Swallow Farm Campsite

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  • Peaceful site on a south-facing farm with scenic views of Cheshire
  • A 10-minute drive to Tattenhall village and 20 minutes to Chester
  • Home-laid eggs available from a small on-site essentials shop
Up for a serene stay in north-west England? Swoop down to Swallow Farm Campsite and check out the Cheshire countryside from this small and peaceful dog-friendly park in the tiny hamlet of Hargrave. A stay here is certainly a scenic option – parts of the grounds have views out across to Beeston and Peckforton castles (both under a 15-minute drive away), and a little further on is Chester, which you can reach on an hourly public bus from near the park (20 minutes’ ride). The famed Chester Zoo is just north of the city (25 minutes’ drive) and the Chester Racecourse takes about the same time to reach. For food after a flutter on the horses, Tattenhall village’s restaurants and pubs – some serving tapas, Indian and Chinese cuisine – are a 10-minute drive away; a small convenience shop is here as well. Logs are sold on site and you can pick up home-laid free-range eggs from the small on-site shops which has essentials. Hungry for more? A pub serving meals is less than a five-minute drive away. The Ice Cream Farm is about the same distance if you’re craving dessert (surely always); when stopping here, burn off any calories consumed on walks alongside the nearby canal. Swallow Farm Campsite is also close to hiking and cycling routes for exploring more of the local lands and has essential facilities such as two toilets and a shower as well as a dishwashing area.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 101 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Swallow Farm is a highly recommended small, family-friendly campsite with exceptionally friendly and helpful owners. Guests consistently praise the clean facilities, spacious pitches, and the opportunity for children to interact with and feed the farm animals. Its safe, enclosed nature allows children to play freely, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. While a minority mentioned limited facilities (one shower, two toilets), most found them adequate and well-maintained. The location is also noted as convenient for local attractions.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Welcoming, very family friendly, would definitely go back.

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Laura H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked We loved this site, pitch was large and good space between other guests plus space for the kids to run around. Location was fab (peaceful and green with beautiful sunsets and moonrises) Colin and Tracey were so friendly, just had a really warm, welcoming feel to the whole site. Our little girl had the best time meeting and feeding the animals, throwing the ball for Pip and playing with the other children and the toys that were there. We didn’t want to leave and would definitely go back. Wasn’t far to Chester Zoo and Chester and a lovely playground in Tattenhall nearby. People commenting on toilets/shower but wasn’t a bother for us and facilities were all super clean. Thanks for having us, we loved it.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent safe site with large pitches, super clean facilities.

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Jo S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Warm friendly welcome, large pitches, reasonable pricing, meeting the animals, loved our stay and will return soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite the owners are very friendly and welcoming.

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Andrew F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location, owners very friendly and welcoming.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well equipped site with wonderful hosts.

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Natasha S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Welcoming and friendly host. Went above any beyond to ensure a positive experience. Facilities had everything we needed and were kept to good standard. Would definitely return!

Recommend to friends Visit again

An excellent site that I am looking forward to returning too!

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Sadie B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked I absolutely loved this site, the owners were so friendly and helpful right from the start!
It is a small site with a community atmosphere.
There were toys for the little ones to play with, an area for ball games and the children were invited to see the animals and groom the Shetland Pony with the owner.

Disliked A small dislike was that there was only 1 shower and 2 toilets, with one toilet in the shower room so if someone is showering there's only 1 available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place to stay. Will 100% be back again.

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Ben N.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely loved our stay at Swallow Farm. Tracy and Colin who run it are the nicest people you will ever meet, they make you feel so welcome and they check in with you to make sure you have everything you need. Honestly the most loveliest couple.
The campsite itself is small but with only 6 pitches it's perfect as there is loads of space in-between tents and lots of space in the centre of the pitches for the kids (and adults) to run around and have some fun. There is a small paddock at the back for more activities or to let your dog have a run around.
There is animals on the farm in which you are encouraged to interact with which is another great touch and of course the border collie Pip who's such a well behaved dog.
The facilities are nice and clean, only 1 shower and 2 toilets but never found this to be a problem as everyone rises at different times.
The most perfect campsite to go to if you just want a relaxing weekend away, with nice views and the best hosts. Would highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! We absolutely loved our stay here, definitely the best place we have…

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Emma R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything!
We absolutely loved our stay here, definitely the best place we have ever camped. The kids had a great time meeting all the animals (especially Pip the dog) and playing with all the other kids. There were outdoor toys for the kids and they even got out a little paddling pool. The facilities were very clean and Tracy & Colin were the best hosts.
Hoping to return soon!

Disliked That we had to leave

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely welcome and perfect pitch, EHU and facilities. Everything I needed and…

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Fiona N.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely welcome and perfect pitch, EHU and facilities. Everything I needed and some animals to watch too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly hosts, getting to feed the animals, lovely small site with clean…

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Charmaine E.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly hosts, getting to feed the animals, lovely small site with clean amenities, close to a nice canal walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Swallow farm was amazing. Great size pitches. Good facilities. Our girls really…

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Sarah H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Swallow farm was amazing. Great size pitches. Good facilities. Our girls really enjoyed the animals. Colin and Tracey were lovely hosts.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Swallow Farm Campsite

Mill Lane

Hargrave

Chester

Cheshire

England

CH3 7RH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.15439°N
2.75976°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 mi Bus Exchange
7.3 mi Zoo Park & Ride
10.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.5 mi Mouldsworth Rail Station
5.8 mi Chester Rail Station
6.4 mi Delamere Rail Station
Ferry
19.6 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
19.9 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
20 mi Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
13.3 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport
24.7 mi Manchester Airport
24.7 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 2

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Kid-friendly activities out in nature aren’t far from this site: the Crocky Trail, a mile-long adventure path including slides and rope swings, is five minutes’ drive away, and the nearby former royal Beeston Castle (10 minutes' drive) transports small visitors (and larger ones) back to the 1220s with its turreted architecture. Set on a sandstone crag 350 feet higher than the Cheshire Plain, this spot also has plenty of winsome views for the grownups to sigh over; other scenic places in the area include Chester’s amphitheatre and Roman walls left over from the settlement's beginnings as a first-century fortress (20 minutes). The city also houses the Rows, a shopping street covered in handsome half-timbered buildings and partly covered arcades. Just north (25 minutes) is the unmissable Chester Zoo, one of the best and biggest in Britain with animal enclosures covering an area of 125 acres. This centre is the home of all sorts of creatures, ranging from the aardvark to the zebra, with some of the most popular being the tigers, lions and jaguars.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Kirby 23.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wallasey 23.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Moreton 23.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Meols 24 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheshire Military Museum 5.9 mi

Chester Castle 6 mi

Chester Cathedral 6.1 mi

Delamere Forest 6.1 mi

Chester Zoo 6.9 mi

National Trust

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 13.4 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 19.1 mi

Chirk Castle 20.4 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 23.3 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Duddon Heath - Hargrave - Duddon Heath 2 mi

Battle of Rowton Heath(s), 1645 2.3 mi

The Baker Way (E-W) Part 2: Tarvin - Chester 3 mi

Beeston, Peckforton and Cheshire 3.5 mi

Beeston Castle and the Shropshire Union Canal 3.5 mi

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Warrington, Cheshire 13.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swallow Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Farm Campsite? Kid-friendly activities out in nature aren’t far from this site: the Crocky Trail, a mile-long adventure path including slides and rope swings, is five minutes’ drive away, and the nearby former royal … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Farm Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.