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We stayed here for two nights over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
The campsite is located within a very small village. We did not even come across a local shop during our stay and there was no shop on site.
The campsite itself is in need of a bit of attention. The grass was quite overgrown for example. Toilet facilities are not great. There's one male toilet and two females in the actual toilet block. The toilets are very, very small. I tried to get changed in them but there was not enough room. There was only one tiny sink within the womens toilets which made teeth brushing difficult. Although the toilets could do with a major update they were clean.
As mentioned in the other reviews, the showers are token operated. This is not made clear at all on the site, they need to get a sign up to make this more clear. I think it would be impossible to go and get a shower on your own as the token machine is on the outside of the block, and as soon as the token is inserted the shower starts. I had to get undressed etc and ask somebody else to put the token in once I was ready so I had enough time to wash. The shower lasted 8 minutes, and was really hot. Again, showers were clean but as far as we could see there were only two.
When we arrived back from a day out on our second day the campsite was unbelievably full. Because there are no proper pitches, and visitors are just told to go wherever they like, we had other campers very close to us. There are simply not enough facilities for this amount of people.
On our first night we were approached by the owners. We were a family group of 8, ranging from 23 to 45. We were told the campsite was not used to 'young people' and to make sure we kept the noise down. I thought this was a bit rude, especially as people in another tent on the site was singing and playing music til at least 2am both nights without anything being said.
Overall, the site is okay for short visits but probably more suited to caravans with proper facilities.
Management response: Grass long - the grass is cut on a by weekly basis. We hadn't had it cut that week to stop it being walked through all the tents and caravans. I can't win!!
Toilet facilities - there are 3 showers, 4 ladies toilets. 2 gents toilets and a large family shower and toilet.
Noise - we operate a no loud noise or music after 10.30pm as we are a family site and this is monitored quite strictly. So loud noise and music till 2am simply isn't true as I would have received complaints from other campers. If you want to stay up all night playing loud music the Cotton Arms isn't for you.
As for been busy - I accept that it was exceptionally busy but it was a one off as it was a double bank holiday - I do apologise for being very popular. We have a three acre camping field so there is always plenty of room for people to camp.
Can you please read previous reviews and not just Hcafc_laura as I think she is looking for a 5star hotel not a camping field which at £10 a night per tent offers unbeatable value for money.
Arrived in the afternoon after phoning ahead to check that they had a pitch available for a couple of nights.
Pitch fees were £15 with EHU which we thought reasonable. Nice pitch backing onto the canal which was great for walking our dog, oh and the pub is fully dog friendly.
Had a meal and a couple of drinks each costing a little over £30.
Went to use the lovely new showers to find there was no power and on investigation we were told that you need a token to use the shower which cost £1 each for only eight minutes. We thought this a little expensive and as the slot for the token was outside the shower cubicles you had to get everything ready and down to bare minimum clothing, insert your token then enter your cubicle, undress and switch on the shower so actual shower time is less than the eight minutes. There is also no indication of the time remaining. We only just managed to get rinsed off in time and at a £1 a go you don't want to have to get another token which would mean getting dry, dressed and going into the pub. There were no signs informing us about the showers and we weren't told on arrival.
We do think that most campers would use the pub at least once during the stay so think the showers could be complimentary if still timed and move the coin slots inside the cubicle.
The area is lovely, but as we don't have our own facilities onboard, we won't be visiting this site again.
We stayed at the Cotton Arms for two nights to check out how my self converted camper van performed(Very good actually). The first contact by phone assured me that we were going to a very friendly campsite.
On arrival we parked up and my lad went fishing on the canal.
Early evening we visited the pub for a meal and a 'few' drinks (LFC v EFC derby was on later). The meals could not have been better, I had fish and chips and my lad had gammon, all freshly prepared and obviously cooked and prepared with thought.
The meals the next night were just as good and on special offer on a weds and sat 2 courses for £5 which was great value.
We paid £15 a night with electric, and the pitch size was more than adequate. We pitched right by the canal so we could watch the boats go by, and yes the church bell does chime every 15 mins but you get used to it, it's not that loud.
The owners and bar staff were extremely pleasant and accommodating for our two visits to the pub, and the regulars were equally pleasant to us.
Lovely warm open and log fires ensured a really comfortable few hours enjoying the well kept real ales (You must try the Odd Ball ale) as canal boat patrons and locals gave it a real homely feel, a proper pub in my opinion. Dogs are also very welcome.
Washing facilities have obviously been improved a bit since earlier comments, and we found it ok for our needs, we were camping after all.
The local area has only one other pub which was ok for a quick pint, but I didn't have a payday loan to pay for a meal there.
I would definitely visit here again as we really felt at home and the staff work hard to make you feel welcome. We never felt rushed or bothered in any way.
Well done to all at the Cotton Arms for a great stay.
We took advantage of the brilliant weather for a one night visit to the Cotton Arms. The campsite was basic, a field behind a pub, but what else do you need? The pub was lovely, food reasonable, play area was really neat and pleasant. The loos were small but clean and modern, and never busy.
There was a bluegrass festival on when we were there, adding some music into the mix too.
Wrenbury village is really pretty, with an excellent shop just 2 minutes walk. The only thing that might bother people is the church that chimes the quarters all night, and the cockerel that crows from about 5am. This didn't bother us at all, we thought it added to the charm of the place, but it might bother some.
At £10 a night this is a really good value campsite, I would recommend it to anyone for a short break.
And the stars are amazing on a clear night - wonderful place!
Me, my family and friends of all age groups stayed here for the August Bank holiday, (Friday to Monday, ) and loved it that much we all travelled back 3 days later for another weekend. If I were to have gone off some the comments here, then I believe I would have missed out on what I call the ideal place for a camping trip. My worry if I am to be honest about this site was the read up about the toilets…however I was not disappointed on arrival. Our group (19 of us) had a major saving camping here as you only pay for the tent (£10).
The field is surrounded by a hedge with a gateway leading to the pub the Cotton Arms where the campsite is located behind. There are a few well kept caravan pitches to one side of the grassed area for tents. There is a canal that runs alongside the green privet that encases the field, with barges coming and going. It is very scenic and tranquil for those who like to get away for some peace and quiet. Okay there is a church up the road and the bells do toll, but to me this made the stay in Wrenbury unique, and if you didn’t have a watch, then happy days…you knew what time it was. This is the country so expect country sounds, from the occasional moo to cockerels crow.
The pub is where you head to shower or wash. You can use the outside toilets or the ones inside the building (your choice. ) Toilets are clean and pleasing. There is a water tap sited on the field. Running hot water can be obtained from the sink you wash the dishes in which is placed directly outside the kitchen of the pub where the meals are cooked.
The Cotton Arms is a country pub with open fires serving hot and cold meals. It has a pretty smoking area with benches and tables surrounded by potted plants and flowers. The games room consists of comfortable leather seats where you can enjoy a pint of what they call Real Ale while you play darts, pool, or watch TV. The play area for kids is well kept and has seating plots for adults to have a drink. Play area only consists of a climbing frame though. Another amusement is the bowling green adjacent to the pub, so I guess you could watch the locals play, or campers if they were allowed (not sure about that. ) If you take a walk out from the field you have a public house called the Dusty Miller on the corner, a stones throw from the Cotton Arms, where you can sit and watch the barge owners get off and operate the bridge to open for the boats to pass through. In the other direction from here, not even a 5 min walk from the campsite is the village shop selling everything, even down to gas bottles. Will I be going back…to right I am. I have fond memories of the place because this where I saw Liverpool beat Bolton. Yay roll on next year because Wrenbury he we come.
We used to visit this site a long long time ago, back then it was very basic.
We arrived on Friday 26th August with some friends and we thought the site was superb. Yes the pub was very busy and my friend had to wait quite a while to be seen so she could book in. They were very helpful indeed and the pitches were great.
The kids had ample space to play, the surrounding areas were fantastic for walking etc. We ate in the pub on Saturday night and the meal was fantastic and very reasonably priced, you do need to book.
The Toilets and Showers were very clean and there was plenty of Hot Water. The kids played Bowls and also there was a games room in which they played darts and pool.
We had a great weekend and can't wait to go back again. The staff in the pub were very pleasant and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
We are planning our next visit and cannot wait to go back.
This is a great little site in a beautiful setting with lots to do around and about.
We had visited the site before and enjoyed it. We decided to return, despite some of the recent reviews, but there was no need to worry. The owners (Joe and Julie) and their staff were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful.
The pub itself has been much improved since our first visit and the toilet and washing facilities for the campsite have recently undergone a major refurbishment, providing more facilities and to a very good standard. There are now 2 outside ladies' and 1 gents' toilet.
There are 2 showers plus a family shower room, which is quite spacious and I think that also had a ladies' toilet in it. The showers are token operated (£1 from the pub) and I found that it gave you plenty of time - no need to worry about not being able to rinse off properly.
The food was excellent, very reasonably priced and very generous portions. In addition to an evening meal, we also took advantage of the Saturday lunchtime menu, which was a starter and main course for just £5. Again, excellent value for money and the opportunity to try something a little bit different.
If you're visiting during the week I understand they also do this offer on Wednesdays. We did book a table as we could see the place was busy (I can't understand previous reviewers making an issue of this, you would expect to book a table most places that you go to).
We had our 13 year old nephew with us and he was never lost for something to do. There's plenty of space for kids outside along with a large climbing frame and a few other toys. There are plenty of games, toys and books inside the pub as well. There's also a well-kept bowling green
The village is a pleasant 5 minute walk, either along the road or the canalside, and has a well stocked village shop. You can also get into Nantwich or Whitchurch by bus or train. The bus stops outside the pub, the train station is about 20 minutes walk. There are also many walks that you can do around the area.
Just returned from a 4 day break visiting relatives in the area and decided to camp this time.
The Cotton Arms is a perfect site for those who like to camp as it should be, no noisy club house, no fast food shop, no over inflated prices to cover the costs of unwanted extras - just a simple basic camp site.
The site is well maintained, clean, tidy and very friendly - run by a fantastic couple who were always willing to help and despite it being very busy during our stay couldn't have been any more helpful.
Yes the showers and toilets are a short walk away from the camping area and compared to some campsites not as luxurious but its camping not a b&b or hotel. The toilet and shower block was always spotless what ever time of day you used them.
The pub is a typical old english pub, serving great food and fantastic beer and very child friendly.
We would recommend this site to anyone and we will definitely be going back again.
Visited The cotton arms for a weekends camping nice location within lovely Cheshire countryside. The pub had a good selection of beers including 3 real ales, we ate in pub Saturday night the meals were very good and decent value considering the quality.
After reading some reviews about the facilities -or lack of them! I would like to inform fellow members this now seems to have been addressed.
Independent of the pub the are now 2 ladies and 1 gents toilets and now 2 showers (payable £1)
And a family bathroom containing toilet shower and washbasin, which when added to the pub toilets which are open all day seems ample for a site this size
There is a decent size beer garden with a children's play area, seemed quite popular with the kids
The village of Wrenbury is very nice, only 5 mins walk away with a nice church and well stocked village store
My son and I camped here for 1 night over the bank holiday as we were kayaking up and down the canal.
The site is a good base for the area and has lot's of positive features.
The new toilets and showers are good, with hot water and enough room to get changed. The pitches are as you want them. I. E pitch where you like!
On the downside, the noise rule is completely ignored and not managed. There were people singing and shouting until early hours of the morning and not everyone cleared up after their dog!
The pub itself is good with nice food (if not a little pricey) but make sure you book as it gets very busy.
We'll be back with the caravan and some friends soon as there's nothing that would put me off returning.
Have visited The Cotton Arms a couple of times and all in all this is a great little site, however it is somewhat let down by the lack of facilities.
Positives:- Scenic, quiet site (except church bell which does occasionally ring at random hours ie. 4 am!) Lovely area for walking, canal runs along side, short walk into Wrenbury Village and well stocked village post office. Pub food is excellent quality, portions are large and food is reasonably priced.
Staff are kept busy and are on the whole really friendly and helpful but due to the popularity of the pub it tends to get really busy and they can get a little stressed (see below!). Pub has small climbing frame/park which children can use and outdoor eating area.
Negatives:- Poor facilities. I know they are just in process of updating these, but as I understand it they had finished the gents toilet - just one solitary gents toilet! Didn't have any hotwater at washing up basins and Sat morn didn't appear to have any hot water in the pub toilets to have a quick face wash. So if you are staying in a tent you are going to struggle a little to wash yourself or your dishes.
If you would like to eat in the pub you should pre-book every meal or be prepared to be moaned at! Due to its popularity it is extremely busy and staff do tend to complain if you turn up to eat without pre-booking, but then they will endeavour to fit you in as soon as they can.
As we visited with vouchers we didn't pay full fee, but I can understand if you were to pay full fee (which I believe to be around £14 a night) then you could be a little disappointed, but if you are happy to 'rough it' and enjoy beautiful surroundings and excellent food then would recommend that you give it a try.
Just back from another trip at this camp site. This is a great family campsite run by lovely people. Yes the showers need updating but this is currently being done. This site provides everything that you need and is dog friendly which is great for our boxer. This is a little gem of a site and we go every year. Ignore these people who say its not great, there must be something wrong with them!
I am used to hardship in a tent and have bought an oldish caravan, my youngest (4 years old) wanted to try camping with Dad, so we headed out to The Cotton Arms.
It is a fabulous site set in the wonderful surroundings of South Cheshire, there is plenty to see and do in the locality, Nantwich, a busy market town, Chester about 20 miles drive with its historic walls, Romans shopping and Zoo. Beeston Castle sits on a rocky outcrop commanding views over the Cheshire plain, Ellesmere port and on into Wales. Jodrell Bank is also worth a visit and don,t forget for the train buffs amongst us Crewe the home of the railways.
The canal runs next to the site ideal for walks.
Dad and son had a great time with little one fascinated by the swing bridge close by that lifts to allow boats to pass underneath.
The village shop is a short walk away and stocks a wide range of things, especially those 'things' you always forget to pack.
The site is well groomed with well cut grass, well drained,(it did rain quite a bit) good access and upon arrival a very friendly welcome.
Food and drink in the pub are reasonably priced, with a good range of meals available, the portions can only be described as generous, and the staff were very helpful with meals for little one.
Plenty of variation in the range of drinks on offer with a couple of real ales on, including Bombadier a particular favourite of mine.
Overall cracking site, ideal for getting away from the hustle and bustle of life and relaxing in the country.
One criticism though, the loo and shower were a little walk away, but were clean and serviceable.
We will be going again, and this time the whole family, so at least dad can have a couple more Bombadiers!
Not Impressed. On arrival the pub was so busy I caught the attention of a woman she advised this was not the best time to arrive look how busy they were. She moaned for 5 mins then told me off for letting my husband wait at the gate with the van, then said you can pitch on the grass here where the boys are playing football or there on the hardstanding. Both were as cramped as each other, your packed in like Sardines IMO - No view of the canal. Toilet was appalling and didn't bother paying £1 to see the shower that's in an outbuilding at the back of the pub smoking area, elsan point worse on we seen.
The site was recc by two people to us but I think it must have changed.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
We stayed here for two nights over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. 
