Avona Escapes

View prices & book 9.8 94 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 sites 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 campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building 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

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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

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful escape with stunning views. Immaculate loos & showers, lovely owners. Free-roaming alpacas, peacocks, ducks add character. Access roads a bit tight/steep, can be windy. Mostly glowing reviews, keen to return!

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Darius J.

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Liked Great place to stay.

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Amazing place will be returning soon.

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Anonymous

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Liked Gentleman overseas things why owner not there is amazing.
So helpful and kind.

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Incredible views and spacious grass area with good toilets and showers -…

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Anonymous

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Liked Incredible views and spacious grass area with good toilets and showers - alpacas, peacocks and runner ducks all added to the experience.
Lovely hosts - friendly and helpful.
Lovely walk to The Cloud for panoramic views was a bonus.

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Daniel F.

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Liked Owner welcomed us into the campsite and told us where everything was. Very peaceful site

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Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab views, and wonderfully quiet.

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David B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Isolation, friendliness, clouds - we were in the clouds overnight ;), view, alpacas, shower room

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Lucy O.

Unpowered grass campervan site

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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David C.

Unpowered grass tent site

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, friendly owners, spectacular views!

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Colby P.

Unpowered grass campervan site

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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Adam R.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Views are amazing, site very clean

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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 site/unit Composting toilet 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 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 sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site 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 caravan
    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 $54.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.