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Have just returned from a three day stay and must say what a wonderful site. I know the site has quite tight rules but this is what we wanted. A site where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. The kids are welcome to play on the recreation field away from the tents and caravans. The site is level and lots of space. The grounds are well tended and the toilet areas clean and fresh. Showers are clean and free but private showers are available for a small cost. There is a fridge and also a freezer for campers use, keeping meat and milk fresh and a dryer for clothes and towels. There is also a launderette but we did not use this facility. The owners of the site are welcoming and very willing to help. I would highly recommend a stay here for any family. Experienced kayak users would appreciate the access to the dam-controlled river and the short path to the white water centre and its activities (for all!). There is no cycling allowed on the site but the area is great for road and mountain biking with a number of quiet roads nearby.
If you are a solo camper and in small tent don't worry about the possibility of bad weather and having to stay cramped in your small tent as the owners have a small refuge caravan on the tenting ground for you to sit and let the rain pass. Although four miles from Bala town and lake this should not put people off, its only a five minute drive away or short cycle ride on a relatively quiet road. Go and enjoy. You won't regret your stay.
Lovely setting, nice and quiet, very relaxing with the sound of flowing river as a backdrop - and a perfect location to visit lots of activities, canoe, walking, shopping, etc.
Very friendly and helpful site staff who can't do enough for you. Hard standing with plenty of space between neighbours. All facilities on site are top notch, toilets and showers are the best to date we have seen. Kept very clean too.
Walks available from the site to river and reservoir through fields and forestry, and plenty of areas for dog walking, which is always an added bonus.
Local area has outstanding beauty and the site is perfectly situated to take advantage that Bala and surrounding area has to offer.
Cannot praise this site enough and will definitely be returning frequently as we enjoyed our stay and thought the site was reasonably priced.
Excellent campsite. And cleanliness couldn't be beaten, superb toilet and washing facilities. Free showers.
Lovely location by river offering gentle walks and excellent for watching the water sports activities.
Only a short drive to Bala.
Owners apply rules but to the benefit of the majority who stay there as it is a very peaceful and very well run site.
Flat ground and easy enough to pitch tent.
Visited twice in the month as was so impressed on our first visit and weather was very favourable!
Freezer useful for refreezing ice blocks although one of ours did get taken so obviously not everyone uses it as it should be which spoils it for everyone else.
This is my first time camping and it was absolutely amazing. This site is one that friends have recommended, and I wasn't disappointed. The owners were really friendly and accommodating and this led to a really lovely atmosphere on the campsite. Everyone was friendly and said hello.
All of the facilities was immaculate, very clean, tidy and welcoming. This included washing up facilities, shower and toilet block.
It's in a prime location next to a rafting centre where we went Canyonning and White Water Rafting and the local town was beautiful with lovely architectural buildings and some touristy shops so you could purchase all the gifts you needed from postcards, Welsh Lovespoons and a lovely Fudge/Chocolate Shop 'Cocoa'.
I really enjoyed my stay and we're already planning our next trip to Tyn Cornel Camping and Caravan Site next year. (We're from Kent, UK).
We have just returned from a weekend away at Tyn Cornel Camping and Caravan Club. We hired the on site caravan which was perfect for a two night stay. Jean was very accommodating and couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome.
The owner provided us with lots of information about the local area and recommended some lovely places to eat and visit.
I am not one for 'roughing it' and don’t usually camp. The facilities here were of a very high standard, the caravan was immaculately clean and I would definitely go back and recommend to friends and family! We went white water rafting which was great fun, in walking distance and a must do.
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 agree wholeheartedly with a previous reviewer 'geraldine rocks'. Could not fault the site and the facilities and the host couple were lovely and so helpful and friendly. The owner however did rule with an iron fist it has to be said. But as long as you abide by her rules then you will have a pleasant stay.
That being said, the site was very clean and quiet so her rules obviously work and make for a pleasant site. Showers were free and warm, toilets were plentiful and clean. Washing-up station was even supplied with liquid and pan scourers. Dog friendly and included an off-leash dog area too. But beware, our friends dog was off her leash for all of 10 seconds as she transferred from their car back to the caravan after a day out and the owner was on them like a ton of bricks for not tying their dog up !
Perfect base for lake Bala and the whitewater rafting centre was a mere minutes away. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Nice tidy site in a lovely position immediately on river walk up to damn.
Facilities were immaculate. Free, hot showers and the cleanest I've ever been too.
Not far from the road so you could hear the traffic but it's not a major road so not a problem.
Only criticism is the strictness of the owners. Rules for everything and woe betide you if you strayed even a tiny bit! My boyfriend got told off for splashing waste water when emptying the waste hog, my friends were told off for not having their dog on a lead when letting it out of the car to walk to the caravan after a day out (literally 5m). I understand the rules are there for everyones benefits but we did feel that we were under constant observation.
However, this wouldn't deter me from visiting the site again.
Management response: This reviewer is we suspect a disgruntled Seasonal Customer on site at the moment not a tourer. Unfortunately for us he has no knowledge of how a 4 Star Caravan Park ticks, we Respect our customers, most treat us as friends and we would have been very disappointed to have to mention about keeping a dog under close scrutiny even when there is no one else close.
As for emptying waste hogs/cassettes ~ we would never make a comment to this particular customer! ~ we just clean up the mess after him, EVERYTIME! otherwise people following him would need their wellingtons on, we can only think someone else must have followed him in and mentioned it ~ certainly not us! He also states this wouldn't deter him from visiting the site again, we are sure it won't for 2013 at least! he has paid his ticket, but he will not be receiving a letter in the Autumn inviting him to return, we just like a happy site with reciprocal respect, its what we are used to.
We have just returned from a week in North Wales, and stayed at three sites, but just had to say how much we enjoyed Tyn Cornel. It is in a perfect central location which meant that we were able to branch out in all directions and find something of interest.
We were surprised at how diverse the countryside is, from beautiful Llangollen which reminded us of Bavaria, up to Conwy and LLandudno for some Victorian charm, and across to Barmouth which is set in stunning coastal scenery. Bala, the nearest little town is friendly and welcoming and has all you need, including some lovely places to eat. The gorgeous lake is a huge bonus and the little railway around it was such a treat.
We shall definitely be back in the summer as there is so much more to discover.
The site itself is wonderful next to the stunning River Tryweryn and the White Water Rafting Centre, where we saw red kites, a woodpecker, and lots of little birds that seem lacking elsewhere. There are otters too, but we didn't see them, maybe next time! The owners and Wardens keep the entire site in an immaculate condition, especially the toilet blocks and washing up areas, and were so friendly and helpful, pointing out places of interest and just having a warm conversation. Our rescue Corgie was also welcomed and drew quite a lot of attention as they are not that common now, even in Wales!
There is a large dog walking field and several lovely places to walk directly from the site. Our grown up children are now looking forward to coming with us, but would like to stay in the huge camping field for a bit of independence. A big plus is that they have a caravan or 'Bothy' to use for playing cards or having a chat, especially if it rains.
We can't recommend Tyn Cornel enough as a beautiful, clean, peaceful, central and friendly site and will be back as soon as we can. We would recommend it to anyone wanting an 'escape to the country' and will be telling all our friends how much we enjoyed it.
Having just returned from a weekend stay at Tyn Cornel I had to write to say what a lovely, relaxing time both myself and my husband had. This is an exceptional site, washroom are the best I've ever seen (and I'm fussy).
The owners are lovely really friendly and helpful, location of site couldn't be better with a lovely walk along the river watching the white water rafters really exciting, and Bala only a short drive away.
If you want a site with loads of facilities maybe this isn't for you but if you need a quite, relaxing stay to chill out with friendly owners this is the site for you I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Will be back soon.
We had a very enjoyable bank holiday made even better by staying at this wonderful site. The showers and toilets are 5 star, our pitch for our campervan was very spacious and the whole site is very well maintained.
So peaceful with the sound of Bala river flowing and watching the birds on the table just outside our window. Great place to enjoy some lovely walks or a nice walk around Bala town.
The owners and their friend are lovely, they are so helpful and always say hello and ask how you are. This site has 5 star facilities with a 5 star couple running this wonderful site. Thank you for making our stay a great one, we shall return again soon.
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
This is a wonderful campsite right in the heart of Snowdonia. Especially being next door to the National White Water Centre and just a few minutes from Bala Town itself.
I had a marvellous time at Tyn Cornel and wish to thank the owner's for all the help and advice given during my stay.
If you enjoy fishing as I do it might be helpful to know that Tyn Cornel is right beside a fantastic Wild Brown Trout River!
On a final note the toilet and shower block are kept immaculate all day long! I will definitely be returning soon!
We last visited Tyn Cornel 6yrs ago when I was 6months pregnant with our first child. We decided this year to take our children aged 5 and 3 camping for their first time and decided to return remembering how clean and spotless the facilities were.
They never let us down, Tyn Cornel is immaculate, facilities are as I said spotless, with the toilets being open 24hrs. There is a clean dish was area with a communal fridge and freezer whitch came in useful, plus ice blocks to use!
The owners work hard to keep the site in this condition. They are fantastic, very friendly and helpful, and were great with the kids.
We stayed in the camping field with a hook up, these are large pitches and are very flat.
Tyn Cornel is a 5min walk to the white water rafting centre with some lovely walks and scenery!
Bala town is a five minute drive away where you can purchase all you need, there is a co-op, spar, bakery etc.
We can't wait to return again before the children start back at school, and will continue to return for as long as we can
Good location nearest shop is 3 miles in bala town. Toilet and shower areas very clean. Shower is on a timer which only last for 10 seconds. We found the ground to be very wet and muddy. Lots of signs saying do this don't do that its very regimental and we never felt relaxed or welcome there. There is a noisy electric bug zapper which can be heard all night long. There is lots of road noise. Not child friendly. Porta cabins with flushing toilets and wash hand basins in the camping field.
Management response: We do not have Portable loos. We have flushing toilets with wash hand basins in portable cabins.
Just returned from a great weekend. Excellent site in great location with all little touches included. Ice packs fridge freezer dryer for towels dog field. Toilets and showers new and clean. Ground flat and no stones. Immaculately maintained will definitely be returning. Located next to canoe club and river rapids. Excellent to walk along with the dog watching the white water rafters. Close enough to Bala for shopping or leisure at the lake. Thank you and see you soon.
Spotless toilets/showers, water a little too cool though, the 15-20 second timer became very frustrating as the water never really got hot. Flat camping field with male/female mobile toilets, sink and water, unfortunately no hot water.
No longer a shop on site, as advertised which was a bit of a pain as no direct walk into Bala, had to drive into village for supplies. (approx 7 mile round trip)
Very strict rules around what you can and can't do. Don't use too much loo paper, don't waste water, no ball games, no riding bicycles, dogs must be tethered at all times, even though we were in the overspill field with just one other couple, who did not have a dog, we found this very difficult to manage our 10 month old springer spaniel who has never been tethered, we were reminded on a number of occasions.
Place over run with midges day and night, which were a real pain.
Such a shame as we were really looking forward to this break as the reviews were brilliant but felt our few days away were spoilt by almost military style management.
This campsite is really more suited to couples without children or dogs.
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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 
Have just returned from a three day stay and must say what a wonderful site. I know the site has quite tight rules but this is what we wanted. A site where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. The kids are welcome to play on the recreation field away from the tents and caravans. The site is level and lots of space. The grounds are well tended and the toilet areas clean and fresh. Showers are clean and free but private showers are available for a small cost. There is a fridge and also a freezer for campers use, keeping meat and milk fresh and a dryer for clothes and towels. There is also a launderette but we did not use this facility. The owners of the site are welcoming and very willing to help. I would highly recommend a stay here for any family. Experienced kayak users would appreciate the access to the dam-controlled river and the short path to the white water centre and its activities (for all!). There is no cycling allowed on the site but the area is great for road and mountain biking with a number of quiet roads nearby. 
