Reviews
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LittleTwitcher (Club member) said...
A warm welcome and a very tidy site we have now grown to expect from the club. Pity the site is quite a way from the Lake, but non the less I would return. Excellent facilities in Bala itself, and even it's own little railway down the lake, a recomended trip.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Fairhaven (Club member) said...
We found this to be a very very quiet site and not much within walking distance, you have to have transport to get anywhere. The amenities close between 11am and 12.30pm and there aren't alternatives on site which if you need a pitstop before leaving site at 12noon can be untimely. Saying that they are clean, but could do with some updating and despite there only being 3 showers each we never had to queue once during the entire week.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Alan, Helen & Catherine (Club member) said...
JUST GOT BACK THIS AFTERNOON FROM 15 NIGHTS IN BALA (WE WERE DUE TO STAY 14 BUT ADDED AN EXTRA NIGHT). FOR ALL 3 OF US THIS WAS THE BEST SITE WE HAVE EVER STAYED ON. IT WAS QUIET, PEACEFUL, SCENIC AND RURAL. JUST THE WAY WE LIKE IT BALA TOWN ITSELF WAS ONLY 5 MINUTES AWAY AND THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE WITHIN 45 MINUTES TO AN HOURS DRIVE. BALA ITSELF HAS ALL YOU NEED, PETROL STATION, A CO-OP AND A SPAR, TWO EXCELLENT BUTCHERS AND A NUMBER OF HOTELS/INNS. OUR FAVOURITE BEING THE WHITE LION ROYAL. THE STAR OF THE PLACE IS THE LAKE WHERE CATHERINE SAILED AND LEARNED TO WINDSURF. NORTH WALES HAS SOME OF THE LOVELIEST SCENERY GOING. THE WARDENS WERE GREAT, THERE IF YOU NEEDED THEM AND LEFT YOU ALONE IF YOU DID'NT. WE CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK AND WILL BE BOOKING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR NEXT SUMMER. CANNOT RECOMMEND HIGHLY ENOUGH.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Steve Moore (Club member) said...
Bala has hook up points and is a very peaceful location. We used Bala as a base for the mountains in Snowdonia. We found Bala more comfortable than a site we'd been too earlier that was closer to Snowdonia. I would certainly recommend this site and hope to return again
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Ben Tyler said...
I was throughly disapointed with this site. I booked it to celebrate with my family and close friends. We werent allowed to camp together and the owners were extremely strict with everything. I would definitely NOT recommend this site for anyone who wants to have any fun and relax. Despite this negative review, the owners were friendly and it was a nice campsite but due to the strict rules, I felt like we couldn't relax and enjoy ourselves. I can imagine this place being perfect for old age pensioners wanting a peaceful getaway. I'm writing this as I don't want anyone else to go here with false expectations, if you're after a sociable, care free and fun camping holiday. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples
LOCATION: Country
The Wilkins Family (Club member) said...
Spent great 10 nights at site - rained most of time, but that's part of the fun! Kids (aged 4 and 6) loved play area and made different friends everyday. Staff great with good local knowledge and site/toilets immaculate. Great base to explore North Wales.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
StevenKaz (Club member) said...
Unfortunately we had to cut short our stay here (due to a family problem), but will do a review anyway. The welcome was very friendly, although we had to go searching for John & Pat as office was shut when we arrived, not a problem really as the site is relatively small. We were quickly booked in, shown to our pitch & left to get on with our pitching. The site itself is level, only one toilet/shower block which were always clean, the site wi-fi is only any good if you're right by the office, we chose instead to use a mobile internet dongle on the Three network which worked perfectly. If towing make sure you don't miss the turning in to the site once off the main road as the road is very narrow and turning round could be a problem, it'd be hard enough to turn round when not towing. The town of Bala looks nice a few pubs and takeaways along with a Co-op and a Londis supermarket. Unfortunately we weren't there long enough to sample the local hospitality. We hope to return very soon to finish our holiday.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
SD, Reading (Club member) said...
Lovely peaceful site. We received a warm welcome, and staff were ready to help when needed - shop even stocks plasters for the Snowdon blisters!! The facilities are lovely and clean. Location is great for visiting both mountains and coast, just need to be lucky with the weather!! Would recommend this site....
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Emma (Club member) said...
We had a great time staying at this campsite, so much so that we decided to stay longer. I was aprehensive about what we were to expect after reading some negative reviews but glad to say that we need not have worried. There was a little bit of noise from the sheep in the neighbouring field at times but it didn't bother us, we were in the camping in the country after all! The staff were really nice and not like some of the 'jobs worths' we have come across at other clubsites in the past. It is a small peaceful site and our 7 year old son had a great time playing with the other children on site. The facilites are spotless and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Country
painter j (Club member) said...
our first time to bala ad will most definatley be going back there the site wardens were very helpfull shower blocks spotless just what you want have been to some sites and facillities not as good as this nice little touches like vases of flowers give it a homely feel go find out for yourselves ,we are off to moreton in september hope they measure up to Bala
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Kevin and Louise (Club member) said...
This is one of the best sites we have stayed on, being our third visit in 2 years. The staff were very friendly on arrival and stayed with us until we were in position. Facilities were clean and ample. There was a good mixture of tents and caravans as the site is very level. The nearby town of Bala is just a few minutes away as is the Lake Bala. Site is ideally situated for exploring this part of Wales, lots of interesting attractions to keep kids and adults happy. We hope to return soon.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
3Whitneys said...
We had a rally enjoyable short break at Bala Site. The facilities were very good and the staff were welcoming and extremely helpful. The site is in a good location, providing an excellent base for many destinations. The staff have lots of information on local attractions and activities. The town of Bala is 3-miles away and has a modest but adequate range of services. Suprisingly all of our three mobile telephone networks worked here, O2,Vodaphone and Virgin which isn't generally the case in most of north wales. I would recommend the site and hope to return again. It's worth a visit!
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Walkers (Club member) said...
Great Site, Very Friendly, could not do enough to help. We stayed for 4 nights using it as a Base to walk Snowdon and other walks. Very quiet site would recommend.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
the holmes's (Club member) said...
we have visited the site 3 times because the staff and facilities are brilliant. on arrival the staff are welcoming and kind. the the facilities were clean tidy and always avalible. the office doubles up as a shop selling the od bits and bobs and some local produce. walking or cycling isnet a preffered option as the road doesnt obtain a footpath so vehicles are better. the town is nice and everyone is frendly. the lake is a beutiful place to be and kayaking or sailing is an exelent way to see the scenery. all in all a great place. *****
DATE STAYED: August 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Haywood (Club member) said...
The only thing wrong with this site is that it needs an extra toilet block at the other end of the camp site. We were in a tent at the far end of the site (lovely pitch) to far to the loo in the night.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Ron Peet (Club member) said...
We have just spent a most enjoyable week at the site, the wardens gave us a friendly welcome, everything from the the toilets, showers and grounds of the site are kept imacculate. The pitches are level and well set out, with plenty of space between each pitch.
This is a very peaceful site, with only the sounds of sheep bleating and owls hooting to lull you to sleep at night.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
H said...
6+ miles from Bala. Even further to Lake Bala. That's 12+ mile round walk or bike ride. Dogs barking all night on local farms. Biting insects from surrounding stream. Give it a miss as do most sensible people now.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Groups,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Hazz n Helen (Club member) said...
Chose this site after reading it's official write up in the book, had just stayed on a very basic field CS, and wanted a little 'luxuary' for a night.
The picture painted of being able to camp next to the brook that runs through the site sold it to us.
We have a fully self contained motorhome, with a large solar panel array on the roof, so we have no need for electric hookup, and a grass pitch is what we prefer, our motorhome has dual rear wheels and rear wheel drive, do is pretty sure footed on grass.
So we were a little dissapointed to be told we had to go on a hard standing pitch, which of course incurs the extra fee, so instead of paying tripple what we usually pay at CS's, we paid almost 4 times as much, and had the use of an electric hook up that we couldent do much with.
We were pitched close to the brook, but the brook it's self runs along the edge of the site, not through the site, and is fenced off with 'out of bounds' signs along the fence.
No idea what the toilet block was like, as again our van is fully self contained, so we dont have a use for them, and i couldent help thinking that his site being as small as it is, would feel much better value for money if it didnt have the toilet block, and hence was priced at around £4 a person a night.
The dog walk was about the worst i've ever seen, sure it was clean of mess, but it was just a small fenced in area about 50 feet by 30 feet,
i'm used to dog walks that you can give the dog a half decent walk along.
On the plus side, the wardens were about the nicest we have ever met,
extremely helpfull, kind and proffesional,
my dog sneaked out and took her self for a wander about 100 feet from our van, the warden brought her back and pleasently asked us to put her on a lead, it was nice not to be made to feel like a criminal for not noticing she'd sneaked out, and hence she wasnt on a lead,
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Jowsey2008 (Club member) said...
Great site, wonderful stwards, clean site and lots of sheep
Will go again
Alan
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Kate & Rob (Club member) said...
The site is ok for older couples wanting a peaceful stay. Not that great for families with young children. 1 swing,1 baby swing & 1 slide...there were at least 20 kids staying half term week! just not enough for them. No ball games, frisbies etc allowed on site. Site & toilets, showers etc very clean but closed 11-12.30pm everyday & no other facilities available.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Norman and Wendy Evans (Club member) said...
We had booked for three nights but ended up staying six. Made most welcome on arrival. A really good location for touring North Wales. Tents, motor homes and vans mixed that gave a really nice integrated feeling. Nice to feed the ducks that visit your pitch. We will be back. Thanks you.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Mrs Sandford (Club member) said...
We stayed at this site after an awful experience on a private site.We just turned up explaining the situation and expecting to be turned away (it was peak season and we had a large tent).However, the owners couldn't have been more helpful,suggesting we go back to the private site to pack up and by that by the time we'd arrive back at Bala, they would have found us a pitch, which is exactly what they did.This site was a haven, peaceful, tranquil and only a few minutes drive from Bala. Everyone adhered to the quiet rule at night: at about 2230 the site was silent, except for the sound of the stream. As another member commented, it is not ideal for dogs but there is a public footpath up the lane (after about 20 minutes).
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break
LOCATION: Country
Malcolm&Viv (Club member) said...
We were greeted by Mr williams on arrival and shown to our pitch. He was a very friendly person and came back an hour later to check if we were ok. The facilities were very good and the site was very clean and tidy. Mr & Mrs Williams were very knowledgeable about the local area and nothing was too much trouble for them. They made it a very pleasant stay, Thank You we will be back again soon.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Rick k (Club member) said...
We stayed at the site over the bank holiday weekend, two adults and a 4 year old and when we found it teh welcome was very friendly and the site was well looked after.One reason for choosing the pitch was a childrens play area and there was a small one but big enough to entertain an energetic 4 year old. The site was peaceful, the facilities were good and the shop very useful for picking up the odd thing we had forgotten. we will stay here again without a doubt.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Rick k (Club member) said...
We stayed at the site over the bank holiday weekend, two adults and a 4 year old and when we found it teh welcome was very friendly and the site was well looked after.One reason for choosing the pitch was a childrens play area and there was a small one but big enough to entertain an energetic 4 year old. The site was peaceful, the facilities were good and the shop very useful for picking up the odd thing we had forgotten. we will stay here again without a doubt.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Jean Meikle (Club member) said...
Hi, nice little hideaway, peaceful through the week a few kids at weekend but great site very close to Bala town witch has everything you need five star *****
DATE STAYED: June 2009
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Mr K Lloyd (Club member) said...
We stayed on a very wet weekend ,but the warmth of the welcome given by Pat and her husband made up for the lack of sunshine.We had not booked hard standing and the field was very wet,but we were cheerfully found a fairly dry pitch.The office doubles up as a shop stocking all the things that you are liable to forget plus some local produce ,also a little library for the boring wet days.The atmosphere in the office was cheerful as
DATE STAYED: September 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Mr Reid (Club member) said...
The shower/toilet blocks could have been warmer...quite chilly in the shower.
But the only real problem we had was the 'dog walk' area...our dog refused point blank to enter it after an initial visit. No wonder when it was mud rather than grass, and lots of dog poo had been left, and ended up on our carpets.
DATE STAYED: September 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
