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Just returned from a stay at Vanner site and we had a fantastic time.
We were put in the small Paddock field, we were the only tourer staying. We had toilet and showers close by, it wasn't a power shower but lovely and warm and more importantly free!
The only thing I would pick up on the shower was no hooks for your towel and clothes.
That is the only the only thing I can find fault with the site.
We stayed there to go mountain biking at Coed y Brenin and we will definitely be going again! via mobile
The site is well-located for exploring mid-North Wales. It is a basic site with few ‘frills’. As has been already said, the toilet/ shower block is open and subject to the ambient air temperature. It is in good condition however, I do not think it is cleaned daily. The showers were unrestricted on time and the water was hot.
It is a peaceful area by the side of a river and surrounded my hills and mountains with the imposing Cader Idris in the background. It is a ‘back to nature’ site with lots of flora and fauna and bird calls in the early morning. The peace can be disturbed by low-flying military aircraft using the ‘Mach Loop’ for training, great if you like aircraft, like me.
There is lots of walking to be done and do take time to visit Cymer Abbey on site. It is very good value for money and we would certainly recommend it to those who do not mind to be a little more ‘rustic’ than ‘glamping’.
Good, basic campsite in pleasant surroundings, with more statics/‘Park homes’ than touring pitches. Additional pitches on camping field - all grass pitches, which may become soggy at times.
Sanitary facilities for tourers are in open-fronted block which is clean & well maintained but facilities may be stretched when site is busy. Staff are friendly & helpful.
Easy access to Dolgellau for shopping & good walks, cycling & beaches nearby.
Spent 5 nights here early April 2015. Very good facilities and friendly owners.
Very good toilet block. Was worried that the showers might not be warm enough but they were excellent. Washing up facilities excellent and are covered and even have a view!
Wonderful environment for children: trees to climb, streams to paddle in, fields to play footy in, 12th century Cistercian monastery to scramble over. What more could one ask for? Only minor reservation is the size of the toilet block, its very good but on the small size. Maybe best for quieter times?? It is good though.
We enjoyed our 10 night stay here. The location is fantastic, easy drive to Fairbourne and Barmouth for seaside, short drive to Coed y Brenin (Hubby biked there and back). The shower block was a lovely building but had no soap the whole time we were there and was a bit grubby, though I've seen much worse.
Owners lovely and friendly. There are only a very few touring caravan pitches, most are seasonal pitches by the look of it, and its worth noting that the tourer pitches are lined up adjacent to the road into the site & Abbey - this was fine for us with older children, but I think anyone with younger children wouldn't find it suitable as cars drive down there at considerable speed. My daughter did ride her bike a bit out the front but I was having kittens at the speed of the cars coming (frequently) so had to stop her. We were out and about most of the time so its didn't bother us, but worth knowing. The tent area on the other hand was gorgeous, spacious and fenced in.
Iin the area, I would recommend Barmouth for traditional British seaside holiday stuff - donkey rides, little funfair, shops, chippys. There are banks and a post office, and loads of places to eat. Knickerbockers Ice Cream Parlour on the Quay is awesome! Parking on the promenade is 3. 50 all day, its massive but at peak tiimes it does fill up by late morning.
Fairbourne Beach is lovely and at times deserted. Fairbourne village is tiny, has a little shop, post office, Butchers and Chippy (Sue's Plaice) which does the most amazing chips, all cooked to order - the wait is worth it. There is a Beach Car Park, we also drove one evening right up the road to the end of the miniture railway track where there are a few parking spaces and you can walk up over the dunes to the beach - gorgeous. The Fairbourne miniature railway is really cute, running from Fairbourne up to the sea, where you can if you want to get a little ferry accross the estuary to Barmouth, which makes for a fab little day out. The train was £9 per adult £1 per child, the ferry we didn't do this time but I think was around £3 per person return.
Coed y Brenin is amazing mountain bike riding, nice cafe in the visitor centre and small ish play area, plus walking/running trails, bike hire if you need it, they also do geocaching.
The precipice walk is nearby and fairly easy going for fantastic views. Cader Idris for the more adventurous is about 4 hours round trip walk, steep and stony but well worth it for the views.
Pony Trekking Centre in Arthog (on the way to Fairbourne) is great, the 2 hour Novice Beach ride takes you right onto the sand and is excellent, suitable for complete beginners too.
The Mawddach Trail runs from Dollgellau to Barmouth, you can walk or bike, and the route crosses the Barmouth Bridge, a great experience. Its 10 miles each way.
We ate one night at the Cross Foxes, lovely food and friendly atmosphere but does get busy (we got the last avaiable table at 6pm) so book ahead.
We loved this area and will definitely be back to this campsite, for its good value, friendliness and excellent loaction.
I last used this camp site 16 years ago, when I could find little good to say about it. Now it is vastly improved.
The field for tents was previously mostly shaded by tall Leylandii trees that blocked out any sunshine. The trees have long since been felled, leaving it nice and open. There is a warning notice, however, that the field can flood in wet weather, so I pitched up by the entrance gate, a precaution that happily proved unnecessary. The site is far enough away from main roads for there to be no traffic noise, and as mine was the only tent there midweek in the middle of May, it was extremely peaceful.
An excellent new toilet block has replaced the dated and inadequate one that was there before. Washing-up sinks are under the canopy at the front, unisex showers down the middle and doors to the ladies and gents on either side. Perhaps it could get a bit crowded at peak times, though. To the left of the block is a fenced bin area.
Sixteen years ago the camping fees seemed to me a bit high for the time, but now they are quite reasonable by today's rates. Also it is now free to look around the remains of the old Cistercian abbey, unlike my last time.
Did I mention that the site owner and his wife are friendly?
Dolgellau is only 2 miles away, for an important tourist spot it is a strange place as it seems deserted in the evenings, though I did find a couple of pubs serving food and a chippy.
Only booked day before we came so thought we were lucky to get a pitch. We booked 7 nights and our last one is tomorrow. I'm sitting outside our van in lovely warm sunshine just listening to the birds. This is mainly a seasonal site as there were 15 seasonal vans and two touring pitches plus a field for tents though I suppose caravans could go in there too.
There is also a static site. We were two away from the toilets, showers and washing up area and absolutely spotless. They must have a fairy come in the night to do them as we never saw them being cleaned. We paid £15. 00 a night. We had rain the second day and as I am disabled it was not the weather for us to go out. Only got two stations on the TV BBC1 and 2. Others told us you need a satellite dish if you want TV. This disappeared altogether after three days though the farmer told me on the phone TV was good.
Barmouth is a lovely seaside town and if you have kids then there is a great sandy beach there and some amusements. Went to Rosie's Cafe where I had a lasagne which was really nice. Going to The Mermaid fish n chip shop tonight as we have been told they are good. Harleck was a dump. Couldn't get up to the castle as road to it was closed or like a zillions steps which I can't do.
Drove around too many places to mention but wherever you go the scenery is stunning. Went across country to Snowdon which is a most beautiful drive and you can stop in a lay by to go and paddle in the streams. We got a good day for this and could see the top of Snowdon.
We didn't go up by train as we wanted to go by steam which was £35 each - diesel was £27 each so as we only have our pension, the price was too steep for us. Car park across the road was £7. We said we hadn't got a train ticket but you had to pay even before you found out you could get one, so we just drove off again.
Cheapest diesel we found was actually in Dolgellau. Turn left outside the camp, take second turning left into Dolgellau then first left. The garage is along this road. Price was £1. 36. 9 litre whereas others in the area were £1. 38. 9 and above. For those of you who have a Blue Badge, parking, apart from Llanberis for Snowdon, was free.
All in all we have had a lovely time here though the weather hasn't always been, though not bad for Wales.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics 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 
Motorbikers 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 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
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 <5 miles 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <10 miles 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Just returned from a stay at Vanner site and we had a fantastic time. 
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