Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite

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Non-electric grass pitch
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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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 36
Tent pitches 34
Touring caravan pitches 36
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • 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, 01 May to

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8
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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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93% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A lekker, chilled campsite near the beach. Martin, the owner, is super helpful, and the facilities are clean and basic. Pitches are spacious with great views. Trains are nearby, but most guests didn't mind. Awesome value for a peaceful escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

the guy at reception was rly…

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Katie N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked the guy at reception was rly great and so friendly, we accidentally booked as a backpacker but was able to sort it out once we got here. he comes around to see how everyone is doing in the morning which is so nice. the toilets are nice and it’s pretty close walk to the beach which is amazing too.

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Warm welcome, no frills, great location, honest value for money.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location, simplicity, peace akd quiet, proximity to Ynyslas

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Quiet place, friendly atmosphere, close to beach

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Ease of amenities with hot water and showers, friendly site owner who checks in to ensure everything is ok, its a quiet place within a 5 min walk to the beach. Also great having a town local within a 5 min drive, with shops and takeaway with most things you need,

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Good! Plain and simple

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Nick S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet
Amenities were all that I required

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful peaceful and chilled spot

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Lovely spot and most helpful owners

Disliked Someone had let a dog poop without cleaning it up - right where I was planning to pitch

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We loved it and will be back.

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Andy W. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Warm welcome from Mein Host, Martin! He was polite, informative and helpful.
Nice sire on gently sloping sight with plenty of flat places to pitch.
Great to have access to fridge / freezer, hot water for washing up and free access to power up devices.
You pay for shower but minimal cost.
Everything kept clean and fully stocked.
This site feels very relaxed with a pitch anywhere approach rather than being laid out regimentally, an approach we prefer.
Access to the beach is approximately a 10 minute slow walk. Turn right and slup to the estury where you can access a beach that faces east on the estury (this is often less windy!). Turn left and you can walk all the day to Borth village, taking in the 'submerged' petrfied forrest at low tide. Its a friendly place where everything you want or need for a holiday can be found.
Acces to the beach is limited to a couple of places around high tide (at high tide the sea comes right up to 'cobbles' so acces to the sea is possible but walking is challenging).
Martin will advise of tide times or you can check online.
We went for the first time two weeks ago for 4 days and returned a week later for 7 days. We loved it and will be back.

Disliked As people note the site is next to a train track with a regular service starting early finnishing late. It is also next to a minor road with minimal traffic. We were not disturbed in the least as after a couple of hours these noises disapeard into the background.However if you sleep lightly and end up focussing on the noise this may need to be a consideration before booking?

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Lovely site, Martin very friendly basic…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site, Martin very friendly basic but clean park where you like Lovely stay beautiful beaches not much in town

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We loved our stay, it has…

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Kyle 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We loved our stay, it has all the amenities that you would need, plus only a 10 minute walk to the beach. You are made to feel very welcome and can really take your time and enjoy your stay.

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Friendly staff, generous sized pitches and…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff, generous sized pitches and good facilities.

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Very close to beach. Easy walk…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very close to beach. Easy walk along short bit of road then through car park. Facilities always clean and tidy. Very friendly warden who came around every morning to check on people

Disliked Nothing!

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

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

Coach
10,7 km University Campus Penglais
11,2 km Bus Station
12,9 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
2,4 km Borth Rail Station
3,5 km Aberdovey Rail Station
3,8 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
22,5 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
22,9 km 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 2,5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 3,2 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 4,8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8,5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Clarach South 9,1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 8,3 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 11,5 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 15,8 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 35 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 38,7 km

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) 8 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 15,9 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 20,2 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 20,4 km

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 20,5 km

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?
    Camping and touring
    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 R352,30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.