Stunning campsite in renowned national park boasts waterfall and kitted-out glamping pods

A hidden UK campsite boats stunning scenery, dozens of grasspitches, and even has a waterfall nearby - making for a perfect summer staycation spot.

Nantcol Waterfalls, in the outskirts of Snowdonia National Park in Wales, is a beloved getaway for both DIY campers and people for a cosy and stress-free glamping holiday.

And while the calming atmosphere promised by other campsites can often be scuppered by loud groups there to party, Nantcol Waterfalls has a strict no music policy, meaning you can enjoy the scenic spleandour and gentle sounds of the river that runs through the site in peace.

Visitors also enjoy refreshing swims there, to cool off after enjoying the summer weather. Best of all, there's plenty of room with 85 grass pitches to set up on, with ten guests allowed on each one.

But there are also more low-effort accommodation options, including two furnished bell tents with electric and heating that sleep four each, as per The Sun.

Inside you'll find a double bed, two single sofa beds, and a cool box to stock up for a cocktail party. The campsite even has glamping pods which are perfect for couples which have double bedrooms, WiFi, TV, speakers, an open-plan living area, an ensuite bathroom as well as a private patio with its own fire pit.

It also has a kitchen area with a fridge, microwave, and electric hob and underfloor heating for the cooler evenings.

The site also has two pod cabins, with the wealth of options meaning you can cater for the needs of everyone in your group. There are "first class" washrooms on site, toilets with disabled facilities and dish-washing area, and showers, according to Nantcol Waterfalls' website,

Though you obviously won't find any fine-dining establishments at this countryside hideaway, there's a pizza van if you don't fancy cooking and a shop.

And if you're looking for some sea air, Harlech Beach is just a 10 minutes from Nantcol Waterfalls by car.

One Tripadvisor user hailed the campsite as an ideal - and quiet - choice for a family holiday.

"We spent 2 weeks here with our 3 kids and loved it," they wrote. "The site was great with areas for kids of all ages to play safely in the water supervised by their parents.

"The bathrooms were clean and tidy, the waterfalls and woods are stunning, and the site really holds up to it's no music policy which makes it peaceful and family friendly," they added.

Another wrote: "The site is gorgeous beautiful streams and walks I will definitely be back and recommend this site without any hesitation".

The campsite is also a low-cost option if you're just booking the pitch to set up your own tent on. For adults it's £11.00 per night (£13.00 from May 24 to September 7 2024) per night, and £5 per night for children aged 4 to 16 (£5.50 until September 7).

Dogs can be brought for £2 per night, though they'll need to be in total control at all times, with other potential costs including setting up a 16amp electric hook up (£7), shower cards (50p), fire basket hire (£50 refundable deposit), bags of logs (£5) and WiFi access priced at £3 for 24 hrs, £7.50 for three days and £10 for seven days.

The tarrif for bell tent glamping is £90 per night for up to two adults (additional child over 4yrs old £5.50 per night) with a minimum of two nights booking required/charged.

Bell tents are more costly at £180 for the minimum two night stay and further £90-per additional night according the company's website, while their upmarket Derwen and Onnen glamping pod stays in September start at £405 for the minimum three nights and £135 per additional night.