Do any of you know of a site near Portmeirion- as near as is possible, ( or a site fairly near, with a bus service to Portmeirion). My sister has been living in Brittany for some years, and now she is back in England, we go to places that she has not been to in the past. We both have dogs, so need a site that will accept them.
Many thanks in anticipation.
------------- ValnTric
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Use the 'Camp Site Search' button to find sites in Gwynnedd (Method 3) or Method 2 "First click here then choose anywhere on the map, and see all sites within a certain radius of your chosen location."
Also check the appropriate box(es) on the left. There seems to be several within 5 miles radius.
Gram
------------- What's the difference between a chicken?
Why does having a dog stop you going to Portmerion? We've had dogs on & off for over 30 years, the dog stays in the car / MH if we want to go round a National Trust house or English Heritage / Historic Scotland castle or a "yellow book" NGS or SGS garden open for charity. Obviously not if it's really hot & sunny, but then you'd check him/her into local doggy daycare aka kennels; however, we've always found somewhere under a tree, left the MH vent & windows open, water out, and the dog has never ever been distressed.
You can't let a dog rule your life.... They sleep overnight on their own, so they can be on their own for 8 hours now & then for a special specific reason, your visit to Portmerion won't take that long. You could always come out of Portmerion to give the dog a comfort break after a few hours and then go back in.
Why does having a dog stop you going to Portmerion? We've had dogs on & off for over 30 years, the dog stays in the car / MH if we want to go round a National Trust house or English Heritage / Historic Scotland castle or a "yellow book" NGS or SGS garden open for charity. Obviously not if it's really hot & sunny, but then you'd check him/her into local doggy daycare aka kennels; however, we've always found somewhere under a tree, left the MH vent & windows open, water out, and the dog has never ever been distressed.
You can't let a dog rule your life.... They sleep overnight on their own, so they can be on their own for 8 hours now & then for a special specific reason, your visit to Portmerion won't take that long. You could always come out of Portmerion to give the dog a comfort break after a few hours and then go back in.
That's what I did when I went to Portmeirion. There are plenty of very tall trees round the edges of the car park which give lots of shade so I parked there, went into Portmeirion then went back to check on the dogs a couple of times and they were fine. All I had to do when going out was get my hand stamped to allow re-entry.
------------- Tigermouse
I have a very temperamental personality - 50% temper and 50% mental
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Yes, it must be good having a dog that you can leave! My one dog is totally deaf, and has been since birth- (we didn't know at the time). I did think of returning her, but after eight weeks, when we did realize she was deaf - it was too late, we had fallen in love with her!- as you do.
I could give you chapter and verse of the first few weeks we had her, but suffice to say, she will not be left alone, and needs the comfort of our presence, so she and the other one ( who did sleep downstairs initially) - come to bed with me. Yes, I know they shouldn't, but hey ho.
The upside of that, is hubby is in spare bedroom, and I am not tortured by his snoring !! The downside, is my husband has totally spoiled both of the dogs, which I totally disagree with, but I am fighting a losing battle
I must admit, that at times I wish that we had not kept her. That was four plus years ago and it is something that we have learnt to live with. She is adorable and she loves people - she thinks that folk were put on this earth to make a fuss of her, which most do.
Anyway, yes, we do let the dogs rule our lives somewhat, but the pleasure they give us, outweighs all.
Quote: Originally posted by Whatamess on 11/12/2015
Bodnant is beautiful but I'm not sure it compares to Portmeirion does it? Portmeirion, in my humble opinion, is hideous and run down.
Nora
I am glad I am not the only one that thinks that!
I must admit I was soooo disappointed with Portmeirion. I wanted to go for years and none of the kids wanted to so I had to wait to move up here to do a day trip with the new BF at the time (he is my hubby now).
I thought it was overpriced to get in and overpriced once in there. I have only returned once and that was to do the first trail run in April 2014. I would not go again if it was free entry.
It is hyped up to be something that it is not in my eyes - it needs a lick of paint in places and prices to come down.
------------- Degsy Rowlands is my love, my life and a lunatic!!!!!!!! Louise x
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Portmeirion
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