Snowdonia camping 27 - 29/06/08

[sallysas]

I promised a Summer meeting so here it is. Some of you may know I organise a motorbike weekend but I have now booked a field just for us at the same location. What's that -where is it - oooohhhh sorry; Y Giler Arms Hotel, Pentrefoelas, North Wales. Only 6 miles east of Betws-y-Coed on the A5 with lots of attractions. If you like castles, canals, walking, just relaxing then come along.

 

The Giler is run by Kim and Adrian and Kim is a smashing cook (her background is rooted in catering management) and Adrian keeps a mean celler with Bathams beer (the only one outside the Black Country) which makes me very happy. There is electricity for those wishing to bring their caravan/mobile home/ trailer tent but please contact Kim as there is limited space for these. I haved reserved one of the two fields for those wishing to just camp which will hold 30 at least. If anyone wishes to fish there is a lake on site as a bonus. Whilst there is not a childrens playground there is a play area for the kicking around of balls etc. B & B is also available but again this needs to be booked in advance and the 'phone number is 01690 770612.

 

Y Giler Arms - Restaurant, Bar, and Hotel - North Wales

 

is the website if you fancy a gander. This hotel is located in the heart of Snowdonia with trips to the coast, miniature railways, prisons, the home of Gelert tents nearby at Bedgellert, slate mines, sheepdog training centre, go-karts and loads of other things to do - or not. Don't get worried by the proximity of the A5 as the camping fields are behind fishing lake, pub gardens, hotel so there is no noise - trust me. I have been organising a weekend here for the last 5 years so you can take my word on it - honest. You might even see otters in the stream running through the grounds. Decking has been added for this year on one side of the hotel/restaurant which I have yet to see. Bet the view is good. Because of the running stream there is a stipulation that young children be supervised but with tables and benches in situ this is not a hardship. Dogs are also welcome on site but only allowed inside in the locals ' slate-tiled' bar. There is a snooker room also.

 

If you need to reserve just tell Kim or Adrian it is Sally's CAG weekend. Those of us with ordinary tents don't have to bother but I would appreciate an e-mail so I can keep an eye on numbers. Can't see this being a problem though. If anyone wants to arrive early/ stay after there will not be a problem as far as I am aware.

 

I have to confirm the price but it will probably be £5.00 per night for tent and £10 for trailertent/caraven/mobile home.

[pov]

count me in for sure love Betws ages since i camped there .....

[sallysas]

I've spoken to Kim and the prices are being held - they havn't increased in years. So £5 for tents £10 for anything else and B & B also available.

 

I am attending the Dragon Rally in a fortnight (yes, camping) so will report anything relevant after then.

[Janet-M]

WOW thats cheap ...

I bought a tent and all the stuff about 2 years ago but never used it as I can't put it up by myself

this looks good though so I will probably go ..I'l just wait and see who else is going who can help me with the tent

[sallysas]

Not a problem, I've put up all sorts of tents for years so I'm sure yours won't be a problem. Was it brand new and what make is it? Can I suggest airbeds - Oswald Bailey do singles for £10 which I find more confortable than my bed. Pumps available from Argos or wherever.

[sea-sidelady]

Sounds like fun,

 

I have a large tent, i have only used it once, and had some nice strange men put put it up for me. So im like Janet, i will need help.

[**Tilly**]

is anybody bringing the beer tent or would that be janet:rolleyes:

[Janet-M]

is anybody bringing the beer tent or would that be janet:rolleyes:

LMAO

 

What a great idea .. I bring the tent and you lot bring all the beers

[barracad]

Yeah but who's bringing the strange men for SSL?

[sea-sidelady]

Well i thought you could volunteer Barra....

[barracad]

Ah but I'm neither "strange" nor "men".

[**Tilly**]

Yeah but who's bringing the strange men for SSL?

 

No worries there she has got a habit of attracting all sorts:rolleyes:

[barracad]

No worries there she has got a habit of attracting all sorts:rolleyes:

 

I thought that was Janet's job?

[sea-sidelady]

It IS Janet's job, cos i a nice girl.....

[barracad]

i a nice girl.....

 

Please don't do that, you made me choke! Am in hysterics now...

[sea-sidelady]

 

You can fall out with some poeple really easy

[**Tilly**]

It IS Janet's job, cos i a nice girl.....

 

See told you no one would believe you:rolleyes:

 

Please don't do that, you made me choke! Am in hysterics now...

 

 

she has got a habit of doing that as well:D

[sea-sidelady]

That goes for you aswell Tills. .......See above edit!!!!!!

[barracad]

[**Tilly**]

Barra speechless that has got to be a first:o

[barracad]

Barra speechless

 

Too busy laughing :grin:

[sea-sidelady]

Make the most of it, Janet will soon sort you out!!

[barracad]

Janet will soon sort you out!!

 

Please.... stop it!.... don't keep making me laugh like that!!!!

[Paintball]

Sounds like fun,

 

I have a large tent, i have only used it once, and had some nice strange men put put it up for me. So im like Janet, i will need help.

 

Cor blimey missus, best keep that on quiet, eh SSL? lol ...

 

[sea-sidelady]

I love how brave you are when she isnt around!