Commonwood Leisure

From ÂŁ30 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.2 58 reviews
Secluded spots by private lake (added by manager 08 Sep 2022)

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Secluded spots by private lake (added by manager 08 sep 2022)
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  • Lakeside glamping at a 60-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wrexham
  • Chester, Llangollen and three golf courses within a half-hour drive
  • CafĂ© and licensed bar with live music on site; fishing lake
Finding a secluded spot surrounded by mature woodlands in north Wales is a fine idea in itself – but it gets even better here if you’re into your fishing. And that’s because Commonwood Leisure has 10 lakes around its 60-acre site, catering for everyone from kids and beginners to pros (who may like to wrestle with the 60-pound whopper that lives in the catfish lake
) It’s all set up to be as straightforward as possible at this well-maintained park: the glamping tents are set up either by a one-acre lake or in a family area away from the water's edge. Wherever you stay you'll get a private fishing peg for each tent (plus a private toilet and parking space). Not fussed by fishing? This lakeside setting should be pretty splendid for you too: there’s plenty of space to relax by the water, taking in the views and lighting up a barbecue or firepit for warm evenings. Getting out and about should be straightforward as well: the site is five minutes’ drive from the village of Holt (for pubs, cafĂ©s and an excellent farm shop) and 10 minutes from the centre of Wrexham. A cafĂ© on site serves up tasty food and there's a licensed bar with live music at weekends. On site, there are indoor and outdoor seating areas and plenty of areas to walk (a plus for dog owners, as the site's dog-friendly). If walking’s not such a hit with the kids, they can get stuck into rural life by spending some time with the herd of friendly pygmy goats on site (even friendlier, rumour has it, if you grab a pack of ginger biscuits from the cafĂ© to feed them with
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Site type

Touring caravan pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year

Tourist board rating

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The bar is open between 25/02 and 01/10.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating based on 58 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown

92%

would recommend this site to a friend

92%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

My husband and grandson have loved the fishing

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Ann G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Madoc Lake fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (waterside)

Liked: Big pitch with your own bench fire pit it’s beautiful

Disliked: Portable toilets but a new bathroom getting built

Recommend to friends Visit again

The lakes are very picturesque, location is great - feels very remote


Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Christina F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fishing Canal electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The lakes are very picturesque, location is great - feels very remote but quick to get into Wrexham and Chester. Looking forward to seeing all the amenities completed.

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Christina, hope to see you again :-)

Massive pitches you really have got your own space Great Fishing Superb


Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Spencer L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fishing Canal electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Massive pitches you really have got your own space Great Fishing Superb Breakfast Homemade quality Pizzas Friendly staff Cruz Campo on Tap 😋

Disliked: Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, hope to see you again soon, a pint of Cruz Campo waiting for you :-)

Friendly staff, good location, easy to get to, the lakes and pitch


Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Keiran J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fishing Canal electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, good location, easy to get to, the lakes and pitch sizes are very generous, will be visiting again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, we do appreciate it :-)

Excellent site, will be back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Hannah W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Great site, welcoming upon arrival, got us straight to our pod, pod was very clean! The set up was great and minimal. The views around the site was superb. Love the idea of the under cover bar and pizza place , so cool , definitely will be back in the near future. Suitable for all.

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From the manager: Thank you Hannah, glad you enjoyed our site :-) (and for leaving the pod nice and tidy)

Much better than expected!!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Madoc Lake non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Hard standing areas were really high quality and large, swimming pond was lovely with nice platform to get in and out, bar area, live music, cafe for breakfast, real family feeling and so friendly. Portaloos were cleanest and best looked after that I’ve ever used! And clearly the new toilet block will be up and running soon. Bag of logs £6 were high quality too and lasted ages!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments, we are glad you enjoyed your stay :-)

Would definitely re-book if pathways have more lighting.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
KE B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Madoc Lake non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Site was clean, kept tidy. Friendly staff, nice ‘pub’ onsite serving home-made pizza, burgers etc, there was live music during the evening. There is also a small cafe serving breakfast, tea/coffee etc Pricing of food and drinks average. Portaloo type facilities dotted around the site. Enjoyed our stay, would visit again.

Disliked: Very little to no lighting in places. More lighting for pathways is needed, not easy to find your pitch in the dark!!

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From the manager: Thank you for your comments, glad you enjoyed our site. We are in the middle of installing a new shower block by the lake and lighting is on our list to do.

Lovely family site, they always went out of their way to make


Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Jack B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fishing Canal electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely family site, they always went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Fishing lakes are brilliant for all ages. They even went out there way to run electric to a part of the site to accommodate for my parents RV. Would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Hopefully see you again sometime :-)

Lovely spot

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Julie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Madoc Lake fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (waterside)

Liked: The pitch was in the perfect spot next to the lake, which was just gorgeous. The bar with the live music was brilliant and all the staff were friendly. We had pizza and chips at the bar and it was really fresh. Robinson the camp dog is adorable 😍.

Disliked: It was just a shame the shower block next to us wasn't finished

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments, hope to see you again :-)

Really lovely site, good location. Staff very friendly and helpful

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Charlotte L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fishing Canal electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful site . We stayed the weekend before Easter so were the only van on the site. So, limited service at the cafe but we had a lovely breakfast and managed to pick up some icecream just as they were closing. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good, clean facilities. Would definitely stay again if we were travelling in this area

Disliked: Only, very minor thing is it would be useful to know when the heating would be on in the shower room

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It was lovely to meet you both hopefully see you again sometime :-)

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site cafe

On-site restaurant

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Off licence

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pub campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Commonwood Leisure

Buck Road

Holt

Wrexham

Wales

LL13 9TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.07115°N
-2.92739°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Bus Station
10.4 km New Inn
10.4 km New Inn
Rail
5.5 km Wrexham General Rail Station
5.5 km Wrexham Central Rail Station
6.1 km Gwersyllt Rail Station
Ferry
36.4 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
37.4 km Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
37.5 km Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport
30 km 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

Fancy a different outdoor activity? Head to Farndon (five minutes’ drive) to launch kayaks, take your clubs along to Wrexham’s golf course (five minutes), or head to the eastern side of Snowdonia National Park for watersports and walks around Lake Bala (55 minutes). If you’re keen to explore historic places on your break, start with a wander around the huge manor and elegant gardens at the National Trust’s Erddig estate (20 minutes), then carry on to Chirk Castle (25 minutes) to see a medieval fort updated with 18th-century features. The area around Llangollen (25 minutes) has plenty to see too, including Castell Dinas Brñn and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Kids after something more geared to their tastes? Try an outing to Chester Zoo (25 minutes) or a tasty trip to The Ice Cream Farm (20 minutes). Wrexham also has a swimming pool, bowling and the Xplore science museum for damp days.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
West Kirby 37.7 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Meols 40.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Moreton 40.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wallasey 41.5 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Prestatyn 44.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chester Castle 13 km

Cheshire Military Museum 13 km

Chester Cathedral 13.7 km

Chester Zoo 17.5 km

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 21.6 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 18.6 km

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 29.7 km

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 36.6 km

Attingham Park 46.5 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 47.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Gresford Bells and Alyn Waters 5 km

Erddig Hall and Wat's Dyke 7.2 km

Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 7.2 km

Aldford, the Dee and Farnbridge 7.5 km

EATON HALL 8.5 km

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday, 22 August 2024 – Thursday, 22 August 2024)

    Warrington, England 34.8 km

  • RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday, 17 July 2024 – Wednesday, 17 July 2024)

    Knutsford, England 47.2 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.

Want to know more about camping in Wrexham?

  • Does Commonwood Leisure have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Commonwood Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Commonwood Leisure? Fancy a different outdoor activity? Head to Farndon (five minutes’ drive) to launch kayaks, take your clubs along to Wrexham’s golf course (five minutes), or head to the eastern side of Snowdonia 
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  • When can I check in and check out of Commonwood Leisure?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Commonwood Leisure? From R702,81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.