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Stayed at Aberafon for 2 nights over the bank holiday. The site is beautifully situated, the facilities are good, the owners couldn't have been more friendly.
The shower/toilet block is situated at the entrance, a little walk away from the sea view pitches. There are 3 showers (20p coin for 3 minutes, which meant a cue of about 2 to 3 people during busy times. However, there are toilets and washing up facilities in each of the fields. The pool/TV room and the complimentary ice pack freezer were much appreciated.
The situation of the site (we stayed at one of the sea facing fields) is picture perfect, even when fully booked the campsite doesn't feel crowded. There were many people with children (of all ages) and also dogs, but all were very well behaved
When the owner came around to warn us of strong winds we took the awning down, which saved it, as the winds were really gusty. So, when you are going and the owner warns. Do listen.
We packed up a day early due to the weather but the short time at Aberafon has definitely been one of the best we ever spent on a campsite. You can't beat Aberafon for a seaside campsite that ticks all the boxes.
We spent the first two weeks of August on this site with our children aged 11, 9 and 8. We were with two other families with children of similar ages. This is our 5th year of camping.
It is situated in a beautiful part of Wales, with mountains to one side and the sea to the other. My children had 'the best holiday ever' and will forever remember having campfires on the beach at sunset, paddling in the stream and generally roaming free.
The weather offered a mixed bag, starting with gale force winds which flattened tents on the more exposed parts of the site, plenty of rain in the middle which left some pitches waterlogged - the soil is very sandy so it seems to drain quickly - and finishing with glorious sunshine!
We had a section of the campsite to ourselves with a stream running next to our pitch and very close to the toilet block. The pitches are not the most generous I've seen and we had to park our car in the visitors' carpark to save asking the other family in our party to move their car each time we wanted to go out.
Access to the campsite is undeniably tight, we were lucky and only had to reverse once for oncoming traffic. We were also stuck at the campsite for an hour whilst a jack-knifed caravan was moved - no big deal for us, but I would imagine a little traumatic for the driver.
The showers cost 20p for 3 mins which helped keep queues down, the water was hot and facilities were cleaned regularly. We never made use of the shop but did need to get more 20p coins. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer on site, but we made use of the laundrette in Caernarfon which charged £10 for a service wash of two loads.
The location of this campsite is great, Caernarfon and Pwllheli are a short drive away for food and shops. Whilst we were there, we visited assorted castles, Cader Idris (stunning scenery), climbed Aber Falls (breathtaking, but not as wheelchair accessible as the Snowdonia brochure makes out - the path is steep and stony in places!) and watched motor racing at Anglesey circuit.
Also recommended is crabbing in Porthmadog harbour - plenty of crabs and it is opposite the Ffestiniog railway so you can seen trains coming in and out all afternoon.
I would definitely recommend this as a no-frills campsite for families with older children (if my children had been younger, I would have struggled to remain calm with the amount of water available to play in.
The playground was ideal for youngsters though). If the pitches had been bigger and there had been lighting at the washing up area, it would be my forever site!
We had a nice stay at Aberafon, we booked a sheltered pitch with electric hook up. The site itself is lovely, very picturesque, and the lady running the site was lovely and helpful.
You can use a large freezer for iceblocks and there are laundry facilities which is good.
From our pitch we had a very short walk to the sea which provided some great opportunities for watching the sun set and we had a lovely last night with a fire on the beach (be warned though, there is no sand, very stony so no chance of lounging by the sea!).
We do have a few areas for improvement however. The toilet and shower block are good (and they play radio 2 which is a really nice touch!) but don't get cleaned often enough we felt - the toilets were often dirty and the showers could really have done with a clean down most of the time we used them. This could just be down to people not really treating the facilities with respect though, but the site was very busy and perhaps a bit more attention to the facilities would have been beneficial.
The area our pitch was in had really small pitches (described as the sheltered pitch area), we felt tightly crammed in, as did the people either side of us which took a lot away from it feeling like a quiet relaxing break. In comparison the other areas seemed to have an awful lot more space which was disappointing in honesty. We felt a little cheated.
Overall, a lovely site and we would recommend a stay, but don't think we'd return.
Spent a lovely week in this location, pebble beach, chickens and cat adored by the children along with the stream running past the toilet block! Lots of wet clothes! We really needed to use the washing machine and tumble dryer and these were large and efficient, the shop sold washing powder.
Ice packs easy to access in the laundry room. Site varied from quiet to noisy, the front pitches caught the bad weather and many people lost their tents, we were glad to be sited on lower ground.
Room for improvement would be the showers - they often flooded out past the curtains and space was tight. Daily cleaning of the shower block was done, though all the water from the floor was emptied down the sink used for washing up. An outside tap and use of the drain might have been appreciated as I was washing up at the time!
Additionally the pitch spaces were very tight, we have a 7 by 5m tent and this filled the space between the posts and left very little space for the car. There was no space in the centre of the field for children playing etc, though other fields did have more space our field always seemed crammed.
We've just returned from Aberafon after having a great time!
The site is separated into several paddocks and quite level.
Some areas seem to be mainly caravan, and other parts tents or combination with numbered plots of generous dimensions.
The main shower toilet block is very nice with the radio playing while you shower (20p-3mins) a nice touch. This is a few minute walk from the paddock we were in, but there are 2 toilets and a pot wash in this area luckily!
The access track is steep and windy but I'm not aware of anybody having problems.
The beach is very pebbly with a slipway straight from the site and boat/trailer storage provided. Ideal if you've got watercraft but watch out for the rocks as it can be tricky!
I've now been told we need to get a canoe for next time.
The views of the hills and sea are stunning but if you're under canvas I would ask for a sheltered pitch. We were ok, but some smaller tents were flattened in terrible storms one night!
The ground does get very wet but seems to drain almost as quick!
There is a pool table and tv to keep the kids happy and a huge freezer to sort out your ice packs.
Most evenings are spent on the beach in front of a campfire watching the sunsets!
The site owners are very helpful and really friendly and run a small shop for essentials from their front room, but you will have to travel to get the rest of your supplies.
We enjoyed our stay and would certainly come back again!
Another great stay at this amazing site. We stayed on the top field by the sea as a group of 3 families and everyone of us had an amazing time.
As we had stayed on this site before we had told the others in our group how good it was and where slightly worried abut what they would think. On our first day there they all loved it.
This site is the place to see the most amazing sunsets, I sat out every night and now we are home we really miss it. The owners are really lovely people and will go out of their way to help you.
The site has a small shop which sells essentials, if you need to get your shopping in phwelli is a 15 minute drive and there is an asda.
The showers are spotless and well looked after, as are the toilet block where we were camping. We took our boat as this site has its own slipway which is free to use.
Be warned as it is a bit rocky and a bit narrow for someone like me who is rubbish at reversing with a trailer. Overall this site as it all and I am already looking forward to our next visit
Friendly staff, great location. Enjoyed a wonderful 2 days here. The beach is rocky but great to be next to the sea. We launched our boat at the harbour a few miles south. Clean site, superb views.
The allocation of specific pitches was helpful as we were able to book ahead. The toilet facilities were clean and accessible. Clearly a popular site judging by how long some of the campers had been there. Great access to Snowdonia and Peninsula.
The owners were very welcoming and helpful and kept the place spotless.
Was lovely to be able to walk on the rocky beach each morning with the dogs and to see everyone enjoying the camp fires of an evening.
We were on the sheltered field which was lucky as when the wind kicks up it does it in amazing style!
This is a great base to explore the surrounding area, we went on Anglesey and found the surreal Copper Kingdom at Amlwch. Took the steam train from Porthmadog to Caernarfon, went for loads of wonderful walks and on a Segway experience plus lots more.
Nearest shop is about 1 mile away and there are all the essentials in the site shop if you are caught short.
Lovely site with fantastic views of the sea and surrounding mountains. Stayed for 6 nights with a mixed bag of weather, but when the sun did shine the resulting sunset was amazing.
Toilets were always clean with plenty of hot water and additional toilets on bottom field also aptly maintained.
Owners very helpful and accommodating especially when my EHU wasn't long enough as I'd pitched my tent to far away.
There are lots of attractions locally with a couple of old steam railways, Mount Snowden and Caernarfon Castle as well as plenty of beaches and areas to walk dogs within a 5 mile radius.
We stayed at this site when the winds and rain really hit Wales. It is a lovely site right on the beach (which is rocks and pebbles). You can light fires on the beach and we took some camping logs with us and collected drift wood.
The road down to the site is a little precarious, however, it looked as though the owners did help with this if required, towing caravans up onto the main road where there was a lay-by and also onto the site, if I had a caravan I would definitely take advantage of this as it was bad enough in a car, however this would definitely not put me off coming here again, it is a real little gem.
The facilities were clean and we never had to wait for a shower (20p needed if washing hair you did need two). Bearing in mind how unbelievably wet it was it was amazing how clean the facilities were. The outside pot washing area was quite well sheltered by trees and a canopy.
On the one good morning we had it was lovely washing up as a stream runs alongside. Great for the kids to paddle in very safe whilst you are washing up. There is plenty of space for kids to play.
There are a number of fields to choice from some as close to the sea as I have ever seen (many years camping) and a couple of pitches by the river. We met the lady owner who was very friendly and helpful.
We were warned a couple of days before the storms hit and more sheltered pitches were offered if required, however, although we had a sea view we were sheltered by the trees and had no problems with the severe weather.
Definitely recommend and would definitely visit this site again.
Lovely site clean well kept, Stunning views, The beach is stony, The track down to the site is a bit daunting we have 4x4 so was not a problem for us, The owner will take your van up for you.
The showers are a bit far away from the fields so is the rubbish area, Watching the sun go down was stunning, You have to travel to go to the shops/pubs.
The site has a nice little play area for children, Ideal here for children to play on the beach. They do storage for boats/caravans,
It has a little shop that is stocked with basic stuff. It has a snooker /TV room, also a laundry room.
We would go back again, also would recommend this site.
Location is beautiful. Views of the mountains you can climb to one side and the sea on the other- fantastic.
The owners are very helpful.
The toilets block is clean and tidy. Showers (20p/3min. ) were hot and didn’t have to wait.
We were placed near the entrance where the area is sheltered by trees. Some other parts of the camp site are more exposed and designed more for small sturdy tents.
The camp fires are allowed on the beach which is fantastic way of spending night.
BBQ allowed on site off the ground.
The site is rather quiet, there were no noises after 10pm
There is a game room, laundry but didn’t use it so can’t comment on that.
Small shop in the office you can buy some “first aid” products.
If you are about Snowdon the trip won’t take longer than 20 min to get there.
This is the third visit to this site and my husband's first. We were originally places on a pitch on the bottom field next to the river. I wasn't keen on it as I wanted a view of the sunset with it being my husband first time on the campsite.
The guy at the shop was very helpful and offer us another pitch in one of the higher field right at the very front!
Putting the tent up was easy aside from a few pegs bending due to rocks deep in the soil. There was a slight slope but only noticeable when you woke up at the bottom of our air mattress!
Having a BBQ and fire on the beach was brilliant and the sunsets are amazing!
We didn't leave the site as we wanted a relaxing holiday. A range of people were camping from families to a group of teenagers who set up camp 2 pitches away. Not much noise at night!
The night sky is amazing on a clear night. I have never seen so many stars and so clear! We even saw a couple of space stations! Definitely don't forget a torch!
Toilets were clean and we didn't have to queue but there weren't many people camping. There was hot water every time we needed to wash our dishes. Music in the shower room is a nice touch! Didn't use the washing machine or tv room so can't comment.
A lovely, proper 'back to basics', campsite which gave our kids a welcome taste of freedom exploring the woods with toy swords and bow & arrows. And the rocky beach searching for driftwood, shells and skimming stones.
Beach is rocky, with shingle areas, campfires allowed on the beach. Slipway available for launching boats & kayaks and stream runs through the campsite onto the beach which is great for little ones to paddle safely.
Fishing improves in the evening when the watercraft aren't around.
Playground safe & well maintained kept our four (age 2yrs through to 9yrs) entertained throughout.
Pitches are spacious and reasonably flat, many with sea views can be windy but no more than what you would expect from a coastal campsite.
During our stay toilets & showers facilities were clean and well lit, no queues and Radio 2 playing in the Showers, separate cubicles in shower block for drying hair and washing kids etc.
Helpful & friendly owners and generally relaxed atmosphere amongst fellow campers.
Small shop open for a hour in the morning and evening for those forgotten bits and pieces and chocolate, you can ring the office bell during day if you needed to speak to them.
Tumble Dryer & Washing Machine available (didn't use so can't comment), freezer available for freezing icepacks (no charge).
Pool Table and cable TV in 'Games Room' again didn't use so can't comment.
Access to site is steep and narrow but manageable with a fully loaded car, but imagine it could be interesting getting a caravan up and down!
Tesco in Caernarfon & Asda in Pwhelli provide all the basics.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay even with very cold nights. Have already booked to return
My wife, greyhound and I had a fabulous five days at Aberafon. The campsite is in a rural area of Wales, but not far from Nefyn beach or Pwllheli.
The campsite is a really narrow road down so if you have a caravan then take it easy. Friends we were camping with had a trailer that the owners towed to the top upon leaving and this is something that they do a lot.
With possible bad weather we asked to be pitched on the sheltered area of the site- and I would strongly advise this if the weather is windy.
The other areas look out onto the sea and the campsites private beach and whilst the view is beautiful (no exaggeration) it is ten times more windy. The sheltered section is so much more calmer but the pitches are close.
We paid £7 per adult, £3 for electric and £1. 50 for the pooch so overall £18. 50 per night, which during Easter holiday is more than reasonable.
On the last night we had a camp fire on the beach and with the beach on the west coast of Wales, we sat and watched the sun go down.
The main toilet/shower block is clean and the showers are 20p for three minutes and the water is really powerful and hot. You even get radio 2 whilst you shower!
There is a small shop open from 9am-10am and 6pm-7pm that sells essentials and a pool table.
I didn't see much of the owners, this is not a criticism, I just didn't need their help/assistance, but when I spoke to them in the shop they are very friendly.
It as a very nice small campsite and we would definitely return. In the summer, the view from the beach field would be just as good as any other view in the world.
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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 
No Hardstandings 
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 
Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <10 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <10 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming On Site 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Stayed at Aberafon for 2 nights over the bank holiday. The site is beautifully situated, the facilities are good, the owners couldn't have been more friendly. 
