‘Fairytale’ UK best campsite beside river near waterfall is ‘out of this world’

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The campsite is nestled among the Rhinog mountains and is just two miles from the best beach in Wales

Lake (Llynnau Mymbyr) at Capel Curig, Snowdonia, North Wales.
Lake at Capel Curig, Snowdonia(Image: joe daniel price via Getty Images)

A picturesque Gwynedd campsite, boasting an “out of this world” location, has been crowned as one of Britain’s finest. Situated beside a river and near a waterfall, the woodland retreat in Eryri National Park is described by visitors as possessing a “fairytale ” charm.

Nantcol Waterfalls has earned its place on a list of 150 exceptional sites curated by Campsites.co.uk, which boasts over 3,200 locations. A total of 19 other North Wales campsites also made the cut, showcasing the region’s top-notch staycation offerings.

Set amidst the breathtaking Rhinog mountains, Nantcol Waterfalls campsite is merely two miles from Shell Island, with its golden beaches near Llanbedr recently hailed as the best in Wales by the annual Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches guide.

The site is traversed by Afon Nantcol – perfect for paddling, swimming or fishing. Thewaterfall is just 100 metres away.

Rhinog National Nature Reserve, Gwynedd, Snowdonia, Wales, UK. This nature reserve lies in the centre of the Rhinogydd mountains. Much of the reserve consists of a broad expanse of upland heath and is of particular importance for birdlife.The Cambrian Way is a mountain and hill  walking route from Cardiff in South Wales through the higher parts of central Wales to Conwy on the North Wales Coast. Around 290 miles in length, it uses established public paths but at times crosses countryside where there is no defined path but where a right to roam exists. The Cambrian Way passes through the Rhinog Mountain range. The entire area of the Rhinogs is located within the Snowdonia National Park.
Rhinog National Nature Reserve, Gwynedd(Image: Charles Hawes via Getty Images)

Beyond tent pitches, the campsite offers glamping pods complete with TV, underfloor heating, WiFi, and firepits available for hire, reports North Wales Live.

Last year, the campsite clinched the title of the UK’s number one, and guests wholeheartedly concur, awarding it a 4.89-star rating.

One visitor remarked: “Only noise you can hear are the birds, river and odd sheep. It really is a peace of paradise, we didn’t want to come home.”

Another enthused: “We’ve officially found our happy place. The site is so well maintained, sustainable, and focused on preserving the beauty of nature.”

Nantcol Waterfalls campsite
Nantcol Waterfalls campsite(Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Nantcol Waterfalls offers optional electric grass pitches for tents and tourers, in addition to waterside bell tents and luxury glamping pods.

New additions this year include a wood-fired sauna and motorhome hire.

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