Reviews of Dafarn Rhos Caravan And Camping Site

This is a lovely, peaceful site, with friendly staff and great views.

The toilet block was nice and clean with good showers, however there were only 3 toilets and 5 showers, so I am unsure how it would be if the site was full, as I did not see any other permanent blocks on site. As we went after summer holidays all was fine!

The beach is two minutes walk and lovely, and the nearby town of Molrafe is lovely, with a great chippy, cafe and pub. We walked back along the cliffs, which took a while but was beautiful.

I get the impression there were a lot of enforced rules during the busy season, but I think it is a case of the minority spoiling it for everyone else and taking advantage. However we did find that not being allowed to drive onto site after dusk restrictive - as we stayed in September the gates were locked at 7:45pm and we were keeping bikes in the back of our car, which we had to unload if we stayed out late. There was a secure car park to park in, we just wanted to keep a closer eye on our bikes. Just a bit later would have helped!

Date of Visit: August 2013

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: NMJONES

Very peaceful, secure campsite with gated key-fob access to site and from site to beach. 100 yards only to the beautiful, large sandy beach which is very safe for bathing as long as you take care with offshore winds. Campsite consists of three fields which are clean, well maintained and not sandy! Don't be put off by the list of dos and don'ts - they work to make this a very comfortable and peaceful place to stay. Wifi is fine for emailing and browsing. Facilities are well-maintained and clean and electrical hook-ups and water taps are shared between two units on the top field. Outstanding views and easy access to coastal path.

Date of Visit: August 2013

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Dwilki

Just back from a wonderful weekend in Anglesey. Our stay was made better by a clean, friendly, peaceful and secure campsite. The toilet and shower blocks are spotless with plenty of free hot water and the site rules shouldn't deter those with respect for others. Another plus is that Dafarn Rhos is situated immediately next to one of the best sandy beaches on Anglesey.

Moelfre is a 10 min walk away via road or coastal walk. There's a village store / bakery, a fish & chip shop, cafe/restaurant and village pub which offer homemade food. Apart from the fish & chips we didn't eat in Moelfre so can't comment on the food quality at the other eateries but both were busy and the menus looked good.

Red Wharf Bay is worth a visit. We ate at the Boathouse which was excellent and reasonably priced and The Ship Inn also offered a great menu and real ale. All in all we were won over and will return.

Date of Visit: August 2013

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Jude Leadbeater

We only got back from Dafarn Rhos in Moelfre Anglesey a few hours ago and was so impressed with our first visit we wanted to post a review straight away. We found the site using the UKCampsite.co.uk web site and rang only last week to see if there was any availability for the weekend. Although the site was virtually full because it was lifeboat day at Moelfre(which was brill by the way). The site manager, was lovely and managed to fit us in. I had a broken foot and Jan positioned us not to far from the facilities and provided me with access to the disabled bathroom which was excellent. Other reviews rave about the views from the site and its cleanliness which we would reiterate but for us the exceptional customer services was a tribute to the site management. We will definitely return before the end of this season

Date of Visit: July 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Kyesnanna

4 reviews from this member

This is the third time on this site. Our three grandchildren think this site is the best ever, we also like it. The wardens are fantastic and the site itself is just a few yards from the beach. If you are looking for a site that is friendly, children accepted, with a very large beach and lots of walks, this is it. Only downside is it rains a lot on angelsey, but even then its a great place to be. Our caravan will be back next year

Date of Visit: July 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Ski tail

A superbly located site only yards away from a big uncrowded sandy beach. We were met and shown to our pitch by one of the friendly helpful staff. There were strict rules regarding noise and dogs etc but on a large site like this the rules were necessary for everyone's enjoyment and we found them not intrusive and contributing to a very enjoyable stay. The site felt

Secure with a pass needed to access the gates. Possibly needs more showers and loos but we used our own. Plenty of shops and facilities in nearby Benllech and lots of places to visit within easy reach.

Date of Visit: July 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Cockerspadgers

58 reviews from this member

Just got back from our first visit to this site - would we go again? You bet we would.

Just a couple of things to note. Ignore the satnav and follow the directions on the website (we printed off a copy to take with us) and don't be put off by the rules & regulations.

We found the site without any problems. Booking in was very swift, very professional and very friendly. We were shown to our pitch and told where to site the caravan, which was very helpful. We didn't have children so we were pitched in the adult only section, the main field. Our pitch was quite large with nothing but views of the beach in front of us. The facilities were good, always clean and we never had to queue. TV reception was good as was mobile phone reception.

We did have a small dog and I was aware of how strict the site is when it comes to animals but we had no problems. We think the rules were common sense and if you are a respectful camper showing consideration to others, then you will not have a problem. Some rules were broken (we saw dogs off leads but they were under control and we saw washing lines which were hidden behind units) but we didn't see anybody frogged marched off the site and told never to return!

We walked on the coastal path, in both directions. The path to Moelfre was very picturesque; the path to Dulas lead to a fantastic private beach only accessible by foot. It was paradise. We were blessed with great weather every day and didn't want the week to end. We had such an amazing time that I am thinking of booking for next year.

Date of Visit: August 2013

Unit: Trailer Tent

Reviewer: Campingfaff

It says write a full review starting with toilets, good place to start. We camped on the 'beach field' with two porter loos to service two large fields of campers, did get pretty smelly would not have been happy if we had been pitch close to them but the alternative was take a long walk up hill, keep fit, to the posh loos at the top of the site (still full of spiders in the windows) and still only 3 or 4 of then in the women's, don't know about the men's didn't check.

Play ground next - isn't one, infact there isn't any focus for the kids just other kids, all it would take to help them make friends is maybe a rope swing anything, but in this sterile environment of rules and regs I'm sure anything for the kids would be far to risky for the h&s.

The surrounding area. Yes is a car park, as I mentioned we were in the beach field, beware although closest to the beach there is no beach view from this field, admittedly the weather was good so we had no need for the wind break hedges but never the less there is a car park the other side, which was extremely busy during the school hols, no way could you send your kids off to the beach in front, also people could stay overnight on the car park (that's maybe why they have such strict security on the camp site ? )

The beach is beautiful but during bank holiday we could literally not find a spot to get settled it was that busy.

'My husband and I' plus two boys 10 and 5 did not find this site any fun, yes it's well kept but the clanging metal gates and security cameras somehow spoilt the whole thing, and truth be told we were also charged for electricity when we do not use it which is unfair and unreasonable. If you are looking for a relaxed camping experience think twice before booking here, try it for a weekend, see if its for you because I spoke to a lot of campers and they did not like or could over look the patronising endless instructions and notices.

Date of Visit: May 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Lynn63

This is fast becoming our favourite site. The wardens are very friendly and sociable. The views are beautiful and the location second to none. There seems to be numerous rules and regulations in place but if you are respectful campers, they are only common sense and it shouldn't deter you from booking.

There is a butcher that visits the site and you able to order from a flier you are given with your welcome pack. Also a daily ice cream van visit early evening. Wifi is available and we found it fine for normal use.

The walk into the local village is a little off putting as there are no footpaths along the road but worth it if you are careful. There is a way in to the village along the coastal path but we did not go that way. The village shop is well stocked and the new fish and chip restaurant is really good, as is the pub, although dogs are not allowed inside the pub.

Date of Visit: April 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Davew1968

This is one of our favourite sites. It's set in a remote, beautiful location and the views from our caravan were fabulous even in the coldest of weathers(It dropped to -5 on one night!)

We've been here every year for 5 years and think it's a great place to just sit down and unwind. The people who run this site are very friendly and will help you if you need it when putting your caravan on the pitch.

The toilets and showers are clean and warm, the pot wash shed is fine and there's a hut for local information too, although the people who run the site were great when we asked them for advice. Pitches are large.

The thing which sets this site apart are the views of the golden sands of Lligwy Beach which was a fabulous spot to walk our dog. There's a cabin on the beach selling snacks and drinks whilst the site is right next to the Anglesey coastal path which everyone who visits here should wander along to Moelfre because there's some stunning scenery hidden there.

The site was very clean and there's a strict policy about noise with people being warned that quiet is expected after 10. 30. There's large fields for the kids to run around and play on and it's a secure site which you need a special fob (£20 refundable deposit) to leave and enter. Whenever we've been here in the past there have always been plenty of kids having a good time, although there's no play park etc

Be careful in using your satnav as its' instructions may take you down a very unsuitable narrow track which does eventually lead to the site. The nearest shop and pub are 2 miles away in the village. You have to be off site by 11 am although in quieter times you can pay £11 for an extra few hours.

Overall a beautiful site, in a quiet location which we intend to visit again and again.

Date of Visit: May 2013

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: Ginge123

Nice spacious site. Overpriced for what it is. We were charged for electric even though we were not going to hook up. 26 pound for two adults and a 7 year old. Or 31 for an extra large pitch ?

I think the extra price is intended to offset the cost of laminating all of the signs telling you what, when and how to go about your daily business. My personal view is that decent people don't need to be reminded. And the rest won't take any notice anyway.

Good location for the beach and for the walk along the coastal path to moelfre.

Date of Visit: September 2012

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Mystical1970

Just arrived back from a 5 day break from this beautiful site. We really didn't want to leave ! We had great weather, but the site made it a perfect break. The toilets are immaculate, there are plenty of water and waste points and the pitches are very generous with fantastic views of the sea and countryside and literately 2 mins on to the fabulous sandy and clean beech at Ligwy.

Although I understand the rules, especially for dogs, are strict, we did not encounter any problems and welcomed them. We are a couple in our 40's /50's with one well-behaved spaniel and no children so perhaps that's why we had no issues with the site at all.

We would definitely book again !

Date of Visit: September 2012

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Nightworker

This is a well-run camp site with strict rules and security via gate entry. Cars cannot be brought back onto site after sunset, so during our stay 8pm was the curfew. Noise is also well managed and the rules seem to be adhered to by everyone.

Great location, friendly staff team and clean toilet facilities.

Local information not up to date, eg chip shop not open; seemed to have been closed for good.

Will suit families due to proximity of beach; walkers due to beach and coastal footpaths and stargazers as little light pollution. This is a wonderful setting and was a wonderful conclusion to our camping in 2012.

Date of Visit: August 2012

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Sledge70

This is our second visit and it will not be our last. I know others have commented on the rules but having a 3yr old the rules regarding late/early traffic and site noise is very welcome.

The facilities are perfectly adequate, clean and well maintained. I just wished the shop stocked a few more basics other than milk. The location is fantastic, the beach is 100yrds away and there are plenty of local facilities (shops, pubs, eateries)all within 10mins in the car.

Even when full the site does not feel over-crowded with plenty of space in the centre of each field for the children to play safely.

We love this site and are now looking for other sites that are run in a similar way, anybody got any suggestions?

Date of Visit: July 2012

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Janeyr