Cefn Coed Reviews
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Cefn Coed, or 'back of the woods', is a charming, historical Welsh farm estate with roots dating back as far as the 16th century. Fancy a break from the fast pace and stress of the modern world? Offering both immersive woodland and picturesque field pitches, you're ideally situated to experience the idyllic beauty of Snowdonia, with both tent and campervan pitches available.
148 reviews
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An amazing first family camping holiday
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Bianca B
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Just returned from our first family camping holiday at Cefn Coed and it was amazing! We took our 3 year old and chose to stay in the woodlands, it was perfect, peaceful and private. Adrian and his wife were so lovely and accommodating, we were given the choice of 2 pitches upon arrival and we decided to stay by the horses. What a great choice too, Our daughter loved trekking down the path from our tent to greet them in the mornings. On the second night we ordered Thai food which was hand delivered to our tent and tasted amazing! We sat round the fire for a late dinner and then watched the stars through the trees, it was absolutely perfect. Great location and lots to do nearby, we especially loved the steam train ride from Fairborne to catch the ferry to Barmouth Beach. Overall couldn't have been better, we've enjoyed every part of it and will definitely be back soon! Thank you ❤️
Really enjoyed my stay
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Joshua O
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Really enjoyed my stay here. The site was very quiet with just the sounds of the birds and stream. Good views and fire pits in the evenings with marshmallows brought from the camp shop. Toilet were simple but the showers were lovely and warm.
Not crowded even on a Bank Holiday
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Caroline C
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Plus: Good views from the field; nice setting; not crowded even on a bank holiday; good location for Coed Y Brenin MT Bing; being able to have a BBQ/fire off the grass. Not so good: some road noise; no mobile phone reception; bit of a hike up to the toilet block; basic facilities which could have been a bit cleaner.
Picturesque location and friendly owner!
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Mary D
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Campsite is set in a beautiful location and has a real semi-wild feel due to the location but having nice hot showers in the shower block! Adrian was also very friendly and helpful. My partner rented a bike (as I had my own) and we cycled down to Barmouth, which was only 30 minutes away. Great time all round!
Lovely woodland stay
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Vikki S
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Stunning tranquil location. We pitched near the river in a great spot that made us feel isolated (we like this). Facilities were well kept, the walk to the toilet definitely gets your steps in.
All good!
James M
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All good, lots of birds.
Nature at its best
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Mark F
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Excellent host. It was perfect to be away from everything and everyone.
Camping
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Chris H
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Very pleasant experience despite the appalling weather. Good, hot water, clean bathrooms and a very helpful owner (thank you, Adrian). Also welcoming for dogs, but ensure you keep your dog leashed as there are sheep and horses close by.
Lovely stay
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Bodvoc D
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Had a wonderful stay with lovely individuals who made our stay really enjoyable and relaxing. Went above and beyond for ourselves and had some great chats.
Wild camping
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Paul B
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Staff, pitch (the ridge) and facilities were excellent. I am already planning my next stay, Sean looked after us brilliantly.
Absolutely loved this campsite!!!
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Mandisa M
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Absolutely loved this campsite. We stayed on the Estuary View woodland pitch. Shaune!! Ooh shaune!! He was such a fantastic host and was very helpful and informative, thank you Xx
Loved it!!!
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Joy F
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We loved it! Secluded, quiet and clean, it was a great place for our family camper van. The Pad Thai and Red Curry was brilliant, and they had a great little shop.
Beautiful and peaceful stay
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Sadie C
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We had such a lovely stay here, such a beautiful location with lots of lovely walks right at the site. We hired bikes for an easy cycle to Barmouth and back to the pub (don't forget to book! They won't feed you without a reservation at the pub). We followed other recommendations and tried the Thai cooked by Natalie- best Thai we've ever had! Definitely will return, cannot fault the location or the staff!
Wild camping with access to the nice comforts
Saphron M
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All the staff are wonderful and friendly. The wild pitch we got was perfect for us, out of the way by the river, the only downfall was having to cart all our things up and down a bit of a hill, but it was well worth it. The facilities are great, lovely powerful showers and clean, we would definitely return if we were in the area again!
Amazing wild camping spot
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Fern O
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Best campsite we have been too. The staff are super friendly, hats off to Sean and Alex for being superhosts and always on hand to help. The location was incredible, would 100% recommend the wild camping spots. Amazing facilities including showers and toilets, even a tuck shop to pick up bits when needed. Couldn't recommend enough and will 100% be going back as soon as possible.
Father-son camping trip
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Fergus E
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Stayed in the amazing woods on our own pitch, with the sound of gushing water on rocks coming from the river below. The staff were friendly and helpful and the facilities were clean and functional. Couldn't recommend it enough 👌
Great campsite
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George E
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Great campsite, will definitely rebook. Woodland slot next time, but even the grass pitches were great. Very helpful staff. Fire pits make it.
Great quiet site perfect for walkers
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Gillian C
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This was a good site. We could choose where to pitch in the field and on exploring, could see there were some lovely pitches in the wooded areas which I would definitely book next time. Facilities were limited - only three showers on the whole site and four toilets next to the washing up area, all in one small building and were unisex. Showers were locked at night and also for a couple of hours during the day for cleaning. This is fine, but not opening until 8am isn't great if you want to set off early walking etc. Natalie at the site prepares authentic Thai food which you can pre-order and is delivered to your pitch. A very reasonable £9 got me a vegan green Thai curry, which I think is one of the best I have ever tasted. Very friendly helpful staff and beautifully quiet.
Lovely, peaceful site
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Caroline O
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Lovely site with friendly owners who've really tried to give a peaceful, almost wild camping experience with well spaced pitches. The woodland camper pitches are set back above the main field, so very peaceful, which was ideal for our excitable dog (but come prepared for mozzies if you're near the stream). Showers, toilets etc are clean and well maintained and there's a small shop selling essentials. You can even order Thai food from the owner, which is delicious and a lifesaver after a long day's scrambling in the mountains! Good location with access to the estuary, Cadair Idris, Barmouth etc. Recommended.
Great place!!
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Margaret R
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We had an amazing time here. So relaxing and beautiful. It's location next to the estuary is ideal for bike rides and walks and I could even do a day of writing as it was so peaceful. We were on the field pitch which was great for our daughter practising her cycling and will try one of the many stunning wooded area pitches next time. Sean and Adrian couldn't have done more for us and were full of info on what to do in area. We'll be back soon.
Great campsite
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Jack L
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We had a lovely couple of nights at Cefn Coed. It's a beautiful location with the woods and estuary right there for exploring. The facilities are good and there is a little shop for supplies and the staff were friendly.
August 2022
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Greg W
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Lovely campsite with excellent woodland pitches, close to the trail to Barmouth. Staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly and I would recommend this site to anybody.
Perfection!
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Claire B
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Absolutely gorgeous place. Site was impeccably clean and the staff were amazing and always went above and beyond to help people out. There are some great walks around the area too. Can't wait for our next visit!
Basic in a very good way
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Sue O
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Beautiful location, just a short walk through the woods to the estuary. The field had lovely views and spacious sites. I wish that I'd booked a woodland spot during the heatwave, as they were beautifully shaded. Will do next time, and I will definitely stay here again. Very friendly staff. Useful little shop. We loved it here.
Beautiful woodland site
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Louise H
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We booked a woodland pitch for two nights and were greeted on arrival and shown some options, which was lovely. The site is beautiful with stunning woodland walks, a meadow and easy access to the river and lake. The facilities were great - hot showers, washing up area and enough toilets that you never had to queue despite it being busy season. The staff are super welcoming and knowledgable and would highly recommend the Thai food - it was really tasty. Would highly recommend and can't wait to come back again!