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Cae Du Campsite
Rhoslefain
Tywyn
Gwynedd (Browse area)
LL36 9ND
Tel: 01654 711234
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Open: 07/04/2024 to 20/10/2024
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| Who's it for |
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Cherry69 |
1 review from this member |
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 First time I've been camping for 15 16 years and this place just blew my mind! camped on the edge of the cliff and for some1 who is scared of heights I just found it breath taking. Sunsets are beautiful I have some amazing pictures that look pro hehe :-). Went down on the beach everyday but did have to invest in some new shoes to go over the rocks and pebbles but the beach does also have sandy patches which was great for our dog to just run and enjoy himself.
The toilet/shower block was a bit of a walk away, well at night it seems it, but were very clean and have to say prices are very good shower costs £1 and hair dryer is 20p. To stay on site cost us £12 a night which I think is very fair and even though there are no shops, nothing for a few miles, the view is well worth it.
The closest town is a few miles away but a lovely drive. It has most shops you need really, not that we spent much time there we just grabbed what we needed and went back to the site to enjoy the beach then cook our tea on the fire outside our tent which you can build if there isnt one at your spot.
We didn't book but then when we arrived found in the future it's best to book, but told us we could stay from the mon to fri then on fri asked if we could stay 2 extra nights and found no problem.
Mmmmmm try to find a criticism???? with the site and surrounding I cannot find one, as they have other facilities that we didn't use. Oh apart from the fridge where you can freeze ice blocks - if you can find any room, your can go missin but whats an ice block or 2 :-).
We loved it so much we have booked to go back in 2 weeks for bank holiday. The kids are going to love it catching crabs :-) and will certainly be thinking of spending quite a few weeks there next summer holidays 
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Lewisboy366 |
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Camping right on the edge of the beach/cliff top! what an incredible experience, for sure with a strong or miserable weather system coming off the sea it may be a little less enjoyable, but even so it would still be amazing.
Firewood is available to buy, delivered to your tent/pitch along with the worlds best burgers- no exaggeration! they are amazing!
Facilities are clean and tidy and more than acceptable, you need to take pound coins for the shower.
This has to be the best camping weekend ever.
To add to all of this the family owned site could not give you a warmer welcome! and indeed it was a job to leave their hospitality come home time!
A really great site, some really quirky and enjoyable extras (fires, beach and burgers) and all for incredible value. Stop reading and start booking!
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Two WheelCamper |
9 reviews from this member |
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Cracking little site this one!
Access is off the A493 but right on a nasty bend so be careful turning in and out. Once down the short lane to the house, stop and introduce yourself to the very friendly owners, then through the gate down a rough single track to the site. This track is pretty rough, but I was riding a motorcycle and had no problems at all getting in or out, just go steady.
At the bottom, there are two fields either side of the central toilet block, I pitched in the one on the right as it was nearly empty. These are elevated on small cliff tops with a clear view out to sea. The ground is slightly sloping with some flat pitches, I pitched facing the sea on a sloping pitch which caused no problems at all.
There are stone hearths for a camp fire on each pitch, the sea to the front of you and the coastal railway line behind you. (The train line sounds off-putting but for the whole first evening/night, I only saw 3 trains.)
I had superb weather, no wind, lots of sun but I can imagine if the wind gets up, it would be a breezy spot! I stayed at the site of an evening round my camp fire which was superb. Firewood can either be found or brought for £5 a bag, I could find very little driftwood on the beach but picked up a good bundle on my trips out.
The beach is mostly rocky with a few sandy spots, but the water and beach were both very clean.
There are some taps dotted about to avoid the short walk to the toilet block. This block is clean and tidy with showers at £1 a time and there are washing up facilities as well as a sheltered barn area for wet evenings.
The site has no shop and it is a short drive to the nearest one so stock up before you pitch.
Overall I was very pleased and will be returning as soon as I can !
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Silverten |
5 reviews from this member |
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This site is truly fantastic and we will be back! Well out of the way, tucked between the coast railway line and the sea. It has the most exquisite views over the sea, and the sunsets are amazing! Campfires are allowed and really add to the atmosphere at night.
Smallish- a couple of fields on top of low cliffs surrounding a tiny valley with a small stream which discharges onto the beach (nice and clean, mainly smooth rocks with some patches of sand). You could walk the length of the site in five minutes, and the wash-block is in the middle. The ground is good- levelish and smooth with cropped grass so comfortable to sleep on. There are one or two drinking water taps in the fields which saves trekking to the wash-block all the time. The sea is very shallow for quite a way out, so good for swimming in warm weather as it's not too cold!
Each pitch has a rough stone 'hearth' and wood is sold at a fiver a bag, although driftwood can be gathered from the beach as well. Fresh eggs and lamb burgers were also available. The nearest village is a five or ten minute drive away- so bring your milk with you because once you're settled you won't want to leave!
Tywyn is the nearest place of any size- a decent beach, couple of supermarkets, a few shops and pubs. The Halo factory shop sells good and generous icecreams. Barmouth is larger and more touristy with a huge sandy beach, but a rather longer drive (via the toll bridge across the river)- nice for a day trip if you fancy a change of scene.
The facilities are simple (three toilets and three showers plus a hairdryer (20p) in the ladies, I assume the same in the mens) and washing up facilities. Very clean, good power on the showers (£1 coin) that last for ages, although not always totally hot as this depends on demand, so try and pick a less popular time for a wash if you can- first thing in the morning was fine. The site was pretty full when I visited and there did not seem to be any problems with queueing for these.
The owners are lovely and friendly and the site has a quiet and civilised atmosphere- there were a mixture of age groups staying, and several dogs, but no problems with noise, dirt or disruption- just everyone having a great time!
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Jola |
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Cae Du in good weather is a campsite steeped in the feelgood factor. Forget organised entertainment and open your eyes and ears to the seabirds, butterflies and wildflowers of the West Wales coast. Cormorants skim back and forth in front of you, and regular visitors say that porpoises and seals sometimes visit and play.
On a clear day, look across to Snowdon and Bardsey Island and scan the entire coastline of Cardigan Bay between them. No need to look at your watch: tune out of 21st century hassle and tune in to the rhythms of the sea, for here time passing is marked by the ebb and flow of the tides. What could be more satisfying for the soul than watching a spectacular sunset over the bay (you and everyone else on the campsite spellbound together by it like some ancient tribe); gathering around a stone firepit campfire for the evening; and falling asleep to the sound of the waves on a rocky shore?
Cae Du is good for couples, good for friends, good for families. You won't find a children's playground here other than hundreds of rockpools to explore, a stretch of sandy beach at the shoreline at low tide, and the endless adventure potential of a couple of very large very green clifftop fields.
You might find yourself looking for The Rules. Fact is, there aren't many at Cae Du, and none are written down. They pretty much seem to be: (1) Be nice to each other so that everyone can enjoy their time here. (2) Keep dogs on leads on site (though they can run free on the beach).
Pitches aren't allocated and you can't pre-book. It's easy to find a pitch with sea views though even when busy, as pitches are sited on two tiers around the boundaries of two long (mostly sloping) clifftop-hugging fields. There are also a couple of pitches at low level just seconds from the shore: less privacy here as the access path for everyone runs alongside, but very convenient for the beach and for the facility block. Parents with adventurous toddlers will probably want to pitch there or on the upper 'terrace' tier of one of the two large fields, as the pitches to the front of the fields are right at the edge of the cliffs and separated from the drop only by a very low stone wall and (in places) rusted barbed wire. Don't worry - you'll still get a fabulous sea view from your vantage point over cliff-front campers!
The beach comprises mostly large-ish rocks, some with seaweed - not particularly attractive to the eye and some care is needed to pick your way across, but it's fascinating for its rockpools. A few hundred yards along is a section of sandy beach, smallish at high tide but quite extensive at low tide.
There's a washing machine, freezer, washing-up sinks and an area partly under cover with a table and seating, worktop for food prep, and fireplace. All quite dark and basic and not much used, but possibly useful for groups to meet, and good to have a bit of solid shelter if required!
My partner and I visited on a peak weekend in May and the site was about as full as it could get. At least one or two showers were always available in the evenings but for an hour or so in the mornings the facilities were very busy. The block as a whole could be better presented (eg there's only one mirror in each of the ladies' and gents' sections; there's no partitioning between washbasins; it would benefit from a few cobwebs being cleared away around window fittings; and more and bigger hooks and shelves are needed). Much more importantly however, the loos, basins, showers and floors were cleaned and supplies were re-stocked frequently (soap is provided). On this basis I didn't have any concerns about hygiene standards. From memory I think there were three showers and three loos in the ladies' - presumably the same for the gents. The showers are the slot-meter type at £1 (one pound) a go. They are modern 'instant heat' electric type, have good steady pressure, temperature can be varied and they last a long time. The shower cabins are reasonably hygenic. (Yes I've seen some better but many very much worse!) Take a plastic bag for shoes/clothes as the showers have no bench or partitioned dressing area so anything placed on the floor will get wet.
Take that shower fee in the context of the site fee, which over a weekend in May 2009 was £10 (ten pounds) per night for two people with a tent. Fabulous sea views and beach access, relaxed atmosphere, sound clean facilities, camp fires, interesting visits locally. You'd be mad to quibble at the price. It's the bargain of the century when the weather's good. And therein lies the rub: there's nowhere - NOWHERE - better to be when the sun shines and a balmy breeze wafts across the bay, but when the weather's poor here hang on to your hat, for Cae Du is very exposed and the wind will really blast across the site. Bring extra guylines and pegs and be prepared to use them if the forecast looks at all dodgy. Bring ear plugs to make sure you get some sleep if the wind's up. Make sure your tent's up to scratch, for this site will test its mettle - and yours - if the weather closes in. Think of it as a character-building adventure, eh?
Having felt compelled to give due warning about that downside of the site, I'd better get another out of the way: think twice about coming to Cae Du if you have a caravan and a nervous disposition. Take a deep breath before tackling the very sharp, steep turn down off the road to the owner's house and the lumpy bumpy track down from there to the facilities block, where the track separates for the climb up to the main site fields at clifftop level. Some caravans do manage it; just be prepared for a few hairy moments and ring to check suitability for your unit if in doubt. Bear in mind too that there's no electric hook-up facility here. On the whole this site is probably more suitable for tents and campervans. In busy periods you may have to settle for a sloping pitch, but otherwise there are plenty of acceptable pitches, with even more choice if you have a small tent or chocks to level a van.
There's no shop on site or in reasonable walking distance so stock up at the large Co-op store in Tywyn. However, wood for the numerous fixed stone firepits, lamb burgers and eggs are available from the site owners. They're welcoming and helpful (unless you make a pain of yourself to fellow campers: if reported you'll be very firmly sent on your way with no nonsense).
Trains run along the back of the campsite during the day, about once every hour or two. The rail network offers numerous touring possibilities along the coast and inland, but many campers just stay on site and relax, or visit locally. The small, unpretentious town of Tywyn is about six miles away. Tywyn has a sandy beach, large Co-op, small independent shops, cafes - Little Miss Muffets is very good, and open Sundays too - chip shops, small cinema, Tourist Info Centre and wonderful Talyllyn steam railway with museum, shop, cafe and special events. Pick up a few of the walks leaflets from the railway shop before taking the first train of the day and you can build a whole day's outing using the train as transport between walk points. On the way to or from Tywyn the Halo ice cream factory/shop is well worth a visit (scrumptious ice cream, fun for kids, picnic tables and useful for souvenirs and gifts). Aberdovey is a few miles further on (extensive sandy beach, estuary shallows and dunes, lifeboat station and shop, cafes and pubs, and bucket-and-spade emporia). Further afield are the large seaside resort of Barmouth and the inland towns of Machynlleth (with CAT, the Centre for Alternative Technology, nearby - fascinating for all ages) and Dolgellau (which has a very traditional Welsh 'feel' to it with its neat grey stone and slate houses, combined with some interesting independent shops). The surrounding countryside of the Snowdonia National Park is beautiful - quiet lanes, rivers, hills - good cycling and walking - Cadair Idris if you're serious.
Its sea-view, clifftop location is one that every camper should visit, and every camper will come away with enduring memories of their stay (one way or another - remember what I said about the weather.!) It draws visitors back time after time, and ultimately that's the best recommendation of all.
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| Reviewer: Angelprincess626 |
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I visited this site with seven other people ranging from three years old to much older! We all loved it! The views were amazing and the sun set to die for!
Upon entering the site the road is a single lane, very steep and fortunately we didn't meet anyone coming the other way! The owner was lovely, we didn't have quite enough cash on us so said it would be fine to pay her the rest later. We had a three man tent and it cost us £12 a night.
After going through the gate the road down to the camp site is very bumpy and rocky, I wouldn't recommend it if you have a particularly low car as you would catch the bottom in places. You can then either turn left or right, we turned right and over the little bridge crossing the stream and up the hill.
The first thing we noticed once we were out of the car (apart from the stunning views) was the sheep poo, it was everywhere! We had to spend 10 minutes flicking it out of the way before we could pitch the tent! After that job was done the tent was soon up, chairs out and fire lit! The camp fires are fantastic, little stone circles at each pitch. Fire wood could be brought but a stroll along the beach (head north for the bigger pieces) soon brought back loads of wood to last two nights.
The beach was wonderful, the stream flows into it, had we of been on our own we would of camped right by the stream. The beach is very rocky with the odd sandy patch here and there, great for rock pooling! We were told if you head north there is a natural swimming pool.
The toilet block was very clean although a bit of a walk (a potty was very useful for our 3 year old!) Showers were £1 and nice and warm. The washing up water could really of done with being a bit hotter but did the job.
There is no shop on site, if there was there would be no need to leave!
The nearest town is Tywyn where there a number of shops to wonder around including a Spar and large Co Op.
At night the camp site really comes into its own, everyone's fires twinkling and the beautiful views of the sea. The stars were amazing too as its so dark there!
The next morning there was a dolphin following a fishing boat which the other members of our party saw, I was still snoring!
Very enjoyable weekend and will definitely be returning there again.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Worky |
8 reviews from this member |
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Be very careful if you have large caravan or motorhome, this is down a steep, narrow, winding lane. I nearly hit the building when van rocked from side to side.
No electric hookups so we did not stay. I would say it would be an ideal campsite for tents / small vans although there is not much in the vicinity.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Tykey |
3 reviews from this member |
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Had a great 2 weeks there, already booking for 3 weeks for next year.
Mostly tents, but a few caravans as well
Brilliant views over Cardigan bay and the Llyn Peninsular, with frequent visits by dolphins and seals. Just wander down the bank onto the rocky beach. Pretty quiet , although a few commuter trains hiss by above the site, but after one or two, you don't even notice these.
We even saw a couple of waterspouts during a thunderstorm.
The toilets and showers are beautifully kept, but maybe one or two more might be useful during the busy times. No EHUs, but this actually seemed a blessing, contributing to the quiet atmosphere.
The owners, who live just above the site are extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jon3 |
1 review from this member |
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Lovely campsite fanstatic views to a pebble beach loads of rock pools for kids. Toilets and showers very clean,had a lovely time stayed fo 7nights, had a few dry days weather could of been better, the site is very windy ,lovely lamb burgers cooked on open fire,watching sunset was lovely. The only down side was it could of done with a shop on site , the nearest one was 3miles they have a spar and pub there.Went to some lovely places while we stayed there, abadovey beach was lovely,kids loved it.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Suemach |
2 reviews from this member |
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Blissful!
Campsite is next to the sea. Campfires allowed - farmer sells firewood but occasionally sells out.
No Shops nearby - Tywyn is nearest.
Bus route passes by top of farm lane.
Loos and showers clean.
Carefull if it rains - lower pitches can get flooded.
My favourite campsite! We stay here 4 or 5 times a year.
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