Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site
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- In spectacular scenery close to the Sandstone Trail and local pubs
- Under an hour's drive from the Welsh coast
- Near lakes and fisheries for angling; 30 minutes' drive from Chester
Site type
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5
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- There is a unit height restriction of 3.05m. Units taller than this cannot access the site due to the archway leading to the field.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 25 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
9.7/10
91 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 10m depth (120m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 9.1/10
76 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 10m depth (120m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, well-maintained small campsite with spacious pitches. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owner, Claire, and the clean facilities, particularly the kitchen area. The presence of animals like horses and chickens is a highlight for many, especially children. While some mention the £1 charge for the shower and the need to bring own toilet roll, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many planning return visits.
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Iv just returned home today after…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Iv just returned home today after a beautiful weekend at larkhill cottage campsite and within a hour we rebooked.
Beautiful site
Spotless
Great facilities
Claire was very welcoming
Stunning fishery oppersite
I highly recommend
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. I've seen your booking. Look forward to seeing you again.
Not the greatest, ok for a night. There's no phone signal though.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Hard to find anything to say, nice view of the stars when it was a clear night.
There was a little room off the kitchen with armchairs, probably would have been good in the rain. Chairs needed cleaning though.
Communication was good though, the lady rang and left a voice message telling me how to get to my pitch in case she wasn't around.
Disliked Only one toilet and one shower for the whole site, around 30 people were there when we stayed. Also the shower required a pound coin to run. And there was no toilet paper, although the kitchen had plenty of washing up liquid and sponges.
A lot of wasps nests around the field so consequently a lot of wasps. I know its just nature, but nests in a campsite isn't great.
All in all it felt like a site that had been neglected, with a little care and a bit of creativity it could be a lovely site.
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From the manager: My campsite is never neglected. I. Patrol all day to make sure the facilities are clean. It does say on. Pitch up to bring your own loo roll. You texd me to say the shower smelled and was dirty, in fact I was there cleaning when I received your.message. It certainly did, not smell. When there are lots of. Campers especially with children there may be times when a child or even an adult may not clean the shower or toilet after themselves. I simply cannot control wasps. My property covers four acres and is in the middle of hundreds of acres of open countryside. There are in fact two toilets not one. My scores are generally ten out.of ten therefore I find your comments an insult.
Came for 2 nights-stayed for 4!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked This was our second stay here. Only 45mins away from home, but far enough away to fully switch off.
Claire(the site owner) had been thrown off her horse only two days before our arrival, yet she still hobbled around the site, neck brace and crutches, to check everyone was ok and settled. What a woman!
The site is small, with a well equipped kitchen. There’s chickens, a rabbit and horses on site which my boys loved. They even helped feed the chickens.
The toilets are kept very clean(bring your own loo roll).
The pitches are well spaced out.
We originally booked to stay 2 nights, but ended up adding on extra nights as we were having such a lovely time. Claire was very accommodating.
There is a co-op just 5 mins drive away and Sainsburys is in Whitchurch, for any essentials.
Thanks for a lovely break. We will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you sooo much for your lovely review Suzanne. I can't wait to get this neck brace off in five weeks. 😏 Look forward to hosting you all again.
Friendly and competent staff keeping everything clean and managed.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clair was a wonderful host. The cleanliness of the facilities. The incredible facilities including fridge/freezer/kettle/microwaves/toilets and HOT SHOWER! The animals and surrounding countryside. Secure enough for children to play safely. Labeled bins Recycling! The Location is great!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and well wishes re my broken neck. Look forward to seeing you again
Great host, good facilities
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great host, great communication and information. Nice few facilities on camp, kitchen and showers. Easy to get hold of and helped when i had a flat tide on my bike. Made the stay
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From the manager: Thank you Kenny. I was concerned for you riding your bicycle all the way back to Liverpool and do hope you made it home without further mishap.
Easy to find. Instructions very clear.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Easy to find. Instructions very clear. Peaceful. Great to have kitchen goods, such as microwave, kettle, fridge freezer and a room to sit if needed (nb we didn't use).
Great to be able to book odd nights.
Disliked Only 1 shower and £1 coin required. It runs for 10 minutes, great for some, but a long time if camp full and you're waiting.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. I'm really sorry you feel you wouldn't return. You mention that you didn't find my site child friendly yet most campers do and I strive to make it so. I would welcome any feedback you could give on how I could improve. I have set the shower on a ten minute timer to strike a balance on giving plenty of time to have a good shower, but at the same time, preventing people from spending ages whilst others are waiting. I strive to keep all the facilities as clean as possible by patrolling many times a day.
Nice quiet site, lovely location.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lady friendly & helpful but didn't feel over-watched.
Lovely views.
Lovely area with lots of local attractions. Would have liked to have stayed longer to do more of the Sandstone trail.
Disliked The weeds near the chickens could do with pulling if I had to be picky - only cos I have a lil boy but other than that was great! Nothing bad! X
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. I let the wildflowers grow a little along the hen run.but they are. Not. Tall. It. Stops the hens being frightened by dogs poking their noses through the chicken wire.
Peaceful and scenic…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Peaceful and scenic
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review hope to see you again.
Would recommend if you just want peace and Quiet .
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovley place to stay , we had a relaxing time, was only for 1 night so our 4 year old had the experience of camping and he loved it , we just need to invest in a bigger tent .. also shower , toilet, and a kitchen with microwaves are available to use ..
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for your good review Neil. Good to know your child has taken to camping and you can now invest in better equipment.
Lovely site, ruined by inconsiderate people.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely owner, location and animals. Site was clean.
Disliked Bit short on facilities and most groups on site were noisy until midnight with no attempt to get it under control. Dogs barked day and night, made sleeping difficult and put a significant damper on the weekend
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From the manager: Hi Mike. I have replied but stupidly put on wrong customers review. So please can you read. I also meant to add that I couldn't understand what you meant by lack of facilities as nobody has said this before. If the pitch up review system allows could you clarify. Thank you.
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site
2 Shay Lane
Hampton
Malpas
Cheshire
England
SY14 8AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.0506°N
2.72623°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby | 29.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheshire Military Museum 11.6 mi
Chester Castle 11.7 mi
Chester Cathedral 12 mi
Delamere Forest 12.5 mi
Chester Zoo 13.6 mi
National Trust
Chirk Castle 17.1 mi
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 20.7 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 24 mi
Attingham Park 25.4 mi
Nether Alderley Mill 25.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bickerton - Larkton Hill - Maiden Castle - Bickerton 1.6 mi
The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 2): Bickerton - Willington 1.9 mi
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE 1.9 mi
Malpas and Tushingham 2.7 mi
Beeston Castle and the Peckforton Hills 3.7 mi
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, Cheshire 19.8 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 Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site? Setting off for a stroll on the Sandstone Trail is a great idea, of course – but if you fancy a different way to take in the scenery perhaps you’d prefer to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please note gates to the site may be closed but they will not be locked even though a chain is visible within the gate.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.