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We have just returned from a very pleasant stay here at The Willows. This is one of the more expensive sites near Abersoch. The site is very well kept, clean & is very tranquil and quiet, but in close proximity to Abersoch (about 5 mins by car).
Facilities are portacabin style and 20ps are needed to heat water for washing up / showers, so we used our caravan facilities. There is a playing field of about 1 and half acres in area where children can play ball games / cycle etc., but N.B. This is not within sight of the touring field. This was an issue for us as our children are young and need watching.
I am pleased to see the owners have updated their website to make this very clear. The owners were very helpful and made us feel very welcome.
The area has many good pubs. We visited The Ship just down the road and had excellent meals here & a takeaway from The Coconut Kitchen Thai restaurant in Abersoch which was very nice. Abersoch has many eateries eg. Italian / Indian / Mexican. Beaches are plentiful. N.B. Part of Abersoch main beach doesn't admit dogs, but dogs are allowed on Abersoch, on the Golf Club side. We will be returning to Abersoch in August. If we can get booked in anywhere!
What can I say, but what a wonderful welcoming experience. We arrived for one night on a Bank Holiday weekend not really knowing what to expect. We found the site extremely well planned out (although the loose stones made it a little difficult for our motorcycles and noisy at night when walking to the toilet block), but the owners were so friendly and welcoming. It was also nice that they came around the following morning to say hello to everyone and have a friendly chat. We only stayed for one night on this occasion, but are sure to be going back in the near future to enjoy a little longer. The facilities were clean and well equipped - just ensure you have some change for hot water. It was a lovely family site, which we as a family hope to return to again soon.
Despite the rain we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Willows. We were made to feel very welcome from the outset. The electrical entry gate is a definite bonus and added peace of mind. The site was litter free and the toilet blocks were kept clean (we never had to queue for a shower!). Clearly, every effort is made to ensure those staying on-site have a good holiday. The owners were approachable without being intrusive and very knowledgable about the local area. You get the impression they have 'done' camping and therefore know what campers need and have made an effort to provide it.
The views of the bay are spectacular. We found there was little need to take the car as there are plenty of walks from the site. We make a point of never returning to the same site, however, Yr Helyg has forced us to re think this policy!
Very well laid out campsite with separate fields for tents and really good sized pitches. The views out over Cardigan Bay are stunning although being on top of a hill it can be quite windy.
There are two shower blocks which are purpose built portacabins with three small showers in each. The showers themselves are excellent but I wasn't impressed with having to pay 20p to use them, although 40p is ample for a good shower. There is a hairdryer point but it is a plug socket only (coin operated) so you need to bring your own dryer.
Apart from that I have no complaints. The owners were very friendly and helpful, there was a fridge and 2 freezers on site, a small summerhouse with a TV in, a small field for dog walking and the camp is accessed by an electronic security barrier.
There is a shop just up the road, A lovely pub in Llanbedrog called the Ship, which has a fantastic atmosphere and serves excellent food, and a really nice sheltered beach about a mile away which also has a small bistro called the Galley. We will definitely go back but maybe in a caravan next time.
Note from owners: Even when busy there are never queues for showers, we have 6 times the number of showers required by the Welsh Tourist board. Yes we charge 20p for hot showers, (most sites around the area charge 50p! ) it helps the environment by people not leaving showers running hot.
You do have to bring your own hair dryer, we state that we only provide hair dryer socket.
This is an excellent site with absolutely superb views. Each pitch has been carefully measured with indicator markings which means you get just the right space. The site is quiet and peaceful and the proprietors clearly make this one of their priorities for their guests. They will go out of their way to ensure that your stay is the best it can be with all sorts of information around the site about the surrounding area and things to do and see as well as making the site as comfortable as possible. The showers and toilet block were always exceptionally clean and we never queued once! The surrounding area is easily accessible and is fabulous - who needs to go abroad when you have beaches, countryside and views like this! An excellent holiday - thank you Anna and Miles.
The Willows is a beautiful campsite in an idyllic setting, with stunning views of the coastline, great facilities and the friendliest proprietors you could wish for! Anna and Miles were amazing and were so generous with all the help they gave us during our stay. They helped us in every way they could; from lending us their spare tent after we discovered half of ours had been left at home, and then helping us to put it up in the dark, to giving us advice as to where to eat out etc. It was the wettest weather we'd ever experienced in Abersoch, but despite this, we were greeted every day with smiles and happy faces! We had a beautiful private plot with views straight out to sea, and the electric barrier system at the site entrance was a safety bonus that we noticed many other sites didn't have. For us, the setting was ideal.down a quiet country lane, right in-between Abersoch and Llanbedrog, and only a few minuites drive to either. There is also a lovely pub, "The Ship Inn" within walking distance from the site, which serves great food. We enjoyed our stay at The Willows so much. We we will definitely be back again soon.
Stayed here of a long weekend in our tent. The campsite was well laid out, with good sized pitches and great views on a clear day. The owners were nice enough and very approachable. The site was nice and quiet, which is what we wanted and generally clean and tidy. We were, however, disappointed with the facilities, especially toilets. They were not ‘permanent’ buildings as such and felt more like portacabins. The sinks were very small and there was not much space to put toiletries whilst you got washed. Although the toilets and sinks themselves were always clean, the floor was constantly covered in wet grass. To some extent, this couldn’t be helped as the weather was very poor, but I would have expected ‘extra’ cleaning in these conditions. Maybe my husband and I have been spoilt by the other campsites we’ve stayed at in the past. We’re quite new to camping and usually pick 4 or 5 star sites (mostly small ones). This is the second 3* site we’ve stayed at and I suppose we expected more.
We have today got back from The Willows and will be going back. It is lovely, tanquil and relaxing. The owners are so friendly and make you feel very welcome. Abersoch is fab and the llanbedrog beach is beautiful. We had brillant weather. Well done The Willows.
Having stayed at the Willows on several occasions during 2006/2007 I thought it was about time I wrote a review. If you want a site that is quiet, clean and ideally situated within easy reach of local amenities etc then The Willows is just the one. Facilities on site toilets,showers and wash room are kept clean and in good order, 20p's are needed for your hot water, which is nothing really, all part of the camping experience. There is plenty of information available on site of things to do whatever the weather. The pitches are well spaced with all tents pitched around the outer edges so your not crammed in like sardines, the same is for tourers.this layout helps towards the atmosphere there. Access to site is via an electric barrier and gates are locked after 11pm. There is a local shop/post office / off licence just literally a 5 min walk around the corner, 5 min drive takes you down lane to the Ship Inn, food here is reasonably priced and nice too! A 5 min drive into Abersoch and you have a selection of shops, bistro's / restaurants, and bars, oh not forgetting the beach, which is lovely. To sum it up, this site is ideal if you want easy access to surrounding area's, piece and quiet after a hectic day out n about, friendly atmosphere and fantastic views over the penninsular. I wouldnt hesitate going back.in my tourer next time.
Quiet little site with some stunning views, well kept, marked pitches. However the owners attitude was indifferent, presenting my husband with a list of do's & don't's from a reception that was always locked even when 'open'! Facilities were clean but annoyingly with 20p (10p/minute) slots for showers & washing up, not what I expect in this day and age, especially @ £14 per night. The sinks were too small for my husbands shave & the plug didn't fit. The surrounding area is very beautiful, we had excellent weather. Local eateries are very good especially 'The Ship' in Llanbedrog, very good pub food @ reasonable prices. A local recommended the Gallery, also in Llanbedrog. Excellent lunches eaten outside overlooking the bay and, of course, the gallery to peruse. Aberdaron is also worth a visit.
The site owner has responded as follows
1. The do's and don'ts referred to are given to everyone - they are the site conditions.
2. The office door is locked even when 'open'
The facts are: a) the office itself never actually closes, we are on hand 24 hrs. The office is manned during stated 'open times' b) when actual door is locked, it is to safeguard our 11 month old baby. Any one can access us at any time.
I had an absolutely fabulous time at this clean and very well equipped site. The owners were very friendly and hospitable and provided excellent guidance on all local areas. The toilets and showers were very clean and there were plenty of facilities available. The site was kept well mowed and was a wonderful quiet place to spend the evenings. If you wanted to go out there are two very good pubs serving excellent food within a mile of the site. The local area is delightful, fantastic views, which helps in planning the days activities. You can see the fantastic beaches that surround the site. Great walks. I would definitely recommend this site to anyone who wants a lovely clean site with great facilities and friendly owners.
We stayed at the Willows in our tent on about 7 weekends during 2006, and are returning for a number of weekends in 2007.
The campsite is a nice contrast to some of the others in the area, as it has a feeling of much more open space and therefore privacy. There are lots of sites where you feel like the owners just pack campers in until you're practically on top of each other, but there is a limited number of pitches at the Willows so you don't get that problem. In fact, the pitches are just around the outside of the fields so even when it's full, there is still plenty of space.
Facilities are always spotlessly clean and availability is fine for the number of campers.
One of the other great features of this site is that the grounds are really well looked after and landscaped, so you are always on freshly mown plots with no uncomfortable lumps and bumps!
Miles and Anna the owners are extremely helpful to newcomers and regulars alike, and now they are helped by baby Megan! They come out around the site several times a day so it's nice to be able to be confident that there is someone there if something went wrong.
The site now has a card operated barrier so is very secure. It also tends to be quite quiet being mainly couples and families, so being kept awake at night is not a problem.
It's just a 10 minute drive to Abersoch and the local beaches and it's possible to walk to the local pub in Llanbedrog, The Ship.
All in all, we will keep going back to the Willows and I have recommended it to friends and would do so again.
Stayed her 1st May Bank Holiday weekend for 4 days. It was extremely clean and the owners extremely nice. Our pitch was extremely flat and well sheltered. The views breathtaking! In the tent fields the pitches are set in a circle on the outside of the field and they are huge! They do not cram you all in one place! A little more expensive then other places but well worth it. Quiet, relaxing and roomy! A wonderful time was had by all. Even rain on the last day did not put us off as the facilities, though a little dated was clean and always available. Oh, and you do have to pay 20p for hot water for showers and dish washing but we were not bothered. We hope to go back next May Bank Holiday.
We stayed at Yr Helyg during August and had an absolutely wonderful time. On our arrival we were greeted with a warm welcome by Anna & Miles the owners. We were shown out pitch, given a clear guide to the site amenities and then were left to unwind and have a cup of tea before having to settle our bill.
The site was immaculate. The views breath taking. The grass and flower beds are all kept to an impeccable standard. The pitches are level with a 16 amp hook up and TV point, which we have not come across before. In particular we liked the fact that there was a separate fridge/freezer to store our shopping goods in - free of charge. Even a television in the summerhouse.
The toilet blocks were kept clean to a very high standard. These are equipped with plenty of showers/wc sockets for hairdryers, and not once did we have to queue for the use of anything - even though we were staying in the middle of August.
Showers were 20p operated, 60p was ample for a good shower. We have in the past had to pay a pound plus on some sites.
Even though we had a torrential downpour mid holiday our pitch remained perfectly dry throughout the week.
We recommend and will definitely be going again.
Anna was expecting a baby any day when we had to leave, we hope on our return to see the baby!
The site looked very busy when we arrived, with only about 5 pitches vacant. We gained a pitch at the bottom of the field, which was fortunate as the wind blew a hoolly and the rain tap-danced for hours on the roof. We had good shelter from the weather, but it means we lost the views.
All pitches are grassy and the site itself is gently sloping. Although we were pretty level, I'm not sure they have many like that; most seemed to slope and chocks would probably normally be required by motor homes. In fact, all occupied pitches were taken by caravans and to our disappointment, not one was being used. They must be seasonal, one of my pet hates on a tourer's site. So we had the place to ourselves.
The owners maintain the grounds beautifully. Everything about the appearance was welcoming and attractive, from buildings to plant life.
The shower blocks were disappointing. The facilities are housed in two Portakabins. They were clean enough, but the shower was 20p for 2 minutes! We weren't told this when we arrived so I found out too late. My sole 20p disappeared into the slot, there was a dull "phut" and by the time I'd gathered my wits, the timer cut me off without a single drop of water. The floor had plenty of water though - I think the roof must leak when the rains come.
A couple of other little niggles commensurate with me being a grumpy old man - like a bolt missing on the toilet I chose to use, mildew on the shower curtain, a muddy pitch where grass had died off through ground sheets being used and a little pricey for an off-peak night.
The couple who run it are delightful. Anna had a very young baby strapped to her chest when we arrived, so perhaps we should make more allowances. It's a lovely camp site and we'd recommend it.
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We have just returned from a very pleasant stay here at The Willows. This is one of the more expensive sites near Abersoch. The site is very well kept, clean & is very tranquil and quiet, but in close proximity to Abersoch (about 5 mins by car). 
