The Crown Inn and Campsite

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View of the river
Aerial view of the crown inn
Camp up close to our gorgeous boys
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  • Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
  • In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
  • Alpaca walks and feeding on site; river fishing permitted
Originally a drovers' inn, The Crown Inn is a handsome Grade II-listed pub sitting in a peaceful position by the river Alwen in the pretty North Wales village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr. Lying just behind the pub and skirted by ancient woodland, the pub's laidback camping area has easy access to forest trails, fishing on the riverbank and drinks in the bar. Access to The Crown Inn and Campsite is via a ford crossing that crosses the river – an exciting and intrepid journey that's sure to hold particular appeal for younger guests. A short wander away, there's a small waterfall that cascades down from the top of the woods into the river below – keep an eye out for fairies around here, as they're known to hang around in the area by the wooden bridge… Facilities here consist of well-maintained compost toilets and a washing-up area on site. There's access to The Crown Inn's bar and restaurant, which serve up good food and drinks throughout the week. Looking for things to do during your down-time? Relax by the riverbank, try a spot of catch-and-return fishing in the Alwen or fix yourself a firepit. You can also book some time at the site's private alpaca paddock to feed The Crown Inn's friendly boys, or sign up to an alpaca walk through the surrounding countryside with a woolly companion by your side.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 8
Caravans for hire 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Tent pitches 16
Rent a tent 7
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic site with great staff and facilities

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Clare W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything! the site was beautiful. The girls loved the animals.The owner Richard was really nice and got the girls involved with feed the animals also got some fresh eggs which were stunning. The walk to the main site over the river just added to the adventure they also took a dip where it was a bit deeper. Already planning our next visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Make sure you make a visit, you will love it

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Lorraine P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Willow bell tent (two person)

Liked: Omg what a gem of a place,Rich and Caroline were the bestest hosts ever, we stayed in the willow tent and it was soooh comfy and clean with the added bonus of the alpacas aka the boys 😍 (charlie was my fave,sorry to the other 3 lol). The food was amazing,the river was lovely to wake up to,the whole area was such a serene peace of mind to stay at. Everything you could wish for a great camping experience is here,even though there are no showers when you camp you are getting to experience mother nature at her fullest,that we should do now and then.
Overall my hubby and I and an amazing time and will 100% be coming back again, we loved this place ❤️ ♥️ 💕

Disliked: Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent and clean

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Daniel J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked: Everything was awesome and worth the money spent for a couple of nights , very good communication with the owner , is well maintained and clean I would of like to see the bird in the cage thought would love to go again. With the family

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, hosts, locals and scenery 🥰

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Debby G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Everything about the Crown Inn was fantastic. Amazing scenery, wonderful hosts. We had a great pitch right next to the river, there is something amazing about waking up with just bird song and a bubbling river. Rich was a great host and so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be stopping there again and have already recommended to a couple weet at the next site we stayed at. Cute alpaca's. Cannot fault anything. Thank you for a wonderful stay

Disliked: There is nothing to dislike at all at this site

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Loved it !! Owners were so friendly and food was amazing !!…

Overall 10/10

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Sophie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Kingfisher cabin (seven person)

Liked: Loved it !! Owners were so friendly and food was amazing !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A stunning family friendly site, with the added excitement of alpacas!

Overall 10/10

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Alison H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Ash bell tent (four person)

Liked: The family that run this site/ pub could not be more helpful, kind, patient and child friendly!

We loved the alpacas, feeding, walking and their general presence made the kids trip so special.

The toilets/ washing up area were clean every time we visited.

The pub served delicious food and everything was very reasonably priced.

The tent was clean and comfortable, and in a lovely position near the river, woodland and of course the beautiful alpacas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site, the staff are so friendly 👌 facilities clean

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Angela S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bed-in-a-shed microlodge

Liked: Loved staying near the river, it's absolutely stunning place! Plenty of walks around,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wow what an absolutely fabulous campsite. We stayed for 2 nights in…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Wow what an absolutely fabulous campsite. We stayed for 2 nights in a campervan. Our pitch was perfect overlooking the river, which was beautiful. Super friendly and hospitable hosts, really enjoyed the pub and food. Firewood was available for a fire pit and BBQ’s were allowed too. We fed the Alpacas and throughly enjoyed the site. Strong WiFi signal, 15 mins from Rhug Farm estate, not far from lake Bala. Highly recommended.

Disliked: Nothing

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Love to stay again

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Willow bell tent (two person)

Liked: Great stay in lovely tent in the alpaca area, very comfy beds, toilets not far, great pub for food and drinks, fantastic location and beautiful setting

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A Special Place

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked: What a find. Beautiful remote old pub, scenic river and a fantastic campsite. What’s not to like?!
The owners are super friendly, helpful and are rightly proud of what they’ve created. Ticks all the right boxes.
Can’t wait to go back.

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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 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 Tents for hire 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

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

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Crown Inn and Campsite

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr

Conwy

Wales

LL21 9UL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.03177°N
-3.50484°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 mi Parade Street 2
18.1 mi Alma Road
18.2 mi Crossroads Stores
Rail
13 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
14.1 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
14.6 mi North Llanrwst Rail Station

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

There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out to see cool castles like the one at Conwy (45 minutes). The village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr is in a central location in North Wales, so both the north and west coasts of the country are within an hour's drive too. If you've got kids or teens to keep entertained, popular options to keep them busy include Go Below Underground Adventures (20 minutes), a caving outfit based in Betws-y-Coed, the woodland rides and activities at Zip World Fforest (25 minutes) or taking a trip to see the many species of animals and birds at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (50 minutes). For something silent and serene instead, take a soothing stroll around the grounds of Clocaenog Forest (five minutes; free parking available at Bod Petryal car park), keep your eyes and ears peeled for osprey at Llyn Brenig (15 minutes) or appreciate the horticultural offerings on display at Caerau Gardens (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 18.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 19.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rhyl East 20.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 20.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 15.8 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 17.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Conwy Castle 21.7 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.1 mi

Chirk Castle 18.5 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 2.4 mi

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 3.6 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 5 mi

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 6.5 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 6.7 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Crown Inn and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Crown Inn and Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Crown Inn and Campsite? There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Crown Inn and Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Crown Inn and Campsite? From £12.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.