Avona Escapes

View prices & book 9.8 91 reviews
Views over countryside
Views over countryside
Bikers' paradise
Grassy field
Countryside views
Firepit area
Firepit on site
Secure parking
Alpaca on site
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Bikers' paradise
Grassy field
Countryside views

  • 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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests under the age of 11 are not allowed on site.
  • Units longer than 5 metres metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

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

9.8

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Brilliant views and a calm vibe. Staff, especially Peter, are super friendly and helpful. Animals like alpacas are a big hit. Toilets and showers are spotless. Road's a bit steep, but everyone loves it and wants to come back.

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A true gem - clean facilities, spacious and beautiful animals/views.

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Lucy O.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked What a gem! Beautiful location in the hills with a stunning view, the toilet and shower blocks were impeccably clean and a warm welcome from Graham. The added bonus of the free-roaming alpacas, ducks and peacocks made this place even more magical. Perfect pit-stop for us travelling up from London to Glasgow. 10/10!

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Amazing views, great facilities and even better staff to welcome you!…

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David C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing views, great facilities and even better staff to welcome you!

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Beautiful site, friendly owners, spectacular views!

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Colby P.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked The site was easy to find using the instructions provided by the hosts. The owners were lovely and helpful on arrival.

We found the site to be spacious and peaceful. The site is a little uneven in some areas but we managed to find a lovely flat spot that had spectacular views.

The facilities were clean and well stocked with ample hot water from the showers. The compost toilets are probably some of the cleanest compost toilets I've ever used!

We didn't use the communal fire pits or the seating areas but they were a good option to have and if we were there longer we probably would have done.

The free roaming alpacas and peacocks add a touch of whimsy to an already lovely site. We also had a visit from a very cute and friendly little cat (that we presume is the owners).

The peacocks were shedding feathers and the owners kindly let us take some home with for crafts, which was the cherry on top to be honest.

Thank you for such a great stay. We will definitely be returning!!

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Views are amazing, site very clean…

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Adam R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views are amazing, site very clean

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Great friendly site…

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Ross m.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great friendly site

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Amazing Location

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Lokesh Kumar V.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location for the Campsite is amazing with a great view of Congleton town and mountains.

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Amazing campsite with animals

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Erin E.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the area, drive to congleton, animals on site (alpacas, peacocks, ducks, and in the glamping area they have meerkats, wallabies). Really low key area, nice view over a city, easy to drive on and pitch up. Pete was so friendly and kind. Would definitely come back!! Very impressed with the toilets - there was never any bad smell. Showers there and you can rent a fire pit and buy fire logs, kindling and fire starters. 11/10!

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Highly recommend for a simple peaceful camp.

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Jacqui C.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Choose your own pitch, plenty of room, amazing views, quiet, LAMAS!!!!, friendly staff.. just perfect. Will be back.

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Peaceful, well priced, very clean, beautiful views of Cheshire.

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linda H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I loved this camp site, the toilets were very clean and eco friendly, the showers too, also hot water for washing up.
The site it's self is beautiful peaceful with amazing views, great for hiking or just relaxation.
Peter the manager was so helpful and always smiling, I felt very safe as a solo traveller. There is some intresting history in the area itself, and in the middle of the field is an old prayer stone. There are some breathtaking view points for sunrise/sunset.
The Alpacas in the field where just gorgeous and very friendly.
Would highly recommend this camp site and will be visiting here again.

Disliked Everything was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully simple. Clean facilities , great views. Fab staff

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Heather K.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Fantastic stay yesterday! Owners were away However the wonderful Peter could not have been more helpful! Genuinely loves his job and the campsite. The free roaming animals are a wonderful source of entertainment. Toilets and showers were so clean and fresh! It’s worth noting they are compost toilets however there were no issues and did not smell at all. Would highly recommend the site, the views are glorious. Thank you again to Peter for making us feel so welcome. We will be back 😁

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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 +0100 (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
16.2 km Bus Station
16.3 km Bus Station
16.3 km Bus Station
Rail
3.6 km Congleton Rail Station
10.3 km Macclesfield Rail Station
11.3 km Kidsgrove Rail Station
Airport
23.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
23.3 km Manchester Airport
23.5 km 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) 8.6 km

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 11.5 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 13.6 km

Royal Stafford 13.9 km

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 17.9 km

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 4.4 km

Hare Hill 13.5 km

Nether Alderley Mill 14.2 km

Lyme Park 21.5 km

The Old Manor 30.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Timbersbrook - The Cloud - Bridestones - Timbersbrook 1.3 km

Timbersbrook - Macclesfield Canal - Bosley - The Cloud - Timbersbrook 1.3 km

Timbersbrook - Biddulph Way - Mow Cop - Kidsgrove 1.4 km

Rushton Spencer - Danebridge - Rushton Spencer 3 km

Congleton - Poole Bank - The Cloud - Mossley Hall - Congleton 3.5 km

Local events

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

    Warrington, England 38 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Avona Escapes? From €27.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.