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We stayed for one night at the start of July. We booked at really short notice (on the day we were due to arrive). The manager was really friendly and helpful.
The site is clean, tidy and has the best toilet block I've ever seen on a campsite. They are brand new with an electronic key code, family room, disable toilets. Really posh!
The electric hook-up points also have a tv aerial point, you can borrow a tv aerial lead for a £10 deposit.
The site is walking distance to Devils Bridge and a little further is the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
The site is 12 miles away from Aberystwyth, as we had other plans it was perfect for one night but if you plan to commute to Aberystwyth it may be a bit far. Otherwise I can't fault it.
What a lovely site this was! So very reasonably priced too!
A lovely drive to the site from the coast. We booked this site at very short notice and on arrival we felt very welcomed. A map was provided and an explanation of the toilet block key code entrance was given.
We stayed in the basic pitches with no hook up. Lovely views on a well maintained area. Even the touch of installing a cycle shed was great.
As for the facilities! WOW! That toilet and shower block could put some hotels to shame. Heated, clean, free showers and even a hair dryer! What a difference this made. After nearly 2 weeks touring Wales this became our favourite site and we hope to return in summer!
The only downside was the midges! Oh the midges! - they were evil and seemed immune to the insect repellent. In fact I think they loved it! So be prepared!
To start off with the owners, upon calling to book, were very lovely, helpful and accommodating. Upon arrival, we were met by Victoria, who was really attentive, explaining everything we needed to know, and what was in the area.
This campsite is divided into 2 sections - one for the statics (in the lower part); and up a small hill to the tourer/ tent section. Both sections have a great little play area.
We stayed in the upper section in our VW campervan and awning, on 16amp hookup. We had a lovely pitch, a choice of 2 upon arrival. The facilities really are perfect - with a new all purpose built toilet/ shower/ washing up facility. Everything in the campsite has been developed to a very high standard. In this upper area, there is access to the surrounding hills and a small woodland which our kids enjoyed playing in.
As for the location - it really is lovely - a great position. Onsite, in the lower part, is a tea-room, which also hosts a small shops for things your may need, including BBQ's (useful for the midgies).
Devil's Bridge and the Waterfall walk is just 7 minutes walk from the campsite. The walk is down a main road, so be careful with little ones. The walk itself (for about £10 for a family of 4) is beautiful and well worth the money). It takes a good hour to get around. There is a very steep descent and ascent back up. It is not for the feint hearted, or for very small children, but my 7 and 9 year old managed better than me. I'm unfit, but still managed it.
Further along the road from the Waterfall walk, is the Rheidol Train station, which provides for a great day out on a wonderful steam engine. It is a 1 hour trip down the valley to Aberystwyth. Be aware that the first train from Devil's Bridge doesn't leave until 12. 30pm, but this does give you enough time in Aberystwyth, before leaving to get the train back up the valley.
The Red Kite Feeding Centre is 10/15 minutes away. There are a couple of short walks available around a small lake where you can spot Red Kites. The main highlight is between 2-3pm (check for up-to-date timings), when they feed the Red Kites. This is great, there are several areas to view from. You should get there early to park though. Small parking charges only apply.
The Silver Mountain Experience, about 15 minutes away is worth a 3-4 hour trip out. There are 3 'tours' to choose from (adult, teen 12+, and children).
The Hafod Forest walks are simply not to be missed if you like walking. The parking is free (!) and in the car park, if you are lucky, are leaflets for the walks. There are several walks to choose from, for all abilities, and the scenery is stunning!
Finally, the beach at Ynyslas is also something not to be missed. The main car park is right at the end (past the 'dead end' signs), keep going, past the golf courses, and you end up parking on the beach. Once parked, you pay at the Visitor Centre, and the beach is actually around from the car park - a huge beach, it would never get busy.
Overall - a great week at Woodlands Caravan Park. The weather was variable, but we still enjoyed it.
Lovely location near the waterfall walk, and a good pub serving local beers and good food!
Also excellent location not far from Nant-yr-Arian to see the red kites at feeding time and the excellent walking and mountain biking trails there, which we took advantage of.
Quiet site with good facilities (toilets and showers clean), would revisit and recommend to others wanting to visit this area.
There appears to be a new shower block that has been built since our visit too.
We love walking and touring in beautiful countryside; we love a quiet and pretty site offering some shade and with reasonable & clean facilities; and we love being welcomed by friendly staff. On these grounds Woodlands hits perfection. We were there for 5 nights.
Ah, the midges. Staff told us about them when we arrived, and would have been happy for us to book one day at a time. The midges were certainly out in force mid-July this year, and eventually some got to us despite our usual defence of Avon's 'skin-so-soft'. Some Scottish campsites stock this product, and we have recommended Woodlands consider doing so for the benefit of the un-prepared.
A recent reviewer has said there was no waste facility at the touring field - when we were there a large bin was alongside the facilities block - the one which is due to be superceded by the nearly-completed new block.
We don't use electric hook-up and loved the non-EHU field. Rather difficult to find both shade and a level pitch on this field, though. The EHU field had many levelled and spacious pitches.
Being non-EHU we rely on the daily cycling of freezer blocks, and although just in Woodland's high season facilities for these left a lot to be desired due to the limited shop hours. The owners went the second mile to help us, though - greatly appreciated given the hot weather.
There are at least two lovely walks directly from the campsite. We plan our walks from the OS Landranger, but be aware that even the special routes can present problems due to lack of maintenance. A section beside the Mynach became impassable - an extensive ill-drained patch - such that we chose to wade across to the Northern bank and make our way back to our outgoing path. Several paths we used were not well maintained or marked. Come on Ceredigion!
If we were to return to this area we would definitely return to Woodlands, and are recommending it to family & friends. It is probable that the present facilities come under pressure in the school holidays particularly in that there were only two dish-wash sinks. It is to be hoped that the new block will provide double this number.
This is a lovely site but I think has one or two problems. Toilets basic and not very clean at times, but seemingly new ones are on the way. The rubbish bins are kept at the the bottom of a steep hill, no bins on touring site level. Midges a nightmare morning and evening they are relentless. Lot of people left after one night. Apart from that tearoom fine staff good attractions roundabout good. I'm afraid I will not hurry back.
I'm surprised that it only has 8/10 overall. I suppose that may be due to the temporary toilet/shower units (portacabin), but they are still good. The new toilet block seems to be making good progress, and it looks very smart.
One of the best sites I have stayed at, anywhere. Beautiful situation. Friendly staff. Quiet. Secure. Near Devil's Bridge village. Loved the art-work (animal statues) around the site, as well as the quirky use of old road-signs. The Woodland Tea Rooms next to reception does really excellent take-away fish and chips on at least one evening a week (you can sit outside on the tables to eat).
A lovely site! Well situated in some beautiful scenery and so quiet, if you don't count the sheep. A great base to explore from including the vale of rheidol railway and Aberystwyth. Site was clean and friendly new toilet block being built while we were there but old one clean and functional. A great shop/cafe on site recommend the breakfast.
Visited Woodlands over the Spring Bank Holiday May 2013. On arrival you are greeted with a nice site and the Warden on reception was really nice and helpful. We were a party of 11 with three large tents all with hook-up and we had been allocated pitches all together which helped.
The site is nice, the views are lovely and the facilities are really good. My only criticism is that the shower blocks are dated and old and were not overly clean. In fairness the site are doing something about it by building what looks like a lovely new shower block. My wife suffered 2 cold showers and even found a discarded sanitary towell in the shower which says more about the person who left it that the site to be honest. The shop is well stocked and the cafe/tea room is also nice and food is good.
Some of the camping pitches are sloped however ours wasn't. All in all we enjoyed the stay, would go back (especially when the new shower block is completed) and the location is fabulous.
We really loved this site, the fantastic location with stunning views, the welcome was warm & friendly made for a great stay. The wardens here are especially helpful.
The site is close the Devil's Bridge with it's three bridges, Mynach falls and friendly Havod Hotel. Also close by is the Vale of Rheidol railway we had a great trip to Aberystwth on the steam train.
The Woodlands tea room on the site it's self was open 10-5 we enjoyed a really lovely afternoon tea here, this is also the site shop which sells basics plus local produce and tourist goods. There is also a local village shop and various other tea rooms in the village itself.
We would highly recommend this site especially for it's location and friendliness to visitors with various attractions within waking distance.
We stumbled upon this site by chance, the welcome was warm and friendly. There are lots of different areas so a large site feels more intimate. The facilities were clean but will be improved when the new block is completed.
The location is good being close to the Devil's Bridge and Hafod Hotel. Red kites and Buzzards were common sites and this is a good base for trips out. We went to the Red Kite centre and walked and mountain biked.
We have just returned from a tour of Wales in a tent, and this was our final stop, what a fantastic find, it was beautiful, both the site and the area, the staff couldn't have been more helpful,
The shop well stocked with basics, and a cafe too.
The bathrooms were a little basic but clean, the showers powerful and hot, and there are plans to replace them next year (when we will be returning with our extended family)
The staff are happy to guide you towards the local attractions and walks, (the falls are breathtaking in the rain) and regularly drive around, to make sure all is well and safe.
My only criticism, would be the only phone networks they receive on site is orange or t-mobile, and if I'd known, we would have prepared for it.
Overall, we could not have been happier, beautiful surroundings, lovely site, and friendly staff.
This site is set in a fantastic setting. If you get chance to climb the hill straight off the site you will appreciate this more.
There are plenty of walks from the site and Devils Bridge is about 10 mins walk away. Though be warned the walk down the Gorge itself is extremely steep! would not recommend it to anyone with any disability. There are no clear warnings until your already scrambling down the first lot of steep steps and I mean steep!.
There is a very small play areas on the touring side for the kids but plenty of room for them to run around. There is also another larger play park back down the hill near the reception next to the statics.
The showers and toilets let the site down a bit. It was just a basic portable cabin not always spotlessly clean.
Make sure you take plenty of insect repellent with you, the midges can be a problem at night.
We would definitely use this site because of the great walks and fantastic views.
Stayed here for 4 nights in July and had a fantastic holiday and would definitely recommend this site.
Nice simple site, plenty of room to pitch your tent.
There is a bicycle rack to secure your bikes to which was very handy for us.
Facilities were very decent, always clean and never a queue for the showers, although the water temperature did range from warm to scorching depending on the time of day. We did see adverts for a new shower block coming soon.
There isn't anywhere to plug in your own hairdryer in the ladies, but there is one provided. Not great but did the trick.
There is a children's play area.
Literally a ten minute walk from the Devil's Bridge waterfalls and not too far to drive to Aberystwyth and Nant-yr-Arian (well worth a visit!)
Just past Devil's Bridge is the Hafod Hotel, we had a very nice pub meal here during our stay, good food not overpriced.
And finally keep your eyes peeled on the site as that is where we saw our first red kite of many during the trip!
I stayed here for one night on a mountain biking trip around south west Wales.
The site is in a beautiful location at Devils Bridge and the site itself is also scenic.
The facilities were good and clean when I used them. It is a long walk up to the camping area, but only a two minute walk to the village where there is a pub/cafe/hotel for food and drink which was relaxed and pleasant with friendly staff.
The reception at the campsite was warm and welcoming and for two cars and one tent I think we paid £17 which was a little more than normal but good value for site.
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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 
Rallies Welcome 
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 
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 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
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 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We stayed for one night at the start of July. We booked at really short notice (on the day we were due to arrive). The manager was really friendly and helpful. 
