Swallow Bach
View prices & book- Small dog-friendly site in a gorgeous rural setting in Anglesey
- A 10-minute drive from Traeth Benllech; half an hour from Snowdonia
- Cycle to a handful of local beaches and return to set up a barbecue
Site type
- This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 18 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22.99 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric optional hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 8.0m depth (23.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 56.0m² (602.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.99 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great site, easy access, priced well, pitch level and solid.
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Liked: Almost everything you need in one spot. Access was easy enough, especially with the towing specific directions provided by the owner.
Disliked: Couldn’t find any facility for draining the grey water or emptying toilet cassette. Almost zero network coverage, which with young kids and a rainy eve/night didn’t give us much in the way of entertainment options.
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From the manager: Hi lovely review. Grey waste in at the back of the pitch where there is drainage. The elson is discretely behind wooden panelling. 4G is good but no wifi. Nice to get a break from it in peace and tranquility!!! Lovely review thank you.
I would return, central to the island.
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Liked: Tranquil setting, not overcrowded. Facilities were more than adequate. Fair price.
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: I want this to be tranquil quiet sight. Your review makes it all worthwhile. Thanks so much 🙏
v quiet. clean well maintained…
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Liked: v quiet. clean well maintained
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From the manager: So kind. Pride ourselves on giving great vslue, peace and tranquility in a well serviced pitch. Your comments massively appreciated. Hope to see you again.
Woujd definitely stay again
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Liked: Large space, not crammed in, fully serviced pitch, being left alone, no one patrolling the site like a security guard barking out restrictions and orders, nice relaxed atmosphere as a result
Disliked: You have to leave your vehicle sticking out in the road next to a sharp bend while opening the gate, better and safer if he gate opened the other way or was electric ⚡️
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From the manager: Thanks Jenny. All about peace and tranquility with a very well serviced pitch. I trust my guests who always enjoy the place responsibly. No need for patrols!!! The gate is awkward if you dont follow directions. If approach from right direction just open gate and your straight in. Ill remind you next time. Thanks do much for lovely review.
A small basic campsite convenient for Holyhead with electricity & water in…
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Liked: A small basic campsite convenient for Holyhead with electricity & water in a very quiet setting. All we could hear was rain & pheasants. We were there for two nights at the tail-end of storm Kathleen (& out of season) but we coped well with the field which has a few hard pitches approached over grass. Damian was very helpful when we arrived as we had a small problem which was easily solved. Our caravan meant we were self-contained so this campsite was perfect for us. We also had two dogs who were very happy, though they would have been much happier if they had been allowed to chase the pheasants. We would stay again as it’s so easy for ferry crossings & a rest.
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From the manager: You were such lovely guests. Come anytime. Always offer great value, peace and convenience pf fully served pitch. The storm has been challenging but you just got on with it. Lovely couple xx
Perfect quiet, fully-serviced pitches
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Liked: Amazing, quiet location, just 5 pitches on a big field so our kids could play. Really unusual to find a fully serviced pitch in such an idyllic quiet location. If you love a relaxed site with waste and water hook-up then this place is spot on. People have mentioned that it gets wet and they're right, we stayed after a named storm but still managed to get in and out with 2WD and no problems, just use some common sense with how and where you drive in wet weather, the field did drain quickly after the rain.
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From the manager: Its was such a pleasure to host you guys. It was lovely your father could join your family. Hope see you all again in the summer!!
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Liked: It is a lovely setting, star gazing yes.
Disliked: Don't use the directions on a I booked a gravel pitch as never wanted to chance grass especially with the way the weather has been. On arrival I noticed a small grass verge between the main gravel drive and the pitch. Which had deep tire gouges so chose pitch 3 as I could drive round to avoid the boggy areas wasn't chancing reversing in I would have had to drive over a large grass area making multiple turns to level up to pitch as the gravel drive is narrow and stops shy of pitch 3. After a pleasant night we made an early start to pack up. Reversed out no issues but turning on to the gravel drive ended up with my front right tyre stuck in mud. Contacted the owner who said they couldn't help as didn't have a vehicle available which could pull us out and he didn't know any local farmers. He did ring back to provide the name of a recovery company. Anyway spent some considerable time trying to find ways to get out i.e putting gravel and branches in with no success. So called the recovery people £232 it cost because it was a bank holiday. They got us out quickly but not an expense we expected. So be warned until this site is fully gravelled you aren't safe in a motorhome. The lady owner did try and offer support but now I'm not stuck in the back of beyond with a disabled husband my panic has turned to anger as I booked a gravel pitch not a £232 stay at a grass bog. Not to mention the pitch fee 😤
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From the manager: Hi. We actually bent over back wards to help you. You had been stuck in barmouth and the previous site you stsyed in. We charged your phone brought tou tea and told you to take uour time. Your husband went to sleep and didnt even try and help. There have been five other caravans snd motorhomes on the site who havent had a problem. I suggest you stick to fully gravelled sites until you gain some experience .
Possibly would be a nice location if they finish putting the roadway…
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Liked: Possibly would be a nice location if they finish putting the roadway in and some drainage in the ground Due to the water running out the gate from the field, it hasn’t rained that day
Disliked: No signs for the entrance of the site. The sign is on the gate, but when the gate is open it faces away from you cannot contact the owner for assistance on how to find them how to use what3words to locate the site. not legal when you’re driving or entering the site up a hill with a small amount of gravel road, then a waterlogged grass area got stuck on the grass area could not contact the owner for any assistance then she contact the owner the following morning who would not help told me I need to ring the AA done that cost me £75 even though I’m a member very rude on the telephone
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From the manager: I am really glad you left this review. this is a small site for families and couples with Norma L size caravans and motor homes. I have just put a road in that normal folk would find adequate. You arrived with a trailer 9 meters long, four tonnes pulled by a 1980”s lands rover discovery. Whilst i over value for money this site was entirely inappropriate, particularly for someone who has a double wheel based 4 tonne 9 m van and lives in it permanently. You were very rude summoning me on the way to work to pull you out. Said i could help but after work at 5. Please do not come again, and if you have a massive long caravan and a small car, despite the new road, this site is not for you in the middle of winter
We found the owner/ operator very helpful and accommodating. We arrived on…
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Liked: We found the owner/ operator very helpful and accommodating. We arrived on the back of Storm Debbie in what were quite adverse conditions. He did his best to help and make our stay safe and pleasant.
Disliked: In bad weather we would recommend arriving in daylight hours !
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From the manager: Thanks so much. The field is wet so am extending the road to make it easier for motor homes. I would advise for anyone coming in the winter makers they come early when light, and have a good vehicle to tow. I am always happy to help out with my Landy but i do also work will be around 5 ish usually. Winter caravanning is awesome but fields will be wet,so be prepared
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Liked: Good location, water hookup on pitches was nice.
Disliked: We were pre warned that the site was boggy due to the recent rain but was assured help would be available if needed in the form of a 4x4. We called 5 times for help on arrival as the site was inaccessible in a car due to the mud. We had no answer from the owner but we luckily managed to get our caravan onto a pitch using our motor mover. We then woke the following morning to find our car had sunk into the grass. Again contacted the owner (at 10am) for assistance only to be told he couldn't help until 5pm that evening and we would need to contact our own recovery to get us out of the campsite. Luckily we found a very friendly, helpful local who pulled us free with his tractor. The site is nice and in a good location, but let down by the lack of access to the pitches via car due to the poor state of the grass this time of year and the lack of promised support from the owner despite the poor conditions of the grass due to the weather.
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From the manager: I am sorry but have a full time job so can’t be available in work hours though I would have helped if needed though it is the caravan owners responsibility to make sure the car they are using can pull their caravan. You had a very small Aldi with a very large caravan, you will always run into problems with such a mismatch. There is a lot of info available about matching size of van to car. I am extending the path but in November it may be wet and slippy.
Features
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 restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
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
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
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
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse 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
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Swallow Bach
Tan Y Felin
Talwrn
Llangefni
Anglesey
Wales
LL77 8JA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.26802°N
-4.2843°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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St Davids - Benllech | 7.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Benllech | 7.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Llanddona | 9.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Traeth Lligwy | 10.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Aberffraw | 15.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beaumaris Castle 12.7 km
Caernarfon Castle 14.3 km
Penrhyn Castle 15.9 km
Snowdon Mountain Railway 19.9 km
National Slate Museum 19.9 km
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 8.3 km
Aberconwy House 30.4 km
Bodnant Garden 32.5 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 38 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 5.7 km
Wern y Wylan - Pentraeth Forest - Wern y Wylan 8.1 km
VALLEY WETLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 17/09/2004) 15.1 km
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 15.4 km
Penmon Priory - Penmon Point - Penmon Priory 15.7 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Anglesey?
- Does Swallow Bach have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swallow Bach dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Swallow Bach? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Red Wharf Bay (village and sandy beach): 25 minutes’ cycle - Benllech (sandy beach): half an hour - Moelfre beach: 45 minutes - Aberffraw: 20 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Swallow Bach?
Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Bach? From €27.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.