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Date of Visit: September 2018
Unit: Other
Reviewer: Webmaster
Please note we have been advised that this site has closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks
First impressions on entering the site apart from the steep hill down in to it are not good, it all looks dark surrounded by tall trees and the toilets/shower look tired but once you get settled in it is a lovely site. Once the sun comes out the area is great, you can't believe you're just minutes from the centre of Caernarfon. What looked like a tired toilet block is actually spotlessly clean with piping hot, very powerful showers, fantastic.
We had a couple of nights here and the grand kids could ride their bikes round and round the site and play in the play area to their hearts content and we didn't have to worry about them at all. The whole site was kept scrupulously clean, with bins emptied daily (pleased to see full recycling for a change, so many sites don't do it).
Sadly the biggest let down was Caernarfon itself, I'm not sure what I expected but certainly not somewhere as run down as this. The walk from the site in to the centre probably takes a bout 10 minutes but through very rough areas, not somewhere you would expect to see as tourists, or so we thought, until we got further in to town and things didn't improve.
I have to say we went to a cafe in town (which ill try and post the name of later) and it was great.
I arrived here late on a Friday night and was met by the very friendly owner who checked me in efficiently. I pretty much had the site to myself as there was only one other unit and so was given my choice of pitch.
I had opted for electric hookup and so was unable to pitch on the normal tent field which looked very flat. The hookup areas were less even but having been given the option I was able to choose the flattest pitch. If you're in a caravan the slope would not be an issue.
The grass was rather wet and muddy but that wasn't surprising considering the amount of rain we'd had in the previous few days.
Considering that the site is in the middle of a town it is remarkably quiet, probably due to its position in a steep sided valley. I fell asleep listening to the stream outside my tent and was only woken during the night by a pair of owls hooting in the tree above me.
The facilities were fine and clean. It may be that there could be a shortage during busier times on the campsite but this certainly wasn't an issue for me.
Site location a 15 min walk and you are in the centre of Caernarfon. Showers nice and hot but blocks bit tired and dated. Camping pitches on different levels, hard standing and grass but level we were on was very shaded with large trees so not for sun seekers.
Glanllyn is situated on the shore of Lake Bala in Wales. 16 acres of natural parkland and spectacular views of nearby hills and mountains make it an idyllic spot to pitch a caravan, motorhome, tent or campervan with level grass or hardstanding pitches. For water sports enthusiasts there is a private shingle beach with easy launching area for windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding. Camp shop, wifi, laundrette, excellent heated toilet & shower facilities. The market town of Bala is 3 miles away with plenty of small shops, pubs & retaurants, cinema and a leisure centre. Find out more here
Just spent 5 nights at this lovely site. When I rang to make the booking I spoke to a very friendly man and asked for a sheltered pitch as we have a pug who needs to be kept in the cool. When we arrived we were taken to our pitch which was perfect for us. The site is situated about 15 mins walk from Caernarfon town centre and is so peaceful and is surrounded by some beautiful trees with a small river running through it. The toilet and shower block was kept very clean, although the mastic in the showers could do with tidying up but the showers themselves were brilliant. We found the owners to be very friendly and would definitely stay here again if we go to this part of Wales again.
The campsite is lovely once you're there but the location is a bit unusual. Walk into town is about 10-15 minutes but it's across busy roads and via a subway. The owners were very friendly and the showers were hot, although the condition of them were a bit dirty/dated.
Our van is 7m long and the pitch isn't big enough to accommodate so we had to pitch up sideways on, it wasn't a problem as it was fairly quiet but just thought I'd mention it for other large vehicle owners.
Although it was a nice weekend and the site was nice, I wouldn't go there again, that's only from a personal perspective and because I like to walk in the countryside, not streets.
The best thing about this site is that it only takes 15 minutes to walk into town, however the pitches can be very muddy if it rains and the showers and loos could do with a deep clean. If there were more hard standings I would probably use again just for the proximity to town. Watch out for the peregrines near to the site.
I would say the things going for this site are, the location, hot+powerful showers, peace +tranquillity. Also the scullery had 2 sinks with really hot water.
The minuses are the actual shower blocks needed all the mastic replacing around the shower basins in the ladies, I used the family shower which was cleaner.
I found one of the owners to be, not very friendly and quite hostile, the other one said we didn't have to rush off the site which was helpful as it wasn't very busy.
Cwm cadnant valley campsite is a very welcoming site, it is spacious, clean and tidy, the wash room is always clean, the showers have lovely hot water which are free, there is an area where you can wash the dishes with constant hot water, baby changing facilities, and facilities for disabled people, a play area which is safe, very quiet, it has electric hook ups if you need it, well lit up at night, if you fancy going into Caernarfon the bus stop is opposite the campsite, or you can walk which only took us about 10 mins, the proprietors are lovely people and like to have a chat when they are passing.
Glanllyn is situated on the shore of Lake Bala in Wales. 16 acres of natural parkland and spectacular views of nearby hills and mountains make it an idyllic spot to pitch a caravan, motorhome, tent or campervan with level grass or hardstanding pitches. For water sports enthusiasts there is a private shingle beach with easy launching area for windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding. Camp shop, wifi, laundrette, excellent heated toilet & shower facilities. The market town of Bala is 3 miles away with plenty of small shops, pubs & retaurants, cinema and a leisure centre. Find out more here
I was looking for a campsite near Caernarfon to spend one night, and came across this site.
It's easy to miss, being very close to the centre of the town (approximately 15 minutes walk) - and not where you'd expect a campsite to be situated, but the site itself is in a very quiet attractive valley with a stream running through it.
Although many other sites in the area were really busy, this one wasn't crowded, and I found a nice place to pitch the tent.
Checking in was quick & easy, and I was made to feel very welcome by the man on reception (I assume the owner). The wash block, etc. , was very clean, but a little dated.
I enjoyed a very peaceful night's sleep at this quiet, pleasant site. I'd be happy to go back here if I was looking for somewhere to stay near Caernarfon for a night or two.
Just returned from a single night stay and I'd have no issues in returning.
Reception was friendly, quick and easy. I was given a paper map showing the layout of the site which is laid out in a terraced configuration (x4 I think) and a mix of hard-standing a grass, with or without elec hook-up. The top level being easy access and set aside for back-packing travellers. The other levels were accessed via a very steep tarmacked slope where the less able may struggle a bit. The camp area utilises a one way system but the route shares the steep sloped entry and if a heavy or touring unit or towing a caravan I personally would not relish the thought of a hill start (neither would my clutch! BUT. No problems were encountered.
There is a small play area in the base of the valley and a good space to stretch your legs (only ourselves and 3 other visitors were in residence) There are picnic benches dotted about too. TOILETS: Consisted of two blocks. One having 2x disabled / baby changing facilities (I did not access these) the other one was a ladies and gents containing the usual facilities which were adequate and in the gents at least. The blocks themselves although clean and tidy could use some TLC as numerous trim pieces had come adrift which I was a little surprised about being this is the beginning of the season and would have thought during the quiet preceding weeks all maintenance would have been done? Outside there is a washing up facility with two positions with hot water aplenty. However again some attention to a clean up of spider webs etc. Having said that though it is perfectly usable. All in all a little gem of a site sitting in a very quiet wooded valley. The bonus of the site is its proximity to he town. Perhaps a 15 minute walk to the castle / town centre and only 5 mins to a chippy and shops.
Happy with the site and if we find ourselves back in Caernarfon would have no issues with returning.
Clean well-maintained site situated on the side of a wooded valley towards the edge of Caernarfon, on the Llanberis side of town. The site is sheltered by surrounding trees and consists of a few large terraced areas, to give level pitches, with quite a steep incline between the terraces. Only 10-15 minutes walk from centre of town and only 5 minutes walk to a Spar shop and fish and chip shop, a bit further out of town on the Llanberis Road.
Mobile phones can be left at reception for recharging batteries, at a small cost, useful for those not using an electric pick-up.
Handy for Caernarfon Bus Station, so a good base for visiting the area without using a car. The bus service is good, but timetables are not published, so not easy to find. Suggest printing any timetables you are likely to use before you go. These can be found at https://www. Gwynedd. Gov. Uk/en/Residents/Parking-roads-and-travel/Bus-timetables/Bus-timetables. Aspx
Firstly, I don't camp. At least, I do but more because my 10 year old enjoys it, or if caught out whilst motorcycle touring. I haven't stayed on a camp site for about 6 years, so was a little curious as to the experience.
We have a little 2 man tent and I was quite surprised to find it was the same cost as a huge hulking thing, but at £34 for a couple of nights in August thought it'd be fine. The owners were polite, though not particularly friendly and did seem to patrol the place rather too much. The site is very pretty, with trees and lots of grass, and a river flowing through it. Our allocated pitch (3) was fine, reasonably roomy for our particular tent though sloping slightly more than would be ideal. The facilities were acceptable, but for me, the showers and loos could do with a serious clean - we didn't use the showers as I felt it would be more hygienic not to!
The children's play area was excellent and my son played with several other children, all of whom seemed to be enjoying themselves. It's a quiet and relaxed site, with no noise late on. I got talking to a lovely couple from Warrington that had their tourer based there for the season, and they were great and very enthusiastic! In fact, I'm now considering buying a small caravan myself!
I would stay here again, but not for more than a couple of nights, unless they sort the toilet/shower block or unless we get that caravan!
Just returned after cutting our 3 days short. The campsite is clean and tidy with plenty of space and hot water. The children's park was great however there were a few negatives which made us come home a day early. The pitch we had was on such a slope that you were constantly sliding down the bed, there was also a smell of urine coming from the bushes behind our tent. The showers could also do with a deep clean and the mouldy shower curtains replaced. The owners seem to patrol the site and it can be a bit intimidating as we never got a hello or a smile as they walked by. On the plus side the permanent caravanners were lovely and the proximity to shops etc is ideal
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Please note we have been advised that this site has closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, 
