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Fabulous location and the facilities are good, however, I had to cut my trip short due to food poisoning which I presume I got from the tea rooms :(
The staff are friendly and very helpful and. I liked the fact that you pick your own spot to pitch your tent. The shower and toilets facilities could do with being updated but overall I was happy with the facilities.
Beautiful location. For that I don't care about the state of the toilets, they are adequate. It is a large site with a lot of people 'abusing' the facilities so I guess it's difficult for the staff to keep on top of things. A great site for a party, but not for a quiet family weekend. There are rules re no noise after 11pm, and no noise likely to disturb other campers, but they are not enforced. We were kept awake by two separate groups on both Friday and Saturday nights, annoyed by someone's poor taste in music on the car radio, full blast and with car door open, then woken very early one morning by someone on the next pitch doing car maintenance with a hammer! On a plus note, the food in the bistro is amazing and the staff in there are friendly and helpful. Maybe this site will be quieter midweek? I hope so as the location is fantastic, and the scenery beautiful. I would like to go back to the area for another look round. We were there so I could visit the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, somewhere I have been wanting to go for ages. It was well worth the visit. We took the boat ride over it, walked over it and explored the valley under it. Amazing attraction. Llangollen is also a nice place to visit, with a steam railway and lots of walks all around.
Just want to mention the Bistro again, one of the best meals out we've ever had. Four of us all had something different and all were excellent and we enjoyed the Welsh ales and ciders. I probably wouldn't use this site again, just in case there are noisy groups camping again, though if it was the only site with availability, and I could go mid-week or low season, I may give it another try because I definitely want to visit Llangollen and the surrounding area again. Rather expensive given the state of the facilities at £18 a night without electricity, you pay extra for a car.
Couple travelling in a touring caravan with a dog.
Took a while to level the caravan due to the uneven pitch and also trying to avoid the huge muddy holes in the grass. The toilet block and showers are disgusting and smelly, the shower curtains are mouldy and there is a lot of grime around the bottom of the cubicle posts. It says that they are cleaned daily but I very much doubt it.
The scenery around the site is beautiful, gorgeous colours on the surrounding hills and being pitched up in front of Valle Crucis Abbey is spectacular but the upkeep of the site itself spoils this beautiful place, big red metal skips meters away from your pitch, bits of rubbish, unwanted BBQ's and general waste are scattered around this site and the river running through the site has been used as a dumping ground. A lot of TLC would rectify this.
A massive plus for this site is the tearooms, bit pricey but good sized portions and the food is amazing. Enjoyed both a lunch lite bite and an evening meal. Good friendly service and a cosy place to relax and have a couple of beers at the end of the day and dogs are welcome too. I would definitely go back and visit the tearooms but find somewhere else to pitch my van.
This site is in an absolutely beautiful location with fabulous views all around. The ruins of the abbey make the site even more picturesque and are interesting to look around for a reasonable entrance fee.
Lovely walks from the site with a relaxing towpath walk into Llangollen taking about half an hour - once we found the way off the site! Shame about the derelict(?) caravan and rubbish we had to pass on route, but don't know if it was anything to do with the actual site.
The on-site bistro and bar is delightfully quirky and the menu looked really interesting, although we didn't eat there. The beer was very good though!
When we arrived for a three night stay, our pitch overlooked a skip overflowing with rubbish and a few makeshift 'recycling' containers which were also overflowing with all sorts of rubbish. What a blot on the landscape spoiling our first impression! They were all emptied on the second day of our stay though. Maybe the skip could be located more discreetly.
Unfortunately the shower/toilet block is in a poor state and is in urgent need of updating. The bigger problem, however, is the lack of a proper clean. Although we saw the man in a pickup truck go in to the block each day, the facilities never seemed any cleaner. I noticed a wodge of toilet paper on the floor in one of the cubicles on the day of our arrival. It was still there three days later, when we left. There was often a puddle on the floor in the ladies from an overflowing shower.
Water was hot though and soap and loo roll were always available.
The poor shower/toilet facilities would put me off a return visit and would prevent me from recommending this site.
I very much agree with the comment made last year - this site is a gem, but desperately needs a polish! It doesn't seem that the owners have taken any notice of similar comments made previously, which is a great shame.
I have just returned from a 2 night stay at Abbey Farm. The site is in a beautiful location with a mix of statics & camping. I was quite shocked by the state of the toilet facilities, only used them once, the floor was swimming in water & thought they were not attended to often enough. In the gents the water was supposed to be hot, but was cold, no soap in the dispenser & the hand dryer didn't work. Sadly not all people who use them leave them in an acceptable state, to make things pleasant for everyone. On arrival we were given a list of rules & these did not seem to be enforced. Dogs were supposed be on a lead, & poo cleared up, this was not always adhered to (as I have 3 dogs, it makes me very angry that these people do just as they like). There were a few occasions when people were driving to fast on the site & with many young children about this was an accident waiting to happen. There were areas where litter had accumulated. There was a skip located not far from our pitch (about 15ft away)which had every conceivable item chucked into it, so recycling was not available. The bistro was lovely & the food excellent. As walkers we enjoyed two days walking direct from the site, no car required. We had drinks at the Abbey Grange which was very welcoming, & we had Sunday lunch at the Britannia, excellent. I think the site could do with certain improvements & whilst I wouldn't like it to be run like an army camp there is no point in having rules if people don't pay attention to them. I would revisit the site because of its beautiful location but I would only do a short stay.
We stayed here for 5 nights. The pitch allocated was perfectly situated as it had the sun just about all day plus we had views of the abbey. The pitch was very spacious too.
The staff were very helpful. We loved the quaint restaurant/bar with its comfortable conservatory and the free wifi was useful due to there being very little signal on the touring field. The little courtyard near the restaurant/bar was very pretty with tables and chairs and even a toy box for the children!
The toilets and showers were quite old and a bit dilapidated but adequate and although the basins and toilets themselves were cleaned daily the floors could have done with a good sweep - there were a few dead spiders and cobwebs and our daughter wasn't too pleased! It wasn't a problem though and did not spoil our stay.
We will certainly be returning next year, it is a lovely spot, very picturesque and close to Llangollen. It is also close to some fantastic pubs serving excellent food, the Brittania Inn being very impressive.
I stayed here for one night but was originally planning to stay for two, I had to leave early due to problems outside of the sites control. This is no reflection on the site though as I've been back four times now, and have had no problems with any of the facilities or staff on any occasion.
They've also upgraded some of the facilities recently, in particular the site cafe which is open long hours now. The site's setting is beautiful at any time of year and its ideally located for walking in the nearby hills, the town of Llangollen or as a base to see other bits of North Wales.
Wonderful location with built in historic Abbey and surrounded by fantastic scenery. Facilities included a great butchers and supermarket. It even has a bar (not he annoying club house sort) and pub style restaurant with very good food and local draft Wrexham lager - made my day!
Great camping fields and friendly campers.
Reluctantly our only criticism, maybe I should call it area for improvement is the toilet / shower facilities. These need an upgrade. Shower was hit and miss for water and loos could have been cleaner. Please please owners take note. You've a gem - but it needs a a polish! Hope it's improved for 2015 season.
What a stunning place to camp. Just spent two nights at this beautiful campsite, site was very clean stunning views, can't wait to go back the shop on site is well stocked didn't use the bar or cafe but the food did look lush and I will try it out on our next visit!
Toilets on site are old but clean stocked with loo roll hand soap and paper towels, lady's showers were hot small but did the job however the men's showers were cold and again small. The park and river were a great hit with the kids.
Just got back after staying the weekend with family, very basic site, toilets were a bit dirty and the showers were very basic but that didn't ruin our stay, pitched on a lovely big field, weather was boiling hot and was no shelter from the sun as where we pitched was a sun trapped! overall had a fantastic stay and prices were pretty cheap, kids enjoyed them selves as there was a park and they enjoyed a paddle in the river where there was a few rope swings, hoping to come back with the family in a few weeks
After having read reviews was worried that when booking via email I was told I could pay in full on arrival and no need for a deposit. My fears were unfounded, arrived to find very friendly staff that knew we were due. Paid the £10 deposit for our barrier card and it didn't work, but was soon replaced and sorted out.
The staff we meet over the weekend where helpful and very cheerful and friendly.
We were told that the big field to the right of the drive had more room and was our best bet, and that was correct, but all the spaces where near the main road, although the traffic noise wasn't to bad at night. The two other fields have electric hook up with the smallest field being home to the camping pods.
Toilet block consisted of three cubicles and three showers, but was kept clean and well stocked with toilet roll. My only small gripe would be that only two sinks available for washing up meant there was often a que, so ended up putting the kettle on and doing it next to the tent, not a big issue really.
The on site shop and butchers had some interesting deli supplies and made finding a bite to eat an adventure, my kids had never had pate before.
The play area near the river was a big hit although not used by my two as we went out and about.
There is a pub within walking distance, handy for a pint or two, food was ok but very expensive.
The site is very handy for visiting Llangollen, the long stay car park on the road into the town is only £3. 50 for the day, and only a short walk. Would have walked the mile and a half but there are no pavements so didn't fancy it with the kids and dog.
Llangollen had plenty of choice for eating and we found most places happy to allow our border terrier in if she sat under the table. Also the steam train is a great experience as well as the horse drawn narrow boat on the canal.
I would stay here again as a base for exploring the area especially at this time of year, when my two got invited to feed the lambs before we left this morning.
Booked in over the phone but reception had no record of the booking, luckily they had spaces. Was able to chose any vacant pitch. The site is in a beautiful location right next to Valle Crucis Abbey, stunning backdrop, three fields with a mix of statics, tourers, camping and pods. Flat hardstandings, easy to pitch up. Kids loved the playground down by the river (swings and rope/tyre swings) they could have stayed there messing about in the river all afternoon if it wasn't for the rain! This is a working farm, little bit untidy and the toilets by the tourers had no lights working so we all had to walk to the camping field in pitch black (no lighting around site at night either) to use those instead which was annoying! Toilets/showers basic but clean. Overall a great base for exploring Llangollen just make sure you take a torch to the toilets!
Had mixed feelings about coming here as I had read the reviews.
When we first arrived my initial thought was oh no what have we done. After a quick look around before checking in we decided to stay and just make the most of it. First impressions was not great.
The campsite setting is gorgeous, a lovely location and within 5 minute drive of Llangollen.
The Abbey is nothing to do with the site and there is a additional charge to visit it, but it adds to the charm and appeal of the site.
The staff are lovely and very helpful and go out of their way to be pleasant and accommodating.
However when first getting here I see large refuse bins, old battered telephone boxes and a very dated toilet block. They make this site upon arrival look like a junk yard. The refuse bins really smell. Further on its does get better and the second lot of toilet blocks are considerably better. They are also in a far better location but still very basic. Depending on which bit your staying on the waste disposal point is a bit of a walk.
I'm not sure if I would stay here again. I felt like I was roughing it a bit. I would like to see bit of a face lift, better toilet and shower facilities. More of them. A site this size should have more. Also refuse bins in more discreet area with lids on. Better water and waste disposal points. Shame really because I think this site could be brilliant.
Beautiful site in wonderful location - the Abbey makes an impressive backdrop and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. Llangollen itself is a great little town with lots for families to do. As a result, I was excited for this trip (which my brother had organised) until I read the reviews below.
It seems obvious that the owners have responded constructively to a lot of the criticisms below and we had a great weekend. Staff were very friendly; the shop was well stocked with tasty cuts from the butchers; the bistro was super. The river and the swings were a big hit with the kids. We were also given a long list of rules, obviously designed to curb some of the behaviour discussed below.
The two main concerns were these: firstly, the facilities were clean enough, but there weren't very many of them and the water pressure in the showers was poor; secondly, despite the long list of rules, CCTV, barrier etc we had two sleepless nights thanks to selfish campers blasting out music (bad dad-rock, including Deacon Blue) and turning in the air blue until the wee, small hours. Unfortunately, I feel the location of Llangollen being so close to two large cities means that the campsite attracts a wide demographic. In fairness, our neighbours were kicked off after the second night, but if the owners are serious about being a family site, they need to find ways to discourage large groups like this and be more robust dealing with antisocial behaviour.
Anyhow, a lovely weekend overall. I'd consider returning to the site in the future, perhaps during a quiet weekend rather than the August Bank Holiday. Certainly, it has bags of potential as a site but some tweaking still needed.
Stayed for 1 night thinking it would be a good stop-over, what a big let down to say the least!
The site is very dirty and the toilets and shower block in a terrible condition, making us only go in for the necessary. Next morning no shower-didn't want to get caught under cold water. The overall look and cleanliness of the whole place was awful. Staff friendly enough but for this site to get at least a 3 star rating there is an awful lot of work to be done. Three very large bins where placed by the toilet block, which where leaking all over the ground and the smell was worst than a sewer. Would definitely not visit this site again. Shame really because it is situated in a lovely part of the country.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
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 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
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 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Fabulous location and the facilities are good, however, I had to cut my trip short due to food poisoning which I presume I got from the tea rooms :( 
