Bryn Llys

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Happy family holiday

This is a very pretty and peaceful site. It was easy to access with the very clear instructions from the owners. We stayed for 11 nights in August with our three children and while it may not be ideal for very young families as there is a large lake on site, we were very happy. We used pitch 7 which was level and on on a hard standing though I suspect it's just luck as to which pitch is available when you arrive. Behind the grass pitches, there was a mown field that the owners allowed us to play ball on. The walk through to Bethesda is really easy, through the very green oak woods nearby. There are plenty of convenience stores and take aways in town (Tesco Express is open until 11pm) and I believe you can catch a bus to Bangor there. While we were there the local model railway club held one of their open days so much to the delight of my children, they could ride the miniature railway around the site. There is so much to do in North Wales if you are prepared to drive around. We used the beaches on Anglesea (Benllech is very family friendly), visited Penryhn Castle which is just a few minutes drive away in Bangor, and went crabbing from the piers at Bangor and Beaumaris. The chap who runs the souvenir/crabbing supplies stall on the pier at Bangor is brilliant. We also went to the 'Bounce Below' at Blaenau Ffestiniog which was expensive but a good thing to do on a wet day. Caernarfon is also another great day out.

yoghurtknitter

Reviewed on 23/08/2016 15:31

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A fabulous CL

What a fabulous CL this is. Easy access from the A55 but superb location for accessing all the mountains you could ever wish to climb + all the other attractions of Snowdonia. Lovely grounds to be able to walk in with a cut through to Bethesda to access shops. As always the pictures on the website don't do it full justice. The views are wonderful. Pitch 1 is a little awkward to pitch on as it slopes both ways so you'll need to raise a wheel as well as drop the nose as far as possible to get things level. It's also more than 25m away from the electric hook up point so either take an extension or ask the owner to borrow his 50m lead. It's well worth the trouble though as you get the best views of the mountains from this pitch. We loved this CL and could happily have stayed longer. Owners were very friendly and helpful and having the toilet saves on a few loo emptying trips. Would we go back? Definitely. I think it's the nicest and most attractive CL we've every stayed on. 

JCS11

Reviewed on 06/06/2016 16:04

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ideal stop

Our 3 night stop was mainly to walk the local area as well as a visit to Velocity Zip World which was only a ten minute easy walk which we accessed via a well maintained path from near site entrance.Many paths and walks to do. The site was ideal with privilaged access to walks around the grounds, quiet & peacefull. Good road access to many surrounding towns. We will use this site again

MSREVILLS

Reviewed on 31/05/2016 16:35

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Peaceful and picturesque

The site was easy to access no  steep inclines as might be expected in this region. The owners made us feel very welcome. The site was very clean and well kept with a picturesque seated rose garden and a small lake at the back of the site. On the negative side there was only one WC and no shower.

RobIrvine

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Reviewed on 12/09/2015 22:39

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Excellent location

We stayed here for a short break and it was perfect for us. It's very close to the A55, making access easy. The hard standings drain well and the facilities are as you'd expect on a cl. The hook-up was excellent and the water and waste facilities were very accessible. It's a great location for central snowdonia with walking, cycling and climbing right on the doorstep. Bangor is only 10 minutes away for shops etc. The owners were very relaxed and easy going. We will definitely return. 

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Reviewed on 30/08/2015 08:35

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The Best And The Worst

Arrived at the religious sounding Joys Of Life Country Park with a sense of foreboding in the pouring rain. A tortuous drive through the soggy, wooded valleys of N. Wales heightened the feeling. Think of the film 'Deliverance' in the Appalachian Mountains then transfer to Wales. Surreal happenings continued when we were confronted by a teenage orthodox Jewish teenager who couldn't speak English. Fortunately, the proprietor Mrs. Evans arrived home just in time and was able to sort us out with a pitch. Apparently, the Jewish boy was part of a group staying at the site's b&b facility. A pleasant walk through woods takes one to Bethesda's main street and a bus stop where frequent buses depart to Bangor. What can I say about Bethesda? Scattered amongst this beautiful wooded land are the worst examples of dreary 'council' houses that you'll see in any rural location. Afternoon entertainment in Bethesda consists of watching drunks cavorting on benches next to the Spar shop while local schoolchildren watch on. Mrs. Evans told me with despair that none of Bethesda's five pubs serve food. As an example of the area's inward looking mentality, neighbours still call each other, say, Jones the Traitor or Evans the Traitor in respect of forbears who broke a strike 150 years ago at the nearby slate quarry, now home to the northern hemisphere's longest zipwire. Nevertheless and thanks to the great bus service it's easy to visit other parts of N. Wales such as Bangor and onwards.

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Reviewed on 15/08/2015 11:46

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Peaceful Yet Convenient Location

This CL is in a brilliant location. The site is in a really tranquil setting whilst still being handy for visiting the local town, Bethesda, for shopping etc. The pitches are quite spacious, but our caravan needed quite a bit of levelling up as we were on a bit of a slope and the ground was a bit soggy. We visited in March and had the most glorious weather, cold but sunny with clear blue skies and judging from the reviews regarding midges I'm glad we came then rather than later in the season as we weren't bothered by any whatsoever. We also visited Zipworld, which is a short walk from the site and it was fascinating watching people hurtle down the wires though wouldn't be tempted to do this myself, and couldn't if I wanted to as they were booked up 3 months in advance! The site is also very convenient for visiting all the joys of Snowdonia and we had a lovely walk from Llyn Ogwen through Cwm Idwal, well worth the effort and not too taxing for us oldies! As other reviewers have said, the site also has lovely woodland walks to a pond with ducks and other waterfowl. One of the ducks visited our caravan every day for titbits! The toilet is also an added bonus as it meant we didn't have to empty the chemical toilet so often! All in all a fab break and would definitely visit "The Joys of Life" again.

Blameys

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Reviewed on 25/07/2015 11:34

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Tranquil and peaceful

We have just stayed at this site for 5 nights, 2 of which were very wet but despite the sodden ground we managed to get off the pitch with the help of the motor mover. The site is absolutely delightful, beautifully maintained and peaceful. Our old dog loved the walk round the lake and we enjoyed watching the birds from the hide. It is possible to walk from the site, through a lovely park and into Bethesda itself which is useful for the shops. Fantastic, one of the best sites we have been to.

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Reviewed on 23/05/2015 23:22

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A great site

I'm not sure I should be writing this review as I don't want it to get too busy. It's a delight. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful and the surroundings are exceptionally beautiful despite being next door to the massive Penrhyn slate quarry and a small industrial estate.  It was a bit boggy when we were there which was not surprising given it is north-west Wales and it rains a lot and often, but we got on and off the grass pitch all right. (Well, it would have helped if I had taken the handbrake off the van when I was leaving.) It is so convenient for the local attractions and the wildlife on site, particularly on and around the lake, is superb.  The electric did trip out while we were there because three of the vans occupants possibly tried to shower at the same time, but again, this was fixed swiftly. Thank you for a great stay, we shall be back.

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Reviewed on 17/05/2015 22:37

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Best CL so far

The Joys of Life is a charming CL and one of the best we have found so far. The site is informally set out with large pitches - several of which are on hard standings, ideal for motorhomes. All have lovely outlooks. The grounds are extensive, both gardens and wild areas with a large lake. Lots of bird life and space to walk the dog. No shower but a useful loo and the water tap is particularly well sited to fill up motorhome tanks. We stayed 5 nights but could have easily stayed 10. There are lovely walks from the site (arm yourself with an OS map). All the public footpaths are well signed. Adjacent to the site is a nature reserve which you can cut through to the shops. There is also a lovely cycle path a stone's throw from the site along an old quarry line. It also makes a good base for the wider delights of North Wales. Do not be alarmed by the large slate quarry as you approach the site. You will quickly find that the quarry workings are part of the area's charms. Fabulous.

Reviewed on 30/04/2015 16:34

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