Pen Cefn Farm

1 review

The bell tent with bench seating and chiminea

Glamping with a wild vibe on a sheep farm near Conwy in North Wales
A 35-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; 10 minutes to Colwyn Bay
Dog-friendly site; beach, pub and shopping within 10 minutes’ drive

The glamping accommodation at Pen Cefn Farm Holiday is set on a 25-acre traditional sheep farm near Conwy in North Wales. Peaceful and secluded, it is surprisingly only 10 minutes’ drive from the A55 North Wales Expressway, making it fast and easy to access from western England, and a useful base for exploring Snowdonia National Park. The almost-wild-camping vibe here means that there is no electricity in site, so pack a torch for night-time forays to the loo – and there is a shower block with wash basin. Guests are allowed to bring their dogs on holiday too, but please bring bedding and towels. Other things you might like to pack include a disposable barbecue (the site owner can supply wood for a fee) and some extra layers of clothing for any chillier moments. You can pick up last-minute essentials from the handy store and butchers in Betws-yn-Rhos village (five minutes’ drive) , where there’s also a pub if you feel like a change of scenery. If you feel like getting active, there’s a golf course in the village, and on warm days, the beach at Colwyn Bay (10 minutes) calls you for dips in the Irish Sea.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pen Cefn Farm

Dolwen

Abergele

Conwy

Wales

LL22 8NL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.26605°N
-3.65849°W

Nearest transport

Bus

3.6 mi County Court

3.6 mi Kwiks

3.7 mi Station

Rail

3.5 mi Colwyn Bay Rail Station

3.7 mi Abergele & Pensarn Rail Station

5.8 mi Glan Conwy Rail Station

Ferry

28.1 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal

28.3 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal

28.4 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal

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

Nip across the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey (half an hour’s drive) for the day, to discover the sandy swimming beach at Red Wharf Bay (50 minutes) and have a look around the formal plantings at Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens (both 40 minutes). Back on the mainland, tour Conwy Castle (20 minutes) or park up the car in Llandudno (20 minutes) and hike around the Great Orme, stopping off to admire the spectacular sea views. Other scenic walks include a romp up to Aber Falls near Bangor (40 minutes) or to the glacial lake of Llyn Padarn from Llanberis (45 minutes). To up the activity factor somewhat, why not scare yourselves silly in the high-speed wires at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (45 minutes), or the toboggan ride at Zip World Fforest (half an hour)? And if you’re travelling with younger kids, then a day of gentle rollercoaster rides and magic shows at Greenwood Park Caernarfon, or pottering around the butterfly house at Pili Palas Nature World (both 40 minutes) may be right up your street.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias	3.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Abergele (Pensarn)	3.7 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Colwyn Bay	4.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove)	6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Marine Lake, Rhyl	7.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodnant Garden 6.2 mi

Bodelwyddan Castle 6.5 mi

Conwy Castle 7.1 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 7.1 mi

Plas Mawr 7.2 mi

National Trust

Bodnant Garden 6.2 mi

Aberconwy House 7.1 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 16.6 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 23.8 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 29.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Colwyn Bay and the Nant-y-Glyn Valley 2.9 mi

Abergele and Rhyd-y-Foel 3.3 mi

Abergele, Tower Hill and Moelfre Isaf 3.7 mi

Abergele and the Watchtower 3.7 mi

Colwyn Bay - Pwllycrochan Woods 3.7 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Reviews

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Darren M. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Peacfull.great facilities

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pen Cefn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Pen Cefn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Pen Cefn Farm? Nip across the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey (half an hour’s drive) for the day, to discover the sandy swimming beach at Red Wharf Bay (50 minutes) and have a … Read more