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Hideaway in the Hills

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Set in the lush Cwm Bychan valley between Harlech and Barmouth
Peaceful setting with direct access to the Ardudwy Way
Five-acre site with loads of open space for play

If you’ve been foraging around for a quiet break with heaps of gorgeous scenery, the name Hideaway in the Hills should speak for itself. No prizes for guessing where this friendly, remote site is based… it’s set in a lush valley. More specifically, it’s in the Cwm Bychan valley between Harlech and Barmouth. This is a peaceful park covering five acres, with basic facilities – it’s practically wild camping but with the added convenience of simple toilet and shower facilities, washing-up sinks and a freezer for ice packs. Even better for all of you adventurous types, the site hires out open Canadian canoes free of charge for paddles over the park’s own private lake (or just bring your own inflatable boat to bob about in). Kids will love swinging in the trees at the site – no, not Tarzan-like but on a basket swing – and there’s loads of open space for ball games and general wheeling about as well as scope to burrow into dens among the woodland. That’s on top of the oak woodland just outside of the pitches and the hills (if you’re up for a climb, that is). This is a quiet site, with just the soundtrack of pint-sized guests playing in high season. Outside of the summer holidays, it gets even more peaceful. Picnic benches have been handily provided for each pitch, with firepits and grills available for hire for a small charge and logs and kindling for sale on site too (please don’t bring your own or gather firewood from around the park). If you manage to venture off site, the staff can supply leaflets on the many walking trails round and about; there are ancient oak woodlands within two minutes of the park, and beaches within a few miles.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
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.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Electric hook up pitch with facilities in the background.

We didn’t use the kayak, but it is there for people who would like to

Sunset view on the drive up the narrow lane

Stunning scenery, knowledgeable, friendly owners plus clean toilets and washrooms.…

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	8
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Wifi	2

Andy s. Apr 2025

Camping pod

Liked: Stunning scenery, knowledgeable, friendly owners plus clean toilets and washrooms.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and good facilities. Kind and helpful owner and amazing location. Perfect…

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Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Clean and good facilities. Kind and helpful owner and amazing location. Perfect for a quiet getaway

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, warm welcome on arrival.

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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charlotte m. Aug 2024

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quiet, beautiful location. Choice of pitches. Friendly warm welcome on arrival. Nice walks around the lake on site with use of cannoes. Shower, toilet and washing facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning views

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Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
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Wifi	8

Sam S. Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Absolutely brilliant site, great location, beautiful views, proper camping feel. Host was friendly and welcoming x

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice small campsite with its own private lake, plenty walks around and…

Overall	8/10
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Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	8
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Wifi	6

Reece C. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice small campsite with its own private lake, plenty walks around and quite central to snowdonia national park

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location, beautiful lake you can boat on, lovely stream the children…

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Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Amazing location, beautiful lake you can boat on, lovely stream the children enjoyed playing in and even some children’s swings dotted about.

Loved having the fire pits with each pitch and picnic tables.

Disliked: Only one shower, but it is free, hot and large.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was a gem of a campsite surrounded by hills and woodland.…

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Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: This was a gem of a campsite surrounded by hills and woodland. The pitches were a great size with the added bonus of a fire pit and picnic table. The facilities included washing-up, water, toilets, showers and a family bathroom and they were never busy! You could buy wood and pay to freeze your ice blocks. Children had a woodland play area. The road in was an adventure! (Keep an eye out for passing places!)
Owls were the only sound after everyone had settled!
The owners were friendly and it was a very relaxing stay. We didn't want to leave!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved this campsite. Nice and hidden away in the north of wales. We got to stay in the private hideaway pitch. And that was lovely as we had our 7 month old baby with us.
Would highly recommend

Disliked: Could possibly have a few more facilities and maybe a little farm shop to get essentials at - local eggs/milk etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Booking again for next year.

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

shaun w. Aug 2024

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic rural site. Brilliant walks all around and near lots of local atrractions. The campsite had a relaxed vibe and was well marshalled by Martin.

Disliked: Didn't book long enough

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely peaceful place

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

Leigh W. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful location. Lovely views depending on where u pitch up. Nice touch with the firepit and bench provided. Their were lots of children enjoying themselves. Small lake a short walk up the hill, kids and adults will love!
Pub at the very bottom of the road on left, brilliant food and good beer garden for kids.

Disliked: The road too the campsite, but worth it when you get there!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hideaway in the Hills

Dinas

Llanbedr

Gwynedd

Wales

LL45 2PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.83824°N
-4.06391°W

Route directions

The grid reference for Hideaway in the Hills is 611290. Please note that many of the online postcode locators and satnav systems give incorrect locations with a postcode LL45 2PH and as a result you will be taken on a long detour to the wrong location along a winding single lane track with many gates to open and close, therefore please use the reference given above. Ordnance Survey maps show the location correctly.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.9 mi Sportsman

6.9 mi Tesco

7.7 mi Market Square

Rail

2.1 mi Pensarn (Gwynedd) Rail Station

2.3 mi Llanbedr Rail Station

2.5 mi Harlech Rail Station

Ferry

8.3 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

8.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

27.2 mi Aberdaron 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

The area around Hideaway in the Hills is tramping terrain: this section of north Wales is riddled with walks for all abilities including the Wales Coastal Path. This is also the only local site with direct access to the Ardudwy Way, a 23-mile route between Barmouth and Llandecwyn with sea and mountain views. Llandanwg beach is under three miles away; this sheltered part of shore can land anglers mackerel, flatfish and bass and is popular with other watery types for windsurfing and kayaking. And it’s probably the only beach in the world with a 13th-century church hidden among its sand dunes... To the north of the beach on Tremadog Bay seaside town of Harlech with medieval Harlech Castle. The castle is crammed with history and was the site of the longest siege in British history during the Wars of the Roses; be sure and lustily sing ‘Men of Harlech’ as you stomp around. At nearby Barmouth, catch a pedestrian ferry at the quay and join up with the narrow-gauge Fairbourne & Barmouth Railway at Barmouth ferry station for a two-mile trip through top Snowdonia scenery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Llandanwg	2.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Harlech	3.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	4.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	5.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central	6.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

CADW - Harlech Castle 2.4 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 5.4 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 6.5 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 7 mi

Criccieth Castle 8.9 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.5 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 23.3 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 26 mi

Bodnant Garden 29.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cwm Nantol Waterfall Car Park - Nature Trail - River Walk - Woodland Walk - Cwm Nantol Car Park 1.1 mi

Llyn Cwm Bychan - Roman Steps - Llyn Cwm Bychan 2.7 mi

Portmeirion - Minffordd - Boston Lodge Halt - Portmeirio 5.5 mi

The Viewpoint - Llyn Tecwyn Uchaf - Llyn Tecwyn Isaf - Viewpoint 5.7 mi

MAWDDACH VALLEY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/1983) 6.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hideaway in the Hills have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hideaway in the Hills dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Hideaway in the Hills? The area around Hideaway in the Hills is tramping terrain: this section of north Wales is riddled with walks for all abilities including the Wales Coastal Path. This is also the only … Read more