Nantcol Waterfalls Reviews
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Set in Snowdonia National Park, Nantcol Waterfalls is a unique campsite where you can pitch up just a stone's throw from a river and waterfalls. There are optional electric grass pitches for tents and tourers, plus waterside bell tents and luxury glamping pods. The site is home to scenic walking routes where you can swim, paddle or fish in the river and falls. Barmouth and sandy beaches are within a 20 minute drive too!
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169 reviews
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would recommend
Beautiful place
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Gabriele M
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One of the best campsites I have ever been to. Everybody is very friendly, lovely atmosphere. The waterfall is beautiful and the only sound you can hear is the surrounding sheep herd. Very tranquil. The facilities are very well maintained and regularly cleaned. I can highly recommend this campsite.
Wonderful stay at Nantcol
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Amanda B
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An idyllic site with spectacular views. The only downside is that I would have liked more info beforehand about how to get to the site and a warning about the long single-track road to get there (I would have been more prepared and it would have helped with my anxiety). The woman who welcomed us at reception was very helpful and lovely. The lack of mobile signal didn't deter us but it would have been helpful if we'd known beforehand (to let family members know not to worry if they couldn't get hold of us) and that there was a cost.
One of the best
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David H
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Perfect site at Barmouth, very well presented and plenty to do. Great walks and space for everybody, I will definitely be back.
Lovely campsite!
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Ellie W
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We found it very useful that we could rent a fire pit as the reception was open 9am-9pm. Toilets and facilities as a whole were very clean, as well as the surrounding areas. Would highly recommend for a quiet weekend away.
Beautiful setting
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Peter H
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This was my first visit here and I really hope I will be able to visit again.
Perfect for peace and quiet
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Lynette O
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Pleasant stay in lovely settings. Facilities were great and clean and well looked after. Good value for money
Lovely campsite with the friendliest staff!
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Phoebe B
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This campsite is so lovely, I can't wait to re-book to come back. The staff were so helpful, the facilities were clean and they have a shop on site which didn't break the bank! Ideal for families or friends looking for a calm weekend. Really enjoyed having the waterfalls right on the door step!
Short break
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Richard N
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Nantcol Waterfalls is a lovely place to stay. Friendly owners and very clean site. Well worth the trip. Close to seaside resorts and great for walking.
Nantcol waterfall
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Susan R
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Loved the site, would go again. Waterfalls all round and the toilets and showers were clean.
Beautiful camp
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Rowan W
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One of the loveliest campsite I've ever been to. Streams and waterfalls run just feet away from pitch. Some of the cleanest facilities I've seen, with showers better than the one at home. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.
Wow
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Paul S
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Wow - a lovely place! Very quiet on Sunday evening, the lady on reception was excellent! Waterfalls are great and the view is superb. The only challenge was the entrance road was very narrow in a motor home, fortunately mine was expedition 66.
Lovely place
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Jimmy C
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Lovely place by the waterfalls. The hosts were really helpful and kind. Nice walks around the camping site and at very close distance. My family and especially the kids had a lot of fun. Definitely recommended.
Our stay
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Paul D
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What a beautiful site this is, by far the best-looking value and with the waterfalls and walks. This is a fantastic place to stay, the only bad thing I have to say is that the little shop should be a bit better stocked. The staff are really helpful and polite...everything you need from a campsite in an idyllic environment. Beautiful place, see you next year.
Very picturesque site
Simon P
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First the good part. The site itself is very picturesque with the river running through it and the pitches are well laid out and not overcrowded. The toilets and showers are very modern and clean. But, and for us it is a big 'but', all the above is spoiled by a culture of far too many do`s and don'ts presented to you from the minute you arrive, in paper notices about noise, dogs, etc. Secondly, and more annoyingly, they charge 50p for a shower, which I thought was cheeky. If you want WIFI, you are charged a price per day, or multiples thereof, but only for one device. If you need to use another device, you pay again. This adds insult to injury and we will not be returning. In addition, there is absolutely no phone signal at the site, and the road/track up to the site is very steep and narrow, with sheer drops on one side, not for the feint hearted!
Site's response
We thank Simon for his review but obviously disappointed with aspects of his findings. His description of an array of do's and don'ts can be considered as a slight exaggeration of what every client actually accepts on arrival. The first sheet (which can be downloaded from the website) is an information sheet gathered from questions that have been asked in the past! The only two rules that we insists (and I'm afraid Simon's disagreement will not change anything) we insist on dogs being in total control at all times and on a lead. Our campsite is part of an 800 acre Hill Farm with an abundance of Sheep and Lambs to which unfortunately we loose on average 1 Sheep a year to dog attacks. We think we have a right to protect our animals and livelihood. Recently, we introduced a 'no music' rule, simply because we were inundated with complaints from fellow Campers about this issue. Unfortunately, loud music in a quiet site might be music to the listener, but to everyone else, it's the constant bass beat and a complaining issue the next morning, which we as Campsite owners and you as paying guest can do without! As regards to the extra charges, again all charges appertaining to this site are clearly illustrated on our listing, on which Simon made a booking. We charge a per person rate and a charge for electricity, we don't charge for an awning, under 4's, an extra car, a gazebo or a pup tent! Our charge for a shower is 50p for 5 minutes. This nominal fee (which has remained the same for 14 years) prevents the general public from using the facilities and also prevents guests having long showers, thus reducing waiting times. It works well and will continue! Rural retreats come with fantastic advantages but also no phone signal, no mains water, no mains sewer, and diabolical broadband! In order to provide these urban pleasures it has meant substantial investment, especially broadband, and it is a service that has to be chargeable (again, clearly illustrated on our website) you can of course opt not to use Wi-fi! Maybe one day, we shall all benefit from 5G and will not require a broadband facility, believe me it would make our lives a lot simpler! As regards to road to site being steep etc. Welcome to Wales Simon! One thing we can't do is move Nantcol Waterfalls to the side of an A road for your convenience!
Perfect site
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Lisa S
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We arrived on site about 12 noon and pitched up and waited for the office to open. Lovely big pitches...great walks to the local village through the woodland...staff were very helpful. Shower blocks clean at all times. Laundry room. Shower cards to be purchased at 50p for 5 mins showers, which were lovely and hot. There is no phone signal unless you walk up to the top of the hill which suited us just fine... you can buy Wi-Fi at £7.50 if you want but we didn't. We shall definitely be going again. Great place.
Amazing stay at Nantcol Waterfalls
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Ryan Y
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Amazing location for anyone who wants a relaxing camping experience with lots of walks on-site. Staff were really helpful and answered any questions that we had. Would recommend this site to any friends who were thinking about camping!
Beautiful and welcoming
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Amy W
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Campsite was ideally situated, surrounded by beautiful walls and only a short drive away from cute towns. Staff were super friendly and outdid themselves with the service provided. They made me and my friend feel very welcome. Facilities are very modern and clean, no matter the time we went to use them. Small charge for the showers but we were happy to pay 50p with how lovely they were. I will return during summer when it's less cold and windy!!
Lovely clean and friendly camp site
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Charlotte K
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We used this camp site for a quick overnight stay. We had a walk up to the water fall. Wow it's lovely! Runs right along the camp site. Picnic table all around for people to enjoy the sun ☀️ and the view of the water. Toilets are very clean and smell amazing 🤩. Will definitely be using this camp site again!
Can’t wait to go back
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Toni H
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What a lovely place to stay. Had the pleasure of meeting the couple who run the site, they are both very friendly and accommodating of everyone. The site is extremely clean, it's also very calm and tranquil. The views from the mountains behind are breath taking, the waterfalls and the lake are wonderful, there is plenty to do there (nature walks, riverside walks and fishing, if you're a fishing fan). We didn't want to come home.
Fantastic site
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Peter B
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We stayed for two nights in motorhome and had a great time, the walk alongside the river and waterfalls is a must. Site is spotlessly clean as is the toilet and shower block, stunning location with river running through site. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful, and really couldn't fault anything about our stay.
Great location
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jayne w
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Loved the site and went for dip in the waterfalls. Great!!!!
Brill
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Paula A
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Brill. Site was nice and quiet, after a couple with a very noisy dog was asked to leave after being asked a few times to quiet the dog down as it was disturbing all the other dogs and campers. Lovely walk around the waterfalls.
Totally gorgeous campsite
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Libby W
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This was a beautiful campsite right next to a stunning trail up to the waterfalls. Great on site facilities, always very clean, and hiring the fire pit was very fun. Stunning little river flows right through the site and we saw a Heron wading around on the first night. The riverside walk is an absolute must, just so picturesque.
Beautiful site
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Gary B
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Fabulous area with some spectacular scenery. Walk to the waterfall is a must do. Facilities on site are good and clean. Not sure what I'd have done if anything came up the track the other way as a lot of it is quite narrow with few passing points, but I didnt have that problem thankfully. All in all, it's a great site
Not really suitable for senior citizens
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Deborah S
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A few problems for me with this site. Firstly, the track gets busy and it's only wide enough for one car, with only a few passing places. Little can be done to change this. Secondly, the reception being in with the ice cream shop. After a days drive in the heat to get there, the last thing you want is to queue up with loads of people. I feel that it needs separating. There's no signal there at all. Wi-Fi can be bought, but in my opinion, this should be free with the cost of the pitches. Fabulous for kids and families but nothing to do but climb hills which might be too dangerous for senior citizens.