Llyn Gwynant Barns

Just the most magical weekend - couldn't recommend the team at Llyn Gwynant anymore, they're all fantastic, super down to earth and helpful, creating the best weekend. The venue itself is gorgeous, amazing facilities for the whole weekend + the most incredible views of the lake and mountains. Steve Danielle Nicky Elwin THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. We appreciate you all so much! If you're looking for a beautiful barn location in snowdonia, look no further. Couldn't have wished for better photo opportunities and we had the best long weekend with friends and family. The team at Llyn Gwynant create the perfect friendly warm and relaxed atmosphere, and were so helpful at every stage. Look forward to returning to visit our tree we planted over the years! Thanks so much again, Ellie & Trev xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Our hunt for the perfect wedding venue didn’t take long; as soon as we set our eyes on Llyn Gwynant we knew it was the place for us! Having grown up nearby and having spent a lot of time in the Eryri hills, we wanted a venue that represented us as a couple but also the Welsh culture and landscape. Being able to rent the venue from the Friday night until the Sunday also means we could provide our guests a fully immersive Welsh weekend! For anyone outdoorsy it was just perfect, most of our guests stayed in Steve’s bell tents which we hired from Bear Tents. The setup was handled by Steve and his team which was seamless from start to finish - we had over 60 guests stay next to the venue and they were made to feel so welcome, cosy and comfy. It was epic having our own glamping village! Others brought their own tents or vans to hook up. Everyone made the most of the surroundings on the morning of the wedding with lake dips & trail runs! Steve & Danielle were absolute saints in providing us our DIY mountain wedding of dreams. We loved the fact that they provided the most beautiful, rustic venue that came as a blank canvas, and we made it our own with fairy lights, candles & flowers! It felt so unbelievably authentic to us as a couple and that’s the feedback we got from all of our guests. I don’t think any other wedding venue would have come close to encapsulating us both. To any outdoorsy couple (who don’t mind a bit of DIY) we honestly could not recommend Llyn Gwynant any more. It was the most perfect and authentic day in every sense. Can we do it all over again?!

If you're looking to make your wedding your very own, Llyn Gwynant Barns is the perfect place to get married. We were given free rein of the site from Friday lunch until Monday lunch. We had an outdoor ceremony looking over the lake, an incredible pizza van for our sit-down meal, and the band and DJ right up until 12am. Steve and the team always had a smile and recommendations for the best way to do things, and the flexibility made it the perfect weekend. We were able to invite everyone back for a Sunday BBQ and a refreshing dip in the lake, spending more time with those people who had travelled far and wide. Thank you Llyn Gwynant Barns for being the backdrop to our unforgettable wedding day!

Just over the mountains from where my Dad grew up and having spent a lot of time visiting Snowdonia as a couple, as soon as we saw Llyn Gwynant, we knew this was the spot for our wedding. Originally planned for August 2020, the pandemic inevitably got in the way, but we couldn't have asked for better suppliers to help us navigate through those uncertain times. Eventually postponing to May 2023 (after another failed attempt in August 2021), Nic was so responsive and helpful in making sure we had the day we wanted in our way. Having heard horror stories of how other venues behaved during this time, we are so grateful we didn't have any worries about additional costs or pressure to make a decision that wasn't right for us. When it actually happened in May 2023, Danielle and Steve were absolutely amazing! We wanted to do our ceremony outside and nothing was too much trouble, we had amazing post-ceremony drinks and nibbles down by the lake which the team at the Barns helped pull off perfectly. Danielle and Steve were both on hand to help in anyway we needed but also gave us enough space so it felt like we had the run of the barns for the weekend. We hired tents through Steve too which were perfect, our special honeymoon tent was beautiful and very spacious. All of our guests that stayed over the weekend (40+), commented on how lovely the site - and Steve - was and we couldn't agree more. In terms of the actual set up, we were on the old T&Cs I believe so some of this might have changed, but we had full run of the kitchen for the weekend and indoor access as we liked which was really helpful. We also booked an extra day and departed on the Monday. Couldn't recommend this enough - having the Sunday to chill with our bridal party completely made the weekend and we even managed to get out on the Lake in a Canadian canoe! It's hard to decide if the best thing about postponing until 2023 was the glorious sunshine all weekend OR that the new outdoor toilet block was complete! The beautiful patio out the back was perfect with the firepit too, we used it to toast marshmallows the Saturday evening which all the kids loved. It is a DIY venue so be prepared to put your bridal party to work on the Friday (and Monday) - we loved that we could really personalise the space though. If you want a unique wedding venue that you can make your own, with spectacular views and lovely staff, this is in the place.

Having viewed a few other wedding venues, the barns and surrounding area took our breath away. After a viewing with Steve, we knew it was the place for us to tie the knot. We met at Bangor University and it seemed apt that we married in beautiful Wales. We loved the rustic feel to the venue combined with the endless possibilities that it presented. The barn itself was beautiful during the ceremony and cosy / atmospheric for the evening meal / ceilidh. The surrounding views had it all; towering mountains, rolling fields and a lake at the base. Completing the scene were the bell tents that not only provided comfortable and fun accommodation for our guests, but also the perfect back-drop to our wedding, both at day and at night (e.g. fairy lights, flags). We cannot recommend both the bell tents and the venue enough. Choosing this venue does come with an element of DIY, but through emails with Danielle, and on the weekend itself, the venue staff and Steve, provided constant support and our day went very smoothly as a result. Though the venue can be used in multiple ways, here's a rundown of what we decided to do: guests stayed in a mixture of camper vans, bell tents and their own tents, we had a fish and chip van on the Friday night (big crowd pleaser), guests took multiple dips in the nearby lake, the wedding photos were insane (despite the slightly adverse weather), we had a fantastic caterer for the Saturday followed by a very fun ceilidh, and then on Sunday we hosted a massive brunch using the very functional kitchen. Put simply, we loved our wedding at this venue!!

My husband & I recently got married at Llyn Gwynant barns and couldn't recommend it highly enough. We chose the venue as we had stayed at the main campsite previously and knew instantly this is where we wanted to have our wedding. Danielle was brilliant with the organising aspect and once we arrived, Steve and Nicky were on hand and made everyone feel relaxed and well looked after. It's a DIY venue but there is plenty of furniture and the staff were brilliant help. The barns themselves are already beautiful, so it's up to you how much you want to decorate them - we decided to go wild and roped in lots our family to help with drying flowers, making a wedding arch, chairbacks etc and gave the groomsmen plenty of jobs on the big day! We found having a venue where you can make it your own made it even more special and many of our guests have told us how glad they were to be part of the setting up on the Friday. We chose to extend hire to the Monday, which was a brilliant way of making the most of having the barns throughout the Sunday; this included a mass morning swim in the lake and leisurely breakfast with use of the kitchen. Many of our guests chose to camp in the private fields next to the venue and were able to hire bell tents from Bear Necessities, which is also run by Steve. The tents are lovely and well looked after, we particularly loved our large honeymoon tent which had a proper bed and furniture inside! These really added to the festival feel and looked brilliant. The venue has the most amazing backdrop of the lake and, although I might be biased, I can't think of a more stunning place to get married and spend time with family and friends. We'll be back every anniversary for sure, if not before! Thank you Llyn Gwynant - a truly magical place to get married which will forever have a special place in our hearts. Claire & Mike

We had visited Llyn Gwynant Campsite previously, and when we decided to get married, we couldn’t think of anywhere better. From the beginning, the friendliness of Danielle via email, and the kind and caring welcome from Steve on our first visit, we were amazed by the service that these barns provide. We had the barns from the Friday to the Monday – which we highly recommend as it allows you to really enjoy a wedding weekend away with your nearest and dearest. The location alone is stunning, especially on a clear day, and so our pictures are incredible from the amazing Love Adventure Photography. Our guests kept repeating over and over about how picturesque the venue was, and we magically got some sun! The barns are impressive, and huge, with beautiful ceilings and tall windows that make the inside views rival the outdoor ones – the painted windows are such a beautiful attention to detail. The facilities at the barn are just perfect for the venue. There are plenty of toilets (which were kept so clean by the staff), with lovely hot showers – this was great for guests to get ready, and also as facilities through the weekend. The morning of the wedding, we had all the guests getting ready together, and it really helped with building atmosphere and excitement! The kitchens are huge, and there is ample space for any food and drink that you bring with you, we also used the huge oven over the weekend to cook pizza for our guests. The campsite facilities are great too. Most of our guests used the café for breakfast over the weekend, and enjoyed it down by the lake – loads of options for everyone, and it was delicious! Now to the staff – who were absolutely amazing. Special thanks to Steve, for being the most amazing host for the weekend. Steve thought of absolutely everything, he helped with our music, our organisation for the day, and most importantly, put all our minds at ease on what is supposed to be a very stressful weekend, but he made it into such a relaxed and calm atmosphere. We cannot thank him enough for everything he did, he was truly a friend. On top of all that, he also provided our accommodation for the weekend, Bear Tents, which was our glamping village, and it was perfect. It allowed our guests to stay right next to the barn, and also allowed everyone to chill over the weekend. We had the honeymoon tent, and it was amazing. So super comfortable, warm, and with decorations that suited the venue perfectly. We felt so lucky. I would highly recommend this venue, as it felt like a fairy tale to get married here, and I wish I could relive it all over and over again. As much as I would like to keep this place a secret selfishly, I can only wish them busy seasons over and over again. Thank you Llyn Gwynant Barns, you made my dreams come true!

We got married at the Llyn Gwynant Barns in April 2024. The venue was everything that we hoped it would be. Most of the guests camped in the barns' adjacent private camping field and many hired a fantastic bell tent. We were very lucky with the weather however even if this had not been the case, the venue still provides the most dramatic backdrop one can imagine. Guests enjoyed walks around the valley during the weekend and even a group swim in the lake! The barns themselves have a warm and cosy feel with underfloor heating and a great fireplace that was kept lit long into the night. We had the freedom to decorate the barns and had full use of the kitchen all weekend which made the wedding truly personal to us. The team at the barns were very helpful throughout our whole experience from the planning stage through to the actual weekend. Steve and the rest of the team were on hand to help with anything that we needed which meant we could relax and fully enjoy the event. We would highly recommend the barns as a wedding venue for anyone who loves the outdoors

Having spent a lot of time around Snowdonia in the past, and having camped at the campsite, as soon as we saw the Barns we knew it was the place to host our special day. The magic of this part of the world is enough as it is, but the service assistance and complete love and care from Steve and Danielle made it a truly unforgettable experience for not just us, but all of our friends and family as well. Throughout the entire planning process, Danielle and Steve were helpful, responsive and accommodating at every turn. On the day they were amazing and truly helped bring our dream to life, on-hand to assist in the smooth delivery of the wedding as well as friendly and approachable to all of the guests and vendors. I'd say for those who want a beautiful, rural wedding that you have the freedom to customise to your own taste and enjoy simplicity and nature with friendly and accommodating staff - Llyn Gwynant Barns will be the backdrop for the most special day of your life. We can't express our gratitude enough.

Thank you so much to Danielle and Steve for helping us to make our wedding weekend the absolute best! We had the most amazing time, which is all thanks to you guys being so helpful, calm and patient with us. Organising a wedding in just 11 months whilst selling and moving house was no easy feat and you both made us feel so reassured and supported and helped to make our weekend work so smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better work force to help us and a better venue with such stunning views. We also loved that we could make it our own and decorate it how we liked, so many of our guests commented on how very 'us' the wedding was, so unique and different. We also loved being able to stay at the venue for the whole weekend with our family and friends, it really extended the wedding celebrations which had we gone to a different venue we wouldn't have experienced. We loved the camping vibe and the community spirit of everyone 'mucking in' together to get the wedding underway. We loved that we could have a camp fire on the Sunday night to roast some marsh mellows, that we could have alpacas come along to the wedding and we could plant a love tree as an alternative to exchanging rings in the ceremony. We couldn't have done these things anywhere else. We truly can't thank you enough for making our weekend the best one we've ever had! We were so sad to leave on the Monday.