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Great spot for your little unit of one or two campers, this site sits right by some great geographical features such as, a river. Some rocks. And best of all, a forest. This made my latest trip of the year quite a pleasant experience.
My wife and I visited this site for 3 nights. It is absolutely spotless, the toilets and showers are amazing and the owners and wardens are really friendly. The area is gorgeous though there is not a lot to do. If you just want to chill out, this is the place. We ran out of gas while we were there and I was prepared to pay over the odds because we were desperate. To my surprise it only cost 50p more than Go Outdoors. Five minute drive to Bala Lake, which is really nice. If I was in the area again I would definitely stay again.
Great Location. Walk to the rapids in minutes. Only a fridge in camp shop with a few drinks and chocolate bars. Portaloos's on non electric side. They were clean. Staff were very uptight and the most frustrating thing of all our kids were not allowed to play ball. There was a large open place between the five tents that were on the field. Three of the tents had very small children that were playing whilst we cooked dinner. The warden came over and told them to stop. He said that no one had complained but it was the campsite policy and if they wanted to play football the six of them would have to go and play of the other field. Well they are too small to go on their own and all families were perplexed by this as they had to cook at the same time and this would mean having to go to the other field to watch them. It definitely spoiled our holiday. Friend had also come to visit and were slapped with an £8 car parking charge for just three hours. His response to this was well how many were in the car. This is a useless argument since he was not charging per occupant of the car. He said that they are using the camp facilities and wanted friends off the site by 8pm. Not very accommodating. For such a short camping season you would think that customer satisfaction comes first when being a campsite owner. Very Disappointed will not be returning.
Management response: Allowing this group booking turned out to be our mistake, we had 150 + people on site with just this one group disregarding other people, they decided to work their own agenda right from the onset. We publish our Terms & Conditions on both our webpages which clearly state that we provide a Recreation Field where children are directed for all ball games and cycling, as it is strictly forbidden around the caravans and tents. Why did they choose a site that was obviously so unsuitable?
This particular group allowed their 4 year old to cycle ahead of them directly through the site, he was going full pelt and if it had not been for our eagle eyed warden stopping him he may well have cycled straight out through the open gate onto the road where we have already had a child hit by a car (hence the rule) where were the parents? Right at the top of the field putting their own bikes through the gate! but did they think to thank the lady who stopped their child and made him safe? No they took umbrage ~ poor little Jimmy could not ride his bike!
This group extended their numbers later in the day with visitors. The Price Guide is clearly displayed on the Notice Board with the price and information regarding visitors. It is permissible between 9am and 8pm over a Bank Holiday. The charge is £8 per car, our customers normally check if it’s ok as many sites do not allow visitors especially over a Bank Holiday period.
Later when they were asked to stop playing football on the camping field and to please take the ball to the Recreation Field they became very intimidating to the warden, rather than talk one to one, all 7 berating him at the unfairness of it all. We provide and mow a 3 acre field and have put Goalposts and a Netball Post in it for the children, we just DO NOT allow ball games on the camping fields.
When this group were berating the warden for stopping the football the Visitors joined in with another moan! asking why our visiting charges were more expensive than parking in Liverpool 1? The warden asked if they normally took days out to a Car Park? Pointing out that he had paid for 5 people to come onto a private campsite, park his car, and make use of the campsite facilities ~ their choice! They were not our customers, and not expected! The campsite owner took a softball over to the grumbling customers as she felt sorry for the children whose parents would rather sit by their tents chatting with their glass of wine rather than taking their children to the Recreation Field and play with them, she did this at 8. 40 just as the visitors were leaving, so they also totally disregarded the 8pm departure.
To put the review into the true perspective:-
We have the main Toilet and Shower Block on the hook up field.
The Camping Field has 2 flushing toilets with wash hand basins in porta cabins, the chiller in the shop had bread, eggs, butter, milk, orange juice, chocolate biscuits, jam, coke, water, chocolate bars, plus many non-perishables in the shop. Ice Creams were also on sale which this group took advantage of.
Regarding families, we welcome families, but BE WARNED we only supply a 3 acre field where they may ride their bikes, kick a ball, play frisbee and scream and shout to their hearts content well away from our camping pitches keeping everyone happy. How many sites can boast that?
Pretty little site away from the hustle & bustle but only a 5 minute drive to Bala.
One of the cleanest toilet/shower blocks, if not the best we've ever visited! Absolutely spotless and well stocked.
This was reflected throughout the site.
The site also has a lovely chilled, relaxed feel to it and nothing was too much trouble for the owner, Jean, who was very helpful with recommending and booking us somewhere to eat.
Wifi available, which was a relief after contending with the lack of phone signal throughout Wales and was just a £2 contribution to the air ambulance, which we thought was a wonderful idea.
Terrific site. Spotless toilets and showers. Rules on the site keep, children and the rowdy at bay. Lots of other signs about trivia that I was oblivious to.
The owners strive to make the site a really first class one and as such are quite clear about how they expect visitors to behave. To the normal amongst us it's perfectly normal behaviour and no issue at all.
The site is in a great location and even has its own direct launch point on the river for the kayak enthusiast just a hundred meters from the National Water-sports Centre. We were pitched right next to the launch point with a great view of the river just yards away. Bala lake is a few minutes drive away and the town has the amenities you need.
Yes it has midges, so does all of Wales at this time of year!
If you want a lovely clean site that is quiet at night with a great location then this is the place for you. If you want to drink and be rowdy then perhaps Newquay?
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
A second wonderfully peaceful visit to Tyn Cornel-and we will keep going back now as it's such a lovely site and you feel off the beaten trck but still near to towns if you need supplies. Everywhere was spotless again-toilets and showers were immaculate and Wardens Nick and Caroline were so helpful and very friendly. The grass was trimmed short which was excellent for pitching the new tent and was well worth paying a little extra for the secluded pitch. Excellent views and lovely walks. If Carlsberg did campsites this would be it!
My family and I spent a wonderful 6 days at this campsite in a tent with hook-up. The owners were lovely and helpful, giving us many helpful ideas of days out with the children. We had mixed weather, not nearly as bad as forecast, but the pitch remained well drained. The facilities were scrupulously clean, with plenty of free hot water showers. A fridge and freezer were provided for the guests in the covered washing up area. The campsite although plagued by midges, was wonderfully quiet. The silence was punctuated by the cries of a large bird of prey (buzzard?) and the soothing sound of the river. At night when the clouds lifted, we were rewarded with beautiful views of the stars and even saw the International Space Station whizz past one night. There is no playground for the children, but a recreation field is provided to play on. This was more than enough for my children aged 5, 7 and 8. There is a small shop selling very basic supplies on site, including that essential Avon SSS spray!
There is much to do in the area. We climbed Snowdon from Pen-y-pass, spent a day on the beach at Black Rock Sands, went to Beddgelert, went down the Llechwedd slate mine at Blauenau Ffestiniog, went to Chirk Castle and walked over Pontcysllte aqueduct. The walk down the river from the campsite is beautiful. Bala is a bustling town with all the supplies you need for a week long camping trip, with small supermarkets and pubs.
We will definitely return to this lovely campsite.
I stayed with my girlfriend and family on this brilliant site for a long weekend, and can honestly say I have never seen such clean toilets and showers! The owners and wardens were kind and friendly, and made campers feel welcome. It is very central to lots of attractions and easy to get to. We had an amazing drive completely around Snowdon, had a BBq, crabbed from the quay in Caernarfon and walked around Betwsycoed. We also went to Morfa Nefyn where there is a pub right on the beach which you can walk to from a clifftop carpark. I would definitely recommend this site, especially if you want to do anything on the river.
If I was a site owner I would be head hunting the current wardens whose contract finishes October. They are so friendly, helpful and very hard working. Great ambassadors for this site which is immaculately maintained, very well organised, quiet and very relaxing. Also great for dogs on the excellent dog run. A short walk to the white water rapids is quite a treat. Toilets are immaculate. Nearest village is Bala which is very busy but great for cafes, restaurants etc and local shops
Management response: Thank you for your very nice comments, we sell on being clean and quiet and are always happy when people appreciate what we provide.
Our wardens are friends as well as helpers and we would like them to stay, but the work is hard and they really want to move on to pastures new to see and do different things, so it is not our decision that they go!! Perhaps you could persuade them to stay for us when you return?
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
Booked in for one night and stayed for four, had a great pitch next to the river. Good walks along the riverside, friendly and helpful wardens. We found all the facilities on site to be spotless and the grounds well maintained. Good base for exploring the surrounding area. We didn't have any children with us but the dog loved it! We hope to come back again.
We travelled the first time from Germany to Wales and looked for a campsite for one night and stayed in the end three nights because of the friendly, competent and helpful manner of the owners and the couple of the first caravan whose names we unfortunately forgot. :-)
I have just returned from a wet bank holiday staying in a 3 man tent. On arrival at Tyn Cornel we were warmly welcomed by Jean and Caroline. The site was spotlessly clean and this high standard was maintained throughout the weekend in spite of the wet conditions. The showers, toilets and washing up area remained immaculate. The water was always hot. The tumble dryer was reasonably priced at 50p for 10 minutes drying time.
The site is easy to fine and conveniently situated.
We chose to stay here because of the close proximity to the National White Water Centre. This camp site is a little gem. I highly recommend it
We have just come back from a wonderful relaxing break from here and really did not want to come back. On arriving my partner and I was welcomed by the owner who is lovely, she booked us in and gave us some information about the area and things we could do. We were shown to our pitch by the owners Husband, who was very helpful and helped us in. There are also two wardens who are very nice and friendly and very helpful. The pitches are very spacious and very well maintained. The facilities are second to none always clean and well maintained. One of the days we had a walk up to the dam which was along side the river which was beautiful. Bala town is about 5 min car ride down the road and is a lovely little town with some nice shops, there is a co-op and spar for supply's. Porthmadoc is about 40 minutes away and barnmouth is about 50 min which is a lovely seaside town. We highly recommend this site if you want a lovely relaxing time.
My fiancé and I recently camped at Tyn Cornel with our 2 friends and had a lovely time there. Jean, Pete and the other wardens were very welcoming and helpful. The shower and toilet block and the washing up areas were immaculate every time we went to use them and in general the site was really well looked after. There were other amenities such as a communal fridge, laundry facilities, bertie the bothie, and the reception sold a few camping essentials. The walk to the white water rafting centre from the campsite was nice and Bala was only a 5 minute drive away to get food, petrol etc. We had a great time at Tyn Cornel and would recommend it to others! Thanks for a lovely stay! x
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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 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
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 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Great spot for your little unit of one or two campers, this site sits right by some great geographical features such as, a river. Some rocks. And best of all, a forest. This made my latest trip of the year quite a pleasant experience. 
