Morben Isaf Caravan Park

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Aerial view of Morben Isaf Caravan Park
New
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Serviced hardstanding pitches
Serviced hardstanding pitches

  • Family-friendly site on the edge of Eryri National Park
  • Machynlleth five minutes’ drive; Aberystwyth 25 minutes
  • Fishing pond; playground; a five-minute walk from Dyfi Wildlife Centre
With Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) right on its doorstep and the beaches of Cardigan Bay less than half an hour’s drive away, Morben Isaf Caravan Park ought to appeal to those who can never quite make up their mind between hiking holidays and seaside breaks. But the real ace up Morben Isaf’s sleeve is its proximity (a mere five-minute walk) to the Dyfi Wildlife Centre – Cors Dyfi, where you can admire nesting ospreys, as well as a family of beavers. If even that five-minute walk sounds like too much effort, rejoice, for there is a nature reserve inside the park, and you might be able to spot raptors hovering in mid-air from the bird hide. Morben Isaf is five minutes’ drive from the market town of Machynlleth. In addition to pitches with far-reaching views of the Welsh countryside, it has a well-maintained toilet/shower block (including a wetroom for guests with mobility issues), a launderette and a communal fridge freezer. While the kids spend time in the playground (plus an area for ball games, complete with a hoop), the adults can find their moment of Zen, rod in hand, on the banks of the fishing pond. There is also a fitness centre, if hiking or mountain biking doesn’t quite cut it for you. Speaking of mountain biking: Coed y Brenin (50 minutes) has trails suitable for all levels; if you are an expert MTB-er, you might want to have a go at the hair-raising tracks at Dyfi Bike Park (10 minutes). The bike-wash facility on site ought to get rid of every speck of dirt on your mudguards.

Campground type

Tent sites 2
Camper sites 8
RV sites 8
Open now
Opens May 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean toilets and showers, water and electricity directly on pitch, easy to…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Clean toilets and showers, water and electricity directly on pitch, easy to find and commute, next door to wildlife centre.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with Spectacular views, very friendly staff. Level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mena E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Easy access to the site. Level pitches. Good facilities on site. Exceptionally clean shower block. Well maintained gardens and lake area. Very close to the Dyfi Osprey Project. Spectacular views.

Disliked: Some traffic noise from the main road depending on where you are sited. The on site Gym facilities are for Static Homeowners use only

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very clean, great hosts and breathtaking views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Maria B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Everything. Good and clean facilities, beautiful views, easy access,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotless site, well kept grounds, will visit again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Rosie A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Quiet area, well kept grounds, spotless facilities. Pitch was flat and well serviced with good views. Had a nice walking path with wildlife area and bird hide.
Staff friendly and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback, much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay - hopefully see you again.


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Morben Isaf Caravan Park

Derwenlas

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 8SR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.56995°N
-3.9113°W

Route directions

For the last section of the journey, do not use satnav directions. The site is three miles from the centre of Machynlleth on the A487. The well-marked entrance has a sign, two flag poles and a red kite metal sculpture. The reception and check-in area is on the left immediately after the park gates.

Nearest transport

Bus
11.8 mi Penllwyn PO
11.8 mi Penllwyn PO
12.4 mi University Campus Penglais
Rail
0.7 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station
3 mi Machynlleth Rail Station
5.5 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
11.6 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
11.9 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

After the ospreys of Dyfi Wildlife Centre, get to know the waders and ducks at RSPB Ynys-hir (10 minutes’ drive). With habitats ranging from woodlands and grasslands to saltmarshes and reedbeds, this vast reserve is also home to otters and lizards. Ynys-hir runs a series of activities, including a dawn chorus event and a bug safari. King Arthur’s Labyrinth (15 minutes) spreads underground just outside the town of Corris. A hooded boatman welcomes you on his vessel and takes you sailing on a subterranean river. During this cruise, you learn about Welsh legends featuring dragons (of course…), giants and other mythical creatures. With two beaches, Aberystwyth (25 minutes) is a popular destination in the summer months. When you’re all swum or body-boarded out, take the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway to the top of Constitution Hill for expansive views and a game of miniature golf.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 6.3 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 7.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8.1 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Borth 8.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 10.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 2.8 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 7.6 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 13.1 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 21.6 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 25 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 2.2 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 5.5 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 6.7 mi

Cadair Idris 10.3 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 10.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Morben Isaf Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Morben Isaf Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Morben Isaf Caravan Park? After the ospreys of Dyfi Wildlife Centre, get to know the waders and ducks at RSPB Ynys-hir (10 minutes’ drive). With habitats ranging from woodlands and grasslands to saltmarshes and reedbeds, this … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Morben Isaf Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Morben Isaf Caravan Park? From $19.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.