Glanllyn Caravan & Camping Park Reviews Summary

Location & Setting

Pros:

• "Based on Bala lake, you can pitch a tent right next to the water, no fence no nothing, which is exactly what we were looking for."
• "Lovely location by lake bala."
• "Beautiful location right next to Bala Lake."
• "The location beside Bala Lake is fantastic, especially if you have your own watersports equipment."
• "Great location, clean facilities, right on the shores of the lake, 5 mins drive into Bala/lake railway/water sports."
• "Probably the most stunning campsite I have ever been to. Set on the edge of beautiful lake Bala."
• "This camp site is set beside a stunning lake. We picked this spot as it was surrounded by mountainous plains."

Cons:

• "Bala village is 3.5 miles away along a busy road."
• "Only thing is that because of the closeness with the road it can be a little noisy during the night."
• "Loud noise from the a494. Constant all day."
• "Basic camping. Noisy on main road. Nice location by lake but spoilt by traffic."
• "The pitches were very tight to one another and not much privacy."
• "Lovely location just let down by the rude staff and how busy it was, I know it was a bank holiday when we visited but the site is too packed in."
• "Rather Small enclosed off lead area for dogs right at the entrance near the main road, for a large dog not really worth using as to small."

Facilities & Cleanliness

Pros:

• "The site is clean, well maintained and very efficiently run."
• "Toilets and showers was always clean."
• "Facilities were great for caravans and camping. Shower and toilet facilities very clean and plentiful."
• "Site and facilities were well maintained with very easy access to the lake and lovely views all around."
• "Showers were spotless. Cleaned through the day at various times."
• "The campsite has large toilet/shower blocks that were maintained to a high standard throughout our stay."
• "Very clean amenities, toilets and showers were spotless."

Cons:

• "The shower block was a little dirty compared to others I used in different sites that week."
• "One of the showers had a broken water button and another the shower tray seemed to fill with water quickly."
• "It is also in need of an update the facilities are worn, you do have hot water for a shower but the building is cold so it's not a very nice experience."
• "Showers are dated which for me is a let down but they were clean."
• "The shower was luke warm."
• "There are shower and toilet facilities, but these can get very busy at weekends."
• "Dog walk. Pathetic excuse for a dog area."

Staff & Management

Pros:

• "The staff were very friendly and helpful on our arrival."
• "Staff were really friendly at the check in desk."
• "Staff were all really friendly and helpful."
• "The park was lovely and the staff where so help full."
• "Staff were so helpful and friendly."
• "Staff were amazing, very friendly."
• "Lovely and helpful staff."

Cons:

• "I found the site manager rude and insensitive."
• "**WARNING** The owner of this campsite is very rude and aggressive."
• "Shocking. After going here for many years it’s gone downhill. We were charged £15 just to take a walk near the lake."
• "The campsite itself is lovely, however it's sometimes the staff that have the biggest effect on your stay. We were asked to leave this campsite after a mix up over some noise made."
• "However the greeting we received by staff was very unpleasant and rude."
• "Lovely location just let down by the rude staff."
• "Lovely place spoiled by owner's avarice."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "Pitch prices were extremely good. Hence why we will be back.... Everyone had a great time. Can't wait to get back."
• "Prices are reasonable and the location is fantastic."
• "Been going there for many many years now, love it, fantastic views, staff very friendly & helpful, prices competitive."
• "Would happily stay again!"
• "Really pleased with our stay."
• "Owner very friendly and welcoming."
• "If your looking for a relaxed place to stay with direct access to the lake and gorgeous surroundings then this is the place to stay. We loved it and cannot wait to return soon."

Cons:

• "Charged placed on wifi."
• "Slightly over-priced for non electric van pitch at £27 for the night."
• "We paid £2.40 for a loaf of white bread!"
• "Overcharged. Beware not to take prices from husband as wife charges you more and won't give you price quoted. Paid extra £3 per day which was not worth it."
• "Another issue I had on this site was when my elderly parents came to visit us for a while and they were charged £7 to come onto site despite me paying over the odds for a very basic site and them just visiting for an hour to see us!"
• "Charges for WiFi and charges for using the lake, could this not be part of the fee paid to camp? Works out expensive!"
• "The shop is well stocked, however a little pricey."