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Posted on 15/08/2022 14:15 by DavidKlyne

I have tentatively been looking at Wales for a trip next year. Portmeirion was one option as I knew they had built a special overnight motorhome parking on site. I got a bit of a shock when I looked at the prices which from memory range between £50 and £70 a night depending on size. Now the price does include the entrance fee into the village and you also have free access to some of the facilities. So for one night it might not be such bad value? However give that most would probably won't to spend a minimum of two nights it suddenly becomes very expensive! It seems very similar to what the NT have done at Stourhead.

David

Posted on 15/08/2022 14:15 by DavidKlyne

I have tentatively been looking at Wales for a trip next year. Portmeirion was one option as I knew they had built a special overnight motorhome parking on site. I got a bit of a shock when I looked at the prices which from memory range between £50 and £70 a night depending on size. Now the price does include the entrance fee into the village and you also have free access to some of the facilities. So for one night it might not be such bad value? However give that most would probably won't to spend a minimum of two nights it suddenly becomes very expensive! It seems very similar to what the NT have done at Stourhead.

David

Posted on 15/08/2022 15:14 by SteveL

I’ve also looked at that and I believe there is a two night minimum. So for us on an 8m pitch £70 a night. Minus the £27 for two senior tickets, equals £56.50 a night. Could save £20 if we would fit on a 7m pitch, but at 6.94m for our Hymer it would depend on how generous they are. However, although they call it parking, it’s more of a campsite. EHU, tap on pitch, toilets, shower and WiFi, 2pm earliest arrival.  I suppose at peak it’s not that much more than some CAMC sites, particularly if you go into Portmeirion both days.

Posted on 15/08/2022 15:18 by

As check in is from 2pm and departure by 10 am, I rather think 2 nights will be needed to do it justice, and explore the grounds, woodlands and beaches. 

I'll happily pay the price asked as I love the place. In fact, I have booked a suite in the hotel for 3 nights sometime in November but will try and fit in a run up there to use the motorhome facility beforehand. And I'd book a table for dinner at Castell Deudraeth and use the mini bus service to get up there. (Alas, the main hotel dining room is not available, but  Caffi’r Sgwâr - or Caffi Glas, not sure - now stays open until 8pm.)

Posted on 15/08/2022 15:21 by

There isn't a 2 night minimum. 

Posted on 15/08/2022 15:55

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That’s not what it says on the web site I have been looking at……

Each pitch price is for two people one night, two nights minimum stay

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Posted on 15/08/2022 15:55 by SteveL

That’s not what it says on the web site I have been looking at……

Each pitch price is for two people one night, two nights minimum stay

Posted on 15/08/2022 17:01 by

I cannot see which website you are using, but it doesn't say that on the Portmeirion website. 

I rang reception earlier this afternoon to enquire if the mini bus service is available to people staying on the motorhome park (it is) and queried the 2 night stay, among other things. I was told that at first there was a minimum stay, but they have suspended that - things are developing and changing as it is so new.