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Stayed here over a weekend. Brilliant location and a lovely site. Picked a pitch near the stream on lower part of the site as we were using our own fire pit. You can take your own wood but cannot burn any wood you find at the site. You have to make sure too that you don't dispose of the fire ash on the ground. The owner asks you to but it a bag when it's cool and put it in the bin.
The showers were free and hot (although I had to turn the temperature right up to get the heat) and there are some portaloos on the lower pitches - these are really handy. The stream is really handy to keep your milk and beers cool but if it rains, make sure you take them out as it flows a bit quicker afterwards!
We didn't manage to get to the pub or go on the railway as there were lots of other things to do in the area and plenty of walking but take wet weather gear in case.
The owner was really welcoming and I would definitely go back to this site again.
This was our second visit to this campsite, after staying there two years ago. We stayed in a tent for two nights and our group consisted of 4 adults and a dog.
The campsite is quite big and very flat with some shelter on the lower pitches if the weather is bad. It also has a river that runs alongside these pitches which you can fish in. It was half term when we were there and although there were a lot of people there, it did not seem that busy.
The best thing about the site is that you can have an open fire. You have to have it in an old wheel that is provided though and you can buy wood and kindling from the owners who are very friendly and helpful.
The toilet block and showers are quite far from some of the pitches but we choose to camp as far away as possible so I cant complain about that. You can camp closer to the toilet block if you want to. There are also toilets in the field further down the site and all are very clean and the showers are hot and free.
We paid £48 for two nights so I think it works out at about £6 pppn which is very cheap. We didn't have electric though so I don't know how much that costs.
The only thing I think lets this campsite down which is not really anything to do with the site is the pub. The pub is The Eagles Inn and is maybe 1/2 mile down the road, maybe less. It looks very pretty from the outside but is more like a social club on the inside. It also does not allow dogs inside so we had to sit outside to eat. The food was very good though and fairly cheap. Bala is not far away though and you can drive there for food, as there are more pubs and take aways there.
Overall, this is a good campsite and I will be returning.
This was our second visit to the site, we loved it so much last year. The other reviews just about say everything there is to say,
Great views, lovely clean loos and showers, nice space and not over crowded like a couple of the other sites closer to Bala, that might suit some people but not us, as a family of 5 its great the way it is.
The kids have plenty of room to play and kick a ball about without invading other campers space.
The view is beautiful and the Typhoons and Galaxy planes low flying practice provides lots of entertainment for the kids (and adults alike). The little train that runs along the back of the campsite is also really different.
Gareth was polite and so was Paul, you certainly can't fault them on their hospitality.
We hope to go back later in the summer for another week.
This was last minute camping weekend for Me and My Mrs who is a bit of a discerning camper.
After speaking to the owner who was very easy going and friendly, unlike the more busy body and business like sites we rang previously. He gave us directions which were spot on.! From Manchester it took about an hour and half, fantastic scenery on route.
We arrived to find site off a little road but it opened up to be a little treasure chest.!
The owners were just so welcoming and friendly that you just felt part of the place.!
We pitched where we liked and also we were allowed campfires. The owners even hired out fire pits.!
The place is nestled is a great spot with fantastic views, also there is stream running through it which you can camp next too.! Facilities were clean and adequate for this site and the showers were lovely and hot!
This site is well placed for everything and all places within easy reach. We did not want a busy site,and this place just ticked all our boxes. It is well suited for small groups and perfect for families.
We were so smitten that we went back the following week with my lad and nephew who are 15+16 / Sister and Cousin. 1st timers who were impressed as much as us.!
There are great walks and cycling with Bala Lake a mile away with water-sports on site.!
Top Place, Great owners Really helpful and friendly. Definitely going to stay there again on our next camping break.! By the way the Holiday Cottage on site is just brilliant. We got to see it. Thanks Sue. We will book that soon.!
Visited bwch yn uchaf campsite last weekend for the second year running with a group of friends to go kayaking near Bala.
Great little campsite in a really nice part of Wales. As we were in a group we were asked to pitch in the furthest part of the site which was very separate from other campers.
The area was accessed over a little bridge and was right next to the river and very private. Took advantage of the Free fishing (which we didn't know about the last time we visited) and managed to catch a very small fish in the stretch of river next to our pitch! Great as we had a couple of keen fishermen with us!
Campfires also allowed -a real bonus as the evenings can get quite cold there! You can get a fire pit from the owners.
Main Toilets been updated since we visited last but we only used them the once for showers as we were much closer to the loo's next to the river.
What a gem, we pitched right down the track next to the river and it was gorgeous. To look out at them views while cooking breakfast was a treat. Toilet block basic but very clean and everything you could need, 3 portable loos half way down track (cleanest I've ever seen)
We loved having a campfire in the pits provided (£3 per visit for fire pit) we toasted marshmallows and sat round chatting and watching the fire.
This is our type of camping, lots of room, pitch where you want.
Just had our first camping experience for several years as a family and could not have wished for a better location!
All the other reviews say it all, the facilities are basic but kept clean and tidy owners are really helpful and make you feel welcome, with a bit of thought there are some great walks from here ranging from a mile to full days trek!
(If you want 5* go to a hotel!)
The railway is a good attraction with a pleasant ride into Bala and along with the swimming pool and water sports etc there are plenty of activities in the area, the local flea pit is also worth a visit!
The site is quiet, basic, but clean and well managed if it had not rained when we had our stay for 2 out of 4 days it would have been perfect the river next to the site is a great distraction for the kids!
Have planned 2 more visits next year with the logs already ordered for the open camp fires!
Visited this site early September with another family.
Really nice setting and breathtaking scenery. Just next to a shallow river and a little narrow gauge railway station which kept the children amused all weekend.
Campsite allow campfires which was great to sit around and chat in the evenings (to the sound of the river next to us). Lots of space for the kids to run around and play, although no swings/slides plenty of other things and places to explore. Children made friends with 5 gorgeous white ducks that came past the tent on the river each morning.
3 immaculate loo's next to the river (cleanest I've ever come across).
Very friendly gentleman (owner I think) helped us with firewood, firepit, firelighters etc. And also advised us on the best places to eat/drink locally (The Eagles Inn which was a 10 minute walk from the site is highly recommended and Plas yn Dre in Bala). Although we visited these Inn's during teh day and stayed in the site in teh evenings we were told that they also serve food and are child friendly in the evenings.
Very relaxed feel - chose our own pitch on arrival and could phone a telephone number if we needed anything at any time.
Main toilet block near the main house. Men's- 2 urinals, 1 toilet cubicle and 1 shower.
Extra unisex toilet block attached to house - separate toilet and large power shower.
Female - 2 toilet cubicles, 2 showers.
Disabled male/female- large wet room. Ideal space for cleaning the kids. Power sockets for hairdryer's / straighteners etc.
Very impressed with the facilities - immaculate as cleaned a few times a day, every day. Endless supply of VERY soft toilet roll (unlike the ones supplied at other campsites). Also, no need for coins as not meter fed. Lots of hot water.
Laundry/wash room. Clean, again lots of hot water to wash dishes. A great supply of novels to read (take one/leave one basis) - handy. Noticeboard with details of local activities etc.
Washing machine/tumble dryer (coin operated).
All in all great campsite, clean, friendly adn very relaxed. A great find and will definitely be visiting again next year.
This is possibly the most beautiful site we have ever been to - stunning scenery all around, an absolute pleasure to wake up in the morning and look out, especially when it was misty one morning - quite high up there so the clouds are low. Quite liked the jets that fly over, though they do make you jump! Was also lovely that we had the field to ourselves after the first night - parked in the far corner by the train tracks. I recommend a walk down the train tracks in the evening - met some friendly horses in a nearby field.
Owners were very helpful, lending us a book with walking routes, and some bricks for our BBQ.
Only negative is the facilities - arachnophobes beware! My fiancé counted 16 spiders in the men's - after the first time I used them, I tried not to look and kept my hat on so they didn't fall on my head! To be fair, is was Sept when there are more creepy crawlies around, and I think they tried to brush them out in the mornings.
The facilities were the only negative for us - far more basic than we are used to, and a bit of a disappointment to be honest, quite shabby and could do with more thorough cleaning. I ended up showering in the disabled toilet because there was more room and less creatures!
Would recommend a walk up the nearby hill (the one with the tree sticking out the top) - amazing views from the top, of the campsite and the lake. Bit breezy though! Turn left onto the main village road, and look for the public footpath sign on the right. I also recommend looking for kingfishers on the stream - follow the stream to the right as far as you can go, sit on the stumps there, and wait!
We would definitely go again for a weekend, as the location was so amazing, but we wouldn't stay a week again unless the facilities were improved.
Very different to what I expected from their website. The house which looked unlived in had a bit of paper stuck on the door, giving a phone no. For enquiries.
Directly behind there is a very tiny square for Camping Club, right up against the 3-floor house. Way down below the entrance drive is the utilities which looked like a converted barn. In the gents are just 2 urinals and tiny handbasins, 1 toilet cubicle with a handbasin, and 1 shower, that is all. Water is hot and there is no meter.
Outside, another doorway led to both a unisex shower and the ladies. On the right of the site is a square with hard standing and EHU's, and beyond this a huge, open flat field with little shelter. All along one side of this is an unsightly collection of engine sheds and railway buildings.
Down a track on the left is a narrow flat area by the river, where a high bank offers shelter, and here there is a group of blue 'sentry box' portaloos. The Eagles pub in the village is a bit stark inside, with bare white walls, but the menu is good and they had Glaslyn beer.
I paid £7 to a friendly man who came to my tent at 9 in the morning. If the site had better facilities I might use it again, but overall it had a really depressing feel - and that was before it started raining!
Such a lovely, peaceful campsite with beautiful scenery. Not too far from Bala, about 15 minutes drive.
We pitched our tent by the stream which was shallow enough for the children to play in. Facilities were good. We pitched far from the main area so we had the use of portaloos which had toilet paper provided.
The only thing was that the washing facility was a bit of a walk because it was by the main area but according to my husband who did the washing up, the facilities were clean. Nice little pub 10 minutes walk away. Camp fire was allowed, you can buy the logs from reception.The owners seemed friendly and welcoming. We will definitely put this campsite on our list of 'to stay again'.
On arrival the owner was friendly and more than helpful, said we could park our camper van anywhere we wanted, also gave us a quick run down of where the sites facilities were (eg: shower block / toilets).
The site is in a lovely picturesque spot with a distant view of lake Bala, also has wonderful views of the mountains in that area.
In addition we were also delighted to find that the station for the Bala lake steam railway is right next door to the campsite, and in the morning we were able to watch the steam trains being prepared for their days work (not something we have seen in other campsites).
In general the site is basic but clean and tidy and has ample room for campers to spread out in the main field. If you want you can even pitch up next to the small stream which runs through the site however this seemed a popular location and as such we chose to camp in the main field where there was plenty of space.
Only minor issues I noted was that there only appeared to be one shower in the mens toilet block, however there is a shower for disabled campers, and (I presume) a shower/showers in the ladies toilet block.
Also troubled once or twice by noisy jets flying low over the site, but did not really spoil our visit in any way as they are gone as quickly as they appear in the sky.
All in all a nice site that would suit anyone who likes a bit of peace and quiet with magnificent scenery all around.
Originally booked for two nights, but whilst there booked an extra night as the site was so pleasant.
Just back from a 2 night stay.Great site with loads of room to pitch your tent.We chose a pitch on the lower field near to the river.The kids had a great time in the shallow river.
The main shower/toilet block is a bit of a walk from the far end of the site where we were but there are portaloos situated near to the middle of the site.
The Bala lake railway station is right next to the site and there is a leisure centre in Bala which has a pool.Other than that we found the immediate surrounding area a bit limited for the kids.We drove out to the beach at Barmouth and then onto Porthmadog and Portmeirion.
But make no mistake this is a fantastic site with great views and loads of space to play games.Most people pitch on the main field but it was certainly not overcrowded.As I say we chose the lower field by the river where there was only 2 other tents.
A must is the firepit hire for your camp fire and don't forget your disposable BBQ!Also don't forget to bring some wooden kebab sticks and a large bag of marshmellows to toast on the fire!
Overall I was very impressed with this site.The pitch anywhere policy, the camp fires, the views and peaceful location.The owners were very helpful and friendly and always about.Great communication via email prior to our trip.
I would highly recommend this site and would love to go again.It is the best site I've been to.
If your looking for a site in Bala or indeed Wales then choose this one!
The camp site is a good size and pretty well tended the utilities are basic but cleaned daily, the river was a welcome addition offering child friendly paddling and pond dipping with many small fish and creatures. The drainage of the fields were superb having had an extremely wet start to the first week the ground remained firm underfoot.
The narrow gauge track adjacent started early but was not at all intrusive with the fireman setting to work preparing for the mornings steam quiet pleasant at breakfast time in fact.
The owners are extremely welcoming and happy to help where they can
A small local pub with good quality fresh food and a decent beer on tap that allows dogs in the bar area.
They allow large groups but they continued to keep an eye and made sure the party spirit didn't upset the other campers.
Open fires are allowed on plots away from the hook ups but to be on raised firepits or he supplies the facility.
All in all a very pleasant site quiet and tidy a great base to tour the north wales areas from.
Although we arrived on a busy weekend we were able to pitch near the river. The campsite is quiet being a mile or so off the main road unlike other sites nearby.
The views are fantastic and there is a quiet local pub about 20 minutes walk away which has a decent menu. We used the site as a base for walking and it is possible to walk to Aran Fawddwy although it will take a few hours and it's recommended to take a bus back to the village.
Toilet facilities are adequate, sometimes needing cleaned more frequently when the site is busy. There are also disabled facilities. The washing up room could do with more light in the evenings and main shower block can be a bit of trek. It seems like a second block at the other end of the site would be useful. However, there are portable loo's at the other end of from the main wash block.
A lot of popularity I think comes from being featured in cool camping Wales. Very busy on the weekend and quiet during the week but plenty of space.
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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 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids 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 <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Stayed here over a weekend. Brilliant location and a lovely site. Picked a pitch near the stream on lower part of the site as we were using our own fire pit. You can take your own wood but cannot burn any wood you find at the site. You have to make sure too that you don't dispose of the fire ash on the ground. The owner asks you to but it a bag when it's cool and put it in the bin.
