The Forge

I visited The Forge for the third time to participate in a Mountain swim adventure. The host Sheena made me very welcome as always and Emma the leader for the mountain climb and swim was as energetic and supportive as ever. I always feel safe and supported with these two which helps enormously with confidence. A fun filled weekend (although very wet one!) with laughter, a cosy clamping experience and amazing food. The traditional storyteller topped off the evening with stories in a warm lodge with a log burner. I can't recommend The Forge enough and will definitely be back.

Had a fantastic few days here last week. Stayed in the old gypsy caravan (Bluebell Corner) which was in its own private corner of the site. Better still there wasn't anyone else booked in whilst I was there so had the whole place to myself. It was just me and my dog, it was lovely and peaceful and we both felt very relaxed. The caravan was cozy and character full. The adjacent cabin had everything you could need, double gas hob, sink, cutlery and crockery as well as tea coffee and hot chocolate! I was warmly welcomed by Sheena when I arrived in the car park and she showed me round my new home for the next few days. I was also left a bottle of milk and some fresh eggs which were delicious. The freshly picked wild flowers were also a lovely touch. Every evening I saw a barn owl fly overhead, having set the firepit going. There are a couple of walks to do from the site but you mainly have to drive to get anywhere. It is an easy drive into Snowdonia. Though there are nice places more local to find and enjoy the countryside. You can get 4g signal which was very handy when looking for places to visit. I really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely recommend The Forge and Bluebell Corner. Thank you so much for a great holiday!

Fantastic hospitality beautiful surroundings top notch facilities lovely hosts Sheena and Jamie. They bought us a breakfast and BBQ pack which really helped settles us in. We loved cooking on the skillet pan in the fire pit. The boys enjoyed the hammock and lighting the fire in the morning. I can’t rate it highly enough. Stay with the Forge at Corwen it will make a memory which will last a lifetime!

The Forge is a real gem amongst glamping sites. Not only are the bell tents beautifully appointed (luxurious blankets, cosy wood burners, charming and thoughtful finishing touches), but the camp kitchens have absolutely everything you might wish for, and the compost loos are private, and the cleanest I have ever seen. Each bell tent is set slightly apart on the main field so there is a good degree of privacy to enjoy the clear nights and stunning daytime views without being overlooked. But there is also plenty of opportunity to meet the other campers and the hosts, Sheena and Jamie, if you want. There were a host of activities which we loved. The Farm tour was informative and a huge hit with out children who got to stroke the sheep, collect eggs, and forage for vegetables. They also loved (as did we!) making bread and cooking it over a campfire with the charismatic and entertaining Ed. We all loved Axe-throwing too - surprisingly addictive, and the hill fort walk was stunning! The showers were clean and warm (essential!) and all the communal areas were clean and well thought-out. From the big wheel wheelbarrows to help move your bags from car to tent (and for the kids to race around in....), to the games on offer for rainy days in the communal 'hall' - clearly Sheena and Jamie have put in a lot of effort and attention to detail! This was such a brilliant stay - we've already booked to come back next year!

We had the whole site to ourselves (20ish adults/ kids and one dog) for a long weekend and it was perfect. We had incredible weather so were able to make the most of a fire making activity for the kids, axe throwing lesson for all and wild swimming the nearby River Dee. Across all of this we each had space in our own tents. I was in Bluebell corner and found the meadow and morning light so calming. A few of our group went out on runs and walks, whereas others enjoyed sitting at the top of the hillfort, playing table tennis or cooking together. I really appreciate the focus on sustainable living and local products (in the shop and also in the tent kitchens). And the compost toilets were the cleanest I've ever seen. Thanks so much to the whole Forge team!

Fantastic place that I'd recommend to anyone. It's a beautiful site with great views. Really comfortable tents and fully equipped kitchens with everything you could need. The games room and hill fort kept the kids well entertained (watching the sunset with a drink from the hill fort was pretty special too). And on top of all that we were really well looked after by Sheena and Jamie, with the free activities they put on (a tour of their farm, firelighting, guided walk up to the iron age fort nearby, and axe throwing) a real highlight.Thanks for having us!

We stayed on The Forge with other members of a Autism charity CHAPS,46 people in total during the end of 6 week school holidays in August. We are a family of 5,with varying needs within the family unit,2 children with conplex/additional needs and a teenager,and 2 parents trying to do our best for everyone within the unit.The site was Imacculate,the Clamping tents were just perfect,and had great little extras,fresh wild flowers,family games. My personal favourite was the Hammock,though I didn't get as much chance to use as would've liked with the children spending most of their time relaxing within them. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need,there was a strong eco friendly approach to every aspect if the experience,which fitted in with our own ethos ( My husband owns a eco friendly approach cleaning business).After trying Camping,and Motorhoming which both didn't suit our whole family, we found the Glamping option available at this site,the perfect solution. The hot water bottles and beautiful charcoal blankets were extra touches that made our stay more comfortable,even luxury. My 10 year old son even commented I quote I had the best sleep ever" we certainly noticed he slept right through the night and settled earlier than he ever has at home

3 adults, 1 child and 1 dog stayed hereFantastic site - loved how it was off grid. Enjoyed having a camp fire and log fire in the tent. The outdoor kitchen had everything you could need including a dutch oven for the campfire! The Forge has beautiful scenery of the Welsh hills and mountains. The facilities were super clean, and I loved the fluffy bankets and good quality bedding in the tent. More than enough outdoor space for each tent without invading privacy. A long weekend needed next season!

Lovely place. The team are all lovely. The tents and set-up with kitchen and wood burning stove in the tent all surpassed what I expected. Wild swim weekend was great as was delicious/plentiful food provided. Barn owl circling the field a real highlight for me too. Definitely hope to be back (ahem, may have already booked for next year!)

I came here with a group of friends on a hen do. Jamie & Sheena were so welcoming and accommodating to us, despite some places banning such groups. They were in touch before we arrived to answer any questions we might have and did so promptly, offering useful suggestions were to eat and shop and to help understand the local areas amenities. The camp site itself was very clean and tidy. The tents were lovely and comfortable and the kitchenette had everything you needed. Sheena gave us a warm welcome on arrival and Jamie started up the fire. It was a very peaceful site, despite a couple of games we played early on, but as mentioned, Jamie & Sheena were so accommodating we felt very at ease. I would highly recommend this for families and friends alike. I can't wait to go back. Thanks again Jamie & Sheena.