Llyn Gwynant Campsite Reviews Summary

Facilities

Pros:

• "Ablutions clean and well equipped. With laundry and lots of showers and toilets."
• "The facilities are also great. Apart from the obvious toilets and showers, they've got dishwashing areas with washing liquid provided, freezers, microwaves, boiling water, laundry room."
• "Facilities are good and for these not fancy preparing their own food there is possibility to have breakfast and several options for a late dinner."
• "Showers and toilets are regularly cleaned."
• "Facilities on site clean, good pizza on the evening & firewood available for purchase."
• "The facilities were incredible."
• "The site has great showers, toilets, washing up areas, shop and bar and food stand with varying meals each day very handy to save the washing up."

Cons:

• "The temperature of the showers was hit and miss, the water pressure in the showers was little more than a dribble."
• "There seemed too few showers .....saying that I only had to wait 5 mins for a shower to be available."
• "The campsite was great but ruined by filthy toilets and showers which need cleaning a lot more then they currently are."
• "Showers were OK, but few. They were hot and clean, but don't expect any luxury."
• "The facilities could be better, specially the showers. Some of them weren't working properly and only one indoors, the others outside quite chilly in the afternoon."
• "The only reason for losing a star would be the lack of car charging facilities for such a big site."
• "The facilities do the job, but aren't particularly clean."

Staff

Pros:

• "Friendly staff and all necessary facilities."
• "Incredible staff. It feels like every member of staff is doing what they love and it shows so much."
• "The staff we met were chatty and friendly, always a smile and hello."
• "Staff were so friendly and obliging on the site regarding walks, bus times etc."
• "Staff always friendly."
• "Staff are superb, friendly, helpful, very polite and available as they patrol site."
• "All the staff I interacted with were pleasant and friendly."

Cons:

• "But the staff are rude and patronising."
• "Beautiful site but ruined by the staff."
• "Think it's expensive campsite and overcrowded it's not proper camping at all didn't feel like camping to us."
• "Wardens can be overbearing which felt a bit like being back at school."
• "Train your staff to speak to visitors in a polite way, not to swear and make sure they are aware of 2m distance at all times as they disregarding this rule."
• "The wardens were ineffective involving a family pitching their hammock literally in the doorway of our tent."
• "What can I say, could have been a great site but unfortunately the attitude and prejudice of the staff have completely ruined this especially with the high price."

Value

Pros:

• "It was £30 for two people for a night with a tent."
• "You can hire kayaks/canoes for a reasonable price."
• "You can also hire SUPs, kayaks and canoes at a very reasonable price for the lake."
• "Can rent kayak or paddle board from £10."
• "Great prices for boat hire too."
• "Food menu different every day from what we've noticed and not overpriced, also portions were hearty and good size."
• "Very reasonably priced for two of us in a VW camper."

Cons:

• "Everything is fairly overpriced in the shop onsite."
• "A little bit pricey compared to other sites but has a lot to offer & location is great for Snowdon."
• "Best views, but overpriced for what is there."
• "Prices for drinks are ridiculous- pint of beer is £5.95!"
• "They also charge for everything. Their own fire wood. Expensive food."
• "Overpriced for what is there."
• "We found the price of £55 for a single night to be on the higher side."

Location

Pros:

• "One of my favourite camping spots. Beautiful lake & mountain views, campfire and friendly ducks."
• "Great campsite, access to Snowdon from site."
• "The location is great for Snowdon."
• "Views are stunning. Llyn Gwynant lake is beautiful."
• "A lovely location set by the lake and mountains."
• "Stunningly beautiful, picturesque campsite on the shores of the lake at the foot of Mount Snowdon."
• "The campsite is breathtakingly beautiful, set in a valley surrounded by trees, with a lake suitable for kids to paddle in and to sit and relax by."

Cons:

• "If you want a quiet weekend in nature, this isn't that campsite for it. Felt like a mini Benidorm in Snowdonia."
• "Not a great experience will not return regardless of the camp being connected to the lake…"
• "This site would do in a pinch but I would recommend finding somewhere else to go if you prefer more privacy and an actual camping experience."
• "Stayed here a few times the past 2 years but won't be going back for a long time! Very busy and crowded."
• "The site is quite remote as far as amenities. The nearest shops would be a 20 minute drive."
• "This campsite is set in a stunning location but that alone doesn’t justify the price you pay for a pitch per night."
• "Absolutely no WiFi or phone signal unless you're stood outside the reception."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The scenery, the quiet (no music or sound from any devices ever - silence after 11)."
• "No issues with noise."
• "Absolutely beautiful location."
• "Amazing place, we loved. Super busy, but very friendly, helpfully staff. Great view."
• "Absolutely beautiful! There's a lake, river, mountains all around."
• "Wonderfully located next to picturesque lake."
• "The surroundings are absolutely beautiful."

Cons:

• "No loud noise after 11:00pm… when camping sat next to the fire with friends or family talking you’ll get told off… for enjoying yourselves."
• "CRAMPED and CROWDED in LIKE SARDINES."
• "No loud speakers allowed and quiet time by 11 silence by midnight."
• "They are extremely strict with noise levels come the evening."
• "No music allowed what so ever at any time in the day."
• "Just far too busy. Tents pitched on top of each other."
• "SUPER busy over the weekends. First come first serve means you have very close neighbors."