The Crown Inn and Campsite

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  • Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
  • In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
  • Alpaca walks and feeding on site; river fishing permitted
Originally a drovers' inn, The Crown Inn is a handsome Grade II-listed pub sitting in a peaceful position by the river Alwen in the pretty North Wales village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr. Lying just behind the pub and skirted by ancient woodland, the pub's laidback camping area has easy access to forest trails, fishing on the riverbank and drinks in the bar. Access to The Crown Inn and Campsite is via a ford crossing that crosses the river – an exciting and intrepid journey that's sure to hold particular appeal for younger guests. A short wander away, there's a small waterfall that cascades down from the top of the woods into the river below – keep an eye out for fairies around here, as they're known to hang around in the area by the wooden bridge… Facilities here consist of well-maintained compost toilets and a washing-up area on site. There's access to The Crown Inn's bar and restaurant, which serve up good food and drinks throughout the week. Looking for things to do during your down-time? Relax by the riverbank, try a spot of catch-and-return fishing in the Alwen or fix yourself a firepit. You can also book some time at the site's private alpaca paddock to feed The Crown Inn's friendly boys, or sign up to an alpaca walk through the surrounding countryside with a woolly companion by your side.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
RV sites 8
Rent a tent 7
Tent sites 16
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely riverside spot with a welcoming vibe. Owners and staff are praised for being friendly and helpful, with great food at the pub. Alpacas are a big hit! No showers, but many find it okay for short trips or enjoy swimming in the river. A peaceful, family-friendly place worth returning to.

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Perfect location 10/10!

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Lauren S.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (two person, small)

Liked Lovely atmosphere. We arrived after completing a long 60 mile ride from the Wirral and we were greeted with warm smiles, lovely doggie cuddles from Bruce and warm hospitality.
The owner (didn’t catch your name sorry!) showed us our camping spot and kindly moved us to a vacant pitch near the river.
So peaceful and beautiful.
Ate at the pub and it was gorgeous food perfect after the long cycle.
Would highly recommend this site,
Beautiful walks/hikes in the local forest and we will definitely be back.
The compost toilet was brilliant and the ability to sit under cover to charge phones etc was a massive bonus.
We had to leave early as had to cycle home so didn’t get the chance to say bye to the owners.
Beautiful site. 10/10.

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The staff were very friendly and helpful and the campsite as a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (two person, small)

Liked The staff were very friendly and helpful and the campsite as a whole was gorgeous

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely surroundings and the sound of the…

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Robert P.

Bed-in-a-shed microlodge

Liked Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely surroundings and the sound of the river helps you sleep!

Disliked No showers.

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Yes enjoyed my stay very much bit of fishing one or to…

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John T.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (two person, small)

Liked Yes enjoyed my stay very much bit of fishing one or to pints at night run out in day if you won’t to Definitely go again.

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Quiet, clean and friendly site. I have stayed a few times now,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Quiet, clean and friendly site. I have stayed a few times now, with my kids and for a break away with my wife. The kids love playing in the stream and digging holes up in the woods 😀. The pub has great food and drinks selections and is priced reasonably.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site just perfect. Surrounded by Forrest’s and a stream. Toilet facilities were…

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Ronny H.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Site just perfect. Surrounded by Forrest’s and a stream. Toilet facilities were clean and there was hot water to do dishes etc. Great pub and gardens and outside seating area was lovely. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. Definitely going to return.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely to have animals thst you can feed. Owners and staff are…

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Tim S.

Meadow primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely to have animals thst you can feed. Owners and staff are lovely.

Disliked Tightt searing setup in pub for meal. Placed us next to a birthday party and a enormous dog in a very small area.

No water in meadows field , or basic portaloo facilities, you have to go over the river for the toilet! I knew the situation from description, but in reality it was pain with a child. If I owned the place just invest in a portaloo

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We absolutely loved our stay – the community feel from the owners…

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Sophia F.

Alpaca Area - Willow bell tent (two person)

Liked We absolutely loved our stay – the community feel from the owners was really warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere around the site was just perfect. Staying with the alpacas in the bell tent was so much fun and made the experience really special.

There was loads to do right on site, so we were able to fully enjoy our time without needing to go far. The food was great too – really tasty and just what we needed after a day of exploring and relaxing.

The listing clearly set expectations – we knew there were no showers and that we’d need to walk to the car, but honestly, the short walk across the river to collect our things just added to the charm.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to complain about! We’re really excited to book again and have recommended to family and friends.

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Clean facilities, never used a compost toilet before, which was fun.

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Kevin B.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (two person, small)

Liked The pub was cosy and the staff welcoming. The camp site had great facilities and location. It was very peaceful and pleasant with the sound of the river flowing.

Disliked The steps down to the camp site were inconvenient although there is a ford that can be crossed in car or by foot if wearing waterproof footwear.

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We had the most amazing time here! The highlight for me was…

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Billy S.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (two person, small)

Liked We had the most amazing time here! The highlight for me was the hospitality of the place, with the kindest hosts who consistently went out of their way to help us and make us feel welcomed - guiding us around the local area when we needed help, providing lovely chats at the pub and during the alpaca walks. The site itself was beautiful, with a lovely river to swim in, a heaven of green trees and meadow to wake up in, and many gorgeous accessible walks nearby. The alpacas were definitely a highlight and our walk with them was both informative and adorable. The pub food was also delicious, and there was a nice little pool table too. Would highly highly recommend to anyone and everyone :)

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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 Tents for hire 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

The Crown Inn and Campsite

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr

Conwy

Wales

LL21 9UL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.03177°N
3.50484°W

Nearest transport

Bus
14.6 mi Parade Street 2
18.1 mi Alma Road
18.2 mi Crossroads Stores
Rail
13 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
14.1 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
14.6 mi North Llanrwst Rail Station

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

There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out to see cool castles like the one at Conwy (45 minutes). The village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr is in a central location in North Wales, so both the north and west coasts of the country are within an hour's drive too. If you've got kids or teens to keep entertained, popular options to keep them busy include Go Below Underground Adventures (20 minutes), a caving outfit based in Betws-y-Coed, the woodland rides and activities at Zip World Fforest (25 minutes) or taking a trip to see the many species of animals and birds at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (50 minutes). For something silent and serene instead, take a soothing stroll around the grounds of Clocaenog Forest (five minutes; free parking available at Bod Petryal car park), keep your eyes and ears peeled for osprey at Llyn Brenig (15 minutes) or appreciate the horticultural offerings on display at Caerau Gardens (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 18.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 19.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rhyl East 20.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 20.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 15.8 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 17.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Conwy Castle 21.7 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.1 mi

Chirk Castle 18.5 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 2.4 mi

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 3.6 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 5 mi

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 6.5 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 6.7 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Crown Inn and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Crown Inn and Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Crown Inn and Campsite? There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Crown Inn and Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Crown Inn and Campsite? From $16.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.