The AA has revealed the UK's top campsites and caravan parks for 2023 and a north Wales site has been crowned the best in Wales. Islawrffordd luxury Holiday Park is a family-run business, established in 1957, and boasts views over Cardigan Bay one way and Snowdonia mountain range the other - it claimed the title at the AA Caravan and Camping awards which recognises the UK’s most luxury campsites
Found in Talybont, near Barmouth, Islawrffordd has a choice of static caravans, amazing space for touring caravans and is family-friendly. In total there are 201 holiday home bases and 76 fully serviced hard-standing touring caravan/motorhome plots making it the perfect place to holiday.
On-site there are amazing facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi. The site is family-friendly with a children's play area, bar and restaurant and games arcade. You can keep up to date with the latest What's On news by signing up to the newsletter here. The inspector who attended for the AA Guide said of the site: "private beach, excellent children’s facilities and a smart bistro draw loyal campers.”
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The park is run by the Evans family who decided to turn part of their farm into a camping field in 1957, unknowing at the time it would expand into a very successful family business. This is not the first time the campsite has won Welsh campsite of the year in the AA awards as they won in 2012 and became a Premier Park in 2015.
Speaking at the virtual awards ceremony, Dylan Evans said: "On behalf of the directors and all the staff here at Islawrffordd we feel so humble, proud and honoured to have received this amazing award. We would like to dedicate this award to all our customers, past and present for their continued support."
Situated on the coast between Barmouth and Harlech, and within the Snowdonia National Park, with clear views of Cardigan Bay, the Lleyn Peninsula and the Snowdonia and Cader Idris mountain ranges, this hidden gem of a holiday park is ideally located should you want to just relax on the beach or venture off into the open sea or Welsh countryside. There is a private slipway for water sports and you can take your furry friend along too as pets are allowed.
The overall winner AA Caravan and Camping awards was Silverdale Caravan Park in Lancashire. All winners will feature in the 55th Edition of the AA Caravan & Camping Guide. All the destinations featured in the guide have been inspected and rated by AA professional inspectors, grading sites from one to five Pennants, based on their facilities and hospitality.
Each entry within the guide includes location, ratings, contact details, directions, prices, opening times, facilities, and a description to help holidaymakers select the right site for their needs.
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