Plas Dolben

View prices & book 9.7 38 reviews
Visitor image of the view across the field
Visitor image of the view across the field
Visitor image of the view across the field.
Looking up at the site from the farm
Spacious grass pitches
Pitches
Looking down over the farm to the vale of clwyd beyond
Some of the farm's residents
Coming up the lane towards the farm
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Visitor image of the view across the field.
Looking up at the site from the farm
Spacious grass pitches

  • Peaceful caravan park on a working farm 15 minutes from Denbigh
  • Spectacular views across the Vale of Clwyd and up to the coast
  • Farm produce available (eg eggs and sausages) and near local pub
Peaceful times, gorgeous views and easy access to walks and bike rides… all are on the menu for guests at Plas Dolben, a quiet caravan park on a working farm in the Clwydian Range Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The folk at this scenic site (which looks out over the Vale of Clwyd) keep sheep, cows, pigs and free-range chickens, and have a range of their own produce for sale to guests. Eggs, sausages and other meat products are among the edibles that are usually available for your feasts, and new potatoes put in an appearance when they’re in season too. Need to top up on the provisions? The towns of Denbigh and Ruthin are both around a 15-minute drive away for shops and restaurants; if you’d rather someone else did the cooking (and poured you a pint while you wait), take yourselves on the 10-minute trot to the local pub. This is a back to basics place, so facilities are limited to a toilet, hot shower and cold water tap; there’s also plenty of space around the site to relax and play games or light up a barbecue. Getting out into the surrounds is a cinch here: a walking trail and mountain bike trail pass through the site, and a bus route passes by for those who’d like to roam by public transport. Snowdonia and the north Wales coast are within a 45-minute drive.

Campground type

Camper sites 3
RV sites 3
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens July 11
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).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Because of access restrictions, the site is not suitable for very large or long caravans. Please note there are no waste removal facilities on site.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, Jul 11 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite boasts spacious spots and stunning Clwydian Range views. Guests rave about spotless facilities and super friendly, helpful owners. Perfect for stargazing & wildlife, with nearby hikes and a pub. Basic but great value, most want to return. A few noted a limited number of restrooms.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The location, the views, the friendly welcome!…

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10 out of 10
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Robert B.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The location, the views, the friendly welcome!

Disliked Wash facilities are limited but are in lovely condition.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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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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Paul R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely spot and great host very helpful

Disliked No drinking water on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, I'm sorry you misunderstood. All of the water is drinking water, it is just from a spring in the mountain rather than mains water.

Excellent site would highly recommend

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10 out of 10
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Paul H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic location very quiet peaceful setting.

Disliked No dislikes was exactly what it said on the tin.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will return

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Kathy M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Accurate description of the camp site. Easy to book. Loved the site, immaculate facilities and really friendly owner. Such a peaceful relaxing environment.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

So peaceful, Lovely views. Very friendly owners. We could…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Demelza G.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked So peaceful, Lovely views. Very friendly owners. We could pitch where ever we wanted. We were visited by the farm dogs, which our dog loved.
The toilet and shower were clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely off grid site, close to pub, friendly hosts and beautiful

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10 out of 10
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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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Lauren G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site, lovely location, friendly host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite! A very clean shower and toilet, a bin on site…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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kaleigh C.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great campsite! A very clean shower and toilet, a bin on site and lots of space to choose from. Scenic views to wake up to!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The space is enormous, with exceptional views and quiet serenity. Rhian and…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Beth M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The space is enormous, with exceptional views and quiet serenity. Rhian and her family were incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating.

We camped in order to do some stargazing / meteor watching, which was perfect. Loads of lovely other wildlife there, too.

Thank you for having us, Plas Dolben!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing…

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Vicki C.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really friendly, beautiful sunsets, Sally the collie, sausages, pub in village, very…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Deborah M.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Really friendly, beautiful sunsets, Sally the collie, sausages, pub in village, very clean facilities, great location for Offa's dyke

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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 Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Plas Dolben

Plas Dolben

Llangynhafal

Denbigh

Denbighshire

Wales

LL16 4LN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.16499°N
3.29883°W

Route directions

As you drive up the lane, you will see the entrance on the right, 100 metres after the Golden Lion Inn. It is not possible to turn left up the farm lane. Please drive up to the farmyard to turn around and find out how to access the field.

Nearest transport

Bus
9 mi McDonalds
9 mi Ship
9.4 mi Packet House
Rail
9 mi Flint Rail Station
10.1 mi Buckley Rail Station
10.3 mi Penyffordd Rail Station
Ferry
19.9 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
20.1 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
20.6 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.9 mi Liverpool John Lennon 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

To make the most of your immediate surrounds, set out on the four-mile heritage walking route that passes through the farm, taking in abandoned farmhouses, St Cynhafal's church and the farm’s own medieval holy well. You’re also a 20-minute walk from the Offa’s Dyke Path, and an hour or so from the top of Moel Famau. For other outdoorsy pursuits, take your wheels out on the Ride the Clwyds mountain bike trail that runs through the site, or get set for games of golf (in Mold, 25 minutes’ drive) or footgolf (in Ruthin, 15 minutes). Walks in the Snowdonia National Park are around 45 minutes away, as are the sandy beaches of Rhyl, Prestatyn and Talacre. Castles? Of course there are a few nearby (you can’t go far in Wales without finding a castle…) Start in Denbigh (15 minutes’ drive), where you can also take a wander around the town’s ancient walls, then set your sights on family-friendly Bodelwyddan Castle (half an hour’s drive) and/or the imposing medieval fortress of Conwy Castle (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Marine Lake, Rhyl 13.2 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Prestatyn 13.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rhyl East 13.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 14.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rhyl 14.2 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 10.7 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 11.1 mi

Chester Castle 16.9 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 16.9 mi

Chester Cathedral 17 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 18.1 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 21 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 21.1 mi

Bodnant Garden 21.3 mi

Aberconwy House 23.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clwydian Hill-Forts: Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau 1.5 mi

Llandyrnog - Llangwyfan Church 1.6 mi

Cilcain - the Circuit of Moel Llys-y-Coed 2.5 mi

Cilcain - the Reservoirs Walk 2.5 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (5): Moel-y-Gaer Llanbedr 2.7 mi

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)

    Warrington, England 29.6 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 Plas Dolben have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Plas Dolben dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Plas Dolben? To make the most of your immediate surrounds, set out on the four-mile heritage walking route that passes through the farm, taking in abandoned farmhouses, St Cynhafal's church and the farm’s own … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Plas Dolben?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Plas Dolben? From $24.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.