Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

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Grass pitch
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The site from above
Touring field
The electric pitches seen from the wild garden
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The site from above
Touring field
The electric pitches seen from the wild garden

  • Stay on a working farm site in Snowdonia National Park
  • Haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: lots of nearby trails
  • Less than half an hour’s drive from the Welsh coast beaches
You won’t want to hide among the bushes during your stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park, a family-friendly site on a working farm less than 10 minutes’ drive from the market town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd – this place is all about getting out and about. In the southern reaches of Snowdonia National Park, Llwyn yr Helm is a haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: Mawddach trail, Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk all start in Dolgellau, and Cadair Idris mountain’s Minfford Path starts less than 15 minutes from site. That’s the hikers sorted, so what about the bikers? Coed y Brenin Biking and Visitor Centre is 20 minutes away, and the fab Antur Stiniog downhill biking trails are within an hour. If you’re not much of an outdoor adventurer, there’s plenty else nearby: try plane spotting at the famous Mach Loop, ziplining at Zip World Slate Caverns or poking around the scenic Italianate village of Portmeirion – or you could make a beeline to the beaches and harbours at Fairbourne or Barmouth, where boat trips and watersports abound? Back on site, fire up the barbecue for dinner (essentials can be sorted in the on-site shop) then kick up your feet in the evening, soaking in the views of the Cadair Idris mountain range, reading, or watching a DVD borrowed from reception. If you’d prefer to venture out, there are plenty of restaurants to try within 25 minutes of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 2
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that TV signal is limited due to the surrounding mountains. You will need a good-quality satellite dish to obtain a signal here. The site does not have facilities to charge electric vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating based on 193 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

a loverly site and close to the Mach loop

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Nice quiet park with very nice toilet & shower facilities , good dog area and the owners are really helpful.

Disliked: pitches' could be a bit farer away from the adjacent row

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and we hope to see you again soon.

Regards
Llwyn yr Helm

Probably the best site we've stayed at. Shower/toilet block was fantastic, all…

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Probably the best site we've stayed at. Shower/toilet block was fantastic, all new and very clean. Our pitch was great with a lovely view. Definitely will be going back soon.

Disliked: It would be really helpful if there was a hairdryer available, or an electric socket in the shower block.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon.

Excellent

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
Keith H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly helpful staff, beautiful well kept site, excellent shower block, brilliant view ,my pitch was nice and level, hope to go again soon. (Only 25 minutes drive from Coed Y Brenin mountain bike trail centre).

Disliked: Nothing to say here, all good

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Lovely clean, well tended site. Friendly staff, level pitches

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
Tracy W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly reception staff
Well tended grounds
Fabulous shower /bathrooms. Exceptionally clean, lovely and warm.
Flat, well covered hardstanding pitch and electric stands very close to pitch.
We stayed one night but would definitely recommend

Disliked: Nothing

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Excellent site with clean facilities and level pitches

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Heated shower room floors. Pitches. Staff.

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Fabulous site, shower block was amazing! Super new, clean, warm and faultless!!…

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

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Fabulous site, shower block was amazing! Super new, clean, warm and faultless!!
Lovely ladies in the shop and very accommodating when I needed to alter my booking.
We will most certainly be back !

Disliked: Needs a hairdryer in the bathroom. Did not see one.

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Really clean toilet block and facilities, helpful owners.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Katie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really clean toilet block and facilities, helpful owners.

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A hidden gem.

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The peaceful location. We had stunning views from our pitch. Beautiful part of the world!
Toilet block and showers spotless. Liked that they were warm.
Staff welcoming and friendly then left you to do your own thing.
The shop at reception was good and ice creams available!

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Great campsite! Lovely staff. Very friendly / funny animals you can pet…

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

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great campsite! Lovely staff. Very friendly / funny animals you can pet by reception. Toilets and showers were the best I’ve seen on a campsite - heated and clean. No push button for water, it just runs! They have a well stocked little onsite shop too

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A brilliant site with great facilities and a great location

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Amazing clean site with friendly hosts and guests even have a small petting zoo for kids (and adults!) A convenient shop and near to plenty of amazing places. From the top field there are amazing views of the hills and valleys.

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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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location 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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

Brithdir

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2SA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.75526°N
-3.81175°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18 mi Sportsman
18.1 mi Tesco
18.8 mi Market Square
Rail
9.8 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
10.5 mi Barmouth Rail Station
10.8 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
10.3 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Barmouth 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

Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the future at the Centre for Alternative Technology, an eco-centre teaching sustainable development methods. Budding angler looking for your fishing fix? Turn your boat to Cregennan lakes about 25 minutes from the site to cast a line – if nothing’s biting, there are scenic trails around the lake so it won’t be a wasted trip. Stay out in the open by joining the flock for a sheep trekking experience, also 25 minutes away, or dive below the earth’s surface and clamber into a boat at award-winning King Arthur’s Labyrinth. For something a little more high culture, the Machynlleth modern art museum is half an hour from Llwyn yr Helm and is well worth a poke around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 11.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 12.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 13.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 14.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.5 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 14.3 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 16.2 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.7 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 17.6 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 2.4 mi

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.7 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5 mi

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 5 mi

Mawddach Estuary 5.1 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

Tent pitch
Mary Jones non-electric grass tent pitch (wild)
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
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Tent pitch
Decked electric tent pitch
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Tent pitch
Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.