Happy Valley Camping

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  • Semi-rural Cheshire campsite on a farm next to a nature reserve
  • Peak District walks or Manchester city centre within a half-hour drive
  • Easy access to bus and train services; dogs welcome on site
What does it take to keep guests happy? They reckon they’ve got it sorted at Happy Valley Camping, a family-friendly site on a Cheshire farm just outside Stockport. It all starts with a great semi-rural location that’s surrounded by lovely countryside but also well connected to local urban centres. Poynton and Bramhall are both five minutes’ drive away for local supermarkets, cafés and independent shops and restaurants, with Stockport 10 minutes away and the centre of Manchester about half an hour away. Turning in the other direction, it’s just a short drive to the activities of the Peak District National Park. For most of this, there’s no need to drive if you don't want to – handy Hazel Grove station is a mile away for trains to Manchester, Buxton and various points in between, and a bus stop a few minutes’ walk away has several services to choose from too. The rural surroundings mean plenty of good walks nearby – and you’ll be able to bring your dog along for a stay here too. It’s a proper farm experience here, with hay bales for the kids to clamber on, blackberry bushes to pick fruit from and a river nearby for paddling and swimming. The views are all green fields, trees and hills by day, and clear starry skies by night (weather permitting…) This is a laidback place where you can pick your own pitch and have space for your awning, gazebo, outdoor table and barbecue. There are firepits for hire and logs for sale on site, and you'll have access to simple but modern facilities including toilets and a washing station.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • A member of staff will be on site at 12pm for cleaning and at 7pm with firepits for hire and logs for sale.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Open from Fri, 06 Mar to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 33 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpacker

91% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Happy Valley Camping gets the thumbs up for its peaceful, spacious grounds and flat pitches, a real bargain with fires allowed. Owners are friendly, facilities are clean and basic. Water pressure issues are being sorted. Most found it quiet, though some heard planes and campers. Showers would be a bonus for some.

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Si D.

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Toilet facilities and washing up facilities
Camping ground layout
Birds
Firepit and logs supplied if required
Friendly Staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the rural setting, nice river…

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Dominic A.

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Loved the rural setting, nice river walk on the doorstep, toilets clean and simple.

Disliked If only they were open during the week - good luck with the planning application!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot , loads of space…

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Ross J.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great spot , loads of space ,flat pitches , very quiet , great value, fire pits allowed.

Disliked Nothing

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This is my go to local site

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Sue M.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything

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I really enjoyed my night at…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked I really enjoyed my night at Happy Valley (to attend a music festival in Manchester). The campsite was flat, peaceful, and quiet, and the facilities, whilst basic, were perfectly adequate. The chap who runs the site was very friendly and helpful, with travel (into town) advice etc. Overall, I think that Happy Valley Camping is excellent value for money. I will return, and I'm already recommending it to friends.

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The area, the views.…

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Sean C.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The area, the views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Inadequate toilet block. Won't return

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Easy access, freedom to pitch anywhere

Disliked Toilet facilities were inadequate for the number of people camping. Water pressure was only a trickle, both in the taps and in the loos - a recipe for infection! And nothing to dry our hands with either.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there, we're having issues with water pressure but should be sorted soon, we didn't expect to be so busy but it was the last bank holiday of the year

Hope you can understand :)

Our first time camping and we…

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DANYELE A.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Our first time camping and we had a great time! Great site!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great chilled place to relax. Friendly and hassle free.

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David D.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Park where you want and enjoy your stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, well maintained back to basics…

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Lauren W.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean, well maintained back to basics camp site. Owners were lovely and friendly. Can’t wait to see how they add to the site in the coming years.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Happy Valley Camping

Chester Road

Stockport

Cheshire

England

SK7 6EN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.36693°N
2.12795°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 km Stockport Bus Station STAND B
9.6 km Manchester Airport The Station
10.6 km Princess Rd/Barlow Moor Rd
Rail
1.2 km Hazel Grove Rail Station
1.9 km Poynton Rail Station
2.4 km Woodsmoor Rail Station
Airport
9.5 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
9.7 km Manchester Airport
9.7 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

A good break has to involve good food, of course – and you should be able to source plenty of that in the surrounding area. One particular favourite is Stockport’s Foodie Friday, which fills the market square with food vendors and live music on the last Friday of the month. For other ways to keep it local, stroll through the surrounding Happy Valley Nature Reserve, perhaps following on to the Ladywood Valley Interest Trail. The Middlewood Way, running along a disused railway line, is a popular route for walkers and cyclists, and there are 50 acres of Capability Brown-designed parkland to explore at Poynton Park (five minutes’ drive). Bramhall Park (10 minutes) is another gorgeous parkland to wander around, with a stunning Tudor manor house at its centre. A little further afield, your outings may include places like National Trust - Lyme (15 minutes), the caves of Castleton (half an hour) and the smart spa town of Buxton (35 minutes). And of course Manchester (half an hour) is packed with things to do for all ages and tastes.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 5.8 km

Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 8.5 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 9.6 km

Whitworth Art Gallery 12.4 km

Manchester Museum 13.2 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 5 km

Hare Hill 9.7 km

Nether Alderley Mill 11.9 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 26.5 km

Marsden Moor Estate 29.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Higher Poynton 3.6 km

VERNON PARK 5.2 km

Marple - Mellor Church - Brookbottom 5.2 km

ADLINGTON HALL 5.5 km

Lyme Park, East Lodge and the Cage 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 Happy Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Happy Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Happy Valley Camping? A good break has to involve good food, of course – and you should be able to source plenty of that in the surrounding area. One particular favourite is Stockport’s Foodie Friday, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Happy Valley Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime

    Just turn up and pitch up anywhere you'd like. A member of staff will be on site at 12pm for cleaning and again at 7pm with firepits for hire and logs for sale.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Happy Valley Camping? From R462,56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.