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We visited Glannlynn for the August bank holiday this year. The facilities were good and there are plenty of showers we never had to queue.
The location is amazing fantastic views access straight onto the lake and a 3 minute drive into Bala town.
We had our inflatable kayak with us and the kids loved paddling and swimming in the lake. The lake was very child friendly for the kids as you could walk out for 30m before it got to your waist.
All in all we had 5 really good nights even with the horizontal torrential rain we had for the first 2 days.
We picked this site due to its proximity to home, the beautiful area and my partners interest in canoeing (and recently purchased canoe)
Booking was not a problem despite my getting the dates wrong and needing to amend.
On arrival the reception staff were really helpful and directed us to the nearest pitch to the shore for a grass caravan pitch, as requested. They continued to be friendly and helpful throughout our stay with lots of useful local information.
As per usual, as soon as the handbrake went on, our granddaughter cycled off to the park (she is 10 and the park seemed like a safe place for her to go to unaccompanied) and soon found a gaggle of friends to keep her company for our stay. Her review of the playground is very positive.
We had a dog in tow and although the dog field was not huge it served its purpose for early morning and evening 'needs'. Our Maisie was dog tired after the days events and needed nothing more!
Shower and toilet facilities great, lovely hot powerful showers, might have got a bit grassy at times especially later in the day when everyone had finished having fun on the lake, maybe a few mops and buckets would help so that folks could clean up after themselves.
Previous reviews have covered Bala which is a lovely little village. Half an hour or so's drive takes you to beautiful seaside towns - just check dog friendly before setting off with Fido.
We stayed for 9 nights. It got busier at the weekend but even so the site did not feel busy or full due to lovely big pitches. There was a lovely relaxed ambiance to the site with singles, couples and groups all happily enjoying themselves.
All in all a great site with a lovely feel, helpful and friendly staff. We met some lovely people, paddled by day and relaxed by warming fire in the evening. We will be back!
What a beautiful site. A stunning location on the shore of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala), approx 3 miles outside of Bala itself.
We arrived on a Monday afternoon and the very helpful reception staff were able to advise us on the best places to pitch. Given we don't use electric hook-up, we had a free reign to pitch where we liked in the non-electric section.
The site was fairly quiet during the week, but did get busier on the Friday and Saturday of our stay, so I guess then finding a good pitch could be a bit more of a lottery. We were able to pitch right near the water, but still sheltered by trees.
The toilet and shower facilities are very good, in an excellent condition and perfectly clean. Free showers with a good supply of hot water (though no capacity to alter the temperature, and as my son likes his showers cooler rather than hotter he did complain a little). Also there is a disabled/Baby change toilet and shower facility which was really useful with our 1 year old.
The wash-up / Laundry room has 5 washing up sinks again with a good supply of hot water and 2 coin operated washers and dryers - though cannot comment on these as we didn't use them.
There is a small shop in reception which sells the usual 'essentials' of bread milk etc, though a short drive into Bala gives access to a CO-OP, Spar and various independent butchers bakers etc if more supplies are required.
The sites location really suited us being, being on the nearer side of the Snowdonia area for our home, but still easy to access most places with Snowdon itself only an hour away, but plenty of other attractions closer than that.
The only minor downside is as others have mentioned the location of the children's play area. Whilst the equipment is good and well maintained you have to go passed reception and near to the main road. Ideally this could be better located but it is only a minor issue.
Having discovered this little gem of a site we will definitely look at returning.
We stayed here for a week during Whitsun week starting from the Saturday. It was the middle of a bank holiday weekend and when we got there it was nearly to capacity, we got there early and the owner let us pitch straight away which was great but our friends were coming on the Monday and had requested certain pitches of which were already full. By the Monday most of the site had left and for the rest of the week it was very quiet for a holiday week.
They allowed groups on this site who all pitched together on the Saturday night one group were having a party I think and was very loud until after 12, I think someone did finally ask then to quieten down then.
The site itself is ok there are only 3 sinks to wash up so during peak times is a long wait to wash up, but lots of toilets and showers, with hot free water in the showers. The toilets during the night are dark with only 1 light on.
All in all an enjoyable week we won't be going back as the area is a little quiet for us.
I picked this site for its location and the views and I was not disappointed.
The position of the site is stunning, right next to Lake Bala with hills and mountains in the background.
We used one of the grass pitches because the views were better and the hard standing ones were too near the road. The pitch was large, flat and seemed to have good drainage.
There is a shop selling essentials and information about the surrounding area.
Megan the owner was really friendly and helpful when showing us to our pitch. The toilet / shower blocks were clean and tidy and the showers had plenty of hot water, but the building itself was cold ?
The road system could be improved by putting up more no entry and one way signs as certain people were driving the wrong way around the site.
We went to Barmouth which has a fantastic sandy beach, a small fair and a lovely little cafe on the front.
Bala itself has a number of pubs, a Spar and Co Op. It also has a good fish and chip shop which we used, eat in or take away.
We went for a meal at The Eagles Inn in Llangower, a village 2 miles from the site. A small pub with a good reasonably priced menu. I had the trout which was very nice and the side salads were the best I've seen. It's best to book as I suspect it gets busier in the summer ?
One thing that should be changed is there should be separate taps at the water points for drinking water and waste water.
The weather was kind which is always a bonus !
We did not take our dog with us which was lucky because the dog walking area is far too small for a site this big ?
We stopped here at last minute, as we were passing, baby getting grumpy and wanted to get settled for the night. When we arrived 6pmthere was nobody in reception, we rang the telephone number, very helpful, told us where we could park up and use a hook up. Lovely site. Very flat, very clean toilets and showers. We only stopped for one night, we paid next morning very trusting, friendly lady. Would return for longer stay.
We visited this site just women and children, with a Motor home & tent. On arrival we were given a nice friendly welcome by the reception ladies and shown to our spot.
There was lovely clean shower&toilet blocks. Washing up area is indoors with plenty of hot water.
The site is lovely and flat so you can see where your children are most of the time.
The lake access is easy, you can just walk in up to wherever ( just my knees ) as it was cold.
3 mile walk into Bala where there is everything you need, and everyone was really friendly. There is a bus service runs about every two hours (cheaper to buy return), you can wave them down outside the site and they drop you off at the gate, the drivers were very helpful.
Our children were aged 11-14 and had a great time, as did the adults!
I would recommend this site and will definitely be going again.
We had a really lovely weekend here. The fab weather helped I am sure. Was all last minute - late check in at 10pm was no problem at all. Owner is lovely.
Really well kept site. Lovely grass to pitch on (we didn't bother with groundsheet as grass was so nice and lush).
Good clean loos and free hot showers.
Really lovely location on the lake. Beautiful, relaxing views. Lots of families and adults with canoes, children paddling etc.
Lovely, happy atmosphere and very quiet after 10pm (but we were not there in school holidays).
Small shop on site for essentials. Co-op in Bala (5 mins drive) for more.
Only downside for us is the children's play area. Looked lovely but was situated outside the security barrier/reception, right next to the dog walking area and the road. We would not feel comfortable allowing a child to go to play there unattended and no seats for adults to sit while watching children play. So not v relaxing if child wanting to go to play there a lot.
If there were a play area inside the campsite then I think we would be back here whenever the sun shines.
Beautiful location with lovely views! The launching beach is also great for the canoes!
The facilities were basic but good and clean and showers were free. The pitches were well maintained and generous. There was a little shop in the reception area selling the very basics.
The cost for the night was a little steep but it was extremely last minute.
Spent 7 nights here mid April. We were only going to stay for a couple and then extended it as the site and area suited us so much. We camped near the lake which was great and were able to swim, with wetsuit as it was still very chilly! The facilities were good, the owner very nice. We loved the area and cycled most days in some amazing countryside. Bala is accessible by bike, and provides a range of shops etc. The only suggestion we would make is to resite the area for dumping grey water when in a motor-home as it wasn't very accessible.
In tent with EHU with son 9 and grown up daughter and parents in van on adjacent pitch.
Great site, well drained pitch. Grass being cut on day of arrival so was very neat.
Got very busy over the bank holiday weekend, had a good atmosphere, could hear lots chatting, laughing, music (not too loud) and people using their barbecues to have wood fires. (wood fires are allowed using proper BBQ or chimneas)
All was quiet after midnight which was good. On other nights no noise at all after about 10. 30pm even though was still pretty full.
Our pitch quite far from toilet block, could do with smaller block at other edge of site, although understand cost involved.
Toilets well stocked and clean, and free showers (notice states no showers between 11-5, but think this is to deter lake day visitors using them, as our son had hot shower mid afternoon okay)
Used lake for our inflatable kayak, shallow near camp site as site in a little eddy of the lake. Main lake can get deep further out, but safe for paddling for younger children at waters edge. You are meant to get a lake licence to use lake and warden does visit to check up. We only used lake for half hour at time so didn't get licence!
Shop stocks basics plus sweets/ice lollies/papers etc. Inc few camping items, pegs etc.
Playground is sited near entrance which is okay for our son as he's allowed a bit more freedom at age 9, but for younger kids you'd have to accompany as play area cant be seen from the pitches.
Bala village approx. 3 miles away with Co-Op and Spar and other local shops. We visited Plas Coch pub (bright red building) for tea twice, can recommend good value pub grub, and good portion sizes.
White Water raft centre is about 6 miles away for the more adventurous. Bala Lake railway is about £12 for adult and child return and takes about an hour, station at end of Bala village.
Bala is about an 45 mins from Llangollen and an hour from Criccieth the nearby largest towns.
Others campers had walked up local hills and said it was good.
Was our second visit this time, and will definitely be back.
We stayed over the August bank holiday, for four nights. 2 adults, 2 children aged 7 and 5.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the camp was very well, organised, and while it wasn't busy when we arrived, it was full by the Friday night. Although full, it did not feel crowded, and it was very quiet at night once it got dark (though I don't know if that would be the case in a tent?)
The shop was well stocked with everything you may need for a weekend, and Bala town has a coop and a spa, and plenty of places to eat. I think there was a takeaway that would deliver to the site too.
The lake access was terrific, and very safe for children to play, and we took our inflatable boat out several times, it was very relaxing. The playground is near to the entrance for the site, quite a way from where we were pitched, so we didn't really use it, but the children were happy playing with others that we had met.
The toilet blocks were very clean with free hot showers. I will definitely recommend this site, we are already planning when we can fit in another visit soon!
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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 
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 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming On Site 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
We visited Glannlynn for the August bank holiday this year. The facilities were good and there are plenty of showers we never had to queue. 
