Gwern-Y-Bwlch Club Campsite

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Perfect for a two night stopover

Peter and Janet couldn't have been more helpful when I order from the menu "some mountains and waterfalls to visit please"!!!! Thanks to them my brief visit enabled me to see of the wonderful scenery on offer in this part of North Wales. I look forward to visiting again this delightful little site.

bongogal

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Reviewed on 06/10/2018 14:26

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Little Gem

We stayed at this site on our way to Snowdonia and what a beautiful site it is. The current wardens Peter and Janet were so welcoming, friendly,and informative. The site was well maintained and they obviously take pride in the site and work very hard to keep it in tip top condition. We found the site so quiet and tranquil with outstanding views from the top of the site. This is a must for nature lovers and those seeking peace and tranquility. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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Reviewed on 17/09/2018 19:14

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Plain and Peaceful

A lovely peaceful no frills site in mid Wales. Well kept by the current wardens (The Bowlers) who were very friendly and helpful - there when needed and not "in your face" - thank you! Terraced site mostly hardstanding but even so we needed levelling blocks for the slight slope on our chosen pitch from which we had a lovely view of the hills across the valley. The service points all kept in very good order. Hill walking is ok from the site, cycling not for the faint hearted - turn left out of the gate straight on to an 18% hill or turn right and on to the A470. Local village just down the road but main places of interest are a good distance by car. As other reviewers have commented, it depends what you want from your stay. An enjoyable 8 night break, thank you.

Red Bob

Reviewed on 26/08/2018 08:01

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lovely and peaceful

Wonderful peaceful site with lovely views. Very friendly wardens. Fantastic birdlife.

duggiedog

Reviewed on 30/07/2018 19:28

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Peace and Quiet in Mid Wales

This terraced site is easily accessed from the A470 but I think a lot of members will either 'love it' or 'hate it' depending on personal preferences. The hardstanding pitches vary in size and we just dropped lucky on a vacant large, level pitch - as a twin axle caravan we may have struggled to get onto some of the pitches but we used the mover and had a lovely view down the hillside. From the site information, we were expecting to be incommunicado for a week but the site WiFi worked well and we got a phone signal on EE - not imperative but useful. There is really only one safe way to walk out of the site and that is up the lane which climbs and climbs behind and above the site. It affords great views and gives access, eventually, to other paths including Glyndwr's Way. However, the footpaths on the ground do not match those shown on the OS map and sadly, Powys CC don't seem too bothered to erect waymarker signs (or the farmers have removed them) so be sure you know where you are going. The weather has been extremely wet and the ground was abysmal - even Glyndwr's Way (National Trail) was ankle deep in mud. That said, the site was very peaceful with an abundance of birdlife. I'm not sure how great it would be for families - no play area - I suppose it depends what your kids are into. Plenty of information in the hut and a car drive gets you to various places including Mawddach Trail (Dolgellau to Barmouth), beaches at Borth, Lake Vyrnwy and Aberystwyth.

JennysJaunts

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Reviewed on 12/04/2018 17:18

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Peaceful site

Stayed with friends for a couple of nights in July in our motorhomes. A very well kept site, staff were OK, not overly friendly though. Our pitches were already taken so had to find others, not a drama as we were in motorhomes, would have been a lot more problematic in caravans.  The grass pitches weren't available due to the recent bad weather which restricted the amount of pitches available.  TV reception was hit and miss as was the mobile reception. Lots of tourist information in a shed next to reception. Staff didn't seem that knowledgeable on local area, kept referring us to the info shed, TBF they had only been there 2 weeks and didn't stay in site. Lots of seasonal pitches though, there weren't that many available for tourers and the good pitches with decent views had been taken. Local pub, Winnstay Arms, is basic, food is OK. Only one real ale on tap though. Gastropub it ain't. Don't try and walk there along road, too dangerous. Don't trust OS maps for walking locally, a lot of footpaths are non existent or very overgrown. LOcal landowners certainly don't welcome walkers. There are a series of local circular routes available in the info shed. Put together by local walking group, I'd be more inclined to trust them instead of doing your own thing, as we did! We did have a very enjoyable stay however, the site is immaculate and well looked after. I would stay there again.

Keri Lloyd

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Reviewed on 15/08/2017 16:39

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Climb every mountain

Stayed 2 nights , friendly wardens , work hard , mowing and weeding pitches ( gutty job , I know I've done it as a volunteer) bird feeders around site , birds visited lots. Very hilly, the higher you go up the more the views become, you can see for miles . Drove to Newtown , supermarkets Tesco and Morrisons . If you want peace and quiet this is ideal, need your own facilities. Certainly a lost gem of a site in the middle of Wales.

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Reviewed on 04/06/2017 15:38

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Quiet and Peaceful

We spent 8 nights at this site in April. It is wonderfully quiet and peaceful, particularly towards the top of the site where you lose any traffic noise. The way it is terraced gives a good deal of privacy. Lots of birds with plenty of feeders which are refilled daily. You do have to drive to get anywhere but there are some lovely scenic routes to enjoy. The co-op supermarket in Machynleth is excellent. If you want to walk any distance from the site itself you need to be able to read a map accurately and be prepared for an uphill slog from the site.. There are rights of way but they are not signed and some are very overgrown and impassable. The Glyndwr's Way is lovely but, of course, a linear route. It is possible to get up onto the hills (which is open access)but the going is rough.

Reviewed on 21/04/2017 18:57

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Testing my new motorhome

I chose this site especially to test my brand new motorhome because there is no toilet block. Also, my daughter and partner have my old Inca so I was on hand if they had any trouble. We arrived after the wardens had closed the shop but we received a cheerful welcome and told to select a pitch avoiding the grass pitches. We could then book in the following morning. The site was everything I expected, quiet ,peaceful and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The wardens were lovely and extremely helpful. I wouldn't take children unless they liked the outdoors and nature. Otherwise a delightful site which I shall certainly visit again.

Just me and the dog

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Reviewed on 15/04/2017 08:34

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Recent stay

We enjoyed a short break at the site and enjoyed the break. The wardens were friendly and the site clean , tidy and peaceful apart from a friendly pheasant who honked us awake each morning! Digital tv has been installed so reception was good though we still have no mobile phone signal on our phones. We enjoyed a walk round Machynlleth and the street market every Wednesday is a must for us. Our dog enjoyed the dog walk and a walk in the area around the main car park in town which has ample parking.

Ducato09

Reviewed on 09/04/2017 15:23

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