Swallow Farm Campsite

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Floral entrance
Fire pit hire everything included
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  • Peaceful site on a south-facing farm with scenic views of Cheshire
  • A 10-minute drive to Tattenhall village and 20 minutes to Chester
  • Home-laid eggs available from a small on-site essentials shop
Up for a serene stay in north-west England? Swoop down to Swallow Farm Campsite and check out the Cheshire countryside from this small and peaceful dog-friendly park in the tiny hamlet of Hargrave. A stay here is certainly a scenic option – parts of the grounds have views out across to Beeston and Peckforton castles (both under a 15-minute drive away), and a little further on is Chester, which you can reach on an hourly public bus from near the park (20 minutes’ ride). The famed Chester Zoo is just north of the city (25 minutes’ drive) and the Chester Racecourse takes about the same time to reach. For food after a flutter on the horses, Tattenhall village’s restaurants and pubs – some serving tapas, Indian and Chinese cuisine – are a 10-minute drive away; a small convenience shop is here as well. Logs are sold on site and you can pick up home-laid free-range eggs from the small on-site shops which has essentials. Hungry for more? A pub serving meals is less than a five-minute drive away. The Ice Cream Farm is about the same distance if you’re craving dessert (surely always); when stopping here, burn off any calories consumed on walks alongside the nearby canal. Swallow Farm Campsite is also close to hiking and cycling routes for exploring more of the local lands and has essential facilities such as two toilets and a shower as well as a dishwashing area.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open now
Opens 4 May
Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 04 May to

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9.9

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, family-run farm camp with super friendly hosts. Clean facilities, safe for kids who love interacting with farm animals. Spacious pitches, lovely rural views. Showers can be limited at peak times, but manageable. Many guests keen to return.

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Debbie S. 1 review

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Liked Swallow farm is such a calm, happy place, you instantly feel welcome from Colin and Tracey and pip the dog, also all the animals come to say hello, even before you set up, the kindness shines through. We had a lovely pitch, lots of space facing the castles with a sunrise each morning and beautiful moon each night. Facilities are great, always very clean and my little girl loved the toys and especially the go kart they have. Colin and Tracey allow encourage all the children to help feed the animals and the children love it, all taking turns, it is so kind to go that extra step, very thoughtful. My little girl, fed chickens, alpacas, goats, sheep and groomed crunchie the pony, she was in her element. She also loved throwing the ball to pip and giving her a stroke, even though she can be quite nervous around dogs, pip is so calm she was quite content around her which made my day. Lots to do in the area, we went to the ice cream farm, beeston castle, bewilderwood and snugberys. Thankyou for such a lovely stay, we will see you next year, xxx

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 Ricky T. 3 reviews

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Liked This is our third visit to Swallow Farm Campsite, and once again we’ve had a fantastic stay. It’s a lovely, peaceful campsite in a beautiful setting, with plenty of space and everything you need for a relaxing break.
Tracey and Colin are brilliant owners friendly, welcoming and always happy to help. You can tell they genuinely care about the campsite and the people staying there, which makes such a difference.
We’ve enjoyed every visit so far, and this one has been just as good as the first two. It’s become one of those places where you know you’ll have a great time and can properly switch off.
Another 10/10 from us. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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James H. 2 reviews

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Liked The owners are lovely and ensure that children have a great time. Interesting animals and a great dog!

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Brilliant small site, very clean and…

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Louise S. 1 review

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Liked Brilliant small site, very clean and organised.Tracy and Colin was so friendly and helpful,they couldnt do enough,kids fed the animals daily. A proper site where kids play all together. Will definitely be returning as the grandchildren loved it too. Thank you so much.

Disliked Nothing.

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Absolutely brilliant camp site. Colin n…

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 Gail L. 1 review

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Liked Absolutely brilliant camp site. Colin n Tracy Absolutely awesome. Kids loved it cried when we were leaving. Definitely be back. 11 stars from leatherd family. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Anonymous

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Liked Only stayed there 2 nights, as we were in the area to watch racing at Oulton Park, although I’d have liked to spend more time there! Facilities were very clean & tidy. My daughter liked getting up close to animals.

Colin and Tracy are very friendly & welcoming.

Would certainly stay there again & would recommend to others.

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Karl J. 5 reviews

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Liked 3rd time at this site. Loved the animals.

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Lydia F. 1 review

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Liked We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend it. The facilities are spotless and exceptionally well maintained. The location is fantastic, with plenty to see and do nearby. The animals are an added bonus.

Colin and Tracy are wonderful hosts – so friendly, welcoming and brilliant with our little boy, which made us feel right at home.

It’s a fantastic place for families, with a great atmosphere for children. We can’t wait to visit again!

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Highly recommended stay at quiet location with great hosts

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Valerie M. 2 reviews

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Liked Friendly helpful owners who went the extra mile to make us welcome. Nice view in the distance of Beeston castle and adjoining fields filled with their lovely animals, alpacas, sheep, chickens and a cute little pony.

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 Aleks R. 2 reviews

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Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Swallow Farm Campsite

Mill Lane

Hargrave

Chester

Cheshire

England

CH3 7RH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53,15439°N
2,75976°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9,9 km Bus Exchange
11,8 km Zoo Park & Ride
16,5 km Bus Station
Rail
8,8 km Mouldsworth Rail Station
9,3 km Chester Rail Station
10,4 km Delamere Rail Station
Ferry
31,5 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
32,1 km Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
32,2 km Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
21,4 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport
39,8 km Manchester Airport
39,8 km Manchester Airport Terminal 2

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

Kid-friendly activities out in nature aren’t far from this site: the Crocky Trail, a mile-long adventure path including slides and rope swings, is five minutes’ drive away, and the nearby former royal Beeston Castle (10 minutes' drive) transports small visitors (and larger ones) back to the 1220s with its turreted architecture. Set on a sandstone crag 350 feet higher than the Cheshire Plain, this spot also has plenty of winsome views for the grownups to sigh over; other scenic places in the area include Chester’s amphitheatre and Roman walls left over from the settlement's beginnings as a first-century fortress (20 minutes). The city also houses the Rows, a shopping street covered in handsome half-timbered buildings and partly covered arcades. Just north (25 minutes) is the unmissable Chester Zoo, one of the best and biggest in Britain with animal enclosures covering an area of 125 acres. This centre is the home of all sorts of creatures, ranging from the aardvark to the zebra, with some of the most popular being the tigers, lions and jaguars.

Food and drink

  • The Inn at Huxley Pub 1,4 km
  • Sugar Daddy Patisserie Restaurant 2,5 km
  • Thai Kitchen Restaurant 3,7 km
  • The Letters Inn Pub 3,7 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms Pub 3,7 km
  • Bear and Ragged Staff Pub 3,7 km
  • Tattenhall Spice Restaurant 3,8 km
  • The Shady Pub 4,4 km
  • Wing Hing Restaurant 4,8 km
  • The Red Lion Pub 4,8 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 4,9 km
  • The Co-operative Food 6,1 km
  • Rose Farm Shop 6,3 km
  • The Co-operative Food 6,8 km
  • Co-op Food 6,9 km
  • Sainsbury's 7,2 km
  • Lidl 7,2 km
  • Co-op Food 8 km
  • Aldi 8,1 km
  • The Co-operative Food 8,5 km

Parks and play

  • Castlefields Play Area Playground 3,3 km
  • Tattenhall Park Playground 3,5 km
  • Regent's Grange Play Area Playground 6,4 km
  • Greysfield House Communal Park 6,9 km
  • Kohima Crescent Play Area Playground 6,9 km
  • Ashton Childrens Playground 6,9 km
  • Dulverton Avenue Park 7,5 km
  • Vaughans Lane Play Area Playground 7,7 km
  • Neville Road Play Area Playground 7,8 km
  • Thackeray Forest Playground 7,8 km

Family days out

  • The Ice Cream Farm Visitor attraction 2,5 km
  • The Crocky Trail Visitor attraction 3,1 km
  • The Crocky Trail Visitor attraction 3,2 km
  • Beeston Castle Visitor attraction 5,3 km
  • Peckforton Castle 5,8 km
  • Bolesworth Castle 6,2 km
  • 106:RW Visitor attraction 7,7 km
  • Blobb Hill Castle 7,9 km
  • Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre Visitor attraction 8,5 km
  • Bunbury Mill Visitor attraction 9 km

Public transport

  • Huxley, Long Lane / The Poplars 0,7 km
  • Huxley, Red Lane / Higher Huxley Hall 1 km
  • Tattenhall, Tattenhall Road / Roller Blade Centre 1,7 km
  • Huxley, Huxley Lane / Church 2 km
  • Huxley, Hoofield Lane / Church 2 km
  • Tattenhall, Newton Lane / Crossroads 2,2 km
  • Newton, Newton Lane / Poplar Croft 2,2 km
  • Hoofield, Hoofield Lane / Hoofield Hall 2,3 km
  • Burton, Burton Lane / Burton Hall 2,4 km
  • Tattenhall, Newton Lane / Ice Cream Farm 2,4 km

What’s nearby

  • Golden Nook Farm Moorings Marina 1,2 km
  • Tattenhall Marina 1,9 km
  • Eaton Golf Club (Waverton) Golf course 3,1 km
  • Pryors Hayes Golf Club Golf course 4,7 km
  • Chas Harden Boats Marina 6,3 km
  • Aldersey Green Golf Club Golf course 6,4 km
  • Vicars Cross Golf Club Golf course 6,6 km
  • Harthill Fiisheries Fishing 7 km
  • Portal Golf and Country Club Golf course 7,2 km
  • Portal Golf and Country Club Golf course 7,5 km

Local services

  • Well Pharmacy 3,7 km
  • The Village Pharmacy 4,2 km
  • Waverton GP Surgery Doctors 4,2 km
  • Greenacre Garage Fuel station 4,5 km
  • Ian Littler Pharmacy 4,8 km
  • Esso Fuel station 5 km
  • Gowy Service Station Fuel station 5,8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 6,1 km
  • Tarporley Service Station Fuel station 6,2 km
  • Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 6,2 km

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Must see

Cheshire Military Museum 9,5 km

Chester Castle 9,6 km

Chester Cathedral 9,8 km

Delamere Forest 9,9 km

Chester Zoo 11,1 km

National Trust

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 21,6 km

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 30,7 km

Chirk Castle 32,9 km

Nether Alderley Mill 37,6 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 39,9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Duddon Heath - Hargrave - Duddon Heath 3,3 km

Battle of Rowton Heath(s), 1645 3,7 km

The Baker Way (E-W) Part 2: Tarvin - Chester 4,8 km

Beeston, Peckforton and Cheshire 5,6 km

Beeston Castle and the Shropshire Union Canal 5,6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swallow Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Farm Campsite? Kid-friendly activities out in nature aren’t far from this site: the Crocky Trail, a mile-long adventure path including slides and rope swings, is five minutes’ drive away, and the nearby former royal … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Farm Campsite? From R757,35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.