Graig Wen Reviews

Amazing from start to finish

So friendly and accommodating, lovely place to stay with great views! Would definitely recommend, had the best weekend.

Great stay!

Lovely stay in the Duchess Wagon, fit 3 of us fit perfectly. The wagon was well stocked and really cosy. Great location for hiking Cadair Idris!

Great facilities, stunning views and walks

Facilities were excellent and clean, the views were fantastic and a perfect location for a long walk into Fairbourne and Barmouth along the path next to the estuary. I also hadn't realised how close we were to the Mach Loop, so that was a bonus stop on the way home.

Lovely campsite in a beautiful location

Lovely location, we had a very nice stay and would recommend this campsite.

Beautiful site in a great location

Stayed here for two nights when I was at a foraging course nearby. It's in a great location right next to the Mawddach Trail, with beautiful views and plenty to explore just on site. Cabin was great and the facilities on site were excellent, especially liked the app as part of the stay. Really felt like the people who run the place value their guests. I felt very safe as a solo traveller. The only thing with the Shepherds hut was that is is right next to the toilets (handy when you need to pee in the middle of the night but not the best view). You also do have people walking back and forth past you when you're eating dinner outside.

Fantastic find

Our group were so impressed with the site, location, facilities and owners. Would recommend!

Superb campsite

This campsite exceeded our expectations in so many ways. Nicely spaced camp areas so you feel you really have your own space. Stunning location with some great walks accessible directly from the campsite and others only a short walk away. They have a really professional app and you can download all the site and locality information on pdf and have on your phone when the signal is not so good (highly recommend doing this). You can order pastries for collection the next morning for breakfast and they have a café serving hot drinks at breakfast time. The hosts are really helpful and have us lots of advice and recommendations on local walks which is what we were interested in. Overall we had an amazing stay and would highly recommend!

Stunning

Stayed here for 2 nights, the bottom field is a long way down but the stunning location is worth it. The owners of the site are amazing, took all my camping gear and me back up to my car the morning I left. Lovely atmosphere and friendly guests.

Site's response

Thanks for sharing your experience and your kind recommendation. Lovely to meet you and chat about your adventures!

Our stay

Arrived in the dark but first words in the morning were 'wow'. Amazing location. Really handy for the trail which is accessed through the camping part of the site. Toilets and wash basin were close by, with the showers past the main house. Warm shower block with hot showers. Information board telling you if anything going on locally which is a really nice touch. Can pre order pastries and bread via reception. Picnic benches dotted around the site, including one overlooking the amazing view of the estuary - not sure if these are for the panoramic pitches only. Caught the bus (£6) to the George III pub with a taxi back (£15), which was a very enjoyable evening of good food and amazing gravy! We tend not to return to previously used, sites but I'd go back to this one.

Site's response

Thanks so much for sharing your experience of staying on our campervan pitches. Great tips about getting to the pub! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back another time.

A lovely stay!

We had a great short stay. The availability of morning pastries and coffee was a lovely touch as was the ice-cream freezer. The shop was handy too…we really enjoyed an evening cider, beer and crisps after our long walk! Amenities were clean and user-friendly. John was professional, friendly and informative and we plan to visit again when the weather is better. 😁

Beautiful location

Lovely position with beautiful views over the estuary and hills. Friendly welcome and lovely pastries in the morning.

No room for improvement

Graig Wen campsite was beyond expectations. We stayed 4 nights with our 5yo and 9yo. They loved exploring the campsite and the views, we loved the scenery and the peace. Campsite staff were helpful and friendly, the pizza from the mobile van was excellent (only in peak season I think). We have already recommended this place to friends.

Site's response

Thank you so much for recommending us. We're so pleased your family enjoyed our tent camping fields and summer pizza night.

Beautiful, natural location

In a fantastic setting on the slopes overlooking the estuary, this is a campsite that really works with its natural surroundings. Very different from the rows in a field kind of site, it's more a series of mini-sites. Some are a little bit of a trek from the car park, but well worth it. There are rustic amenities on the periphery or you can walk up to the modern shower blocks near the reception. The bike trail on the old railway is at the bottom of the site for easy access to Barmouth and Fairbourne. Enjoyed the pizza evening they put on and the staff were very helpful and friendly throughout.

Site's response

Thanks so much for sharing your experience of our wilder tent camping fields. We hope to welcome you another time.

Fantastic campsite

Excellent scenic location, great views and clean. Would definitely return. Book it, you won't be disappointed.

Site's response

Thank you!

Shepherd's Hut

We had a great time in the hut. Very peaceful and wonderful nature. All the facilities you need. The sourdough bread was delicious, as were the Welsh beers. Ideal area for longer walks.

Site's response

Thank you - we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay in the shepherd's hut and some of the little extras we offer.

Really beautiful and great facilities

We really enjoyed our stay at Graig Wen and will be returning as we ran out of time to explore the area. Top location.

Site's response

Thank you - we're still discovering wonderful new places on the doorstep after 16 years!

Epic location

For a solo female traveller in her old Citroen C25 van, this was quite a revelation. I'm more used to wild camping but that is frowned upon in Wales, so I picked this site for two days and WOW! The place is super organised and thoughtfully laid out. The showers were huge and hot - the rustic showers downhill to the campsite were quirky and lovely. Didn't meet the owner, but the staff were efficient. Great choice of things available from ice cream and anything you'd need for a fire pit. The best part was the wildness of the location set on a steep hill which took you down to the estuary and footpath. There were stunning meadows and wooded areas and it was quite easy to get away from the more formal area at the top (though that's small and not noisy). There were 8 van hardstandings I believe. I really would recommend this site for its peace and beauty and great facilities. It was also easy to find!

Site's response

Thanks very much for choosing to use a campsite and for choosing Graig Wen! We really appreciate your kind recommendation and for supporting a local business. Sorry we didn't meet you on this occasion, but I hope we can welcome you another time. Best wishes, Sarah and John

Lovely site

Great little site and location. Clean facilities and well laid out. We will be back.

Site's response

Thanks so much, Chris!

Beautiful, low key, peaceful, great facilities

Great facilities, peaceful, low key and beautifully situated within stunning views and to explore the area around. Would highly recommend and very tempting to come back with a tent so that we could camp down near the estuary.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your recommendation. We'd love to welcome you back with your tent or van!

Stunning site, so peaceful

We loved our almost-wild camping experience at Graig Wen. The pitches were so quiet and the view is amazing from all over the site. It was very low key (we actually didn't see the owners, or almost anyone else) the whole time we stayed. We thought the toilet and shower facilities were really good. If we went again we'd definitely book some logs so we could have a campfire, it looked really cosy. (Also, we'd hopefully book on a less stormy weekend, although the site is pretty well sheltered).

Site's response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your five star review! We hope to welcome you back sometime. Sarah and John

Bring your bikes

So long as you don't mind lugging the bikes up a long, steep hill, the location is absolutely ideal because you can cycle off road along a breath-taking estuary to the beach and the train station at Barmouth. The campsite's app was really helpful too. Walk up to the lakes and take your bathing costumes. Swimming in the lake was unforgettable.

Site's response

Thanks so much for your recommendation.

Beautiful site, lovely hosts

Was a flying visit to visit friends in the area but the place was so stunning that I'll soon be back for a longer stay.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your recommendation - we look forward to welcoming you back!

Fabulous as always

We love this site, always a great welcome from lovely owners. Fantastic location, especially good for cycling the trail.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your lovely recommendation! See you again sometime.