Penllystyn Farm
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- Quiet riverside spot on a family smallholding in Bryncir
- Just outside Snowdonia National Park; 10 minutes' drive from the coast
- Easy access from the A497; pub/restaurant half a mile away
Site type
10
6
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).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
9.4/10
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, spacious site with stream-side pitches. Praised for cleanliness, friendly vibe & animals. Basic but great value, good base for exploring. Some noted limited facilities during busy times & occasional road noise.
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Great site about 5/6 miles from portmadog. Quiet site and spacious.
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Liked Quiet, friendly, good location for snowdonia and portmadog.
Was 5/6 miles from portmadog beach. Facilities were clean. On working farm so lots of animals nearby. Peace and tranquil.
Disliked Only one shower which is mixed, only one toilet for men and only one toilet for female. But very clean. All in same block.
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Facilities were maintained regularly and topped…
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Liked Facilities were maintained regularly and topped up with toilet paper and soap. Facilities were clean. I liked that the field grass was cut to a good length for pitching up tent.
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Great stay, loved it
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Liked Reasonably priced, harlech beach nearby along with Porthmadog and phwelli. We pitched right next to the sheep field. Kids loved walking along the fence to feed the horse.
Disliked Another shower block needed for busy times
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Kept clean,tidy and safe
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Liked From the minute we arrived we loved it,you got to pick your own pitch which was good
Disliked Not saying disliked as they were spotless but another set off toilets and showers would make this place 10 out off 10 as there is nothing else they could change
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toilets where always well stocked and clean,clean site,easy check in
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Liked Lovely site we stayed for 3 nights, Not over crowded, easy to find, a great base for surroundings areas, well keep clean campsite and very relaxed not bothered by the owners but there if you needed them. Very reasonable priced and one of the cheaper sites we have stayed on we will definitely be back
Disliked Not a massive issues but another shower and two more toilets would make a big difference and hot water for washing up.
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Lovely, friendly site which we would visit again.
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Liked Quiet family site, liked being able to choose where to pitch. Clean and tidy. Horses, chickens and sheep on site. There is also a little stream running around the field which my daughter enjoyed paddling in.
Stunning weather, sunrise and sunsets.
Disliked Whilst the site wasn’t overcrowded a definite downside was only one male and female toilet and one shower & sink in the little cabin. These were kept extremely clean but you find yourself having to wait to use the facilities.
One washing up sink with no hot water (not really an issue, we boiled water and washed up in the tent)
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Basic but excellent site in a beautiful setting.
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Liked Fantastic location, absolutely beautiful setting.
Good but limited facilities, clean and basic.
Disliked No set pitches so there were some reshuffling required when returning after a day out.
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Next to a nice little river,…
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Liked Next to a nice little river, good space and warm shower.
Disliked Rooster wake up in the morning but it is a farm 😋 get to bed early.
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Small and beautiful, ideal for kids who love animals.
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Liked A lovely little campsite, no marked pitches just a small field next to a stream with another smaller field on top of the hill. Perfect for our needs, not too busy. Kids loved going to say hello to the horse, chickens and sheep, the very friendly dog, and going to explore by the stream.
About 35 minutes drive from various Snowdon car parks, and easy access to lovely areas of North Wales.
Fires and BBQs allowed.
Disliked Only 1 shower and 2 toilets but as this is such a small site it wasn’t a problem. Had to wait for the shower a couple of times but not for long and the horse kept us company! It would have been handy to have hot water at the washing up sink but we just got hot water from the sink in the toilet block (adjoining). It would have been good to have a freezer for our ice packs but otherwise no real complaints… I wouldn’t hesitate to come again.
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No frills, pleasant and good value.
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Liked Plenty of space, relaxed atmosphere, lovely bit by the stream.
Handy for onward travel and for Porthmadog to shop.
Value for money.
Disliked No chemical disposal (as mentioned on Pitchup), though owners were helpful when we were stuck. On the same theme, only 1 shower and 2 loos.
As there are no marked out pitches some inconsiderate people do encroach too close to where you are pitched.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 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 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 allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
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 Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Penllystyn Farm
Bryncir
Gwynedd
Wales
LL51 9LX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.97723°N
4.26233°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criccieth | 6.9 km | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Craig Du Beach Central | 9.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 13 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Glan Don Beach | 13.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Pwllheli | 15.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Criccieth Castle 7 km
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 10.1 km
Ffestiniog Railway 10.8 km
Portmeirion Gardens 13.1 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 16.7 km
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 25.2 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 29.3 km
Plas yn Rhiw 29.5 km
Bodnant Garden 42.1 km
Aberconwy House 44.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 7.5 km
Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 8.4 km
Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 8.7 km
Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 8.9 km
Morfa Bychan 10.1 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 Penllystyn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penllystyn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penllystyn Farm? If guests in your group are clamouring for castles, send them off to Criccieth (10 minutes' drive), a Cadw-run 13th-century fortress with impressive views over Cardigan Bay. You might also want to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penllystyn Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penllystyn Farm? From $45.83 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.