Primrose Cottage Camping
View prices & book- Quiet adults-only campsite in rural Lancashire
- A mile from Chorley town centre; Go Ape Rivington 10 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly pitches beneath Healy Nab; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Campground type
- This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass campervan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 3.0m width x 6.0m depth (9.8ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBetty bell tent
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 75 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Lovely site with good ground, very spacious, pretty and secluded. Lots of…
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Liked: Lovely site with good ground, very spacious, pretty and secluded. Lots of wildlife, great walks from the site and short drives away. Well kept site with clean and plentiful facilities. Nice vibe with fellow campers. Me and my pupper had a great weekend.
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Lovely campsite with fantastic toilet facilities and helpful staff.
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Liked: The toilet facilities were amazing and the owners were very helpful. We'd actually made a mistake with our booking and they were really accommodating. They even stepped in to help with our tent when the rain started to get it up quicker!
Disliked: My only small dislike was the noise of the motorway during the night. It didn't make a huge difference overall though.
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Really friendly and helpful owners, clean facilities and a beautiful spot in…
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Liked: Really friendly and helpful owners, clean facilities and a beautiful spot in a handy location!
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Quiet, spacious campsite with clean, well-kept toilet facilities.…
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Unpowered grass tent site (solo)
Liked: Quiet, spacious campsite with clean, well-kept toilet facilities.
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Such a tranquil site. The horses were a definite bonus! Beautiful, clean…
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Liked: Such a tranquil site. The horses were a definite bonus! Beautiful, clean toilets. We got an Uber to Rivington Brewery. Just a lovely place to stay
Disliked: Nothing
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Beautiful field and lovely toilet block, the description of 'portaloo' is…
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Unpowered grass campervan site
Liked: Beautiful field and lovely toilet block, the description of 'portaloo' is misleading - there are proper toilets with wash-hand basins in a lovely wooden hut. These are the only facilities but it was all we needed for a one-night stay on our way home from Scotland!
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The perfect stay ❤️
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Betty bell tent
Liked: Lovely welcoming from Laury, beautiful bell tent, Scenic views, quiet, clean facilities.
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From the manager: Hi Rachel thank you so much for your review. The photos are amazing! So happy you had a fabulous time in Betty and enjoyed your walk ‘up the Nab’ in the sunshine ☀️
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Liked: Very peacefull, the owners couldn't do enough for us.
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From the manager: Thank you 🙏 we appreciate this.
Excellent site with friendly owners and clean facilities.
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Liked: The owner's were friendly and welcoming. Nice site with with nice views and relaxing.
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Defo returning, there’s more than a couple of good walks round
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Liked: Field was perfect for setting up, I liked how available the hosts were as they were always pottering about. Toilets were clean, had plenty of loo roll and sinks with soap - hot water but hey hoo they tell you that! Bonus kid free 🤣
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From the manager: Thanks Joanne, much appreciated! We will look forward to next time you stay with us. Fabulous photos btw 🤩
Features
Pop-up campsite
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
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
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Primrose Cottage Camping
Templefields
Heapey
Chorley
Lancashire
England
PR6 9AT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.66312°N
-2.60633°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Southport | 27.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
St Annes | 30.1 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Ainsdale | 30.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Annes North | 31.2 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Blackpool South | 33 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Camelot Theme Park 6.9 km
Forest of Bowland 12.1 km
Beacon Country Park 15.3 km
Oswaldtwistle Mills 17 km
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 17.7 km
National Trust
Rufford Old Hall 14 km
Gawthorpe Hall 25.5 km
Formby 33.4 km
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 38.1 km
Hardcastle Crags 39.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
White Coppice Circular 1.9 km
ASTLEY HALL 2.4 km
Anglezarke - Round Loaf Circular 3.4 km
Rivington Pike and Lever Park 5.4 km
Abbey Village - Tockholes - Abbey Village 5.6 km
Local events
- Lytham Festival (Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Wednesday 3 July 2024)
Lytham St Annes, England 24.8 km
- Creamfields (Thursday 22 August 2024 – Thursday 22 August 2024)
Warrington, England 36.8 km
- RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)
Knutsford, England 38.9 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Lancashire?
- Does Primrose Cottage Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Primrose Cottage Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Primrose Cottage Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Healey Nab Mountain Bike Tracks: five minutes' drive - Heapey Reservoir (fishing available): five minutes - Go Ape Rivington: 10 minutes - Chorley Golf Course: 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Primrose Cottage Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Primrose Cottage Camping? From $48.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.