Shays Farm Campsite is a family friendly site just outside the salt mining towns of Winsford and Northwich. The luxury ensuite glamping pods come equipped with everything you need, including a kitchenette, BBQ and even a private hot tub. There are hardstanding and grass pitches for campers and tourers, and the playground is great for kids. Relax in the Cheshire countryside or visit nearby attractions, including Go Ape, just ten minutes away!

Why you'll love it at Shays Farm


Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Great onsite facilities including a kids playground, enclosed dog exercise field and fishing pond

Just ten minutes from Go Ape Delamere, within 25 minutes of The Ice Cream Farm and Chester

About the site


A pretty family-run campsite set amongst nature, the site is a lovely place to reconnect and have fun with loved ones. The site is just 25 minutes from the charming city of Chester, with many wonderful attractions within easy reach. For those wanting to unwind in style, the site offers five luxury cedar pods. Each of the pods sleeps up to four, equipped with a double bed, a bed settee, heating, an ensuite with toiletries and a clothes rail for storage. For chilling out, there is a seating area with a smart TV and WiFi. You will also have a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave combi oven, two ring halogen hob and all the utensils, pots and pans you may require for cooking up a tasty meal. Outside of your pod, there will also be an outdoor seating area for al fresco dining, along with a Weber charcoal BBQ and your own private hot tub! The site offers both grass and hardstanding pitches, all with 16 amp electric hook up. Both tents and tourers are welcome. There are three fields to pitch in are called Woodpecker's Retreat, Water's Edge and The Warren. Some of these have pond views whilst others are surrounded by trees. Campers are also welcome to bring along a BBQ, just please ensure it is raised off the ground when in use. Please note, open fires and fire pits are prohibited. Dogs are welcome on the touring and camping park but not within the exclusive glamping area.

Shays Farm is open all year round.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fishing

Glamping

Hot tub

Kids playground

Laundry

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

W.C. disposal

Watersports

All of the glamping pods have their own ensuite toilet and shower facilities, along with a hot tub.

Camping and touring shared facilities include a five-star amenity block with underfloor heating. These feature toilets, showers, a laundry point, disabled facilities and washing up area. There is a kid's playground, ball game area, an enclosed dog exercise field, as well as an onsite fishing pond. WiFi is also available.

The famous Hollies Farm Shop is within walking distance, or a two minute drive away for artisan treats, onsite butchery and bakery as well as a gift shop. The Shrewsbury Arms is also just a few minutes drive or there is a shortcut through the site's fields.


A note from the site themselves...

Our park is a privately owned family-run business where our family have lived on the farm for over 100 years, previously farming the land until 2007. We are almost certain you will enjoy the natural surroundings onsite and feel close to nature, encompassed by wonderful woodlands and wildlife. We look forward to welcoming you, Shay


Map and address

Park address

Shays Farm,

Shays Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9EU

Coordinates

53.2015, -2.6080 | SJ 59 67

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Shays Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 37 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

3 x Luxury Cedar Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Bank View)

Max 4 people

Ensuite pods equipped with a double bed, bedding, a bed settee, a clothes rail, a kitchen, a seating area, WiFi and smart TV. There is also an outside seating area with a hot tub and a BBQ. Sorry no dogs.

2 x Luxury Cedar Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Stream View)

Max 4 people

Tucked away on site, ensuite pods equipped with a double bed, bedding, a bed settee, a clothes rail, a kitchen, a seating area, WiFi and smart TV. There is also an outside seating area with a hot tub and a BBQ. Sorry, no pets.


Electric grass pitches

14 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook-up available. Suitable for tents and campervans and motorhomes.

Aerial of the camping area

18 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. All tourers are allowed.


Shays Farm reviews

4.95 /5

17 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.95
Location
5
Value for money
4.82
Service
5
Facilities
4.94
Cleanliness
5

"This place is a real hidden gem "

Carl P - Dec 2024

"Everything you could need ... we will definitely be back"

Catherine O - Jun 2024

"Loved everything, pod was perfect"

Samantha M - Jun 2024

"The cabin was amazing and had all the facilities that you needed"

Dominique N - May 2024

"All around a brilliant place to stay"

Angela B - May 2024


Glamping done right!

Carl P

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Glamping Pod - Luxury Cedar Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Stream View)Dec 2024

This place is a real hidden gem and is a must! They guys were always on hand if needed and the walk to the Shrewsbury Arms makes it a doddle to visit.

Amazing break!

Toni D

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Camping Pod - Luxury Cedar Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Stream View)Oct 2024

Great glamping pod, we had the best time. Perfect location. Only slight complaint was not having a tin opener but everything else was spot on! Would defo be back!

Amazing glamping site!

Aram S

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Glamping Pod - Luxury Cedar Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Bank View)Oct 2024

Very interesting and an amazing place!

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Interested in staying at Shays Farm?

Call 01829 760233 to book.

Unfortunately Shays Farm doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in between 4pm and 7:30pm. Check out is due by 11am on your final day.

Sorry, the glamping units are pet free. Please note, dogs may be onsite as they are allowed in the camping and touring areas.

Yes, bedding and towels are included in your stay so you can travel light!

Yes, the pods have a radiator in both the main living area and the bathroom.


The onsite fishing pond is great for licensed anglers of all abilities and is open from dawn until dusk. You can expect to find a variety of breeds of fish, including carp, perch and tench! There is also a public bridleway that runs straight through the campsite.

If you are looking for an adventure, a trip to Go Ape Delamere (10 minutes) is a must. The wonderful adventure centre is host to a whole array of different activities including a Treetop Challenge with tightropes and zipwires, along with a forest Segway tour.

For some family fun, The Ice Cream Farm is just 25 minutes away. Sample over 40 flavours of ice cream and let the kids run wild with mini cars, giant outdoor pillows, an adventure golf course and an indoor water and sand play area!

Other attractions include:

  • Wild Shore Delamere (5 minutes)
  • Oulton Park Circuit (5 minutes)
  • The Crocky Trail (20 minutes)
  • Beeston Castle (20 minutes)
  • Chester Zoo (25 minutes)
The listing for Shays Farm was last updated on January 29th, 2025 at 8:06 AM

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