Gravestones CL
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As I seem to be the only one who reviews this site, I thought I would give them another mention and another thumbs up. Still only 20 pounds per night including 10 units of electricity which seems good value these days (extra units charged at 40p). Lovely outlook from the pitches and plenty of walking from the site. This will continue to be our 'go to' site when travelling up and down the M6.
Another Great Stay!
A very peaceful CL only minutes away from J19/M6 making it ideal for both stopovers or longer visits. Level but quite narrow hardstanding pitches all overlooking open fields (awnings would be on the grass). Booking is straightforward and notify your arrival by text. Payment is by cash or BACS transfer. At the time of our stay (September 2023) the cost was £20 per night including 10 units of electric (meter reading to be taken on arrival and departure). Plenty of walking from the site with a nice route that takes you around Pick Mere. Would definitely visit again. Highly recommended.
Close to motorway but still very quiet. Good value. No frills.
Would happily use again as a motorway stopover. Good pub within walking distance. Easy access even for large outfits.
Suited Our Needs Perfectly
We chose this site for its proximity to the the M6 so that we could break our journey whilst travelling north. Booking was easy by phone (friendly owner) and clear instructions were given about arrival and payment. As it is a working farm, the owners are not always around to welcome you so it was a case of transferring the pitch fee by BACS/cash in envelope (£20 for two adults inc. EHU).and texting your details on arrival. This didn't cause us a problem. Site was very peaceful with a pleasant outlook over open fields. Pitches were level, if a little narrow. Plenty of walking from the site and a designated dog walk around the adjacent field. Ticked all our boxes and would definitely use the site again if in the area.
Probably low priority for the owners
Other have commented about this site being 'basic', which is a shame because it could be a lot better. The owners seem to have many other business interests, so I don't suppose they see improving the CL as a priority. The instruction to register your arrival by text message and pay by BACS says it all.
The gravel on the pitches needs to be re-surfaced and widened. They are so narrow there is no hardstanding to walk on, and the gravel is so fine it sticks to shoes anyway so makes a mess of your van.
There is a single water point with no drain, so it is always muddy and slippery. It would be easy to extend the water supply pipe to put standpipes at each pitch. The lack of a drain wouldn't matter then.
On the plus side the pitches are level and well spaced, and with an open aspect to the front.
Don't miss Arley Hall gardens, they are very close to the site and well worth visiting.
Collapso
Reviewed on 08/10/2022 17:18
Great peaceful CL
Lovely large hard standing pitches with plenty of room for awning. Easily accessible from the motorway. Pay on arrival via bank transfer. We stayed for 2 nights. Very peaceful and not far from amenities.
Water, EHU, Elsan all present. Nice walks in the woods and local area.
GarethGill
Reviewed on 07/08/2022 17:05
Peaceful , tidy site
Easily reached from motorway, pay on arrival via bank transfer or cash in an envelope. Large pitches , very well kept. Lovely walk across the fields and just down the road from Pickmere Lake and The Red Lion Pub . Very peaceful just the sound of the birds. Stayed here 3 times now over the past couple of years and will definitely be back .
ws1716
Reviewed on 04/07/2022 19:58
Great access to the Anderton Boat Lift
We stayed Gravestones for 3 nights in June 2022.
The main attraction of the site for us was its closeness to the Anderton Boat Lift which is just over 4 miles away. Easily bikeable.
As others have said, the site is well set up away from the farming operations [although you do pass through the farmyard to gain access] and is shielded by a large hedge. The outlook is over a large field which was ideal for dog walking.
All the site services were within easy reach but you might need an extra length hose to connect to the water point if you are a motorhome & on pitches 1 & 5. The hardstandings are a bit narrow which will mean that any awnings will be on grass but was fine for us in a motorhome.
The signage from the road is a bit confusing as all that is mentioned is the alpaca walks etc., so I did suggest to Stephen that it would be beneficial that the standard C & MC CL signage be placed in a prominent position.
All in all a nice CL with lots of walking & biking opportunities.
Current pricing of £17 per night was just about right.
Peaceful
Feels like your'e in the middle of nowhere it's so peaceful and quiet. Lots of birds and owls to see. Close to the Red Lion pub which is a great walk across the fields.
buster1962
Reviewed on 26/06/2022 09:09
Visitted 16/06/22
Easy access from the motorway. A warm welcome. A lovely peaceful sleep.
Will visit again.