Welsh sheep farm with cosy pods named best family-friendly campsite in the UK

A beautiful campsite with wooden cabins on the doorstep of Snowdonia National Park has been named the best campsite for families in the UK. Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite in Gwynedd beat off competitors to win the national award for the best family campsite, as well as the award for the best site for outdoors activities in this year's Campsites.co.uk camping and glamping awards.

Rated 4.86 out of 5 stars on the website, the traditional Welsh sheep farm has "spacious pitches and cosy pods", and visitors can enjoy panoramic views while getting close to adorable farm animals. The site is also close to beaches, Zip World, Surf Snowdonia and the Welsh Highland Steam Railway - and if you fancy immersing yourself in Welsh history, you can visit nearby Caernarfon or Beaumaris Castle.

Meanwhile Powys' Cwmdu Campsite, a four-star campsite with log cabins and a shepherd's hut nestled in a secluded valley in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, was named Wales' best campsite in the Campsites.co.uk awards.

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Cwmdu Campsite has two 'Log Pods' (@cwmducampsite/Instagram)

The Shepherd's Hut at Cwmdu Campsite (@cwmducampsite/Instagram)

Rated 4.83 our of 5 stars on the website, Cwmdu Campsite is described as the "perfect camping location". It's easy to see why, as there's something for all types of campers. Keen hikers have the Beacons and Black Mountains on their doorstep, with Pen-y-Fan just a 15 minute walk away. But if you fancy a more laidback stay, there's a pub and cafe within just 300m. You can also get to the market town of Crickhowell or Greenman Festival in just five minutes, or the town of Abergavenny in 15.

The four-acre campsite itself opened in 1964 and today has over 100 grass and hardstanding pitches, attracting visitors from all over the world. The owners encourage campfires in fire-pits off the ground, with fire wood available on site.

There are two dog-friendly glamping "Log Pods" that sleep up to four people and have a double bed, electricity and other amenities like furniture and a mini fridge. Meanwhile, the Shepherd's Hut sleeps up to three people, featuring a double sofa bed, fridge, kettle, table and decking area.

On-site shared utilities include toilets, free hot water showers, a laundry room, washing up facilities and a shop selling camping essential snacks and food staples. There is also a microwave, sheltered picnic area and Wi-Fi.

The campsites were among a host from Wales to win awards in a selection of both UK-wide and wales-wide categories. You can see the full list below...

The Welsh awards

Best campsite in Wales:

• Winner: Cwmdu Campsite, Powys
• Runner up: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
• Runner up: Brynhaul Camping and Shepherds Huts, Pembrokeshire

Inside Cwmdu Campsite's Shepherd's Hut (@cwmducampsite/Instagram)

Best glamping site in Wales:

• Winner: Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts, Gwynedd
• Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Brecon, Powys
• Runner up: Nyth Robin, Gwynedd

Best caravan park in Wales:

• Winner: Abbey Farm Caravan and Camping Park, Denbighshire
• Runner up: Brynawelon Caravan and Camping Park, Ceredigion
• Runner up: Llanungar Caravan and Camping, Pembrokeshire

Best family campsite in Wales:

• Winner: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
• Runner up: River View Touring Park, Carmarthenshire
• Runner up: Tros Y Waen Holiday Park, Gwynedd

Best couples campsite in Wales:

• Winner: Oaklea, Pembrokeshire
• Runner up: Rhuallt Country Park, Denbighshire
• Runner up: Mulberry's Farm , Anglesey

UK-wide awards

Best family campsite in UK:

• Winner: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
• Runner up: Little Trevothan Camping and Caravan Park, Cornwall
• Runner up: Elm Cottage Touring Park, Cheshire

The great outdoors award:

• Winner: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
• Runner up: Beech Estate Campsite, East Sussex
• Runner up: Nantcol Waterfalls, Gwynedd

Best small campsite in UK:

• Winner: Cannamore Camping, Devon
• Runner up: Wild Meadow Camping, Ceredigion
• Runner up: The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm, Devon

Cwmdu Campsite has more than 100 pitches (@cwmducampsite/Instagram)

Most unique site in UK:

• Winner: Wildflower Wood at Beersheba Farm, Cornwall
• Runner up: The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm, Devon
• Runner up: Living Room Treehouses, Powys

Best newcomer in UK:

• Winner: Pococksgate Farm, Kent
• Runner up: Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park, Powys
• Runner up: Glamping at Greendale, Lancashire

Best site in UK for dark skies:

• Winner: Bwch yn Uchaf, Gwynedd
• Runner up: Walkmill Campsite, Northumberland
• Runner up: Langley Dam Glamping, Northumberland

Top campfire spot in UK:

• Winner: The Orchard at Fen End Farm, Cambridgeshire
• Runner up: Brynhaul Camping and Shepherds Huts, Pembrokeshire
• Runner up: Brick Kiln Farm Campsite, Suffolk

Best site in UK for wild swimming:

• Winner: Nantcol Waterfalls, Gwynedd
• Runner up: Locksters Pool Camping, Herefordshire
• Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Builth Wells, Powys

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