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We too can only voice the same as a lot of the other reviews. This site certainly has the wow factor! As also said before, the access to it can be quite a challenge! Just take it really slow and be aware that you may meet someone coming the other way.
If you are looking for a busy site with loads of amenities and shops, then this is not the place for you however, if you love being in beautiful scenery, walks through gorgeous countryside and the ability to have a real fire by your unit, then this is somewhere you should not miss.
Whilst there is nothing there specifically for children, we felt that it let kids be kids again and make their own entertainment in the outdoors with loads of water to play in.Doesn't get much better to be honest!
The owner, Aled and his family have worked so hard to make the site welcoming and would certainly go that extra mile to make your stay even more perfect.
We were there at the beginning of April and had amazing weather. Aled did say that it can get a bit soggy if it rains but that is certainly not something that would put us off going. The shower blocks are very new and although there are only three, they didn't get busy while we were there, perhaps because we were showered quite early but even if you did have to wait, the views are certainly going to be an amazing distraction.
We certainly hope that this site stays as it is and we will definitely be going back again and again (in fact we are packing up to go this weekend as we loved it so much and still have so much exploring to do)
What a beautiful site, set amongst the hills and river,
Basic as regards no little shop but the site and the owner more than made up for that,
I didn't want to come home, despite having taken a wrong turning, and scratching my caravan along a slate wall, however when we finally got down to the point at were we should be, for a touring caravan you do have to approach with great caution, as at times the single road can be quite busy, and I found it a bit of an ordeal pulling a caravan.
However that being said, the site is well worth the 10 mins or so ordeal to the pitch,
Aled can be seen as can his son pottering around the site, many thanks to his little boy for helping us be moved from the soggy ground,.
I would visit this site time and time again,
This site is definitely a must for a lovely relaxing weekend walking or just lazing around.
Just got back from 5 nights here in the great British weather!
The field was very muddy but I guess it would be the same everywhere. I believe a road is going down for next year so getting the car on & off the field won't be a problem.
Despite the mud, the shower & toilet block we kept clean - very impressive considering the amount of mud.
The kids had an absolute ball exploring - we hardly saw them - they loved trudging through the mud.
Lovely site will definitely be going back, the only thing that I think needs a little attention is a better cleaning regime on the toilet block, there was things left on toilet windows that was there when I first went and still there when I left, and toilets left without paper for 2 days and not properly cleaned when an attempt was made, but don`t let this put you off, The whole area is absolutely beautiful well worth paying a visit, just be careful of the narrow lane to get to the campsite.
WOW what a great lay back site! have just got home from camping here and we had a fab time did leave a bit early as weather was a wash out!
Met some great new friends while sitting out by the camp fire at night.
Only cons I have are: it's a shame can't by milk and bits on site but owner was lovely gave me enough to have a cupper on arriving at site also more paths are needed as quite muddy to toilet/shower block after rain
Would love to visit this site again, so would the kids as they loved playing in river.
Glanllyn is situated on the shore of Lake Bala in Wales. 16 acres of natural parkland and spectacular views of nearby hills and mountains make it an idyllic spot to pitch a caravan, motorhome, tent or campervan with level grass or hardstanding pitches. For water sports enthusiasts there is a private shingle beach with easy launching area for windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding. Camp shop, wifi, laundrette, excellent heated toilet & shower facilities. The market town of Bala is 3 miles away with plenty of small shops, pubs & retaurants, cinema and a leisure centre. Find out more here
Beautiful! Loads of space, friendly people, paddling river, campfires and grassy pitches. We used the hook-up field which was full to 3/4 capacity. The entrance to the field got muddy but Aled said he was going to put chippings down soon. The toilet block is nice but needs a vanity area for morning ablutions etc. Wonderful forest and waterfall walks await but beware! Please stick to the footpaths, at the edge of the waterfalls there is a mighty drop. We are going back 2010, can't wait.
All I can say is after travelling around the UK for 6 weeks camping is this has got to be the top camping spot.
PROs
-not too busy
-REAL campfire (yes you build your campfire spot with rocks on the ground get your wood from Aled and you're ready to enjoy a beautiful evening campfire)
-New facilities (3 showers, unisex, and 2 men's stalls plus urinals)
-Dishwashing facilities with hot water (brand new)
-A family who love their campsite and take care of it with beautiful walks and waterfalls
CONs
-Not one (just the people who decided to pitch beside us on our last night even though the field was fairly empty)
To me, this is what I consider camping. We didn't camp by the river as we knew it would get busy there but a lovely spot a bit away. There are really nice walks and you can even take a dip in the fresh water (we didn't as being a Californian the water in the UK is just too cold for me).
There are a couple of pubs not far away. We walked there but took a taxi back (yes there is a taxi in the village) as it is quite a walk.
10 out of 10 for me. Aled, if you're reading, can you put a shelf or two in the men's toilet area for putting shaving kits? :)
We went here at the weekend when the weathermen said it was going to rain all the time. We are a family of 6, 2 adults, my son 8 years old, the twins 3 years old and my youngest only 1 and we had a great time and the sun shone. We were in a campervan and tent which was fine.Great to have a fire. The children played for hours in the shallow part of the river.Just like when I was a child many moons ago. This is the most relaxing site I've ever been to. Although I did think it was a little expensive being £ 26 a night but the facilities are very good. Make sure you take plenty of food as the shops are miles away down a single track. On the whole I love it there. And there was no pressure to leave your pitch the day we were leaving.
We have just returned from a wonderful weeks camping despite the elements being against us. The campsite is in a beautiful location and very clean and althought quite noisy at the weekends was very very quiet during the week. The open fires were a great idea although we were only back in time to light two the kids thought it great fun. We paddled and swam! in the river and the swing was used by all of us with great enjoyment.
The toilets and showers were clean and warm and the card system worked very efficiently.
For families with youngish children this is an ideal base with lots of walks, beaches, castles within easy reach. The furthest we had to venture was Criccieth (fantastic cafe by the sea) to the north and Barmouth to the South (fantastic crabbing) as everything we needed was close by.
The owner and his family were extremely helpful and friendly and I would recommend the site to anyone, young or old, singles or families.
The one mystery I do want to solve is how the huge great motor home managed to arrive during Friday considering the narrow lanes and mad local drivers.
I have been coming to this much loved site for the best part of 36 years and I still love it as much now as I did then. Over the years it has not changed much, maybe the trees have grown a bit and the river has extended itself and now separates in to one big river and a little stream to the side, (great for smaller children).
This site is a classic example of mother natures creation with a little help from the lovely Jones family who have owned it for ever.
This year loo's and showers were opened, and with excellent facilities like these, the stay just gets better.There is now water on site which for me is great as we used to have to go up to the farm house to collect it when I was young.
This site is a must for all the family, mums can relax whilst the dads get handy doing the manly jobs like collecting fallen kindling and building the fire, and the kids can play in the river and streams.
Glanllyn is situated on the shore of Lake Bala in Wales. 16 acres of natural parkland and spectacular views of nearby hills and mountains make it an idyllic spot to pitch a caravan, motorhome, tent or campervan with level grass or hardstanding pitches. For water sports enthusiasts there is a private shingle beach with easy launching area for windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding. Camp shop, wifi, laundrette, excellent heated toilet & shower facilities. The market town of Bala is 3 miles away with plenty of small shops, pubs & retaurants, cinema and a leisure centre. Find out more here
A very nice campsite. Went there on my own with the dog, arrived on a Friday afternoon and bagged a nice spot, not too close to the river as it looked busy (riverside is popular and noisy)
Camp site itself is very nice, the fields are open enough to find somewhere to camp with trees around for added seclusion. The river & waterfall are what make this campsite for me and they are lovely. With picnic tables near the water's edge.
There is a Children's nature trail by the river. A riverside walk that takes you up over the hill & a larger circular walk & woodland walk to keep you occupied.
Facilities are brand new & have some teething issues - cards work but shower doesn't always come on (buy a couple of extra cards until problem is resolved) Be warned though: showers were VERY hot (too hot for me, let alone children I imagine)
Also: new, nice facilities, but owner needs to keep on top of the cleaning. Sinks, hand driers, showers (esp the curtains) need cleaning more regularly.
The ability to have a fire is a lovely idea that I didn't utilise myself (not much point on my own) but was very very popular with everyone else.
There isn't a shop & the reception wasn't finished yet (but looked very near). There are a couple of nice pubs in the village that are just a short 1-2 miles walk down the hill (it's easier on the way back after a couple of pints)
The owner is very friendly and helpful and all in all I'd thoroughly recommend this site to anyone. Especially if you can get there mid week when it's quieter.
We spent a lovely hot weekend here, the campsite had lovely surrounds, there was some nice circular walks around the site. It was fantastic to be able to have a camp fire and the owner drove round regularly selling wood. Great to be so near to the waterfalls and river. At times it was very noisy, although the site was not full, there was lots of shouting from people playing in the water, and music at night so if you want a quiet site I don't think this is the place! Not many places to visit around the area. Limited local shops for buying food, would recommend taking a good food supply from home. Toilet block clean, showers good, although found it hard to actually purchase tokens. On the whole a good campsite especially if you have children.
We visited this site at the end of May during that glorius hot spell. What a site! We were bowled over. There is a new, clean toilet/shower block, with washing-up facilities, A soon-to-be-completed reception block which will have freezer pack freezing facilities, and a mobile phone charging point (so Aled, the owner, told me).
The site caters for tents, motorhomes and caravans, and has 20-odd electric hook-up points. The atmosphere of the site is welcoming and friendly. You can buy sacks of firewood to build a campfire from Aled as he visits the site regularly during the day. This, for us, was a real treat, althought we did smell a bit of woodsmoke. But that's part of the fun!
There are plenty of walks in and around the site, that take you to the falls, and along the river. This river is gin-clear, and my kids spent hours playing in it.
The only critisism, if you can call it that, is that I wish they would carry a few basic food items to sell. The nearest shop is over a mile away.
Overall I would definitely recommend this site to anyone who likes a quiet time, but with some atmosphere.
Well, I've been going to this site for a few years now. I've been here on my own for a retreat and I've been here with my wife and children. Nantcol has never failed me. The site is set in a valley approx 2 miles inland from the village of Llanbedr. If travelling out, it is roughly 10 mins from shell island and 25 minutes to Barmouth. Following on from the last reviewer, the toilet and shower blocks are now completed and open. They are kept very nice and clean. The showers are operated by purchasing a card from the owner (Aled) and cost 50p for 5 minutes. The card system is to ensure that the showers are used only by campers and not day visitors. The area is of outstanding natural beauty. A great base for walkers. The waterfalls are stunning. You can camp overlooking the streams as they meander from the foot of the falls. Log fires are allowed and Aled sells kindling and logs. Prices are £7 per adult and £3 per child per night. We arrived Friday evening Whit BH weekend and it was raining heavy and the ground was vbery muddy. However, as I've learned from previous years, the ground drains excellently well and soon dries off. Take spare tent pegs as you'll bend a few. The area used to be an old glacier many moons ago and has many rocks and boulders above ground and below so you're sure to bend a few pegs. I'm trying to be balanced in my view of this site and provide constructive criticism but I can't think what I would criticize. Just try it for yourselves.
Many thanks to Aled for his hard work and dedication in keeping this site a haven for those who appreciate camping in stunning nature.
The site and surroundings are set in a beautiful, wooded, rugged area with views of the sea and big mountains a 5 minute walk up the hill, waterfalls cascading not a 100 yards where you pitch. No noisy teens or traffic, just the sound of water. Proper campfires are allowed which is great for the true camper (we cooked all our food on the fire, great!) A great place for exploring north Wales. Cons: toilet blocks not finished yet and portaloos unusable due to being full up, bring your own loo! Other campers leaving all their rubbish onsite when they leave which gets strewn / blown all over the place, not nice! The recycling boxes are a good idea though.
A nice little site and we will be back.
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Is Nantcol Waterfalls child friendly? YES, it accepts children View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes 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 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
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 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming On Site 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
No Dog Walk 
We too can only voice the same as a lot of the other reviews. This site certainly has the wow factor! As also said before, the access to it can be quite a challenge! Just take it really slow and be aware that you may meet someone coming the other way. 
