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.

Campground type

RV sites 36
Tent sites 34
Camper sites 36
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • 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, May 1 to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 393 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerPeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This friendly, basic campsite has a relaxed vibe, praised for stunning views and beach access. Visitors love the clean facilities, helpful staff, and good value. The nearby train line is noted but usually not an issue. Some mention coin-operated showers. Recommended for its peaceful natural beauty.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent value Great views Plenty of space Relaxing…

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10 out of 10
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 Peter F. 2 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent value
Great views
Plenty of space
Relaxing

Recommend to friends Visit again

great place and quiet amazing scenery very friendly…

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Terri D. 5 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked great place and quiet
amazing scenery
very friendly owners

Disliked nothin

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great stay for a good price close to the beach.

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 Nicola G. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely clean facilities and loved that you could charge mobiles/battery packs.

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, really helpful and flexible…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Great facilities, really helpful and flexible owner!

Disliked Little hard to get to if you don’t have a car. Also next to the train track so make sure to bring earplugs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, fantastic views, well maintained…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful location, fantastic views, well maintained and friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very enjoyable stay. A rustic and no frills site. Will visit again.

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Paul M. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very friendly and helpful staff.
Clean toilets and showers.
Most of the time extremely quiet and peaceful.
Lovely countryside views.
Twenty minute walk to a great beach.

Disliked No camp shop for any used or forgotten essentials.
There is a local train line running right beside the site. Not a busy line and it’s a thing I got used to after a while.

Recommend to friends Visit again

For our 1st time camping it…

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10 out of 10
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 Jade W. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked For our 1st time camping it was a Lovely little campsite , well maintained and kept clean. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The quiet, was really needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely friendly welcome, great communication…

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Daniel R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked A lovely friendly welcome, great communication before our stay, clean facilities and camp ground. Highly recommend to anyone! Many thanks!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just what I was looking for.…

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10 out of 10
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catherine h. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Just what I was looking for.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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

Bus
6.6 mi University Campus Penglais
6.9 mi Bus Station
8 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
1.5 mi Borth Rail Station
2.2 mi Aberdovey Rail Station
2.3 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
14.2 mi 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.

Food and drink

  • Dannys Bar Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Victoria Inn Pub 1.7 mi
  • The Friendship Inn Pub 1.7 mi
  • The Railway Inn Pub 1.9 mi
  • Sea Breeze Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Coast Deli & Dining Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • The Dovey Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • The Britannia Pub 2.2 mi
  • Penhelig Arms Hotel Pub 2.3 mi
  • The Boathouse Bar Restaurant 2.4 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op 5.3 mi
  • Spar 5.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Borth Community Playground 2.1 mi
  • Penhelig Park 2.3 mi
  • Talybont Play Area Playground 3.3 mi
  • Bryncastell Park Play Area Playground 4.9 mi
  • Tregarddan Play Area Playground 5.1 mi
  • Bryn Paderau Memorial Park 5.1 mi
  • Tywyn Recreation Ground park 5.2 mi
  • Tywyn Fruit Tree Conservation Park 5.2 mi
  • Pendre Park 5.4 mi
  • Tywyn Sheep Tourist Display park 5.4 mi

Family days out

  • Petrified Forest Visitor attraction 0.6 mi
  • Pennau Craft Centre Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Glandyfi Castle 5.7 mi

Public transport

  • Ynyslas Turn 0.2 mi
  • Borth Station 1.5 mi
  • Bryngwyn Close 1.7 mi
  • Surgery 1.9 mi
  • Cenetaph 2.2 mi
  • Clarach Road 2.2 mi
  • Heol Aberwennol 2.5 mi
  • Dôl-y-Bont 2.9 mi
  • Chapel Street 3 mi
  • Taliesin 3 mi

Beaches

  • Borth Sands 1 mi
  • Ynyslas Beach 1.7 mi
  • Aberdovey Bar 2 mi
  • Clarach Beach 5.6 mi

What’s nearby

  • Aberdyfi Golf Club 2.6 mi

Local services

  • Borth Surgery Doctors 1.9 mi
  • Thomas & Co Medical Hall Pharmacy 2.1 mi
  • murco Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • Tywyn Hospital 5.1 mi
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 5.4 mi
  • Valero Fuel station 5.4 mi
  • Tymawr Filling Station Fuel station 5.6 mi

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Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 5.1 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 7.2 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 9.8 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 21.7 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 24 mi

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) 5 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 9.9 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 12.6 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 12.7 mi

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 12.7 mi

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $21.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.