Llys Derwen Caravan & Campsite Reviews
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Just ten minutes from Caernarfon and nestled at the foothills of Snowdon, Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping is a family-friendly site that offers a peaceful base for Snowdonia. Tents are welcome on non electric grass pitches and tourers can pitch up on electric grass pitches. Within 20 minutes of the coast you will be in a prime location for days out at local attractions like Caernarfon Castle or exploring the surrounding landscapes!
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60 reviews
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would recommend
Excellent site
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Lou T
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Great site with lovely staff and super clean facilities. We loved our visit, and will be returning.
Site's response
Cheers Lou! Lovely to have met you, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our campsite at the foothills of Snowdon.
Lovely stay
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Cara P
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Lovely campsite, staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Great location close to lots of sites and beautiful walks. All facilities were very clean and well kept, great value for money. Would definitely stay again and I highly recommend.
Site's response
Cara, thank you so much for your glowing review, we really do appreciate it! We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Many thanks, Nathan.
Ideal place for our stay in Snowdonia
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Lee T
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We were both extremely impressed by how we were made so welcome by the owner of the site, Nathan, he couldn't do enough for us. He keeps the site immaculate, the washrooms and appearance of the site was impeccable. The location was peaceful and ideal for family or solo campers. I've been to several sites in the area but none of them reached the quality of service and great location of this site. Highly recommend the site.
Site's response
Lee, it was a pleasure to have yourself and friend stay with us. It was a shame about the storm we had which cut your vacation short. If you're travelling up this way again be sure to call in on us - will try and arrange some sunshine next time. 👍
Hidden gem
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Ashdon T
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We stayed for 5 days and could have easily stayed longer. Nathan was a perfect host and greeted us upon arrival, he'd been thoughtful in our pitch position and gave us a quick tour to settle in. He was also kind enough to print out a list of local activities and areas of interest to visit during our stay. The place itself is extremely well maintained, with plenty of room and flat pitches, the facilities were always clean and fresh. At no point did I have to wait or queue to use any facility like some of the more crowded sites. There were families there, so the children were able to interact and play. Of an evening, the site was respectful and peaceful with no noise disturbances. Beautiful views all around, easy access to Zip World and Snowdon, plus many more. I can't recommend enough and when we return to Wales, I'll be here again.
Site's response
Ashdon, it was lovely to have met you and thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a glowing review. As you mentioned its good to hear you found the facilities to be of a good standard and you didn't have to wait for showers/toilets throughout your stay. Look forward to welcoming you back soon. Nathan.
Fabulous small campsite
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Jane D
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We had such a friendly welcome after a very long drive and loved our stay, we can't fault this campsite. Very helpful and had super clean facilities. A well-kept site with great pitches and such a brilliant location for Snowdon. Hope to come back again, especially to see the cat!
Site's response
Hi Jane, Maui that cat has been asking after you. Thank you for such a lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you back when you're next planning a camping trip up in North Wales
Excellent campsite
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Anna M
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Such a lovely, clean and friendly site. Would highly recommend and will also return.
Site's response
Anna, lovely to meet yourself and your family, glad you enjoyed your camping trip at our family campsite at the foothills of Snowdon.
Lovely clean little site
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Kai R
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Very clean and tidy little campsite. They’ve got a secure field where you can let your dog run and a chicken coop from which you can get fresh eggs.
Site's response
Thanks Kai, lovely to have met you and thank you for such a glowing review of our camping site.
Beautiful campsite
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Zoe L
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The campsite was in a beautiful location. Reception team were really friendly and helpful. Indoor toilet and shower blocks were very clean and showers were hot. The indoor dishwashing block was also a brilliant touch. Would definitely stay here again.
Site's response
Thanks Zoe, lovely to have met you and thank for such a glowing review, we're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again.
Lovely short stay with a friendly welcome
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Chris Y
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Everything you need! Facilities were spotless and we had a lovely peaceful stay. Just the one night for us, but we'd stay here again if in the area.
Site's response
Cheers Chris, appreciate the review and it was great to meet you. Hope to see you again soon. Nathan
Fantastic place
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Bert B
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Very nice campsite, away from busy roads, but easy connections to all places in the area. Large pitches, very clean facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely cat.
Site's response
Thanks Bert. Maui, our Campsite cats is a local celebrity. Glad your enjoyed your camping trip at our family campsite at the foothills of Snowdon. Look forward to welcoming you back. Nathan.
Welsh Gem
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Jane V
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What can I say? Llys Derwen is a family run sit, from the location, facilities, cleanliness (grounds and guest facilities)and even the WIFI was decent, I cannot fault a thing. Nathan was busy when we arrived, but came to say hello. We could tell he puts his heart and soul into all he does. Always around if needed but un-intrusive too. In a nutshell, it's perfect!
Site's response
Thank Jane, lovely to read your review and I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday with us. Hope to see you all again some time soon at our camping site at the foothills of Snowdon. Many thanks, Nathan
A welcoming stay
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Jonathan S
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A very clean, well run and welcoming site. In a perfect position for getting to all the valleys and access to the mountains. The facilities were all very clean with loads of hot water, though perhaps for the number of people, more toilets and showers would be nice.
Site's response
Jonathan, thank you for taking the time to give us such a good review. We've just been named in the Top 10 Campsites in the UK so our demand has increased so we will be investing in new toilet blocks for 2025. But rest assured the ones we have will remain the cleanest in Wales :)
Loved place
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Luciene L
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I loved the place, the impeccable cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere.
Site's response
Luciene, thank you so much, it was lovely to have you and your great family stay with us. Many thanks - Nathan.
Lovely, clean, well run site
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Jenny S
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If I could give more stars for cleanliness I would. An exceptionally clean, lovely site. Really friendly owner, who runs it very well. The first night, we encountered some issues with a loud and noisy group of guests who went on to cause a little trouble, and were evicted the following morning early. Similarly, the regular campsite goers dealt with a group of lads flying a drone around the tents and the cars early one morning. In our previous experience on static caravan sites, this kind of behaviour rarely got met with a firm hand and it was reassuring. Having small children, to know that the sites rules are enforced fairly and by all. Thank you for a wonderful stay and a lovely holiday.
Site's response
Jenny, thank you so much for the lovely review and as you say, we have a zero tolerance with bad behaviour, we want all our customers to enjoy their time in a peaceful and respectable environment.
Excellent
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Gordon W
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Had a brilliant few days. This site is immaculate, so clean and well kept. Toilets and showers were cleaned several times every day. Nathan was very friendly and helpful and should be very proud. Would definitely recommend.
Site's response
Wow thanks Gordon, made up with your review - makes all the hard work worthwhile. Look forward to welcoming you back to our camping site at the foothills of Snowdon.
Best campsite we’ve ever been to!
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Nadine A
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We’ve been camping for 20 years and never stayed on a site where the owner is so welcoming, helpful, friendly and relaxed! The toilets and showers were sparklingly clean. We had a great corner pitch. The best bit of the holiday though was meeting the site’s cat Maui. She likes to check in with you daily!! We’ll definitely be back!
Site's response
Nadine, I'm so grateful for the fantastic revie you've given us, really taken back by your kind words. You have a lovely family and we'll have Pitch E and F reserved for you ready for when you come again :) Many thanks Nathan
Ideally located, peaceful site
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Karl H
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I'm reluctant to give a review as I don't want the masses to discover this little gem!
Site's response
Karl, absolute pleasure to have you staying with us and lovely to have met you. Really appreciate the score you've given us, it really means a lot. Hope to see you again at our family campsite at the foothills of Snowdon.
Very, tidy clean site
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Peter D
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Very clean and well presented site. Owner very helpful without being overbearing. Located 1/2 way between Llanberis (Snowden base and Carnarvon).
Site's response
Thanks Peter, lovely to have met you both and we hope to see you again in the near future. Many thanks, Nathan.
Great campsite
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Jack F
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Great campsite in a great location with really helpful owners.
Site's response
Cheers Jack, really appreciate the 5 stars you've given us :)
Lovely, friendly campsite
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Judith H
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We spent four nights on this site and found it to be a good clean site. Plenty of hot water for showers and washing up. Showers were always clean, and I never had to queue. There are three fields and we were on the middle field, which although sloped, was stepped so that you could get a level pitch. Nathan advised on how to park so that we were level. Friendly family run site - the cat was a bonus (for us). Electric and water were on the pitch so no need to go far or extra long lead. We will be back to explore this part of Wales again.
Site's response
Thanks Judith, lovely to have met you and we're glad you enjoyed our family campsite at the foothills of Snowdon. Look forward to welcoming you back soon. Many thanks, Nathan.
Lovely site, lovely owners
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Doreenann R
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Lovely site, everything you need. Lovely owners, very helpful 😊
Site's response
Thanks Doreenann, appreciate the time you've taken to give us a 5* review. We work really hard to ensure the site facilities are at their best so it's great to hear feedback like yours. Hope to see you again at our family campsite at the foothills of Snowdon.
Excellent campsite
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Sarah V
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Excellent campsite, good facilities and wonderful location, wish we had time to stay longer. Subject to time of year, fresh eggs also available, pub within a short walking distance and circa 10 - 15 minutes back to Llanberis lake.
Site's response
Lovely to have met you and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Glad you enjoyed the facilities we had to offer at our family run campsite at the foothills of Snowdon.
A magical stay at Llys Derwen!
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Georgi D
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From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in warmth and hospitality by our delightful host, Nathan, who made us feel right at home. The campsite was an absolute dream! Immaculately clean and well-maintained, it felt like we had stepped into a nature lover's paradise. The facilities were spotless, and the attention to detail was evident everywhere we looked. One of the highlights of our stay was the serene peace and quiet, surrounded by the gentle whispers of the trees and the soothing songs of the birds. As a dog family, we were thrilled to find a secure dog field on-site, allowing The Beags to run freely and safely. The entire campsite is wonderfully dog-friendly, making it a perfect spot for families with pets. Another delightful surprise was the locally sourced honey and eggs sold on-site. Fresh and delicious, they added a touch of local flavour to our meals and made our stay even more special. If you're looking for a campsite that offers a warm welcome, pristine surroundings, and a tranquil atmosphere, look no further than Llys Derwen. We can't wait to return to this little slice of heaven! 🌲✨🏕️🐾
Site's response
Georgie we are truly touched by your amazing review you've left us!! All the hard work and attention to detail is all worth it when we have comments and feedback like yours. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to our family campsite at the foothills of Snowdon. Once again, thank you so much for your kind words, it very much appreciated. Many thanks, Nathan.
Wonderful gem
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Ros P
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Thank you Nathan for looking after us so well. The campsite is a gem. It is spotless. Location could not be better and your personality shines through it all. Nathan helped us when we arrived on a flatbed, organised a mechanic and made sure the van worked before we left. Thank you!
Site's response
It was a pleasure to have you guys staying with us and I'm glad we were able to get the van repaired so you could continue your holiday. Thank you for the lovely comments. Look forward to welcoming you back to our family campsite at the foothills of Snowdon. Nathan.
Perfect
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Scott I
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Excellent, the perfect site. This will be the go to site for us. Spotless, friendly staff, scenic views and a quiet part of Wales. You really couldn't ask for more. Can't thank Nathan enough, Scott the roofer.
Site's response
Scott, absolute pleasure having you stay with us - sorry I didn't pop over to have a chat this morning as I was fixing a static caravan door. Hope to see you again soon and hope your son's house renovation goes well. Nathan.