Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park Reviews

Family retreat!

The whole family came for a long weekend and loved every second. We had our two little lads with us (2&3) and there was plenty of space for them to run wild in the fresh air. Really nice and quiet at night, all other campers were really respectful. Waking up to such beautiful views of the lake just a stones throw away was a bonus. Toilets and showers were faultless, really nice and clean! Zero complaints from this happy camper. Will definitely be returning.

Lovely location, excellent facilities

The campsite was in a fabulous location right on the lake, with lots of water activities available. It was very quiet and well kept, and the facilities clean and modern. There was a small shop which stocked essentials and the staff were helpful and pleasant. It would have been beneficial if the dog walking area was larger. Bala was a short drive away and there was also a reliable bus service. The views were beautiful.

Mature couple on holiday

Stayed for 2 nights. Staff were friendly and helpful. Parked caravan near to site gate opening which was very convenient. Toilets and facilities were clean and close at hand. Shops, restaurants and bars, easy access to Bala, a small town about 3 miles away. Regular bus service. The only criticism we have is the showers. They are powerful enough and clean, but having to press a button multiple times to keep the shower going is very inconvenient. We would still recommend this site.

Lovely site

Lovely site. Nice clean facilities. Good bus service into Bala or an hours walk. Fantastic clear skies, perfect for star gazing.

Superb location, love this place

Perfect for swimming/paddling on the lake. Large pitches, clean campsite, clean toilets and showers.

Paddle boarding heaven

Bala Lake is beautiful and the site is right on its shoreline. Great private beach area for launching and a very reasonable charge for a permit for paddleboarding. The facilities on site are plentiful and kept very clean considering it's a busy site. Ideal for families and groups of friends. The ladies on reception were very welcoming and helpful too. Wished we'd have stopped longer.

We left early!

The campsite location was great. We sadly had a family next to us who didn't care about any surrounding people. Loud music, dogs barking, several footballs bouncing off our motorhome! We did not enjoy our time here and left after two nights. It's very much a family campsite which is nice, but sadly some families simply don't care about others.

Site's response

We are extremely disappointed that you did not enjoy your stay with us. We do provide vehicle tags and site maps for every arrival, and on these there is a 24 hour telephone number. Our guests can contact us any time using this number if there are any disturbance or cause for concerns whilst you are on-site. This message can also been seen on posters in our shop window and in all our facilities.

Lakeside pitch

Great site and amazing pitch right by the lake, used green dragon activities for sup lessons which are right on site on the private beach. Highly recommend and will definitely visit again.

Pleasant stay!

Location is stunning and very close to the lake, facilities are clean but a little tired. Pleasant staff.

A lovely time

A lovely place to visit.

Our stay

We had never been to this campsite before and were pleasantly surprised at the location and quality of the site. Situated at the side of Bala Lake in North Wales, the scenery is stunning. The camp has all the normal facilities for motorhomes, caravans and tents. Our caravan pitch had hardstanding for the car and caravan, with grass on one side to erect our awning. There was a spotlessly clean toilet and shower block and all the other things you need for a camping weekend. The local area has everything you could want from a holiday with beautiful walking country, water sports and the nearby town of Bala with several pubs, restaurants and a narrow gauge railway. Highly recommended.

Great location

Great location with a choice of pitches offered on arrival. Good facilities. Right next to lake. Access to lake by general public during day (chargable). Great for water activities. Level pitches, plenty of bins and showers nice and hot. Would stay again.

Lovely location

Lovely location with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and the lake. Good pitches with plenty of room. Friendly and helpful staff with good knowledge of the area. Need freedom of transport to view local area.

Lovely site

Lovely site. Pitches at the shore. Pizza van with delicious pizza. Map of site was a bit poor, we hunted for the MoHo service point and found it at the gents toilets, nowhere near the pic on the map. Had to walk a distance for water, grey waste and black waste, but it's all exercise. It was £6.20 for two, each way to Bala. Lots of grit stones on site, so have a door map. Staff very helpful and polite. Site was very picturesque and will be back again.

Lovely site

Lovely site with great views. We will definitely stay again.

Amazing views and direct access to the lake

Faultless, clean and well-kept. Peaceful, amazing views.

Great location for using the lake

Quite a large site with mixed seasonal pitches, grass and hard standing, caravans, tents and motorhomes. Great location for accessing the lake with paddle boards and kayaks. We paddled from the site to the visitor centre, which took a couple of hours one way and around 1 1/2 on the way back. Bit of a breeze, but manageable if you're relatively fit. Or a quick drive to the centre from the site, and lots of facilities and equipment to hire. Toilet blocks are located in one spot for all the site. Bit of a walk I expect in the night, if you're camping on the field the furthest away, but if you have your own facilities it's not an issue. We stayed midweek, out of the school holidays so probably a lot quieter than the weekend. Couldn't get a pitch for the weekend, so had to move sites but would have loved to have stayed on, especially with the sun out! 1 disabled toilet/shower room. Had no problem accessing toilets/showers when we stayed and were found clean and presentable. Nice park for the kids near the entrance to the site. Only briefly had contact with staff over the phone and a quick purchase at the shop but found to be helpful and friendly. Just to note the shop is not open all day, when we was there anyway, had 3 hourly slots but plenty available in there.

Absolutely fabulous location

Fab 3 nights. We parked right next to the lake. Great service from Meghan and all the team.

4 nights on Bala Lake

We really enjoyed our stay at Glanllyn. The location was excellent and there were plenty of clean showers and toilets. The site was busy and buzzing. Lots of families having fun on the lake. We had plenty of room and didn't feel cramped at all. We would definitely recommend the site to families and SUP users.

Perfect spot

This was our 3rd stay and excellent as always. Clean, well maintained and perfectly situated next to the lake. Friendly staff and clean facilities. I would like to see a couple of dog poo bins dotted around as you can't always help where your dog does it's business. Other than that, it is perfect and we will be back again soon😁

Lovely break

2nd stay, love the site.

Beautiful place near the lake

Great location. It is located close to the road, but the territory is big, so in many places you can't even hear the traffic. The lake nearby is great. The facilities are very clean and convenient.

Great campsite

A great place to stay. Owners are very nice, helpful and welcoming.

On the Lake

Great location on the lake with stunning views, this is the place to go if you want to sit back and relax, and take in the stunning views! The only downside we found was the shop on site was only open at certain times of the day for half an hour or so, but on the plus side to that, it was fully stocked with everything you may need. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent site

We had our first caravanning holiday this season and visited this site. Excellent views, great location and everything is within 40-minute driving distance. The playground for the little ones is located by the entrance, however, not an issue as traffic was extremely considerate and we had no issues. There is also a fenced pathway from the site to the playground, and our 5-year-old had no issues getting there and back. Overall very happy, the facilities are very clean and plenty of toilets and showers for busy times.