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Beautiful location, large and mostly quiet pitches. Facilities were warm and showers great, but a bit of a walk from our pitch on field 3 which we had chosen online (it's not often you can do this)
Very much a working farm, not manicured at all, considering the price, but for Bala it's very reasonable.
Expect large vehicles to be working early in the day, and lots of machinery in use or stored.
Friendly cows and lots of feral cats! Rubbish area was an eyesore, and not clear where recycling went.
We like basic, and this was fine for us, but just beware it is primarily a farm, and choose a pitch in field 1 if you don't like that idea! via mobile
A traditional site in a nice location not far from Bala. It's on a working farm so there's things going on from early to late - I like this.
If you don't like the farm view there's a field with a hill view! The facilities are clean and worked fine, might get busy when there's a lot of units, not hugely spacious.
There's a little bit of road noise. BTW the map on this web site shows the campsite on the wrong side of the road.
A friendly and thoughtful owner. Campfires are allowed.
Amazing site. Due to Covid we were advised to bring our own toilet and shower.
We arrived at the Pitch I selected only to discover it was a little small within minutes the owner arrived and re arranged us to a much bigger pitch.
The place is amazing minutes from Bala Lake Railway. Total peace and tranquillity.
Campfires are allowed not bonfires or music - great to relax. Camping on a working diary farm passing the milking sheds and goats amazing. Lovely site going back via mobile
It's a few years since we first visited Ty Isaf so I thought I'd leave a fresh review.
The site is pretty much unchanged since we first discovered it - still very much a traditional farm site. There are goats - with a kid, very cute - and cows with calves. The fields are spacious, no need to worry about being cramped amongst other units.
Fields are well set up, plenty of EHU and water points. Campfires are permitted, and logs and kindling are available to buy at the little on-site shop.
The facilities are - as others have mentioned - perhaps a little dated if you are used to large touring sites. But they are clean, and the showers are free and the hot water is endless. There is a little play area for children, and there is very little traffic moving around the site so it felt very safe.
The big thrill this trip was the edible garden - by the shop there are now planters stocked with gooseberries, blackcurrants, tomatoes, rocket etc. , all available for visitors to pick and eat. A lovely touch!
There is something very welcoming about this site, we always come away feeling relaxed.
We used the main, top part of the site as we wanted hookup. We had a large field with loads of space it being early in season. This is a working farm site so expect some noise from animals, machinery & the usual farm equipment & junk lying around. Owners very friendly & helpful & facilities clean if a little dated compared to posher sites but more than adequate. I believe the lower part of the site by the river has a portaloo if you don't fancy a walk up to the facilities at the farm. Handy spot for the Revolution Bike Park, a few miles down the road & not too far from Bala for shops & eating out. This is one we'll be going back too.
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 have been looking for a camp site like this for years- on arrival the owners were really helpful and friendly and we were shown to a road to drive down to the River Camping. Actually it was more of a track but as we got to the field it was incredible. Lots of space and we could literally pitch our tent a few metres from the river. It was stunning with incredible views- this was what I had wanted and desired and for only £6 a night!.
I had some lovely walks up the hills and had a day at Bala on the lake and tried fishing on the River Dee. Also saw a number of Buzzards and a red kite which was a total bonus. I loved how you could complete camp fires with no hassle from the owners and the fact that there is only one sign of what you can and can’t do on the site. I felt so relaxed and just sat watching the countryside and the children playing on the “tarzi”- my dog Rocky loved it also.
But this camp site will not be to every ones liking- a porta loo and a tap in the field is your amenities so to have a shower you have to walk or drive back to the farmhouse- that may get on some peoples nerves with getting out of the car at every gate to open and close and especially as we had torrential rain and the track became a mud slide so some cars may struggle on it.
So basically if you desire a bar, entertainment, noise and amenities on your tent step this camp site will not be for you but if you want to enjoy the countryside and views, watch the animals and wildlife, relax in peace and quiet and “muck it” a bit then this site will be is perfect for you and for just £6 a night its incredible value. I will be going back – superb site.
This is a great site, it is quiet and some farm animals, and has a chip van at the entrance if you are feeling lazy. It is not to far to drive in to bala, bala lake and the train station. It a bit more of a drive to porthmadog, which has a lot more shops and the beach.
Wonderful hosts who allowed us to stay here for the Welsh Rally weekend with a couple of other family members staying in their tent, even though they had actually closed for the season! We paid on arrival with the amount being fair for two (£5/person/night).
Disaster struck when our pump for our air bed went kaput, as the campsite is in the middle of nowhere we were low on options but the owner very generously dug out a spare air pump for us to use instead. Letting me know to give her a shout if we needed anything else.
The site itself is set on a large field with rolling hills and beautiful scenery surrounding it, even considering the time of year. The office is set in a converted static and has helpful touches like coffee, sugar sachets with stirrers and leaflets about the surrounding area, with a sign saying they are a 'no music' campsite, which was reassuring. Campfires are permitted (would have been a cold night if they weren't!)
The walk to the facilities weren't the cleanest that we've seen with a few empty beer bottles etc littering the grass, but nothing that would put you off completely. (Take a torch for the night walk to the loo!) The toilets themselves were very clean with hot water, mirrors and showers. The people who worked on the farm were very helpful and friendly with one digging out the air pump for me and then pointing out the lights for the shower block when he saw me struggling.
Our only gripe was that despite the No Music policy there was a large group of people in the field next to us (we couldn't be sure if it was connected to the campsite or not) who set off fireworks late at night, stole the benches from the farm, played loud music and drove their cars between the fields this went on until around midnight, with us having to be up at 6:00am for the rally the following morning. With us leaving so early this was the only reason why we didn't mention this to the owners but as aforementioned if they were unconnected to the farm they cannot be held accountable, and wouldn't put me off staying again as I'm not usually up so early during winter camping.
Would we stay again? Yes but next time I'll pour water on their fireworks ;)
I love the peace and quiet of this place, stunning views and no air pollution the stars are really clear here. The lower field is were we stayed the children loved the stream and the site is enclosed and safe for them to be free range! this site is very basic in the lower field as there is no electric or showers, just a porta loo and a tap for water but this was fine.
You can go up to the farm to use the showers and they were good and hot if a bit dated.
The owners are friendly and welcoming and Bala is just lovely lots going on tin the village and the local swimming pool is good too
Second time at this site as the kids loved it when we stayed for one night earlier in the year. We opted for the lower field next to the river - no EHU or shower block, but a couple of portaloos and a fresh water supply was adequate, with a short drive over the hill for the shower block at the main farm.
We shared a huge field with two other groups, it was quiet and safe for the kids, with the river being no more than thigh deep and not fast moving. Plenty of trees to climb, open fires on the ground, pay per person, and no limit on site of tent or gazebo.
It is basic, but that is exactly what we wanted. Showers were clean enough, water was hot and staff were really friendly and helpful. Bala is a lovely town a few minutes drive away, with lots of activities nearby to entertain the kids.
It's good to go basic and get back to nature.
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Is Ty Isaf Caravan And Camping Site child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
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 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
No Dog Walk 
Beautiful location, large and mostly quiet pitches. Facilities were warm and showers great, but a bit of a walk from our pitch on field 3 which we had chosen online (it's not often you can do this) 
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