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Reviews of Cwmrhwyddfor Farm Campsite
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Cwmrhwyddfor Farm Campsite
Tal Y Llyn
Tywyn
Tal Y Llyn
Gwynedd (Browse area)
LL36 9AJ
Tel: 01654 761286
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Pitches: 55
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Jdwyer |
1 review from this member |
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 We visited this site last weekend and really enjoyed our stay. It is a good level site with basic facilities but no shops within walking distance so if you are looking for an away from it all site, this is the one for you. It is a working farm with all the noises and smells that go along with it but that's part of the experience. The site is really dog friendly with lots of walks. The farmer is a friendly chap who comes around at least twice a day to check all is ok and have a chat. There is a nice inn just a five minute walk away who will serve meals outside if you have dog's with another 45 minute walk along a safe footpath you takes you to the far side of the Tal-y-Llyn Lake where you will find a great hotel with good food called Tynycoed, it's the big white hotel you really can't miss it as there are only two there, from personal experience I would not recommend the second hotel as the service and food was a bit rushed and not the best. We would recommend this site and will be visiting again soon. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ajc01 |
1 review from this member |
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A lovely location, perfect for the classic Cader Idris circuit - the route starts 5 minutes from the site. Reminded me a bit of Great Landgale in the Lakes with the cliffs and the bulk of Cader Idris towering over the site. Reasonably quiet although farm dogs, the relative proximity of the A487 (it's about 300 yards away) and the RAF mean that you're not quite away from it all.
Cwmrhwyddfor is a pretty, well maintained site. The toilet block is small, basic and a bit ugly but it is clean. It could do with some updating, especially as there is no washing up facilities in the gents (this is the 21st Century after all!) and the 20p meter in each of the single showers is just plain mean - you get 4 minutes at best.
The owners father makes his way around the site collecting monies morning, noon and night. He's a friendly old chap and is an expert at the 2 times table (£2 per car, person and tent per night).
Camp fires are OK and firewood is provided. This is a big plus as a fire is a must for keeping the midges away at this time of year, although we didn't find them too much of a problem.
There are some eating and drinking places within walking distance - a hotel just 5 minutes down the road and a couple of lovely inns at the far side of Llyn Mwyngil which is a pleasant 45 minute walk down the lakeside. Shopping is Dolgellau which is a 15-20 minute drive.
Recommended.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: James75 |
1 review from this member |
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We camped out here in August. The campsite is located on a working farm. The views from the 'tent field' are breath taking. Its surrounded by rolling hills on one side, and Cader Idris Mountain on the other. Small fires are allowed, although I'd recommend bringing your own firewood, otherwise you'll spend half the night trying to find damp twigs to burn!
This campsite is definitely worth a visit
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| Reviewer: Ally the dog |
1 review from this member |
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May 2005
We went to this site after being let down by another in the area. The site has basic facilities, 1 shower for men 1 for women and all hot water is charged at 20p. However the fantastic views and freindly and helpful owner more than make up for this. We also did't find the facilities a problem and the site was quite ful whilst we were there. It is quite isolated (shops are 10 miles away) but is ideal if you want to stay somewhere quiet. It's also easy to get to just of the main Machynlleth to Dolgellau road. It is alos very Dog friendly with a nice pub just up the road, that will serve meals outside for people with dogs.
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| Reviewer: Samsite |
1 review from this member |
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February 2005
After Desperately needing a break at the end of Feb, me and my girlfriend on a budget decided we were going camping, this is one of the few camp sites available, After getting lost on the way there (camp site is in middle of nowhere) we finally arrived, we drove on to the field which has small tarmac road, I promptly got the mini stuck, a total 2 times I decided it was best to keep car on tarmac, the field was extremely boggy. In general the area in which the camp site is located is VERY nice and is ideal if you are a walker or a nature fan, the campsite permits camp fires, BUT the facilities on the site are BASIC to say the least, when we were there was no showers working, no hot water and the toilets were not working for 4 hours, there was no rubbish facilities.
I really wouldn’t recommend this camp site unless you are a walker there are lots better for the money and the facilities aren’t exactly top notch, there was also a disagreement in the rates per night to what we were advised on the phone and when we got there, farmer happy enough to take your money and then not provide the facilities promised, I will definately not be going back to this camp site.
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| Reviewer: Wildcountry |
10 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
Beautiful location at the foot of the mountains. This site would appeal to walkers and those with an appreciation for the great outdoors. Facilities are basic. Big field for tents with plenty of space. Lacked any formal security, but sensed the owners had a pretty good idea of comings and goings and wouldn't miss much. I guess this site would never be crowded even in high season as there are many more with better facilities nearby. Well worth a stay though for the views alone. Cost us £10 a night for a tent 2 adults and 2 young children.
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| Reviewer: Tony Hales |
1 review from this member |
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17th May - 20th May 2004
What a fantastic site..... Welcomed with warmth which stayed throughout my stay. Its on a slight slope, but nothing too bad. I was charged £2 per person, £2 per tent but that would probably go up during peak season, still, I think its well worth it if it does. The whole site is kept immaculate. Camp fires allowed, dogs allowed. Toilets are basic as is the shower, but its all kept very clean.
The site is on a working farm, but we were not bothered at all by any one. On arrival just drive into the site, pitch your tent and the owner will come and see you in the morning, so thats handy for those turning up later in the day!! There were only 2 other tents on the site when I visited, but I'm sure it would be a lot busier during peak season as it is a 5 min walk of the car park at the foot of Cader Idris, when during peak season I'm sure there would be a queue for the shower.
This site is on the A487 Dolgellau to Machynlleth road and clearly marked. The ONLY bad thing for me was the amount of low flying jets roaring down the valley, but hey, its not the owner fault and Air Force have gotta practice somewhere, It's not like Heathrow, but one came down the valley at about 21:45hrs and I nearly spilt my tea, eerrrr, I mean beer. But I think my opinion would be bias as I'm ex Air Force and had enough of jets !!!! They do look good when you look down at them from Cader idris, camcorders at the ready if you like that sort of thing.I can't recomend this site enough. *****
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| Reviewer: Alaine |
5 reviews from this member |
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August 2003
This is a smallish site on the main A487 Dolgellau to Machynlleth road. The site itself is set below the level of the road and is divided into two sections, the lower section is for touring caravans and the upper for tents. The two sections are divided by a bank covered with a row of trees. The tent site is a little uneven but not impossible to pitch even a large tent (and ours is large!). There are mountains either side of the site which is a wonderful sight to wake up to. Campfires are permitted.
The facilities are a little basic, consisting of a breeze block building with outside taps for water, and within, two toilets and a shower each, two washbasins (cold water only) and a Belfast style sink for washing dishes and clothing (hot water). There is no draining board. I assume the gents' facilities are the same. However, the facilities are kept clean and toilet paper always available. You have to pay 20p for hot water and 20p for a shower, which is operated via a meter. If you put in 40p you can have a reasonable shower, in fact it was a little bit too long and I ended up turning it off myself. There are no hairdryers or hand dryers and you have to bring your own soap for hand washing.
We paid a total of £12 for two nights, which is very reasonable. £2 for the tent and £2 for each adult. We didn't pay for our son as he's three but I don't know what the age limit is before children get charged. The friends we were with paid more, although they were also two adults with a three year old daughter. They brought along two small tents and were charged £2 for each tent. I actually think we should have been charged more because our large tent took up considerably more space than their two small ones, but that's how they charge and that's it. The owners of the site are in their sixties (or possibly seventies!) and spent a lot of time walking round the camp site at various times of the day to check that people who are there have paid, but also to chat to customers and get to know them. First thing in the morning we had a visit from the owner requesting our tickets (you get one for each night) but as he comes around 8.30 it's as well to make sure you're up or I'm told that he will get you up! Don't know how true that is, but if he's running a business I suppose he wants to make sure he's not being ripped off. You have to be understanding about these things, I have heard of lots of cases of people camping on farm sites and disappearing without paying.
We enjoyed staying at this site but would really only use it as a second choice as we have been spoilt by our usual site in Tywyn, who don't mind if you de-camp at 5.00 in the evening. I have a feeling that if we did that at Cwmrhwyddfor we would be charged another night. The only thing that we really didn't like was the abundance of midges. We were going to camp by the trees where it's flatter but got attacked by swarms of the little blighters, so quickly moved (with a half erected tent) to the other side where there weren't quite so many. The toilets were also full of midges, day and night, and we did get bitten. However, as they are prolific at this time of year wherever you go, I am not really put off by this. We wouldn't stay for more than a weekend at this site as the facilities are a little basic for longer stays. There is only one shower each which means you sometimes have to queue, and the one sink with hot water is not adequate for large amounts of washing up as there is nowhere to drain anything, unless you pile it up in a neighbouring sink.
We would go again for definite, for the views are stunning and it's nice and quiet. But for those who like a lively site and top-notch facilities, look elsewhere.
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