The Paddocks Caravan and Camping

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  • Small campsite for adults only in the village of Llanystumdwy
  • 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. 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 three adjacent toilets and two separate showers (each with a dressing room and one with 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

Caravan sites 5
Tent sites 10
Motorhome sites 5
Opens 23 April 2027
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

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

  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Dogs

  • 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).

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 9.1 metres are not allowed.
  • The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 Apr to

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

Adults-only park with spotless facilities: spacious sites, modern bathrooms & a well-equipped communal kitchen. Owners are super friendly and helpful, many keen to return for the peaceful vibe and thoughtful touches.

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The site is beautiful. Very well…

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Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked The site is beautiful. Very well maintained, facilities are beyond clean, everyone is friendly and chatty. Couldnt have been any better

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Liked Five star camping for cleanliness, facilities and welcome. Such a lovely site. Close to lots of places of interest and no request is too much trouble for the hosts. All campsites should use this as a bench mark as how a site should be run.

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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice peaceful site not far from Criccieth

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Very good well run, worth going again (with some requests).

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Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Its a central location on the Llyn Peninsula, having a car is essential (even if the train station was closer, they are very infrequent) and so travel by car to most destinations is convenient. We got some local advice from Juliette to avoid a couple spots at the weekend as they can be very busy so we changed our plans as needed.

Having water taps directly by the pitches (we had one on the electric pole) is an excellent idea. The inside bathrooms, the ones accessed from the kitchen area, are easily the nicest on the site with lots of room. A little shelf in there could help though (there’s never enough places to balance things!).

I only used the kitchen (other than washing up) once so I can't really comment on that - we do have an electric stove, kettle, BBQ etc for our own cooking. The pitch was very large, plenty of room for the tent, awning and car.

Llanystumdwy has a real hidden gem in the Lloyd George museum, I'd really recommend that. The pub is being refurbished so hopefully that opens soon

The site is very clean and well kept, Juliette and Leigh are very friendly and happy to help.

Not a could have been better, just advice for future, the rabbit farm next door is a working business and can be noisy from early on. This didn't bother us but the corner pitch we had (#2 I think) is the closest and worth avoiding if that might bother you.

Disliked (This from my mum) The bathrooms only seemed to have 1 hairdryer between them, and on the last day that particular one had been locked as it was quiet so she said it was a good job she'd washed it the night before. I don't mind facilities closing down towards end of season, but it really shouldn't block access to something and potentially a lower season rate could be applied.

Tents and Vans share the same space next to each other - the field isn't huge but there is room in the rear of the field (we noticed a couple of vans using it) that could help separate them - van dwellers can be very noisy, especially when in a tent - not just voices travelling from inside (I do think some of them think their vans are soundproof!) but the constant bang-bang-bang of doors and sliding openings does lead me to prefer sites that separate vans and tents.

I though £5 per night for a firepit/chimera seemed a little steep, other sites I have stayed at simply have them scattered around to use.

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Aaron C. 4 reviews

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Liked Fantastic campsite. Great location and spotless facilities.

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Jan P. 3 reviews

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Facilities were great.
They’d thought of everything you might need. Would defo rebook.

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Excellent Very quiet Friendly

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Karen H. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Huge pitch. Facilities very clean. under cover area for eating and washing up much appreciated in wet weather.

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Excellent stay.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Welcoming.Clean.Good showers.Covered eating area.Able to buy milk at site.

Disliked Very open.More hedging would be good.

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Fantastic place. Will be back.

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stef p. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic site. Very well maintained and friendly owners.
The facilities were spot on and kept very clean and tidy and there was everything you could think of in case a camper forgot something. We had a smashing time.

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Brilliant Stay

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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked We loved the cleanliness, the scenery and the quietness.

Disliked The hill coming up from the bus stop at Llanystumdwy.

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Features

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 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 sites

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

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 caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Paddocks Caravan and Camping

Dwyfor Ranch

Llanystumdwy

Criccieth

Gwynedd

Wales

LL52 0SU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.92566°N
4.27386°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.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Feathers Inn Pub 0.6 km
  • Y Castell Pub 2.6 km
  • Paddys Plaice Restaurant 2.6 km
  • The Bryn Hir Arms Pub 2.7 km
  • China Palace Restaurant 2.7 km
  • Spice Bank Restaurant 2.7 km
  • Bwyty 51 Restaurant 2.8 km
  • Prince of Wales Pub 2.9 km
  • Poachers Restaurant 2.9 km
  • The Moelwyn Restaurant 3 km

Groceries

  • Dylans Supermarket 2.9 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 9.1 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 9.2 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 9.3 km
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 9.6 km
  • The Brewery Shop Off-licence 9.7 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 9.8 km

Parks and play

  • Parc Porthmadoc 9.6 km

Family days out

  • Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park Zoo 0.1 km
  • David Lloyd George's Grave Visitor attraction 0.4 km
  • Criccieth Castle 3 km
  • Funworks Amusement arcade 4.6 km
  • Brynkir Tower Castle 6.8 km
  • Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife Zoo 12.3 km
  • Harlech Castle 13.3 km

Public transport

  • Llanystumdwy, after Eglwys 0.4 km
  • Llanystumdwy, after Cae`r Ffynnon 0.7 km
  • Llanystumdwy, nr Cae-llo-brith 1 km
  • Criccieth, before Bron Eifion 1.6 km
  • Criccieth, after Lon Fel 2.3 km
  • Criccieth, before Lon Fel 2.3 km
  • Criccieth, before Swyddfa'r Post Office 2.5 km
  • Criccieth Y Maes High Street 2.9 km
  • Criccieth, after Lon Tynllan 3.1 km
  • Criccieth, before Lon Tynllan 3.1 km

Beaches

  • Morfa Abererch 6.2 km
  • Black Rock Sands 6.6 km

Other nearby

  • Criccieth Golf Club Golf course 3.3 km
  • Criccieth Multi Golf Golf course 3.6 km
  • The Boardwalk Nightclub 4.6 km
  • The Cove Nightclub 4.6 km
  • Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.7 km

Local services

  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience Cashpoint 7.6 km
  • Tesco Cashpoint 9.3 km
  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 9.6 km
  • Criccieth Health Centre Doctors 2.5 km
  • Parciau Filling Station Fuel station 2.5 km
  • E R Hughes Pharmacy 2.7 km
  • Esso Fuel station 7.5 km
  • Ysbyty Bryn Beryl Hospital 8.3 km
  • Ysbyty Alltwen Hospital 8.5 km
  • Essar Fuel station 8.9 km
  • Meddyg Care Doctors 9.3 km
  • Tesco Fuel station 9.4 km
  • BFL Fuel station 9.4 km

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Must see

Criccieth Castle 3 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 9.8 km

Portmeirion Gardens 11.8 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 32.1 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.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 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 $56.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.