Bryn Llys

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Grass and hardstanding pitches with mountain views
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A peaceful woodland setting
Grass and hardstanding pitches from the entrance gate
Pitches with eryri mountain views

  • Small and peaceful Gwynedd site on the edge of Eryri National Park
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry five minutes’ drive; Conwy Castle 25 minutes
  • Wildflower meadows, a lake and woodland paths; pubs five minutes’ walk
What with access to the wildflower meadows, gardens, woodland walks and calming views over the lake, life at Gwynedd’s Bryn Llys is always going to be peaceful and relaxing. This small, dog-friendly site is set in parkland on a private estate 15 minutes’ drive from Bangor in North Wales. You are never too far away from stunning views of the mountains in Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia), and the six areas of the UNESCO-listed Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales. Five minutes’ walk through the woods takes you straight to the local village of Bethesda, where there are two well-stocked shops selling local produce; you can also call in at the pubs or order takeaways if you’re off cooking on your Eryri break. Bryn Llys had smart new toilet facilities in 2025 but there are no showers; other amenities include chemical waste, grey water disposal and recycling. Access from the main A5 and A55 trunk roads is easy, and the site’s gateway, drive and site are all accessible for large motorhomes and towing vehicles.

Site type

Caravan sites 5
Motorhome sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

What a beautiful site, stunning views and great walks on thr…

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

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: What a beautiful site, stunning views and great walks on thr grounds.
Nice quiet, friendly hostel.
Immaculateshowers and toilets.
A 5 star campsite.
Would definitely recommend.

Disliked: Nothing

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A great location, a beautiful and peaceful site.

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
Andrea M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Absolutely beautiful site set in stunning grounds that you are encouraged to wander around. It’s like a secret garden every turn has something else to find!
Pitches well spaced and all hard standing. We were on the top pitches and the mountain views were beautiful. Mornings and evenings were spent admiring the views with a sense of calm and peace that was uplifting. We were sent a very helpful guide before arrival that included great location advice then welcomed in person and given the option of where to park with some insight into pros of each pitch too.
The site is enormous and yet they have only a few caravan/motorhome spaces which makes it feel intimate and relaxing.
Toilets always clean and very well kept. It now has a lovely shower room at £1.00 for 5 minutes of hot water which is plenty of time.
Lovely woodland walk to local shops.
Dog friendly site with lots of paths to walk with the reasonable,usual requests for using leads and immediate clean ups of course.
There are full recycling facilities on the site. Make sure you take green compost bags for your food waste as this has to be bagged before using the food bin.
Lots to see in the area and the site is well placed to make a great base for getting out and about in the day then returning back to relax and enjoy your evenings.

Disliked: Nothing at all to dislike. Impossible to find fault. The town is a bit run down sadly however there are a couple of shops for groceries and take away food options if you want them. Also a few pubs/ restaurants open at various days of the week. With such a beautiful site and those stunning views if you fancy a relaxing drink I’d recommend heading back to the site anyway.
Maybe a washing up area would be nice but not essential from our perspective.

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absolutely beautiful site! Relaxed, quiet, friendly owner. Beautiful walks, gorgeous pond. Lots…

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

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: absolutely beautiful site! Relaxed, quiet, friendly owner. Beautiful walks, gorgeous pond. Lots of wildlife around. Clean toilets and there are actually showers!! fresh water facilities and waste facilities.spot on WiFi! All round fabulous site, will def go again.

Disliked: I could be wrong but I didn’t see any washing up facilities.

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A beautiful site. Managed by a lovely couple, who met you after…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Linda D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: A beautiful site. Managed by a lovely couple, who met you after a phone call and helped you pitch.
New toilet block was appreciated coin operated shower. Very clean.
Also owner gave all local information.

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Excellent and quiet

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

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, level pitches... plenty of space and quiet.... loved it there... if we get the chance, we will come again...

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Amazing place clean quiet beautiful surroundings and only a short walk to…

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
Ian s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Amazing place clean quiet beautiful surroundings and only a short walk to the village

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A Peaceful Stay Just Steps from Adventure!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Peter M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Arosfa 2 bedroom static caravan

Liked: I recently stayed in a 3-bed static caravan at Bryn Llys it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The caravan was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway.

The location is absolutely perfect—nestled in a peaceful area surrounded by nature, yet just a few hundred yards from Zip World, which made it super convenient for us to enjoy the adrenaline without the hassle of long travel.

We loved waking up to the sounds of birds and ending the day with quiet walks around the site. If you're looking for a calm, cozy place to unwind that’s also close to great attractions, Bryn Llys is a perfect choice. Would definitely stay again!

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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 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Bryn Llys

Coed y Parc

Bethesda

Bangor

Gwynedd

Wales

LL57 4YW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.17547°N
-4.06872°W

Route directions

Avoid using satnav as this will direct you down a narrow dead-end lane. Instead, exit the A55 at Junction 11 for Bangor. Head for Zip World and Bethesda. Drive through the village and turn right, signposted Zip World. From the A5, take the first left into the village, signposted Zip World. Follow the road past the entrance to Zip World, and continue for half mile past a row of single-storey cottages on the left. Look out for the site signs on your right after two sharp bends.

Nearest transport

Coach
7 km Bus Station
14.2 km Bus Station
19.9 km Povey's Garage
Rail
6.9 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
10.7 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
10.7 km Llanfairfechan Rail Station
Ferry
40.3 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
32.3 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

Once you’ve chuffed around the grounds on Bryn Llys’s own miniature railway, head for the full-size train ride up Eryri from the Mountain Railway Station (20 minutes’ drive). Another vintage steam train runs through stunning landscapes on the Beddgelert Welsh Highland Railway (35 minutes). Bryn Llys sits on the doorstep of Eryri National Park, offering easy access to climbing, hiking and biking in spectacular mountains and valleys. Cyclists and walkers can follow the Lôn Las Ogwen or Eryri Slate Trail from Bangor (15 minutes), and if you want to try some more fear-inducing activities, the notorious Velocity zipwire runs across Penrhyn Quarry at Zip World (five minutes). The site is also a handy base for exploring fantastic beaches like sandy Traeth Llanddwyn (40 minutes) on Anglesey. While you’re there, inject a bit of culture into your holiday with a tour of the art collections and manicured grounds at National Trust-owned Plas Newydd House and Gardens (20 minutes). Skip back to the mainland across the landmark Britannia Bridge (15 minutes) to discover the mighty castles at Conwy and Caernarfon (both 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanfairfechan 11.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penmaenmawr 14.6 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 15.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Davids - Benllech 18 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Benllech 18.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Penrhyn Castle 1.9 km

National Slate Museum 6.9 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 6.9 km

Beaumaris Castle 9.8 km

Caernarfon Castle 14.5 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 10.7 km

Bodnant Garden 19.1 km

Aberconwy House 19.8 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bethesda - Ogwen 0.9 km

Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 1.9 km

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 6.6 km

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 6.6 km

Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 6.6 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.

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 Bryn Llys have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bryn Llys dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bryn Llys? Once you’ve chuffed around the grounds on Bryn Llys’s own miniature railway, head for the full-size train ride up Eryri from the Mountain Railway Station (20 minutes’ drive). Another vintage steam train … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bryn Llys?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Llys? From $58.28 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.