of the hill with views to the sea on a good day. There is a railway one side and a road the other, but traffic dies down between 8pm-8am and in the 24 hours we stayed on site there were about 5 trains total. Signal at the top of the hill is best if you do need signal for anything whilst camping.
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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite
Ynys Las
Borth
Ceredigion
Wales
SY24 5LA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.51297°N
4.04885°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borth | 2.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberdyfi | 3.2 km | Estuary | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Aberdyfi Rural | 4.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Tywyn | 8.5 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Clarach South | 9.1 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 8.3 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 11.5 km
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 15.8 km
Llanerchaeron - National Trust 35 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 38.7 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) 8 km
Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 15.9 km
Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 20.2 km
Fairbourne to Barmouth 20.4 km
Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 20.5 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite? Getting to know this area starts with the local towns. In Aberystwyth (20 minutes’ drive), you could board the Vale of Rheidol Railway to chug around woodlands, or the cliff railway for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite? From $35.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.