Just a five-minute drive from Criccieth Castle and the beach, The Paddocks Caravan and Camping offer an ideal adult-only base for a relaxing getaway. Tent campers are welcome across non electric and electric grass pitches, whilst tourers can pitch on fully serviced hardstanding pitches. Snowdonia National Park and beautiful sandy beaches all within a 5-15 minute drive, this is a perfect location for exploring the landscapes of Gwynedd.

Why you'll love it at The Paddocks Caravan and Camping


Small adults-only camping and touring site with well maintained clean facilities and friendly owners

Within a five minute drive of some picturesque beaches - Marine Beach and Criccieth Beach

Just a 15 minute drive from Snowdonia National Park, great for keen walkers and cyclists

If you're looking for a relaxing getaway in Gwynedd, this could be your ideal site. This small, adult-only camping and touring site is set in beautiful countryside within the small village of Llanystumdwy which has a pretty river walk along the banks of the River Dwyfor or along the estuary and the beach towards Criccieth. The village is the birthplace of historical David Lloyd George, so a visit to the museum is just down the road, there is also the local community-owned village pub, plus glorious sandy beaches just a five-minute drive away. Tent campers are welcome across the site's five non electric, and five 6 amp electric, large grass pitches. Each pitches measures 10m x 10m so there is plenty of space to set up your camping chair outside. Campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans are also allowed across the five fully serviced hardstanding pitches, each with an adjacent grass area. The pitches measure 15m x 10m overall, each with a grey waste, water and 10 amp electric hook up. All of the pitches welcome up to four guests, with WiFi available across the whole site, there is a communal area for washing pots etc, with a bench table and seating, fridge freezer and a drinks fridge along with a microwave, kettle and a toaster too plus a phone charging point. BBQs and campfires in fire pits are allowed as long as they are raised from the ground and placed on one of the concrete slabs provided, perfect for nights under the stars. Four-legged friends are also welcome, as long as they are well behaved and camping friendly, with up to two dogs allowed per pitch.

Open from 26 April to 23 September


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

EV charging

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Water hookups

Facilities include a shower block with two good sized private bathrooms each have a shower, toilet and wash hand basin, plus there are 2 more separate toilets and another separate shower with a dressing room.

There is a communal area with a large table with seating, a washing up area with two sinks, a drinks fridge and another large fridge freezer with an ice and cold water dispenser. There is also a microwave, a toaster and a kettle plus a phone charging point, There is also a good supply of free washing up liquid, hand soap and paper towels for all to use

The nearest shop is Spar shop which is located in the nearest petrol station five drive minutes away. The Tafarn Y Plu village pub is within a ten minute walk of the site and has a small shop for some basic necessities.


A note from the site themselves...

We are so proud to have a small, quiet, friendly and clean campsite in a coastal location which has plenty for everyone to do enough. We are very lucky to be within easy reach of surrounding areas by either walking, cycling, by car, bus or even by train, the choice is yours!!


Map and address

Park address

The Paddocks Caravan and Camping,

The Paddock, Dwyfor Ranch, Llanystumdwy, Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales, LL52 0SU

Coordinates

52.9256, -4.2743 | SH 47 38

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The Paddocks Caravan and Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 15 accommodation options on-site

5 x Large Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches measuring 10m x 10m without electric, suitable for tents and trailer tents.

5 x Large Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches measuring 10m x 10m with 6 amp electric hook ups, suitable for tents and trailer tents.

5 x Jumbo Fully Serviced Grass and Hardstanding Pitches

Max 4 people

Half hardstanding and half grass pitches with grey waste, fresh water hook up and 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes.



Check-in is between 1pm and 9pm. (if possible please could you give an approx. time for your arrival)

Check out is due by 11am.

All well behaved, quiet, campsite friendly dogs are always welcome onsite

BBQs and fire pits are welcome, just ensure they are raised from the ground

The site also has small BBQs and chimineas for a nightly hire charge

Charcoal, bags of logs and kindling wood are also available for purchase onsite

This is an adults-only quiet site, that has a strict quiet time between 11pm - 6.30am


Just five minutes from the coast, this is an ideal location for days out at the beach. Marine Beach and Criccieth beaches (5 minutes) are stunning beaches, great for days of swimming or soaking up the summer sun, then with Black Rock sands in Morfa Bychan being only a 10 minutes drive, there you can take your vehicle onto the vast sand beach for the day!

Criccieth Castle is also just five minutes away, one of Wales' most famous landmarks. This ancient castle sits high on a hilltop, originally built by Prince Llywelyn the Great. Here you can wander the ancient passages or marvel at the spectacular views out to sea, then head down the road to the local well-known ice cream shop called Cadwaladers.

The site is very central for most activities on and around the Llyn Peninsula and the Snowdonia National Park, having great coastal path walks in the area for anyone who loves walking, Plus cycle route number 8 is on the doorstep for cyclists to enjoy their days out too.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Portmeirion Italian village (10 minutes)
  • Black Rock sands (15 minutes)
  • Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (10 minutes)
  • Caernarfon Castle (25 minutes)
  • Airworld Aviation Museum (25 minutes)
  • Harlech Castle (30 minutes)

Interested in staying at The Paddocks Caravan and Camping?

Call 07710 521792 to book.

10am to 10pm

Unfortunately The Paddocks Caravan and Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for The Paddocks Caravan and Camping was last updated on November 7th, 2024 at 12:27 AM

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