Penllystyn Farm

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  • Quiet riverside spot on a family smallholding in Bryncir
  • Just outside Snowdonia National Park; 10 minutes' drive from the coast
  • Easy access from the A497; pub/restaurant half a mile away
How to sum up Penllystyn Farm? There's a lot to like about this Gwynedd smallholding site, but the three main highlights have got to be the seriously good views, waterside walks and all-round chilled farm vibes. Here you'll be sitting pretty in the small village of Bryncir, just outside Snowdonia National Park and a 10-minute drive from the coast. Around the 10-acre site are a handful of farm animals along with a small woodland area and a riverside picnic spot, where you can also take a paddle or let the dogs cool off with a dip. Picnics, barbecues and campfires are all encouraged around here, but there’s also a good local pub/restaurant half a mile away if you fancy eating out. It should be pretty easy to reach the other amenities in the surrounding area, as the farm is just off the speedy A487 main road. Where that road takes you is totally up to you, but one thing's for sure – you won't feel boxed in here. To the east, you have the myriad walks and adventurous activities of Snowdonia, while those who head north will be rewarded with such spots as Caernarfon Castle and Anglesey. Meanwhile, set your sights on the south or west for days out on the spectacular beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula, treks around the wild Wales Coast Path or sightseeing in the pastel-coloured town of Portmeirion.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 6
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper spot with heaps of space, many sites by a stream. Clean facilities, friendly vibes, and farm animals were a hit. Basic, but ace value for money and a top base to explore. A few mentioned basic facilities at busy times and a bit of road noise.

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Josh P.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Next to a nice little river, good space and warm shower.

Disliked Rooster wake up in the morning but it is a farm 😋 get to bed early.

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Small and beautiful, ideal for kids who love animals.

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Catherine P.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked A lovely little campsite, no marked pitches just a small field next to a stream with another smaller field on top of the hill. Perfect for our needs, not too busy. Kids loved going to say hello to the horse, chickens and sheep, the very friendly dog, and going to explore by the stream.
About 35 minutes drive from various Snowdon car parks, and easy access to lovely areas of North Wales.
Fires and BBQs allowed.

Disliked Only 1 shower and 2 toilets but as this is such a small site it wasn’t a problem. Had to wait for the shower a couple of times but not for long and the horse kept us company! It would have been handy to have hot water at the washing up sink but we just got hot water from the sink in the toilet block (adjoining). It would have been good to have a freezer for our ice packs but otherwise no real complaints… I wouldn’t hesitate to come again.

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No frills, pleasant and good value.

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LYNNE M.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Plenty of space, relaxed atmosphere, lovely bit by the stream.
Handy for onward travel and for Porthmadog to shop.
Value for money.

Disliked No chemical disposal (as mentioned on Pitchup), though owners were helpful when we were stuck. On the same theme, only 1 shower and 2 loos.
As there are no marked out pitches some inconsiderate people do encroach too close to where you are pitched.

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Great weekend, would stay again.

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Philip B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very relaxed camp site. Toilets and showers clean and tidy. Fire pits encouraged. Well kept. The kids loved the chickens, the horse, sheep and pippin. Hot shower with great water pressure

Disliked Only 1 shower.

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Friendly camp. Large enough but not…

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Dawn B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly camp. Large enough but not to over crowded.
Facilities were clean.

Disliked Not enough showers for the campers that was on Site

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A peaceful site with plenty of…

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Rachel A.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked A peaceful site with plenty of space. The views are amazing and there are lots of things to do within close proximity. The toilets and showers are kept very clean.

Disliked There can be a bit of a wait for the one shower and two toilet cubicles when the site is fully booked.

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Lovely place to stay

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Gorgeous site, loved falling asleep to the sound of the stream. Facilities were always kept clean. Pippin was adorable and came over to say hello a couple of times which my two year old loved.

Disliked I didn't dislike anything but it could do with a few extra shower and more toilets.

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Excellent stay, well kept and clean…

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Anonymous

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Liked Excellent stay, well kept and clean showed & toilets. Peaceful.
Free to choose parking area.

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Lovely site, has everything you need…

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Jo O.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely site, has everything you need and at a fantastic price. It's in a beautiful location, and close to town and the beach. We definitely want to come back.

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Evans

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Geraint E.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Such a lovely site to camp on,Stunning views, great location good price
Toilets and shower on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Penllystyn Farm

Bryncir

Gwynedd

Wales

LL51 9LX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.97723°N
4.26233°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 km High Street
6.7 km High Street
8.4 km Povey's Garage
Rail
6.8 km Criccieth Rail Station
9.7 km Penychain Rail Station
10 km Porthmadog Rail Station
Ferry
32 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
32.5 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
35.9 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
35.8 km Anglesey 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

If guests in your group are clamouring for castles, send them off to Criccieth (10 minutes' drive), a Cadw-run 13th-century fortress with impressive views over Cardigan Bay. You might also want to call in at Caernarfon Castle (20 minutes) on the southern edge of the Menai Strait, whose mighty walls endured both Owain Glyndwr's sieges and the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. Once you've seen some of the coast, take to the mountains and Snowdonia, where excellent walks are up for grabs at scenic spots like Llanberis (20 minutes) or Beddgelert (20 minutes). Fancy trading in your walking boots for old-fashioned steam train trips? The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway (15 minutes) can sort visitors with whistle-stop tours of the spectacular local landscape. For something a bit more active, Zip World Slate Caverns (35 minutes) should fit the bill with its zipwires, trampolines and underground play park. Older kids in your crew might be more taken by the action-packed activities laid on at Adventure Parc Snowdonia (an hour), including top-rated watersports like freshwater surfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Criccieth 6.9 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 9.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 13 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Glan Don Beach 13.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pwllheli 15.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 7 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 10.1 km

Ffestiniog Railway 10.8 km

Portmeirion Gardens 13.1 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 16.7 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 25.2 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 29.3 km

Plas yn Rhiw 29.5 km

Bodnant Garden 42.1 km

Aberconwy House 44.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 7.5 km

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 8.4 km

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 8.7 km

Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 8.9 km

Morfa Bychan 10.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Penllystyn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penllystyn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penllystyn Farm? If guests in your group are clamouring for castles, send them off to Criccieth (10 minutes' drive), a Cadw-run 13th-century fortress with impressive views over Cardigan Bay. You might also want to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penllystyn Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penllystyn Farm? From $41.67 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.