When can I check in and check out of Pen Y Banc?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please provide an approximate arrival time the day before and then contact the number provided on the booking confirmation when around 30 minute away so that the host can come to meet you on arrival. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Pen Y Banc?

From $250.68 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Pen Y Banc

View prices & book 9.5 4 reviews

Relax in this secluded haven - in your own space - away from busy/noisy family sites.

Relax and unwind in front of our cosy log burner - perfect for soothing tired feet after a hike

We include lots of thoughtful extras to ensure you have a wonderful stay

The lounge room can be configured to be a cosy space for less formal dining

Luxury couples’ hideaway on a mountainside smallholding in Conwy
Half an hour’s drive to Betws-y-Coed and Zip World Fforest
Exclusive use of glamping caravan; kitchen, shower and outside lounge

All the comfort of a refurbished touring caravan, truly spectacular views on a mountainside smallholding and close to all the adventure that North Wales offers. Does that sound like a winning formula? If so, Pen Y Banc is just the spot for you – this luxurious couples’ retreat is on the edge of Clocaenog Forest near the village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr in Conwy. The swish accommodation is in a thoughtfully converted tourer, now featuring a separate bedroom with a super-kingsize bed (all linen provided), plus a washroom and separate shower. You can spread out in the spacious living area, which has a comfy sofa, a TV for use as a DVD player (there’s no TV signal in this part of the mountains) and a selection of DVDs, games and books. Meals can be rustled up in the kitchen – cooker, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster come as part of the deal, along with utensils – and there’a a basic welcome pack thrown in to get you started. This being north Wales, you’d be sensible to expect the odd chilly day – all taken care of with central heating in the caravan. Having invested in a significant solar power system, the accommodation is fully off-grid, excellent for those seeking an eco-friendly break. The lounge room has a spacious and cosy lounge with log burner, and it also doubles as alternative dining space and a lovely place to take in the view and relax. And when the sun shines once more, you can cosy up around the firepit for lazy lunches or fireside suppers and take a moment to enjoy those wonderful mountain views.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
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.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Site types & availability

1 bedroom on-site caravan

Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed 1 bedroom
2 people maximum No dogs allowed 1 bedroom

3 rooms

Bedroom 1 x King sized bed
Toilet 1 x Toilet
Bathroom 1 x Shower

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Doona and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Beds made up
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
DVD player
Firepit
Freezer
Gas and electricity included
Gas fire in the lounge
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster
Towels

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Current offers

10% off 7 night discount deal Fri 28 March 2025 –
Fri 31 October 2025

Extras

End-of-stay cleaning service (compulsory) GBP 30 (GBP 30) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Arrival days

From GBP 120 (GBP 120) 2 nights, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We stayed 7 nights at Pen y banc needing a break away…

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

Tanja S. Aug 2024

1 bedroom on-site caravan

Liked: We stayed 7 nights at Pen y banc needing a break away from work. We were welcomed with homemade ginger cake (which we ate within an hour of arrival - delicious) and home made jam enjoyed during our peaceful and tranquil breakfasts in the caravan surrounded by nature. Besides being the perfect place for star-gazing, Pen y banc is also a great accommodation to stay as it is perfectly located central about 30-60 mins away from the many places that are worth visiting including betws-y-coed, Conwy Castle, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and portmeirion. We would highly recommend staying here as we enjoyed our stay thoroughly!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It was a pleasure to host you guys and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay (despite there being a few days of rather unseasonable weather). At least you had a couple of sunny days at the end and were able to make use of the firepit and bbq. Incredible that you managed to spot Saturn and Neptune with your telescope!

Fabulous site. Peaceful and totally relaxing. Great hosts. Caravan FAB

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

Mark R. July 2024

1 bedroom on-site caravan

Liked: Absolutely fabulous time. The location is amazing, if you want peace and quiet and to be able to totally chill....this is the place for you. Ruth and Chris the hosts are so friendly and leave you alone but at the same time are on hand for anything you might need. Ruth's homemade pizza's were fabulous. The caravan was very comfortable and it was great just to sit and relax in the awning and watch the birds, especially the woodpeckers. Great place.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I enjoyed hearing about your various day trips out. We're so well situated for exploring North Wales. We look forward to welcoming you back so you can visit some new sights and drop in on your favourites, like Beddgelert.

Go and enjoy!!

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

sarah H. June 2024

1 bedroom on-site caravan

Liked: A beautiful, peaceful and remote site! If you like just sitting n watching nature all around you then this is the place to go. Hosts are very welcoming n understand the importance of privacy but still at hand if you need anything! Pilot (Labrador) is gorgeous n likes to say hello. The Karenvan is perfect, comfy n has everything u need. The crown pub a 45 minute walk is well worth the effort, has a beautiful beer garden along the river n lovely food, also very welcoming!!
We will definitely be returning!!
Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your bit of the world!! ❣️😊

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!! Perfect perfect perfect!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It's always a joy for us to see guests enjoying the accommodation and surroundings. I was so pleased that all the birds came to the feeder for you and hope that you will share any great photos you may have captured. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Nice secluded area plenty of peace and quiet brilliant host, highly recommend…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

1 bedroom on-site caravan

Liked: Nice secluded area plenty of peace and quiet brilliant host, highly recommend the pizzas! Perfect if you need a place to unwind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So glad that you enjoyed your stay and found the accommodation cosy, even in the unseasonable weather.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pen Y Banc

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr

Conwy

Wales

LL21 9UW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.04091°N
-3.50902°W

Nearest transport

Coach

24 km Parade Street 2

28.6 km Station

28.6 km Post Office

Rail

20.4 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station

22 km Llanrwst Rail Station

22.8 km North Llanrwst Rail Station

Ferry

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

You’re welcome to potter around the 22-acre smallholding comprising meadows, woodland, streams and ponds, which also has direct access to Clocaenog Forest, with miles of trails to explore on foot or by mountain bike. On your ramblings, there’s a chance of seeing buzzards, red kites and the occasional fox. Although in a peaceful mountainside location, you’re not totally remote. There’s a pub a mile away and a handy village shop in Cerrigydrudion (10 minutes’ drive). Proximity to the A5 (10 minutes) also means it’s a cinch getting to Bala (25 minutes) for kayaking on the lake, or Llyn Brenig (20 minutes) and Alwen reservoirs (both 20 minutes) for waterside walks, sailing and all manner of watersports. A little further afield are all the walking and biking trails around pretty Betws-y-Coed (half an hour), and if sandy beaches are beckoning, Criccieth, Llandudno and the Isle of Anglesey are all roughly an hour’s drive away. For more strenuous activities, you’re covered with treetop rope courses and toboggan runs at Zip World Fforest (half an hour) or the artificial waves at Adventure Parc Snowdonia’s surfing pool (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Abergele (Pensarn)	29 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove)	30.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Marine Lake, Rhyl	30.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Rhyl East	31.7 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias	31.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 24.4 km

Rhuddlan Castle 27.8 km

Bodnant Garden 28.9 km

Conwy Castle 34 km

National Trust - Aberconwy House 34.1 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22.3 km

Bodnant Garden 28.9 km

Chirk Castle 30.4 km

Aberconwy House 34.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 2.9 km

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 4.8 km

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 7.1 km

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 10.2 km

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 11.3 km

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

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Admission

Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

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.

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.

Vehicles

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

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 5 day(s) before your arrival.

General

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.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of GBP20.00 ($39.41) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Additional terms

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in either the caravan or awning, or anywhere on site.

Payment terms

Offers

1 bedroom on-site caravan

10% off 7 night discount deal Fri 28 March 2025 –
Fri 31 October 2025

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pen Y Banc have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Pen Y Banc dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Pen Y Banc? You’re welcome to potter around the 22-acre smallholding comprising meadows, woodland, streams and ponds, which also has direct access to Clocaenog Forest, with miles of trails to explore on foot or by … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Pen Y Banc?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Please provide an approximate arrival time the day before and then contact the number provided on the booking confirmation when around 30 minute away so that the host can come to meet you on arrival.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Pen Y Banc? From $250.68 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.