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
With a no-frills approach and golden sand five minutes’ stroll away, Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite is certainly worth writing home about. This peaceful, grassy site is set on a traditional smallholding on the coast of West Wales… and it doesn’t hold back on the views either. They include vistas over the Cors Fochno nature reserve, the Dyfi Estuary and the sea. Five minutes' walk from Ynyslas beach and within two miles of the popular seaside village of Borth, it's all about simple camping in a laidback environment here. The facilities, while basic, are good, with toilets, a shower block and washing-up facilities. Waste and recycling facilities are provided too. The site's no-frills design means you'll have plenty of time to set off over the sand dunes of Ynyslas, light up a barbecue (they're allowed on site as long as they're kept well off the grass) or to take your dog for long seaside strolls. One such walk takes the riverside footpath down to the village of Borth to catch the sunset. If the four miles there and back is a bit of a stretch, it's five minutes in the car, or there’s an hourly bus service that’ll sort the journey for you. Once you're in Borth, the village has plenty of handy amenities that may well come in handy, including a railway station, local shops, a fish and chip shop and pubs. That’s not forgetting the Borth Golf Club for those of you who have a good swing. Please note that a railway line runs alongside the site, with trains (with two carriages) running hourly from the early morning to late evening.

Site type

Motorhome sites 36
Tent sites 34
Caravan sites 36
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • 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.
  • Train noise may be heard due to hourly services which pass near the site between 5.45am and 11.30pm. A charge of £0.20 per two minutes applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 238 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryBudget/backpackerPeaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A popular, relaxed spot with helpful staff and great value. Spacious pitches, lovely views, and a short walk to the beach are big hits. Facilities are clean but basic. Trains and road noise are noted, but most would happily come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Had a great overnight stay toilets…

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 Dave F. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Had a great overnight stay toilets very clean nice showers definitely recommend

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful place to spend a weekend Dolce…

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Antonio B. 3 reviews

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Peaceful place to spend a weekend
Dolce far niente!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly campsite, great atmosphere, beach nearby & welcoming owners

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 Sharon A. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Spent the Bank Holiday weekend at Ty Gwyn with myself and friends in our campervans, and we had a fantastic time. A great little campsite just a short walk from the beach. The railway line runs behind the camping field, but the trains honestly didn’t bother us at all.
Huge shout out to the owner — such a lovely guy. Always smiling, always saying hello, and always on hand if you needed anything. He also didn’t rush us off on check-out day at all, which was really appreciated. In fact, we ended up spending most of the day sat in the sunshine just enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.
A really welcoming site with a great vibe. We had an absolutely fabulous weekend and will definitely return.

Disliked NA

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Home from home

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Darv O. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Favourite campsite. Been coming here for 4 yrs. everything is simple and relaxed.

Disliked Children and dogs
That’s anywhere I go though haha

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site Spotless Toilets and Showers the Same

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Edward C. 5 reviews

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Martin was so helpful site spotless near to beach and local shops and bars would highly recommend a visit

Disliked None

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Fabulous site, a warm welcome as…

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 Day D. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Fabulous site, a warm welcome as usual from Martin, great value for money and super relaxed as always with good facilties, going back soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent laid back site, pitch anywhere walking distance from beach

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Natasha J. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked We loved that you can park up anywhere, short walk to the beach, and close proximity to local town.
Easily accessible toilets, bins water etc

Disliked We didn't mind the train at all, however for some this may be an issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of room for all pitches…

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Jim M. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Plenty of room for all pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Friendly welcome, lovely relaxed peaceful site and great value.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite, thoroughly recommend.

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Bethan J. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked The views and friendly staff with laid back attitude.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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
10.7 km University Campus Penglais
11.2 km Bus Station
12.9 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
2.4 km Borth Rail Station
3.5 km Aberdovey Rail Station
3.8 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
22.5 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
22.9 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

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 views of the sea from up high. With escape rooms, an Edwardian theatre and a horse riding centre, there’s plenty of variety. The same can be said for Aberaeron (45 minutes), which joins up with The Coastal Way path and has a lively harbourside that operates wildlife-spotting boat trips. Machynlleth (20 minutes), part of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, is home to local art galleries, antique stores and plenty of eateries to fuel your adventures outwards too. The energy is likely to come in handy for the Devil's Bridge Falls (35 minutes) in the Cambrian Mountains, where the trails take you through a wooded gorge with a waterfall. RSPB Ynys-hir (15 minutes), too, where the walks travel past salt marsh, oak woods and plenty of hiding places for wildlife. Keen to see more animals while on your adventures? The Animalarium (five minutes) is a small zoo with animals that were once held captive, while Dyfi Osprey Project (15 minutes) has a beaver family and ospreys.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Borth 2.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 3.2 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 4.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Clarach South 9.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

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.

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite? From $36.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.