Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite

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Non-electric pitches
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Tent pitch
Non-electric pitches
Entrance to the site, with the toilet block to the left

  • 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 train movements once an hour.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
RV sites 40
Camper sites 40
Open now
Opens May 1, 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Wed, May 1 2024 to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 336 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerPeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Welcoming, relaxed, friendly site with stunning views & great value. Spacious pitches near the beach are a plus. Basic but clean facilities; showers are paid. Train line noise is noted by some. Dogs welcome.

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Good basic site would recommend

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Clare L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice site basic but clean facilities pitch up where you want was great for me with a load of teenagers as I tucked them up the top corner out the way ! Nice easy 8/10 min walk to the beach which is nice and sandy when the tide is out, 45 min walk into borth. Nice to be able to have campfires. Martin owner nice guy

Disliked Nothing to dislike really but somewhere closer to get a few essentials would be nice.

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Easy to find, flat ground…

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Carsten E.

Primitive cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy to find, flat ground

Disliked Showers cost 20p (who has coins these days)
Not the cheapest for a van

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A brilliant place to stay!

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Tom L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Brilliant location. Clean and tidy facilities. Plenty of room! We initially booked for 2 nights but ended up staying for 3 as we were having such a good time. A short walk from the beach which was brilliant. Plenty to do in Borth the town up the road. We were also treated to a fireworks display!

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A genuinely lovely site

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Joanne E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Site was so clean. Well located too. Martin is brilliant. Really friendly and he’s always pottering around cleaning and restocking.
Fabulous pricing too even though it was bank holiday

Disliked Nothing. It’s a lovely site

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Fantastic as always…

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Julie F.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fantastic as always

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended. We've camped here twice and we'll be back.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very friendly welcome.
Accessible location with 5 minutes walk to the beach.
Peaceful.
Simple but clean, adequate and well maintained facilities.
Beautiful surroundings - hills, beaches, sunsets.
Plenty of camping choices with lots of level pitches.
Reasonable price.
Family and dog friendly.

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Good value for money

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Samantha T.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely basic campsite plenty of room to park toilets & showers are clean. Yes you have to pay 20pence for 2 mins or £1 for 10 mins in the shower but what do u want when it's cheap to camp. There's a washing facility there. Martin the site manager was a lovely chap im sure if you had a problem he would help sort it. The train track is close but didnt really bother us wasn't that many trains really

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Friendly greeting and very informative about…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly greeting and very informative about local walks etc. Close to beach and lovely sunsets.

Disliked Could do with more than one shower.

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A great campsite with a friendly…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked A great campsite with a friendly host - we'll defiantly be visiting again.

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A nice basic but clean site

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Eiry E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked A lovely clean site very close to the beach.
Friendly owner (Martin)

Disliked Showers were coin operated so a bit of a gag in cashless world
But, they were warm and powerful.

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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 Car parking by site/unit 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Borth 1.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 2 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 5.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Clarach South 5.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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 $21.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.