When can I check in and check out of Matilda's Field?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. There is no lighting in the forest, so please aim to arrive before nightfall. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Matilda's Field?

From $371.43 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Matilda's Field

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View from back in the forest of the two tents

View up the field from canol y cae towards bryg y bryn

Front of canol y cae with barbecue, firepit and picnic table

Remote forest safari tents 10 miles from Snowdonia National Park
A 20-minute drive from Lake Vyrnwy; 45 minutes to Bala and Dolgellau
Private facilities including kitchen, hot shower and eco-toilet

Roads, noise, other people, the modern world – whatever you want to get away from, plan your escape route to Mid Wales, and a stay at Matilda's Field in Dyfnant Forest. All around is one of the few areas in the UK you can truly describe as remote wilderness: the edge of Snowdonia National Park is 10 miles to the west, and the dark-sky expanse of the Cambrian mountains is to the south. Even the nearest road is three and a half miles away. But just because you’re getting away from it all, that doesn’t mean you'll be roughing it – not at all. The large safari tents are kitted out with bedrooms, kitchen facilities, hot shower, sink, eco toilet and a cool little urinal. There’s also a covered veranda to extend the indoor-outdoor living vibe (and keep any mucky boots out of the way). On the site, there’s plenty of space to walk, run, play or relax and you’re welcome to bring your dog along. Dyfnant Forest is criss-crossed by trails for walkers to explore, and the Dyfnant Rainbow Trails have been especially designed for horse riders. 20 minutes’ drive away is Lake Vyrnwy, home to a distinctive fairytale castle water tower and a hub for walking, wildlife watching, stargazing and all sorts of other outdoor activities. Because Matilda’s Field is so wonderfully remote, you’ll want to bring food and drink enough for your whole stay. There is, however, a small convenience store and petrol station about 10 minutes’ drive away if you do need to stock up on necessities. Please note that there is no mains electricity in the accommodation, but there is solar and oil lamp lighting and a 12-volt circuit to charge a mobile phone.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to Mon, Oct 20 2025

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great secluded location. Owners really welcoming and helpful…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Oct 2024

Canol y Cae 2 bedroom safari tent

Liked: Great secluded location. Owners really welcoming and helpful

Disliked: Could be signposted better to find it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and location

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

Ruth M. Jul 2023

Canol y Cae 2 bedroom safari tent

Liked: Enjoyed every second of the holiday, Mike was friendly and informative about the local area and what to do. The safari tent itself was perfect, cosy and felt very homely. And the location, well that was just breathtaking. Falling asleep to the sound of nature and the rain is just dreamy, like this whole stay was. Would come back and stay again in a heartbeat, hands down, the best staycation I have been on to date!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Matilda's Field

Tyddyn Amlwg

Dyfnant Forest

Llanwddyn

Powys

Wales

SY10 0NL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.73428°N
-3.49051°W

Route directions

Follow the signs to Tyddyn Amlwg from the postcode SY10 0NL - it will be partially forest track and is gravelly.

Nearest transport

Bus

15.6 mi Welshpool NX

16.4 mi Nag`s Head Hotel

Rail

15.3 mi Caersws Rail Station

15.7 mi Welshpool Rail Station

17.1 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station

Ferry

23.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

23.6 mi Barmouth 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 main reason why folk choose a holiday somewhere like Matilda’s Field is to spend lots of time out in the open. There are opportunities to get active all around, but Lake Vyrnwy (20 minutes’ drive) is the nearest place where it’s all available in one convenient spot. Cycle hire, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, abseiling, archery, shooting, fishing – take your pick. Further afield, the historic market towns of Machynlleth, Dolgellau and Bala are all about 45 minutes’ drive away through some gorgeous natural scenery, and there are more great walks to be had around each one as well. And how about filling your lungs with fresh sea air instead of fresh mountain air for a day? The beaches at Fairbourne, Barmouth and Tywyn are all driveable in about an hour and 10 minutes. You might also head out for a ramble on the Wales Coast Path or a ride on the Talyllyn Railway while you're over by the coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Barmouth	23.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fairbourne	24 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	26 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	26.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Aberdyfi	27.2 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 15 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 18.2 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 27.2 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 27.2 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 28.2 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 21.7 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 3.7 mi

Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 5.3 mi

Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 7.2 mi

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 8.5 mi

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 9.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 28 day(s) before your arrival.
There is no reception at this park. Please check-in at the house instead.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
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.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £50.00 ($63.51) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £25.00 ($31.75) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Matilda's Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Matilda's Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Matilda's Field? The main reason why folk choose a holiday somewhere like Matilda’s Field is to spend lots of time out in the open. There are opportunities to get active all around, but Lake … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Matilda's Field?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

There is no lighting in the forest, so please aim to arrive before nightfall.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Matilda's Field? From $371.43 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.