Elm Cottage Touring Park

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2.5-acre touring park
2.5-acre touring park
Hardstanding pitches
On our new 'ehu runways' in the middle of the camping field. easy to drive on & off!
Lovely view of the gravel for wheels pitches
A view of elm cottage on a busy summers day 2018.
Breathtaking views
Grass pitches suitable for all units types, large tents included
Start of the dog walk area
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Hardstanding pitches
On our new 'ehu runways' in the middle of the camping field. easy to drive on & off!
Lovely view of the gravel for wheels pitches

  • Family-run park a mile from Oulton Park Circuit
  • Set in the countryside with views over the Cheshire plains
  • Shop on site selling locally sourced bacon, eggs and sausages
If you're off to Oulton Park Circuit to see the fast cars, you might want a speedy return to base after a long day of envy. And you'll have it at Cheshire's Elm Cottage Touring Park, which is just a mile from the circuit as well as within easy reach of other popular pulls in the area like Chester, Delamere Forest, the north Wales coast, Snowdonia, the Peak District, Liverpool, Manchester… Elm Cottage is family owned and run, set in Cheshire countryside and surrounded by farming fields with a view across the Cheshire plains. It has an eco-friendly toilet block with free showers, constant hot water, underfloor heating, hairdryers and an easy access shower for family users or disabled guests. There's also a big exercise area for dogs and a play area, a large selection of tourist info at reception, and a shop on site selling locally sourced bacon, eggs and sausages plus basic grocery and non-food items as well as soft drinks and locally made ice cream. A popular pub serving good food and ales is a short distance from the site entrance and two pubs are in the local village of Little Budworth. If you fancy pizza, the Elm Cottage owners dish it up every Friday evening during the summer, freshly made in the site's new pizza oven.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 51
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 8.5 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 165 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an exceptionally clean and well-maintained site with friendly and helpful staff. Visitors consistently praise the spotless facilities, including toilets and showers. Pitch sizes are good, and the playground and dog walk are popular. The on-site pizza is a highlight. While some mention road noise and the cost of Wi-Fi, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return visits.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything. Very well kept. Toilets clean. Lovely dog walk.…

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Robert T.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything. Very well kept. Toilets clean. Lovely dog walk.

Disliked Nothing

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We made a very last minute booking so they weren't expecting us…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked We made a very last minute booking so they weren't expecting us when we arrived. This didn't matter though as we were warmly greeted, and made to feel very welcome. What an amazing find! We loved this campsite and will definitely be back. Large pitches, quality, clean amenities and a nearby pub - what's not to like. We didn't venture out to test the pub though.
The site is on a the main road, which could put people off, but we found this wasn't an issue at all as there was surprisingly, very little road noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This campsite exceeded our expectations, lovely attentive staff!

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked We’ve been camping for almost 19 years now and I can say this camp site is the best one by miles! It is extremely well kept, hygiene and cleanliness levels are immaculate!!
We had pizza and garlic bread hand made in front of us on Friday night and it was incredible, topped off by delicious hand made crepes the following morning. There wasn’t a single crumb uneaten.
Our children loved the playground which was an added bonus, the amazing family who run this campsite were so welcoming helpfully and friendly. James, Jackie and Jess are welcome wonderful people and clearly have their heart and soul in their beautiful campsite. Thank you so much for our stay we will be returning for sure ! Xx

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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A well managed site and amazing team but struggling with one issue

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Nick T.

Electric grass pitch

Liked An excellent site, very well managed, exceptionally clean and well attended (but small capacity) facilities, such as friendly on site team of wardens.

Disliked Allows large groups, has a very late curfew and has some customers - adults and children who have little regard for others in terms of noise - it’s the only thing that would stop us returning and to be fair the wardens are trying but think the process on curfew, quiet tone, arrival briefing and groups needs to be reviewed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Clean and friendly. We will be staying again soon.

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amanda c.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Toilets, showers and dish washing area were super clean.
The bathroom area was cleaned around the clock it was brilliant.
Pitch size was spot on with a nice space between others.
Play area over looking horse fields is a lovely touch for the small children.
We loved it

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful, well kept site. Good facilities, lovely and helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cleanliness of the site and friendly staff…

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Darren M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Cleanliness of the site and friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Nicolas B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and tidy good toilets 🚻 and good clean showers…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean and tidy good toilets 🚻 and good clean showers

Disliked 0

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay with a young family

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Mike M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great stay, probably the cleanest site we’ve ever stayed at. The park is great for kids, the shop has everything you need, the dog walk is a nice touch too. Couldn’t fault anything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Elm Cottage Touring Park

Chester Lane

Little Budworth

Tarporley

Winsford

Cheshire

England

CW7 2QJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19799°N
2.59835°W

Route directions

Google Maps has a better track record for navigating to this site than satnavs. Navigate to Elm Cottage Touring Park, and please note that the site entrance is on Chester Lane, not Park Road.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Bus Station
9.5 mi Bus Station
11.4 mi RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND B
Rail
2.9 mi Cuddington Rail Station
3.5 mi Delamere Rail Station
3.5 mi Hartford Rail Station
Ferry
21.8 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
21.8 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
22 mi Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
14.4 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport
17.6 mi Manchester Airport
17.6 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

The park is perfectly placed for days out and activities for all ages and tastes, whether you want city days out, tramps through woodland or historic houses. Oulton Park racing circuit is a mile away and has a programme of events throughout the year, while Little Budworth Country Park is walkable from the site. The nearby village of Tarporley has designer shopping, tearooms and swish restaurants. Bolesworth Castle and its many events including CarFest North and international horse shows is 10 miles from Elm Cottage Touring Park, and old and rather fab Chester is 12 miles west with decent park and ride facilities. Famed Chester Zoo is also within easy reach. Stargazers should shoot along to the Jodrell Bank Observatory and Discovery Centre 15 miles away at Macclesfield, an educational establishment with visitor centre, arboretum and the mammoth Lovell Telescope. Other excellent day trips are around in all directions, like active days out in Snowdonia National Park or around the Welsh coast, hiking the Peak District or city shopping and sightseeing in Liverpool and Manchester.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wallasey 25.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Moreton 26.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Meols 27.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Kirby 27.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Delamere Forest 3.9 mi

Anderton Boat Lift - Lift Trips 5.5 mi

Arley Hall & Gardens 9.8 mi

Chester Zoo 11.7 mi

Chester Cathedral 12.2 mi

National Trust

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 14.9 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 16 mi

Hare Hill 18.2 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 18.6 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Whitegate Way 1.1 mi

Little Budworth - Hunters Lodge - Budworth 1.2 mi

Blakemere Craft Centre - The Whitegate Way 2.1 mi

Blakemere, Whitegate and Pettypool Wood 2.1 mi

TIRLEY GARTH 3.4 mi

Local events

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

    Warrington, Cheshire 9.5 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 Elm Cottage Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Elm Cottage Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Elm Cottage Touring Park? The park is perfectly placed for days out and activities for all ages and tastes, whether you want city days out, tramps through woodland or historic houses. Oulton Park racing circuit is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Elm Cottage Touring Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Elm Cottage Touring Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.