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Handbook Needs Amending

We were due to stay on this site on the 11th August for one night. We arrived at around 14:00 and with the Warden not being on duty we followed the instructions to find a pitch. There were two available hard standings, none of which were remotely level and consequently with a 24ft motorhome I decided not to take the risk. Grass pitches were available, but whilst level, were extremely wet. Rather than risk getting stuck we decided not to stay and carried onto a local CL. It has been mentioned in previous reviews that more attention should be drawn to the steepness of the site roads in the site description and this would certainly make sense.
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b20pjg

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Reviewed on 12/08/2016 14:41

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A little Gem of a place

We had never visited this site before but we would be perfectly happy to use it again. We only needed a place to stay for one night as we made our way through Wales and this fitted the bill perfectly. Easy to find and with no problems accessing the site. The Warden was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Obviously an awful lot of work goes into keeping the site looking tidy and beautiful. It is an unusual site in that it is on several different levels but this only serves to make it more interesting. There are some amazing views from the different levels and the site was very quiet. We prefer sites with shower blocks but for a one night stop it didn’t really matter. This site did not disappoint us and it actually surprised us. We would go back there again.  
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Bullfrog Boy

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Reviewed on 01/07/2016 13:22

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Splendid Isolation

We spent our second few days at Gwern Y Bwlch in June.  We had a superb pitch and this time even managed TV reception.  It is one of the prettiest locations and although the pitches are all individual and within a relatively small area- you feel you are in a private location and amidst trees and countryside.  We only walked out, but the bus service is good and the location is accessible. The two pitches across the lane and indeed virtually all the pitches make you feel very special- as if you are sharing some ones private garden.  Stock up your van freezer, come here, bring your book and recuperate from the hectic life of work.
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TJThomas

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Reviewed on 27/06/2016 05:36

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Hill terraces

We stayed here in mid-June and found it good value. However, although we arrived early pm and there were several pitches available we found it impossible to find a space where our motorhome could be reasonably level. Caravans, of course, would not have this problem. By early evening the site can be quite dark as it is surrounded by trees. There is a great bus service which passes nearby for visiting the nearby towns.
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grandad27

Reviewed on 24/06/2016 21:57

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One of the loveliest sites out there.

This is without doubt one of the loveliest sites to be found. It is nestled in a small peaceful valley about a mile from the nearest village and is well placed for the snowdonian national park, the towns of Machynlleth, Dolgeliau, Barmouth etc and is lovingly maintained and looked after at present by Wardens Dave and Brenda Moore, two of the nicest and most helpful people your meet. Always there ready to offer help and advice and to go that little bit extra to ensure that your stay at Gwern-y-Bwlch is both enjoyable and memorable. We have now stayed at this site on four occasions and have never not had a lovely stay, even when on our most recent visit, we were without a car due to breaking down on our journey to the site, which meant we arrived after 9pm, we were greeted by both Brenda and Dave who offered assistance and who very kindly rustled up a cup of tea for my wife and I, and not forgetting, Scott, our breakdown vehicle driver. Never has a cup of tea been so welcome and so enjoyed. So Brenda and Dave, thank you so much for your kind help and for always going above and beyond the remit of your job as wardens and for helping to ensure our family holiday wasn't a total disaster. The wardens at Gwern-y-Bwlch are superb and we only hope that the club recognizes that it is wardens like Brenda and Dave that make the caravan club what it is and Gwern-y-Bwlch the lovely site it is. We will definitely be back again.
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lid070763

Reviewed on 05/06/2016 23:44

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Mid May break - 9 nights

Lovely location and on pitch 6, we had nice views across the valley. It is a perfect site for nature lovers and offers a place to relax. Excellent service from the wardens. A family site, yes it could be suitable for those who encourage their children to embrace the beauty of flora & fauna that is in abundance on site and within a 20 mile radius, so much to absorb.
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Paulyhector

Reviewed on 30/05/2016 12:23

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Nice wardens great site, my wife and I love here, an inland site.Walks, bird watching, peaceful could not want anymore perfect for us.
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Karray

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Reviewed on 06/04/2016 10:57

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A bit remote

If you want to visit any of the tourist attractions, it usually involves a lot of driving as the location of the site is rather remote. The other problem is that the pitches face away from the views and many of them are not long enough to accommodate a large outfit. Also no digital TV signal. Apart from that, there is some stunning scenery in the local area.
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Reviewed on 15/10/2015 00:39

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Lovely stay

We stayed for 2 nights on our way home from Pembrokeshire. What a beautiful site, we recommend pitch 7 for views, although we could have gone anywhere on the site and enjoyed it. We will definitely return very soon. Thank you.
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CLO6

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Reviewed on 21/09/2015 12:51

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