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Visitors Reviews/Letters
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Reviewer: Searchlighters
Date of Visit: June 2011
Unit: Touring Caravan
We have just returned from a week at The Willows which
was nothing short of stunning - helped, admittedly, by some
glorious weather! The site describes itself as 'Refined,
Charming, Timeless' and that just about sums it up.
The main caravan field has 21 pitches arranged around
the outside of the field which is immaculately maintained by
the incredibly helpful owners. Very, very peaceful.
Possibly not suited to families with lots of young
children as no play equipment or icecreams. But that rather
suits us. There is a play field for ball games etc.
There are three tent fields, one of which has the most
amazing views I have seen anywhere - fabulous.
The
facilities are excellent - new and exceptionally clean. There
is a lovely washing up 'lodge' with stunning views and a fab
information centre.
There is not an on site shop but
you can buy bacon, hens and duck eggs, burgers and a variety
of sausages (all delicious) from the owners. There is a Londis
and Post Office selling groceries a short distance from the
site.
Highly recommended - we booked for next year
before we left.
ukcampsites.co.uk July
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Reviewer: UMLS Date
of Visit: May 2011 Unit:
Other
I stayed at The Willows during May 2011 with my wife
and our 2 year old boy. We stayed in one of the new 'Hobbits'
which was a charming and cosy cabin.
Upon arrival we
received a very warm welcome from Anna who provided us with
all the information we needed for our stay. Anna and Miles
really take pride in their campsite and they ought to be very
proud of what they have achieved: the toilet block is
immaculate and wouldn't look out of place in a swanky hotel,
whilst the grounds are beautifully maintained. The washing up
block was great too, with fabulous views overlooking the bay.
Life inside a Hobbit is very cosy indeed. Despite the
cold and (very) windy weather, we remained extremely
comfortable and didn't need to use the heater - despite
daytime temperatures not getting above about 12 degrees for
the duration of our stay.
Cooking is not allowed
inside the Hobbit, so if you're planning a trip, be warned -
you will be spending a lot of time cooking and eating outside.
We took a tarp, a windbreak, a kitchen stand and a couple of
gas stoves which did the job nicely.
What could make
this site better? A play area for children would have been
fantastic and made it a little easier to keep our son
entertained. Other than that, the site is perfect - a tranquil
paradise with beautiful scenery and very welcoming and helpful
owners.
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Reviewer: JohntheT25 Date of
Visit: April 2011 Unit:
Campervan
Stayed at The Willows for two nights in the lovely hot
and dry April
Received a warm and friendly reception
from Miles. He showed us to our pitch which was a grass pitch
with a hook up. The pitch was on a slope but this didn't
matter as we were provided with large sloped railway sleepers
(or similar) to ramp our van onto making it perfectly
flat!
The grass - wow - I've seen bowling greens that
would be envious. Don't think I've ever seen grass as short or
perfectly mown!
The view was amazing of the mountains
and the sea with a lovely sunrise each morning. It was breezy,
so take a wind break if you have one. I think it would have
been less breezy in one of the other 2 fields but this didn't
bother us.
The facilities - the toilets and showers
were spotless and wouldn't have looked out of place in a
hotel, lovely and warm and not a long distance from any pitch.
The washing up area was good with a fridge for use by all.
This did appear to be quite full but we didn't need to use it
ourselves.
We took our dog with us who was welcome and
remained tethered. The dog walking field is fairly large and
useful for first thing / last thing walks.
We walked
into Abersoch, going the 'road way' on the way down - took
about an hour. Abersoch is lovely with access to the beach.
Our dog could go on as it wasn't yet May. I'm not sure of the
restrictions after May. Walked back following various
footpaths using an OS map, took about 35-40 minutes (and was
much more pleasant).
Would recommend to
friends/family.
We walked into Abersoch,
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Reviewer: SurfBlue Date of
Visit: April 2011 Unit:
Campervan
Enjoyed a four night stay here for the first time
during the barmy warm Spring weather. Initially we 'glamped'
in one of the new 'Hobbits' as no electric hook up pitches
were available which was a hoot then moved on to a very
spacious pitch with our campervan.
I think it's all
been said really about Miles, Anna and their beautifully kept
site. No it's not cheap but if you don't want keeping up all
night by teenagers and you want pristinely mowed spacious
pitches with hotel standard showers and wash facilities it's
money well spent.
You can brew up in the washing up
room, there's a microwave which is handy and refrigerate or
freeze your food so in the end I didn't need an electric hook
up.
Great location for visiting Abersoch and it's
beaches, great for walking, the only improvement that I could
possibly see would maybe be some kids play equipment in the
playing field.
We'll be back !
ukcampsites.co.uk July
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Reviewer: Beachbuscamper Date
of Visit: April 2011 Unit:
Campervan
Just returned from a great holiday in Wales with fantastic
weather. This was the 2nd site we stayed at during our 10 days tour
and I wish we had saved it til last as no other site can compare to
this one facilities-wise.
The toilet block was luxurious and
warm, the dish washing block was really cute, clean and had the most
amazing views you could hope for whilst washing up.
There
was a great little info shed which gave directions, walks, menus of
local eateries and doggy advice (much appreciated). Although there
is no shop on site they do sell some local produce which would be
great for a barbie.
There is a large field for dog
exercising which I believe is also to be a play area too [two areas,
fenced]. I really appreciated the fact that the owners do warn
dog owners about the local neighbouring farmers having guns - we
have been to many sites in the western isles where there are sheep
nearby but there is no info regarding dog exercise areas and local
gun-toting farmers.
We toured around the area and enjoyed a
coastal walk and a tour of beaches. We also had a lovely meal at The
Ship.
Anna and Miles were extremely friendly, laid back, and
most importantly, seemed to take pride in the site and genuinely
enjoy dealing with people.
Value for money? absolutely! This
is the most expensive campsite we have ever used and it was worth
every penny - I wouldn't actually say it is overpriced, I would say
that you get what you pay for (and more).
Cant wait to
return!
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Reviewer: Steveclecy Date of
Visit: March 2011 Unit:
Motorhome
Arrived late afternoon to warm welcome from site owner. Yes,
the 5 stars in the title really does reflect the quality, clearly
aimed at the exclusive market. Offered the use of a TV aerial hook
up lead but not required as digital signal was fine.
I am
sure the views were wonderful but unfortunately a heavy mist spoiled
that. Toilet and shower block would not shame a boutique hotel.
Showers hot as you wanted. Perhaps the washing up water could have
been warmer [Faulty Thermostat, new one has now been fitted]
but a kettle was available to top up the temperature.
Very
quiet area, nearest shop a bit of a walk [approx 400 metre], as was
nearest pub/restaurant. Narrow approach road but entrance wide
enough for even a large unit. No hesitation in
recommending.
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Reviewer: HappycamperD+L Date of
Visit: March 2011 Unit: Hobbit
We stayed in the willows new
attraction called (hobbits) they have two of these, and are much the
same as camping pods, they are beautiful inside and outside,very
warm and cosy. We stayed the 12th of march for the weekend and the
weather was horrible but we had a great time. The site is one of the
best we have stayed in (we do a lot of glamping as well as camping)
and have travelled the country looking for those great sites you
always want to go back to. This is one of them.
The family
who run the site are great (friendly) as well as the couple who help
run the site, nothing is too much trouble for them. The shower and
toilet facilities are amazing, you almost feel bad for using them
they are that clean. Real hand soap and real loo rolls all supplied.
The facilities to wash up those dishes are indoors too, with fridge
& freezers for your food and supplied ice packs for your ice
box. There is a microwave avail (you need 20p's) for this. They have
a small summerhouse which has a freeview TV in so you won't miss you
soaps ladies.
This is a truly exceptional site, and the views
are wonderful, you can see MT Snowdon on a clear day. Lovely people,
lovely staff, lovely site, you wont be sorry you booked
ukcampsites.co.uk March
2011
Reviewer: Surfsupvw Date of Visit: August 2010 Unit: Campervan
Once again a wonderful holiday. Every thing you could wish
for. Shower block amazing always spotlessly clean and endless hot
water. Dishwashing facilities top class.
A beautifully
positioned camp site with every thing you need for a truly relaxing
holiday. Very peaceful site with stunning views and very helpful and
charming owners. Miles and Anna always on hand but very
unobtrusive,very helpful to novices and experienced campers
alike.
We had a campervan with electric hook up and a rather
large tent.We were made to feel very welcome and knew they would do
every thing they could to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.
They have created a beautiful,quiet and very clean site in
an area of outstanding natural beauty
Has a good local shop
very quick walk and surrounded by breath taking views and
outstanding beaches.
This was our third stay and cannot wait
to return.
ukcampsites.co.uk Dec 2010
Reviewer: Bri+jan ash
Date of Visit: September 2010
Unit: Touring Caravan
Spent 10 days here and could not fault it. Anna & Miles
are very welcoming and helpful. The facilities are second to
none.
Shower blocks are superb with plenty of hot water and
ample toilets/showers and wash basins.
The washing up
facilities are good again with plenty of hot water and everything is
kept very clean and tidy. Large bins for all the rubbish and plenty
of water points. You are also given a cable to boost your TV
reception, however we found we did not need it, freeview had the
best signal we have found anywhere.
The access for caravans
is great with plenty of room to manouver into your space and you
have room for awing and car on each pitch.
The dog facilities
are brilliant a large field that is mown with plenty of room to let
the dogs have a good run and play.
The views are amazing from
the site and there is a summerhouse which has a lot of local
information/leaftlets inside. Anna & Miles are always very
helpful with any questions.
There is a small shop in the
village and Llanbedroch has a Londis supermarket. There are plenty
of shops/supermarkets etc within a short drive.
There are
plenty of walks which can be started from the site and lots of
beaches and coves to explore within a short drive. We went
blackberry picking in the lanes by the campsite, very tasty
especially with apples & crumble!
We highly recommend
this site and will definitely be back for another visit, its a
lovely site in a great part of Wales with welcoming hosts.
ukcampsites.co.uk Nov 2010
Hi Anna & Miles
Unit - Campervan
Month - October
Nights - 2
Arrived on a Saturday teatime and were met
by Miles who showed us to our pitch and helped us "level up" the
van. The first thing that struck us were the fantastic views
from our pitch; absolutely stunning!
There were another couple pitched up and
could see that a couple of the touring caravans were occupied, which
meant there weren't that many on the site......however ALL of the
facilities were open to us and the shower / toilet block had
exceptional facilities, from heated towel rail to piping hot power
showers. These facilities were always spotlessly clean and
lovely and warm too.
The site is immaculate....obvious signs that
Miles and Anna take great pride in their site. Lawns / fields
were well laid out and maintained to a high standard. Even the
exercise field for the dogs is tended to.
The summer house / chalet contained loads of
useful information about the surrounding area and housed sample
menus from a range of restaurants and pubs. We visited the
Ship Inn just down in the village and had a great pub meal.
It's a walkable distance; downhill all the way, but the dreaded walk
back all the way up :-)
Llanbedrog beach is about a 5 min drive and
is a beautiful beach; quieter than the main beaches in
Abersoch. Abersoch, depending on which route you take, is
about 10 - 15 mins drive away, and houses a number of small boutique
shops, a bank, post office, Londis, couple of pubs, fish and chip
shop (best chips we've had) and a number of
restuarants.
Hells Mouth beach, popular with surfers and
body-boarders, is about 15 mins drive.
As the site is situated off the main road,
you don't even hear the traffic, just the occasional car passing the
lane at the side/back of the site. It is an idyllic site and
we were very reluctant to leave.....we will be back and will
definately stay for a full week next time.
Thanks
Anne & Mark Strickland
VW Camper van 2-3 Oct
2010
Dear Anna and Miles
Just a short note to say 'thank you' for
making our stay at your site so pleasurable despite a problematic
start. As novices with the camper van your help and advice was
invaluable and your kindness when we experienced mechanical problems
was much appreciated - made us feel so much better! 'Yr
Helyg, The Willows' is a beautiful and relaxing place to stay, well
maintained and spotlessly clean, making the morning shower an
absolute pleasure. However, your personal care and attention to your
guests is what makes your site second to none in our experience - we
hope to be back before too long!
Diolch am bopeth
Judith and Andrew Davies
VW Camper van, 13 - 17 Sep
2010
Dear Anna and
Miles
We just wanted to let you know that
our recent visit to the willows was a great success. Not only were
we blessed with the weather BUT everything was topped off by
the wonderful site that you are running. The facilities are
exceptional and a great credit to you both.
Your help when we collapsed our
awning was invaluable and our little Grandaughter loved playing with
Megan.
We will be back and next time we will
have a larger Motorhome and will not be squeezing ourselves into a
very small space!
All the best
David and Christine
Galloway
16th September
2010
Dear
Miles & Anna,
We
have been camping for many years and have stayed in acclaimed
,accredited, award winning etc etc sites, however we can safely say
that your site has set a new bar height in every area.
From
the moment we made our booking we felt completely confident in our
selection and when we arrived after a long drive our welcome could
not have been warmer.
The
entire site is kept immaculate and the attention to detail is a real
credit to your both. You made us feel so welcome and we could
see how much pride you take.
I
can not continue without mentioning the toilet block, it would put
many 4 star hotels to shame, modern, clean and well equipped.
The
views across the bay were stunning, I found myself lost in the views
on the way back from the toilet block.
Without
doubt this is not only the most wonderful site we have ever staying
in, but the area has so much to offer for all. I could not
recommend this site enough to give it justice, just to say there is
nothing else I have seen that comes close in 20 years of
camping.
Thank
you so much for making our weekend special and we look forward to
seeing you again soon.
Thank
you.
Kind
regards
Lee,
Sam Molly and Grace
11th August
2010
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Reviewer: Mike+judi Date of Visit: August 2010 Unit: Touring Caravan
We
received a warm welcome from Anna who showed us to our grass
pitch, there's loads of room to manoeuvre so reversing on was
easy. Level pitches,well kept site with excellent facilities
and views from the site. Local shop about 10 min walk away for
basic daily needs (Papers and beer!). A summerhouse holds
loads of information on the local area,eateries,etc.
We used the laundry once and found it met our
needs.
The site is ideally situated for both Abersoch
and Llanbedrog beach. There are some lovely walks from the
site, especially up to the 'Jam Pot' a derelict
windmill.
We enjoyed our stay so much we booked again
for next year before leaving and cant wait to go
back.
Dont forget to try the burgers,They're fantastic!
ukcampsites.co.uk August 2010
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Reviewer: ARCHIEMILLIE Date of Visit: August 2010 Unit: Campervan
Just returned
from a ten night visit with wife and two young children and
none of us wanted to leave. An exceptionally well run site
with fantastic views. New bathroom facilities are first class
and the best we've seen on any site.
We loved the local
area and the beaches in particular. Abersoch is a lovely place
with great pubs, cafes and restaurants although they can be
very busy.
We will return to the area and the site
without any doubt at all and would have stayed longer if work
hadn't prevented it.
Not the cheapest site we've stayed
on but worth paying the extra.
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ukcampsites.co.uk August
2010
Reviewer: Jameshall
Date of Visit: May 2010 Unit: Tent
This was our first visit to 'the willows' and we will
certainly be back, in fact we have booked two more weekends already.
We go camping a lot in the Peak District but I have to say
this is the nicest site we have ever been lucky enough to stay at.
The facilities are immaculate, the views stunning and the owners
very helpful. There is a brand new toilet and shower block that puts
other sites to shame.
The views from the site are stunning
and the local, well stocked, provided all the ingredients for Sunday
breakfast.
Admittedly, we did go on a beautiful sunny weekend
but this site is just first class.
If it was possible to give
11 out of 10 this site would get it. I hope that if it gets busier
people respect the facilities and keep the site as nice as it is
now!
ukcampsites.co.uk 26th May
2010
Hi Anna and Miles
Thought I would just drop you a line to say thank you for your
hospitality and what a pleasure it was to stay on such a well cared
for site. Your skill, hard work and passion certainly show and
the site is a credit to you both.
We wish you a happy, succesful and carefree
season
Sent with best regards
Kate and Joe Coxon
24th May 2010
Dear Miles and Anna
Just really wanted to drop you a quick
line to say a big thank you for your hospitality this last weekend.
As complete (and very uncertain!) caravan novices, you have shown us
how you don't need to forego creature comforts when staying in a
caravan: the shower blocks (super-clean and super-hot water) are
better than we could ever have hoped for; the pitches are quiet and
spacious, and facilities such as a complimentary freezer an
additional "plus". The fact that you care so very much about what
you provide is clear at every turn, and what you have created is a
real credit to you.
So, we won't be selling the caravan just
yet!!
Cath & Phil CRONE, Chester
4th may 2010
Dear Anna and Miles
We have just returned from a
fantastic 3 nights stay at your beautiful campsite.
We
were originally supposed to be flying to Thailand but fell victim to
the volcanic eruption and decided we would pack the tent and make
the most of the fantastic weather predicted.
Just
wanted to let you know we had such a wonderful and relaxing stay and
couldn't get over what a fantastic site you run, bright and
absolutely spotless and the perfect location to exlore the
Lleyn peninsular.
Thank you so much, we will definatly
be back again.
Who needs Thailand
anyway!?
Take care
Kenna and Greg
x
21 April 2010
Dear Anna and Miles.
Arrived home a few hours
ago after spending the Easter break on your 1st class caravan park.
Both Ian and myself would like to say a very BIG thank you to you
both on making us feel very welcome. We are quite new to caravaning
but during our time visiting camp sites we must say that your site
is the best we have stayed at, your new shower/toilet block is worth
the journey from Congleton to Abersoch alone. We hope to be one of
the lucky ones to get a chance to stay there again after checking
our holiday schedule. We would recommend anyone to visit The Willows
and be greeted by such a helpful and welcoming couple. Thanks again
both for a lovely few days.
Best Wishes
Kim and Ian
Corbishley
5 April 2010
The best camping site on the
Lleyn...
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what you need to get away from the stress of everyday life.
With a beautiful setting in the hills above Abersoch and stunning views over Cardigan
Bay, The Willows is one of the quietest and most relaxing camp sites in the area. My wife and I have
been coming to Abersoch for over 30 years
and we have never found better. The site owners, Anna and
Miles, couldn't be more helpful, and with a brand new 5 star
toilet block built just this year, this is the place to visit
whether you are camping or touring. We couldn't recommend the
site highly enough. 5 star +++++ |
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Review by: Parahandy
Date of Visit: July 2009 Unit used: Tent
Took a mid week break here, the sites pleasantly located
sufficiently out of Abersoch for peace and quiet but handy enough to
explore Abersoch if you want.
The owners were a very genuine
and friendly and welcoming to campers. They were helpful in giving
local information there is also an information cabin on site which
is a good source of reference for what's available in the area,
places to eat etc.
The pitches were split between 3 grassed
camping fields level and well spaced. The toilet block was adequate
(20p for showers),I understand this is being upgraded in the near
future laundry facilities are also available.
Although
Admittedly mid week we were impressed just how quiet the site with
the impression thankfully that rowdy behaviour isn't
tolerated.
Access to the site is restricted by a barrier a
refundable £10 deposit gets you an access card.
A good site
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Review by: Rickwill Date of Visit: June 2009 Unit used: Tent
This has got to be close to my perfect camp site -
spectacular location in rural setting just above Abersoch, with
amazing sea views. It isn't cheap but there is a strict limit on
pitches and occupancy, so you're not camped on top of somebody else.
The pitches are well marked out. The washblocks and showers are
perfectly adequate, although due to be redeveloped in the near
future. Very friendly owners and all the facilities you can think
of, including secure access, freezers, local produce, excellent
tourist information. I visited with my brother, but this is an ideal
site for families and we will be back soon. PS midgies bad at dusk
so take some repellent - we found that Jungle Formula was very
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May 2008-
Jodie Morgan
My
friend and I stayed here for a long weekend, what a fantastic site, lovely
and clean. We arrived at 1am in the morning after getting lost and I must
say Anna and Miles were on call to give great directions!. Clean showers,
and plenty of space to pitch our tent -with a lovely view of the open
countryside, snowdonia and cardigan bay (lovely blue sea). We will definitely be back, friendly and
welcoming site.
Thank you
Jodie &
Laura
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