Avona Escapes

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Bikers' paradise
Bikers' paradise
Groups of bikers are always welcome
Biker groups setting up camp
The beautiful sunset over the site
Countryside views
Firepit area
Firepit on site
Secure parking
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Groups of bikers are always welcome
Biker groups setting up camp
The beautiful sunset over the site

  • Biker-friendly site on a hill overlooking the Cheshire countryside
  • A 10-minute drive from Congleton; five miles from the Peak District
  • Sociable firepit area on site; meet free-roaming peacocks and alpacas
High time for a ride to the Cheshire countryside? Then make your way to Avona Escapes, a scenic adults-only site near Congleton that’s been set up primarily with bikers in mind. Owners Shez and Graham have been riding their motorbikes for over 20 years, so they've learned a few things about how to create a biker-friendly place to stay. Security is a top priority, so they’ve installed full CCTV here to make sure your wheels are safe and sound. Modern shower and toilet facilities are provided to help you freshen up, and there’s a lovely 10-foot firepit where guests can gather to share tips and tales. This is a lovely place to soak up a bit of rural peace – there are stunning views from the hilltop location and there are almost no neighbours so it's likely to be pretty quiet. Alpacas, peacocks, ducks and chickens roam free though, so don’t be surprised if they pay you a visit sometimes. Barbecues are permitted but you'll be asked to place them on the paving slabs provided for safety. Logs, charcoal and firelighters are sold on site, and there are supermarkets on the edge of Congleton (about 10 minutes’ ride/drive away) for other supplies. Groups are welcome at Avona Escapes, and those with over 10 people can ask the site (before their arrival) for an evening meal, with food such as barbecued goods, homemade pizzas, curry, chilli con carne or toasties for a set price per person.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent pitches 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 11 are not allowed on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Units longer than 5 metres metres are not allowed.
  • There is a big black bin next to the shower and toilet block. Please only put bin bags in there and no loose items.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.8

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, peaceful, adult-only campsite with stunning views. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners/staff, the immaculate and well-maintained toilets and showers (including eco-friendly compost toilets), and the unique charm of free-roaming animals like alpacas and peacocks. While the location is generally loved for its tranquility and proximity to walks, some mention the challenging, steep access road and occasional uneven ground.

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Rob T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Tuesday night late March - not exactly a packed field. Loved it 🤣

Cracking location, loads of walking from site. Facilities are basic, but so much better than most of the sites I usually get to (hot water is a proper comfort).

Opening my tent in the morning gave me an unexpected but welcome llama suprise.

Super site will visit again defo

Disliked Nowt

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, quiet idylllic with roaming Alpacas and Peacocks

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sean w.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Friendly, spacious, clean toilets…open space…amazing place

Disliked Nothing…..great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great campsite! Toilets were clean…

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Hattie M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really great campsite! Toilets were clean and well kept and loved the alpacas!! Also stunning views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, great hosts and animals.…

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Tim R.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great location, great hosts and animals. Great amenities, nothing could be better

Disliked Nothing !

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owner is very friendly.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked It was a fantastic memory for myself!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of flat, open space and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Plenty of flat, open space and freedom to pitch wherever you like, great location, views and scenery. Toilet/shower facilities easily accessible too.

Disliked No dogs allowed unfortunately but understandable as farm has animals roaming around.

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Fantastic setting, great site. The owner…

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Jackie H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic setting, great site. The owner was friendly and helpful.

Good toilet and shower facilities, and the alpacas were cute

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10 would come back though.

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Tom H.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Gorgeous views and a lovely little site. The staff there were really friendly to.

Disliked Quite uneven ground so for vans you need levellers

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Lovely location with stunning views and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely location with stunning views and very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great little retreat.

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Darren T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A hidden gem of a site. Some fantastic views and the site owners and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable regarding local surroundings.
The site is very clean with good flat pitches. Facilities are clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Avona Escapes

Cloudside

Red Lane

Congleton

Cheshire

England

CW12 3QG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.16719°N
2.14107°W

Route directions

If you follow Satnav direction, it will bring you to a small layby with three large rocks and a sign for Avona. This is the bottom of the drive. Continue to the top of the drive and then around the back of the house. Continue through the large gate in front of you to the camping field, find a space and pitch up. Keep an eye out for wet ground near the pond if it has been raining. The owners will greet you when you arrive, or if they aren’t there, they’ll visit at some point. What3words: Zipped.regarding.punch.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.1 mi Bus Station
10.1 mi Bus Station
10.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.2 mi Congleton Rail Station
6.4 mi Macclesfield Rail Station
7 mi Kidsgrove Rail Station
Airport
14.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
14.5 mi Manchester Airport
14.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Itching to get out and ride through some of that fabulous rural scenery? You won’t have far to go – the edge of the Peak District National Park is just five miles away from the site, with some top spots to aim for including The Roaches (25 minutes' drive/ride), Thor’s Cave (35 minutes) and Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (45 minutes). Buxton (35 minutes), Bakewell (50 minutes) and Matlock Bath (an hour) are all good shouts for town destinations with good food. Meanwhile, the Cat and Fiddle Inn, a Peak District distillery in a 17th-century building running tours and tastings, is 25 minutes’ drive away. If you fancy a break from the bikes, you can follow walking trails or ride a steam train at Rudyard Lake (15 minutes), try various watersports at Tittesworth Reservoir (20 minutes) or go for all the big rollercoasters at Alton Towers (35 minutes).

Must see

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 5.4 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 7.1 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 8.4 mi

Royal Stafford 8.6 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 11.1 mi

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 2.7 mi

Hare Hill 8.4 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 8.8 mi

Lyme Park 13.4 mi

The Old Manor 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Timbersbrook - The Cloud - Bridestones - Timbersbrook 0.8 mi

Timbersbrook - Macclesfield Canal - Bosley - The Cloud - Timbersbrook 0.8 mi

Timbersbrook - Biddulph Way - Mow Cop - Kidsgrove 0.9 mi

Rushton Spencer - Danebridge - Rushton Spencer 1.9 mi

Congleton - Poole Bank - The Cloud - Mossley Hall - Congleton 2.2 mi

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, Lancashire 19.8 mi

  • Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Warrington, Cheshire 23.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Avona Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Avona Escapes dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Avona Escapes? Itching to get out and ride through some of that fabulous rural scenery? You won’t have far to go – the edge of the Peak District National Park is just five miles … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Avona Escapes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Avona Escapes? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.