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
Picture yourself sitting on a bench in the sheltered stable yard in the company of a gang of hens, then taking a stroll to pet friendly and fluffy yard cat Rio or to buy some fresh free-range eggs from your host… If you think that picture seems pretty agreeable, you’ll need to set off to Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site, in the Cheshire countryside just under 10 minutes’ drive from Malpas. As an added bonus, this place looks out over some of the area’s most stunning scenery, with views towards Clwyd, Shropshire, the Wirral, Merseyside and Peak District. And to help you get out and explore, it also happens to be a mere five minutes’ walk from the Sandstone Trail… Friendly owner Claire has made sure her site has plenty of space for family games, as well as plenty of handy facilities. Amenities include a kitchen (with a fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, kettle and toaster) and a toilet that’s got a basin with hot and cold running water (but please note you’ll need to bring your own soap and toilet paper). There's also a shower, handily enough. For meals and supplies, there’s a general store in Malpas and the site is two minutes from a chip shop and a good Indian restaurant. Whitchurch is 10 minutes' drive away, with a choice of supermarkets as well as a regular farmers' market.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 7
Open now
Opens 26 April
Please note
  • 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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • 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, 26 Apr to

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

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating based on 221 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great little site, really quiet and relaxing. Great location if you like…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
John D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great little site, really quiet and relaxing. Great location if you like your fishing. Kids loved the animals! Claire was a really good host with great communication. Will be back next year. 😊

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From the manager: Many thanks John. Glad you mentioned the fishing which is a great asset and literally opposite.

Fantastic campsite, lovely spacious pitches, amazing facilities! Will definitely be back next…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Georgie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic campsite, lovely spacious pitches, amazing facilities! Will definitely be back next year!

Disliked: Nothing

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A lovely small campsite in a beautiful area. The kitchen facilities with fridge,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: A lovely small campsite in a beautiful area. The kitchen facilities with fridge, washing machine, microwaves and a small sitting room to one side was very clean and although we only used it to do our washing up was very welcome. There is a toilet with shower and second toilet at the back of the kitchen so plenty of facilities for the size of camp. The owner was very welcoming, greeting us on arrival and pointing out where everything was and the closest shop (a very well stocked farm shop 2 minutes drive away) We were the only people staying so told could set up anywhere we wanted which was nice. Although we were the only people there the site had plenty of space and looked like everyone would have plenty of room even when full. Sadly we were only there for one night trying a new tent we had recently purchased, not having been camping for quite a few years, but we loved every moment and wished we could have stayed longer.

Disliked: Nothing

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Yet another amazing stay, spacious pitch sizes, clean facilities!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything was amazing as per usual. Spacious pitch sizes. Clean facilities. Warm welcome.

Disliked: Nothing at all!

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From the manager: Thank you so much Andy. As usual, it's a pleasure to welcome you and your friends. Best wishes Claire.

Had a very relaxing weekend at Larkhill. Deep in the Cheshire countryside…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Paul Michael F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Had a very relaxing weekend at Larkhill. Deep in the Cheshire countryside the site has everything you need. Horses and chickens on the farm too. Claire the owner is delightful and friendly. Would definitely recommend for a peaceful retreat

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From the manager: Thank you so much for wonderful feedback and look forward to welcoming you again.

Owner was friendly, the baby loved being able to see the chickens,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Owner was friendly, the baby loved being able to see the chickens, horses and the yard cat. Cat was super friendly. Large pitches with plenty of space.

Disliked: Not an issue with the campsite at all but we had no signal or Internet. Not a problem though for us :)

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. I agree, the Internet is a problem.. Its very poor in the whole area. I've been on to my provider and BT. on countless occasions. When I was at the Royal Welsh Show in July I spotted the openreach stand. I explained my problem and they were sympathetic and helpful. They advised that the government are pledged to guarantee a minimum Internet speed to every household in the UK. Great I thought and duly rang the unbiased department phone number they provided optimistic that with the government pledge to cover the first £3,500 to improve our coverage, our problem would be solved. I had a reply within two days. My hopes were well and truly dashed when I was told it would cost between £9,000,00 and £1,500,00 to provide a decent Internet speed! I'm told we will eventually have high speed cable, but until then I can only apologise.

Great stay…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great stay

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and look forward to seeing you again.

Excellent site, great location, nice host, level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Katie J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Set up of the pitches, beautiful surroundings, near a village for shops and a pub. Children loved the horses. Added little extras to help with a young family, kettle & fridge. Warm welcome from the owner.

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From the manager: Thank you so much Katie. I'm pleased you were able to make use of what I offer. Hope to maybe see you next year.

Really enjoyed our stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kimberley S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite with lots of space so everyone can have their own privacy. The kitchen was a major bonus so we could sterilise the babies bottles. Our daughter who is 3 absolutely loved the animals especially the white,brown and black coloured cat who is super friendly.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Excellent site, clean facilities, peaceful location. Children loved the horse, cats and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Excellent site, clean facilities, peaceful location. Children loved the horse, cats and chickens. The owner Claire is lovely and helpful, we had a lovely stay

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad you would come to stay 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 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 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

If approaching from A49 from the north, turn right signed Cholmondeley, opposite the Cholmondeley arms, vice versa from south. Go through the woods and Shay Lane is the second left, turn opposite a gatehouse to Cholmondeley castle. Also look out for a sign for Hampton Springs Fishery. The site is opposite the fishery. Drive through the stable yard and under the arch to the site. Hook-ups are on the left, past the hen run. Don't drive on the far right of the field as it can sometimes be wet. If approaching from A41 south, Shay Lane is the last turn to the right before reaching the Hampton roundabout, again see sign for Hampton Springs Fishery. If approaching from the north, Shay Lane is first left after the Hampton Roundabout. Up a fairly steep narrow lane and the site is in the dip on the left. If the gate is shut, don't worry: it won't be locked even though there's a chain visible.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 mi Bus Station
11.3 mi Bus Station
12 mi Bus Exchange
Rail
5.8 mi Wrenbury Rail Station
6.1 mi Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
8.7 mi Nantwich Rail Station
Ferry
26.6 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
27 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
27.1 mi Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
20.6 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport
28.5 mi Manchester Airport
28.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3

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

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 settle down for a while at Hampton Springs fishing ponds, a minute’s walk away, or take your golf clubs over to Carden park golf course (15 minutes’ drive). For something a bit more kid-friendly, there are play areas and events in the gardens at Cholmondeley Castle (three minutes’ drive), or you could take a tasty trip to The Ice Cream Farm (20 minutes), which has a whole lot of activities as well as the ice cream itself. And of course, there's always the option of hitting the beach, given that the North Wales coast is less than an hour's drive away. Chester (half an hour) is another great place for a day out, whether you plan to go shopping, visit the castle, stroll the historic streets or stop by to see the animals in the zoo. If you’d like to see more animals, take a trip to the Blue Planet Aquarium (35 minutes) or book in to see a showjumping event at Bolesworth Castle (10 minutes).

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

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 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. –  9 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.

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  • 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.