Y Giler Arms

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Lakeside pitches
Lake view
View from the pitches
Winter vw rally

  • Quiet campsite with Eryri views 15 minutes’ drive from Betws-y-Coed
  • Adventure Parc Snowdonia and Zip World Llechwedd half an hour’s drive
  • Lakeside pitches behind a traditional pub with dining and a games room
Like the sound of holidaying under canvas with a backdrop of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) peaks? Haste ye to the Y Giler Arms, a traditional country inn just off the A5 (a former coaching route), for tucked behind the pub is a camping field overlooking a lake and edged by the meanders of the River Merddwr. For exercise junkies, this peaceful spot is close to the outdoor-sports hub of Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive). If you’d rather stay put and drift around on site, the pub opens every evening, where you can be sure of a warm Welsh welcome along with local real ales and home-cooked food served in the lakeside restaurant. Hot breakfasts are also available – just be sure to order yours from the bar the night before – and there are plenty of distractions if the kids get restless, from a darts board and pool table to a variety of board games for you to borrow. Any accompanying dogs are welcome in the public bar and games room, but must be kept on a lead and under close control at all times on the camping field, as it is surrounded by farmland with lots of grazing sheep. And finally, a few practicalities: the site comprises two acres of level pitches, with easy access for towing vehicles. Facilities include modern shower blocks (one with disabled access), a washing-up area, electric hook-ups and water points.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The games room is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
  • The bar is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Feb to

Pitch types & availability

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Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

85% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

The site was OK

Overall 3/10

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jill w.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful area
Views

Disliked Small pitches
Small number of toilets/showers
No Elsan point

Great location for exploring local countryside. Useful to have a pub on…

Overall 9/10

Location
9
Value for money
10
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9
Facilities / Activities
8
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9
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Phil V.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location for exploring local countryside. Useful to have a pub on site. Very friendly staff at the pub. Nice, powerful hot showers. Fridge was also useful.

Staff were welcoming. It was easy to hook up on a hardstanding…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Staff were welcoming. It was easy to hook up on a hardstanding pitch with amazing views and a great pub on your doorstep what more could you want!

The camp site was lovely and clean, onsite resteraunt bar and games…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
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10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
10
Danielle C.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The camp site was lovely and clean, onsite resteraunt bar and games room were clean staff were polite and lovely

Disliked Nothing

Easy to find…

Overall 2/10

Location
8
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2
Accommodation
2
Facilities / Activities
1
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5
Child friendliness
2
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2
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Easy to find

Disliked No hot water, showers/toilets were dirty.
Other campers playing music until 2am when you have kids and nothing was done.

Nice place with good facilities, nice staff and good food

Overall 9/10

Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7
Meg G.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The electric hook up
Toilet block
Pub and the food
Area
Staff who ran the site

Disliked Not as much to do with the little kids

Two night stay

Overall 9/10

Location
8
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
4
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6
Flora B.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very clean, quiet, lovely views. Fridge and microwave were much appreciated. Pub was reasonably priced. Only 15 mins to Betws y Coed.

Disliked Could do with more electric hook ups

Great site, beautiful landscape, clean facilities

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
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Jemma G.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The campsite was small and intimate, it wasn’t too busy and there was an option for an electrical hookup. The facilities were nice and clean. The landscape was beautiful. There was also a pub on site which was a bonus.

Nice location beside a nice local pub. Friendly bar staff. Very…

Overall 9/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Richard B.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice location beside a nice local pub. Friendly bar staff. Very clean large toilet/shower rooms.

Disappointed with cleanliness and very basic for price.

Overall 7/10

Location
9
Value for money
3
Accommodation
5
Facilities / Activities
2
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
2
Wifi
3
Corinne W.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful area with plenty to do.
Staff friendly and helpful as my son needed a ladder to reach the roof of his lorry which they kindly lent him.

Disliked Toilet/shower facilities weren’t kept clean. It had been raining so couldn’t expect it to be spotless but showers were wet room style with no mops to clean floor. Wasn’t even any hand soap in the toilets. Also searched for elsan waste point but didn’t seem to be one. It wasn’t a cheap site so was disappointed.


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 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Y Giler Arms

Rhydlydan

Betws Y Coed

Conwy

Wales

LL24 0LL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.0429°N
3.6542°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.6 mi Station
17.7 mi Post Office
17.7 mi County Court
Rail
7 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
8.8 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
8.8 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
Ferry
27.9 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
28 mi Porth Penrhyn 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

Active sorts can soon be out on hiking jaunts from Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive), or adventures on trails in Gwydir Forest Park (20 minutes). If you’d like to increase the adrenaline levels further, try the artificial surfing wave at Adventure Parc Snowdonia (half an hour), or zipwire over the quarry lake and bounce around on subterranean nets in the former lead mine at Zip World Llechwedd (also half an hour). If you’re keen to mix in some cultural time, explore the rugged relics of Dolwyddelan Castle (25 minutes), or tour the towers and ramparts at medieval Conwy Castle (40 minutes). Nip over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey (50 minutes), where you can wander the formal waterfront gardens at National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (55 minutes) and snoop around the 18th-century mansion. Treat well-behaved kids to sightings of endangered snow leopards and red pandas at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (45 minutes). Round off your day by surprising everyone with afternoon tea at The Riverside Chocolate House in Pentrefoelas (five minutes), where you can gorge on handmade chocs and take some home as Welsh souvenirs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 17.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 17.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A
Colwyn Bay 18.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Penmaenmawr 19.5 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodnant Garden 14.5 mi

Bodelwyddan Castle 16.3 mi

Conwy Castle 17.9 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 17.9 mi

Plas Mawr 18 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 7.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 14.5 mi

Aberconwy House 17.9 mi

Chirk Castle 24.6 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 26.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 5.3 mi

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 5.3 mi

Carnedd y Filiast 6.4 mi

The Lion Inn Gwytherin: Up the Hill and Back 6.7 mi

Betws-y-Coed and the Gwydyr Forest 6.9 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Y Giler Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Y Giler Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Y Giler Arms? Active sorts can soon be out on hiking jaunts from Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive), or adventures on trails in Gwydir Forest Park (20 minutes). If you’d like to increase the adrenaline levels … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Y Giler Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Y Giler Arms? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.