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Campsite in Wales?

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MsFiremanSam · 29/07/2014 21:32

Hoping to take the DC camping this summer and DH has fixated on Wales. We're new to this! Any recommendations? The DC are 3 and 11 months - hoping for a playground to keep them occupied.
Any advice appreciated!

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 29/07/2014 22:03

We like Trawsidr. Small playground and shop, safe and friendly site and miles of sandy beaches.

We also like this oneSmile

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MsFiremanSam · 29/07/2014 22:17

Great, thanks! Will have a look Smile

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 30/07/2014 10:35

Let us know what you think and if you need any more recommendations from other posters Smile

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ReeseWithoutHerSpoon · 01/08/2014 17:17

Do not, however tempted you may be, go to shell island. It is very pretty, but you will not get any sleep or peace and quiet.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 01/08/2014 20:55

Have you decided yet Fireman Smile

Pointlessfan · 01/08/2014 21:01

Methyr Farm is lovely - amazing views, check out their website. No play area but lots of space for kids to run around, play footie etc and very close to Harlech beach and castle. Lots to do in the area too.

Ineedmorepatience · 01/08/2014 21:10

Have a look on Ukcampsites website. You can search by area and do an advanced search for the type of facilities you want.

There are loads and loads of fab sites in wales but everyone has different ideas of what makes a good site.

Good luck and I hope you find somewhere that you love Smile

JiltedJohnsJulie · 01/08/2014 21:12

Pointless I hope their campsite is better than their website! it's shockingly bad.

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MsFiremanSam · 01/08/2014 23:43

Brilliant, thanks for all the suggestions! We are still checking them out, will let you know which one we go with!

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MinimalistMommi · 02/08/2014 14:11

We went to Fforest Fields years ago in Powys and it was stunning!
fforestfields.co.uk
You could walk to the top of the Moutain/hillside behind the campsite and there was a waterfall. There was also an honesty shed which sold bacon/eggs etc.

WallyBantersJunkBox · 02/08/2014 14:14

Aw really Reese we had a great time at Shell Island! Is it under new management now - are they packing in maximum tents and gangs of yoofs?

WallyBantersJunkBox · 02/08/2014 14:18

a good review of Gower campsites

ReeseWithoutHerSpoon · 03/08/2014 21:00

To be fair, it was August bank holiday weekend, and we pitched last thing at night. When we woke we realised we were in the field next to the shower block. It was really really noisy. I think if we'd have pitched a bit further away it might have been better.

ReeseWithoutHerSpoon · 03/08/2014 21:01

There were lots of tents and yoofs though, yes!

FlipFlopWaddle · 03/08/2014 21:08

I came on to recommend Fforestfields and see I've been beaten to it Grin. It's my favourite campsite. The facilities are modern and clean, and the scenery is beautiful. There are nice touches like a heated room to dry clothes in, a microwave and free kayak hire. No play area but plenty of space for children to run wild in Grin

On the Gower I've heard good things about Nicholston Farm and Gower Farm but I've never stayed on either as we live in the area.

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MsFiremanSam · 03/08/2014 21:55

DH has gone for Cym Farm - anyone know it? Have bookmarked all your suggestions!

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sewingandcakes · 03/08/2014 22:02

I'm going to shell island soon; my friend was horrified that the sites I recommended to her have a 10:30 noise limit (pretty standard in my experience). She's been to shell island a few times and loves it. I'm keeping an open mind about it...

ReeseWithoutHerSpoon · 04/08/2014 06:57

The rules say no music after 10:30pm or 11pm can't reemerge which, but people take that to mean they have to play music loudly until that time. Last year a group pitches near us with the radio on really loudly and kept it on all night, they tried to put kids to bed so they could get pissed and unsurprisingly the kids didn't settle. All we heard was the woman shouting GO TO FUCKING SLEEP.

ReeseWithoutHerSpoon · 04/08/2014 06:57

Remember, obviously, not reemerge.

pictish · 04/08/2014 07:01

For future reference there's this place nr Caernarfon. We spent two weeks there a couple of years ago.

It was lovely - campfires allowed, nice owners, great views. Ramshackle and relaxed.

onaroll · 06/08/2014 12:40

nantcol waterfalls is lovely.

Has a stream and waterfalls through the campsite. Although no 'play area' there are rope swings on many of the trees throughout the campsite.

Campfires are allowed :-)

If you're non electric there are pitches along the stream.

Bad bits. You need tokens for the showers and at busy times you have to queue.
The road into the site is very narrow, there can be a lot of reversing involved if someone's coming the other way.

Lovely site , with lovely marked walks straight from it.

Barmouth is the nearest 'big town' with loads to do / supermarkets. ( site is quite remote)

Also close to shell island.....

I've also been to fforest fields - I much prefer Nantcol....

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