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. Read more

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.

Y Giler Arms

View prices & book Last booked 7 hours ago 8.7 262 reviews

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

Open now

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 Mon, 1 Dec 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

4th time here and can’t recommend enough for commuting stopovers

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Mick H. Apr 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Perfect location for Zipworld , fantastic pub food and staff , new showers are perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with very clean facilities and friendly staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The site is a very clean dog friendly site.
Dogs are allowed in the pub and the food is excellent and value for money.
Would definitely recommend and will return again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely area/views, let down by bad layout and essential facilities

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Carolyn D. Apr 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The views and the onsite pub

Disliked: The unorganized self check-in and the lack of facilities (toilets/showers) constant queues, no hand wash and run out of toilet roll.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Could not recommend despite lovely location.

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Excellent view and proximity to Y Giller Arms pub with nice menu, dog friendly and well kept Snowdonia Ale. Very prompt and friendly interaction with pub staff over arrangements for booking for dinner in bar area. Staff in pub were very helpful but not so well informed on the campsite aspects.

Disliked: No guidance on where to pitch and no registration process or any real coordination with pub staff. Only two toilet-sink-shower-combined units for camping and touring fields together- which was completely inadequate. Toilets at pub could have been made available to reduce congestion but nobody was available at the pub in the mornings despite claiming on Pitchup that breakfasts are available (so had assumed staff might have been around in the mornings). Dishwashing facility was also not available when we were there. General problem was lack of staff available to help with any of the above aspects.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site, accessible for public transport links…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Mar 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site, accessible for public transport links

Disliked: Toilet block access: exit doors

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely night stay.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

katie R. Mar 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice clean facilities. Nice view of sheep field to wake up to.

Disliked: Quite close to a main road as could hear it but that’s the only not so positive. Wasn’t loud just could hear it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just a really nice campsite, no frills but ideal for what we needed.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Stefan M. Mar 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nestled in the stunning Welsh countryside, this campsite offers views so breathtaking they could be framed and sold as postcards. The pub staff were as warm and welcoming as the hearty meals they served—seriously, the food was top-notch. Breakfast, in particular, was a proper feast, fueling us up perfectly for the long journey home. And let’s talk about the shower blocks—clean, toasty, and with showers that actually deliver decent pressure (a rare luxury in the camping world). After a long day of karting, they were nothing short of glorious.

Disliked: Wash station was not in use as advertised, but that's it really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with beautiful scenery

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Emma W. Mar 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: They were really welcoming and friendly. The pub food was amazing. Definitely be back

Disliked: No individual water tap on pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pit chest were great, the views were unreal! Staff very friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Olivia D. Mar 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The pit chest were great, the views were unreal! Staff very friendly and toilets/showers were very clean and spacious. We had a meal in the pub while we were there and the food was great too, we’d definitely recommend!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site with amazing views

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jacob G. Mar 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The view
Site cleanliness
Friendly staff

Disliked: Abit wet but only due to the time year!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

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

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Abergele (Pensarn)	17.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias	17.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Colwyn Bay	18.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove)	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Penmaenmawr	19.5 mi	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The bar is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
The games room is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 01/02 and 31/12.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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.

Read more
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.