The Crown Inn and Campsite

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View of the river
View of the river
Aerial view of the crown inn
Camp up close to our gorgeous boys
Spring in our gorgeous beer garden
The crown inn
Heron’s neat family caravan
The gorgeous heron’s nest
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Aerial view of the crown inn
Camp up close to our gorgeous boys
Spring in our gorgeous beer garden

  • Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
  • In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
  • Alpaca walks and feeding on site; river fishing permitted
Originally a drovers' inn, The Crown Inn is a handsome Grade II-listed pub sitting in a peaceful position by the river Alwen in the pretty North Wales village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr. Lying just behind the pub and skirted by ancient woodland, the pub's laidback camping area has easy access to forest trails, fishing on the riverbank and drinks in the bar. Access to The Crown Inn and Campsite is via a ford crossing that crosses the river – an exciting and intrepid journey that's sure to hold particular appeal for younger guests. A short wander away, there's a small waterfall that cascades down from the top of the woods into the river below – keep an eye out for fairies around here, as they're known to hang around in the area by the wooden bridge… Facilities here consist of well-maintained compost toilets and a washing-up area on site. There's access to The Crown Inn's bar and restaurant, which serve up good food and drinks throughout the week. Looking for things to do during your down-time? Relax by the riverbank, try a spot of catch-and-return fishing in the Alwen or fix yourself a firepit. You can also book some time at the site's private alpaca paddock to feed The Crown Inn's friendly boys, or sign up to an alpaca walk through the surrounding countryside with a woolly companion by your side.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
RV sites 8
Rent a tent 7
Tent sites 16
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Greek

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely riverside site praised for scenery & owners. Alpaca encounters, river swimming, on-site pub are highlights. Facilities, including compost toilets, are clean. Basic amenities noted, but overall great, with guests keen to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great communication with new owners- beautifully located.

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Phil K.

Poppy's Patch bell tent (six person)

Liked Thanks - great communication with the new owners - we wish you luck in the future with the campsite as is it is beautifully located. See you next year.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We have been visiting the Crown…

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Aimee M.

Otter cabin (four person)

Liked We have been visiting the Crown every year for the last 6 years usually tent based by the river and have never had an issue what so ever! Rich and Caroline and their wonderful family have always been so kind and welcoming to us. Due to going later in the year and heavily pregnant we chose to stay in the otter cabin this year which is brilliantly placed by the pub side. We enjoyed spending the Mason family’s last weekend at the crown with them. The Cabin was cozy, clean and comfortable. We loved the electric heater during the cooler season along with the cabin having extra seating space with the L shaped couch which wonderfully pulls out into a bed for 2 if needed. The cabin had lots of space and with a working fridge and kettle which was really useful when the weather turned wet and cold in the evening. The cabin had a convenient space for cooking by the river and was close enough to the toilets. We can’t wait to visit again next year with our little boy! The cabin is perfect for introducing the little ones to camping! 100% recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site next to a lovely stream, level pitches

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Lovely small campsite. Tha kids lived the ford.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolutely amazing environment and lovely warm welcoming people.

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Robert L.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (two person, small)

Liked Everything about it

Disliked Small food menu it could benefit from a full English options

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved this little short stay, was…

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Anonymous

Heron's Nest on-site trailer

Liked Loved this little short stay, was bouncing down with rain but that didn’t ruin our stay.
We had a lovely meal and bottle of wine at the Crown then back to the caravan to fall asleep listening to the river flowing. Staff are so friendly and helpful, can’t wait to return when the campsite is back open.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Food is delicious. Accommodation was comfortable and very clean

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Beth L.

Bed-in-a-shed microlodge

Liked Wonderful experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would 100% return here, something different and extremely peaceful

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Emma S.

Poppy's Patch bell tent (six person)

Liked How peaceful it was
The animals were so cute
The staff were really friendly and helpful
The tent was so spacious and clean
There were sockets to charge phones up on benches which were under cover.
Fantastic value for money

Disliked One of the beds was extremely creaky and uncomfortable, the springs were sticking out and it made for a bad night's sleep.
There were no fairy lights or lanterns as advertised so we were in the dark barring one small torch we brought.
No music in the pub and felt like everyone could hear each other's conversations.
WiFi was none existent which was worrying as I couldn't keep in contact with my husband and young children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Located in a beautiful spot and…

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Bethan G.

Kingfisher cabin (seven person)

Liked Located in a beautiful spot and the family running the place can’t do enough for you. Very welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite, friendly staff…

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Vicky E.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Amazing campsite, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location by riverside pub.…

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Ashley R.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (two person, small)

Liked Location by riverside pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

No 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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Crown Inn and Campsite

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr

Conwy

Wales

LL21 9UL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.03177°N
3.50484°W

Nearest transport

Bus
14.6 mi Parade Street 2
18.1 mi Alma Road
18.2 mi Crossroads Stores
Rail
13 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
14.1 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
14.6 mi North Llanrwst Rail Station

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

There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out to see cool castles like the one at Conwy (45 minutes). The village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr is in a central location in North Wales, so both the north and west coasts of the country are within an hour's drive too. If you've got kids or teens to keep entertained, popular options to keep them busy include Go Below Underground Adventures (20 minutes), a caving outfit based in Betws-y-Coed, the woodland rides and activities at Zip World Fforest (25 minutes) or taking a trip to see the many species of animals and birds at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (50 minutes). For something silent and serene instead, take a soothing stroll around the grounds of Clocaenog Forest (five minutes; free parking available at Bod Petryal car park), keep your eyes and ears peeled for osprey at Llyn Brenig (15 minutes) or appreciate the horticultural offerings on display at Caerau Gardens (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 18.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 19.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rhyl East 20.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 20.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 15.8 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 17.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Conwy Castle 21.7 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.1 mi

Chirk Castle 18.5 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.6 mi

Aberconwy House 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 2.4 mi

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 3.6 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 5 mi

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 6.5 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 6.7 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 The Crown Inn and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Crown Inn and Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Crown Inn and Campsite? There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Crown Inn and Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Crown Inn and Campsite? From $100.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.