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I agree with most of the previous comments - however - all was not perfect on our visit. We chose the site because of our highly successful visits to other forestry run sites.
Reception and book in was smooth. Friendly staff were quite helpful when asked. The setting for the site is wonderful - at the base of a mountain, in a small wood with streams running through it. Nearby Beddgelert is small and beautiful with a few pubs, cafes and shops. This is a great base for walking, climbing etc. The premium pitches with EHU looked great. Wish we'd paid for this! Caravans and motorhomes would find this a fantastic site.
On the recommendation of the staff and previous reviews we pitched by the bend in the stream. The kids loved this but so did everyone else. The site was very busy and we had a constant stream of people and dogs surrounding us. The other impact of the busy site was that there were few pitches to choose from. We arrived mid week and had a little choice. Those arriving for the weekend were crammed in anywhere. The site boasts a rule about 6m gaps between tents - we were surrounded by others no more than 6 feet away. Returning to the site after a day's walking became a highly amusing turf-war.Other less naive campers ended up marking out territory with washing lines and windbreakers etc to protect car parking spaces! The ground was ok but rocky in parts. There were some great pitches for smaller tents but if you have a family tent you will be lucky to find a flat spot (outside the EHU pitches). The toilets and showers were pretty good but not as good as other forestry sites we have stayed at.
To repeat some of the dangers reported by others - midges - there were plenty of them. We also got swarmed by flying ants! There was also another break-in when we were there. Signs warn about squirrels damaging tents to get at food so you are advised not to leave anything in your tent.
There is a small playground for the kids but not much other space and ours spent most of the time in the stream. As others have said the 11pm rule does seem to work and the site was quiet by 11:30 at the latest.
In summary - location is beautiful but beware the busy periods when larger tents will have limited choice and space. If we go back we will definitely go for an EHU pitch even though we don't need it. Great for dog lovers and short stays. Even without the above hazards and allowing for the August rush, we've stayed in much, much better places for the same price.
The Beddgelert Forest Holidays experience was a good one you can pitch basically were u want so we pitched right next to the river which was noisy at night,but great to get up to in the morning. The showers blocks and toilet blocks were clean and enough for everyone & facilities to wash clothes and pots were there to use when u wanted,there is a common room which is heated and a play area for childern. The site manager was very friendly and the other staff,the main rules of the camp was NO noise after 11pm and no fires. Its a very quiet campsite so if your a party animal beware.we felt very much at home here and will be returning. :-) go4it
The setting is fabulous, just outside Beddgelert, with wonderful views of the mountains. The welcome we received when we arrived was great, but there it all ended. We had difficulty locating where we were supposed to pitch our tent, when we did find it we were surprised to see that the premier tent pitches were right opposite the waste disposal for the motor homes and also the skips for the rubbish.
The site ground is very hard and it took us a long time to find a spot of ground that we could get pegs into, when we had finally finished and had the tent up and tea underway, a member of the staff turned up on a quad bike and told us in no uncertain terms that we had to move our tent now, I tried to explain that it had taken us ages to erect it due to the hardness of the ground and that I was also in the middle of cooking tea for our one year old son. But no we had to move it right there and then as it was a fire hazard.
The facilities are not great, there seems to be a problem with the water pressure and there is no dry space in the showers so you end up putting your clothes on in a puddle (my advice, take a large towel and go into one of the wash rooms to get dressed). The toilets were barely clean and most of the loo seat were not attached properly. However there are electric point on the wall for plugging in hair dryers and straighteners etc. And there is a hairdryer there and this works very well.
We found this to be an excellent site. Facilities were good and the situation beautiful. Some pitches have EHUs, for both tents and vans
The children's play area was small, but much enjoyed, it could get a little noisy at night, but by 10, things calmed down.
This is not a 'party' site. The manager told me that he gives noisy campers one warning and they are then evicted.
The setting is stunning, with easy access to walks. There is a small stream running through the site, which my children found great fun, but could be a risk if you have very small children. Beddgelert has several nice pubs, and places to eat.
Previous posters have mentioned the midges; they are not kidding. There are lots of them and they are near impossible to avoid. But don't let them put you off, this is a wonderful site and my children are already begging to go back.
I returned to this site for another week's walking in Snowdonia on the Saturday of the Easter weekend, this time bringing a couple of friends along as well.
We arrived just before midday on the Saturday and found that the campsite was fairly busy. We managed to find some space in a quiet field towards the bottom of the campsite. Although the site filled up steadily over the day it never became too overcrowded. There were a lot more families on the site than in February, but it wasn't too noisy and the site was quiet by about 11pm.
A separate toilet block was open over the Easter weekend which meant there were plenty of facilities to go round. They seemed to be having some trouble with the water pressure whilst we were there which meant that the showers could be too hot, too cold, really forceful or just a dribble within the space of about 5 minutes! I guess this was just a temporary problem as I didn't notice it when I came in February.
By the Sunday evening most of the campsite was empty again and it got steadily quieter as the week went on. A few school parties came and went but they all seemed quite well behaved and tended to pitch on the area in front of the adventure playground.
We walked down into Beddgelert most evenings and had food at Lyn's Cafe, the Tanronnen Inn and the Glandwr Cafe. The food was best at the Tanronnen Inn although it got quite busy at times and stopped serving at about 8.30pm. We also visited the Prince Llywelyn Hotel and Saracen's Head Hotel for some beers and found them both very welcoming. Beddgelert was a bit livelier then when I came in February and there were a few more shops etc open this time round.
Once again I was impressed with the campsite and was surprised at how it managed to maintain its calm and tranquil feel - it wasn't much different from when I visited in February.
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
Stayed at this site over the half-term holiday so that I could do some walking in the Snowdonia area. It is in an excellent location for walkers, being at the foot of Snowdon, and there are plenty of other walks that can be started from the campsite.
The site is situated in the Beddgelert Forest and was really peaceful and tranquil. It is about a 10 minute walk down the road into Beddgelert where there are a couple of shops and a few pubs and restaurants. Porthmadog, Caernarfon and Llanberis are not too far away and have a bit more on offer.
The campsite was really quiet for the whole week and there seemed to be plenty of space for campers. The pitches were set out on hardstandings of loose pebbles which meant that it wasn't too muddy and didn't feel too crowded. It would be sensible to bring a mallet with you, however, to make sure your pegs stay in. There was a little shop on site which was reasonably well stocked and the staff seemed really friendly. They were able to offer advice about the different walks in the area and their local knowledge was really useful. There was a small adventure playground on site and an area where kids could kick a ball around. There was also a common room, but this was closed during my visit.
The site had a large toilet/shower block and also a seperate set of toilet blocks, although these were closed during my visit, presumably because it was so quiet. The toilet/shower block was clean and tidy and well thought out. It had about 6 showers and also about 10 cublicles with sinks in for if you just needed a quick wash. There was also a soap dispenser and hand drier which I thought was a good ideas as you didn't have to take a soap and towel with you if you were just going to the toilet. There was always plenty of hot water and the block was kept quite warm, despite it being freezing outside! Next to the toilets/showers was a seperate room for washing pots with about eight sinks in it. Next to that was a laundry room with sinks and driers. Overall I was very impressed with this campsite and look forward to going there again.
Just returned from spending new years eve and the night before here. The site is lovely - hard standings were a bit muddy though. The toilets are fine and showers look good. There is a shop on site and a good kids playarea with wooden play gear. You can walk down a footpath into Beddgelert. You have to pay £3 for an ehu but that's reduced to £2.50 in summer. It cost us £18.30 for each night - each child is £2 - that seemed dear to be honest but I will come here again as it's a lovely area and only a couple of hours away.
My second stay at this campsite 4 nights over the august bank holiday. Overall, once again I was pleased with this site. Its staff were friendly, but only as a duty to their jobs. The facilities were good, but unfortunatly the clealiness of the toilet block was not very good. It is understandable as the site was very busy, but still, the toilets (both gents and ladies) were smelly and dirty! The shower blocks were better and cleaner. :)
The biggest problem encountered were the mige, which seemed to be armour piercing! be warned! As I said the site was full, but past 11 pm it became quiet, which was a good thing. I would recomend those who think of using this site to get there early on busy periods, if you want to get a good pitch. Overall score 8/10
May 2005 Just got back after a stay over the Bank Holiday weekend. Lovely site with pitches nestling amongst the trees or ones in more open areas on the lower fields. The children loved the play area. Showers were ok but as the site was full often had to wait for one. BEWARE - our car was broken into on the first night with lots of stuff taken. MIDGES - these were also a huge problem. Unless we had the BBQ on (smoking them out) it was almost impossible to sit outside without a swarm around you.
May 2005 One word is miggies thousands of them nothing gets rid of them spray, smoke, candles etc tried the lot. If you like them you'll be ok otherwise you will be bitten alot. Best to stay in the tent if you don't want to get bitten.
Toilets and showers were quite clean but some of the toilets were blocked. They could be serviced a bit more often to keep ontop of the problem.
Site was very busy and there is a curfew at 11pm any noise after 11 you will be threatened with eviction. No camp fires alowed and in warmer drier weather no bbq's either.
Pitching tent was difficult due to loads of rock so you could not get the pegs in deep enough which caused a bit of a problem with the wind.
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
March 2005 We visited the site over Easter, having booked the day before. We phoned the campsite direct as the Forest Holidays central number just had a recorded message saying the site was full! We were advised on arrival we would be best to pitch on the green as we have a large tent, near reception and the play area. This was ideal for us as there were other families there and we could watch our two children at the play area.
The site was very busy, but we never had to wait for showers etc and there was always loads of hot water. The showers and toilets were always very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful, there is a small shop on site which does cater for the basics.
The site is spread out on the side of a wooded hill and there are all weather pitches available. Bedgelert is a lovely little village but is not ideal for young chidren as the streets are very narrow, with loads of parked cars and not many pavements. There is the most fantastic ice-cream shop ever - well worth a visit or two!
I would definatley recomend this site, as it is clean and well run with great staff, and is an ideal base for exploring this part of North Wales.
October 2004 we stayed at this site in the half term holidays in oct. The site is signposted but not too noticeable, as we drove straight past,so be aware! We were able to pitch where we wanted, dont pick the first pitch you see, my advice is to get out of tour car and walk around the site, as there are plenty of little nooks dotted around. Nearly all of the touring pitches are hardstanding,but not that level,so levelling blocks are needed, also needed will be a torch as the site is lighted by little waist high lights.
We found the toilets and showers to be really clean,and there was always plenty of hot water.The shop was not stocked particually well,but i think this was due to the fact that they were closing the week later.If you want a site where you can forget the rest of the world, this is the site, the surroundings are so pretty,the wildlife includes squirrels, rabbits, robins, finches and many more... We will definately be going back to this site again.......
August 2004 This was a nice campsite. We stayed over the bank hols and.
Pros: Friendly staff, site shop, picnic benches. Hair dryer in the womens shower block!
Cons: its a pitch anywhere site, so be prepared, and arrive early! The "all weather pitches" are rock hard and really unconfortable. Also, they do not drain that well. Most of the pitches are shadowed by big trees, which mean that the sun does not get to them, and thus its quite damp, especially if its been raining. A few more showers would be useful.
Overall, i would give this site a 7/10 rating. its close to the main attraction of the areas, as well as Betys and caenarfon.
Just one warning, all the food outlets in Beddgelert close at 9 pm sharp. so if you get there late, and want food, head to Porthmaddog!
May day 2004 First visit to this site, a bit dissapointed. Shower's were dirty with mud which walker's decided to use to clean their boot's (very selfish if you ask me). Good thing was walking up mountain and forest to lake at top, fantastic view! Nice walk to village and Beddgelert grave.
june 2004 The site is situated in a very picturesque part of Snowdonia National Park and is approx 1 mile from the town of Beddgelert which is worth a visit with its cafes and hotel bars.
The site is clean and well maintained and is operated on “camp anywhere” basis so it would be best to book early if there are more than a few tents in the group. There are also “play areas” which would be excellent for children
It is reasonably priced with the only downsides being the rather puny showers, the lack of lighting round the site on a night (bring a torch and remember where you pitched up as the site can be a bit of a maze) and the rather ferocious speed bumps.
Overall it is a very good site due to its location alone and is an excellent base to explore the surrounding areas.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
No Bar 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming On Site 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <10 miles 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
I agree with most of the previous comments - however - all was not perfect on our visit. We chose the site because of our highly successful visits to other forestry run sites. 
