The Old Barn Retreat

View prices & book 9.7 90 reviews
Fish pond and decking area
Fish pond and decking area
Sunset over the park
Surrounded by lovely views
Spacious pitches
Communal decking area
Picnic area
Picnic area
Lovely seating area
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Sunset over the park
Surrounded by lovely views
Spacious pitches

  • Peaceful adults-only touring caravan park in Lincolnshire
  • Five-minutes' drive from Sutton-on-Sea and sandy beaches
  • Weekly fish and chips van during the summer season
Set midway between the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and the sandy beaches of Sutton-on-Sea, The Old Barn Retreat is a peaceful adults-only park for touring caravans located just outside the traditional village of Markby. With spacious pitches, big open skies and well-maintained grounds, this is a prime spot to spend a few days in the great outdoors. The site has a number of handy amenities, including a central decking area with picnic tables, a large facilities block with clean toilets and showers and a chemical waste disposal point. The Old Barn Retreat is a safe spot, with a secure entrance gate and lots of privacy. There are also ornamental features, including a fish pond. Staying here during the summer season? A local fish and chip van pulls up at The Old Barn Retreat every Thursday night (at around 7.30pm) during the peak season to bring tasty chip shop favourites to guests. At other times, it's easy to take yourself down to the pub at Alford (10 minutes' drive) or Sutton-on-Sea (five minutes), where there are also food shops, takeaways and a range of restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 19
Motorhome pitches 19
Open now
Opens 30 March
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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).
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 30 Mar to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 90 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only site is immaculately maintained with spacious, level pitches and beautiful floral displays. Visitors praise the spotless facilities, friendly and helpful owners/wardens, and the peaceful atmosphere. Amenities include free WiFi and occasional food vans. Minor suggestions include potentially longer shower times and an enclosed dog run.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 07/07/2026

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It was amazing stay I definitely…

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 Debbie M. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked It was amazing stay I definitely be using this site again

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best sites we have stopped

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 John B. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Stunning showers & toilets. Everything is immaculate. Pitches well spaced and cared for . Site warden and the owners make you feel welcomr

Disliked Nothing

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Always a pleasure to stay in…

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 David M. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Always a pleasure to stay in this immaculate site

Disliked Nothing

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Everything, excellent site, never been to…

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 JTC_Plumzz 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything, excellent site, never been to such an immaculate site, toilets, showers and washing area spotless.
Was meet on arrival everything explained even though was also informed in an email.
Bus route 5 minute walk from site, we went to Mablethorpe times to and from on notice board.
Even tho you've to pay for showers only £1 for 7 minutes, just remember change.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet peaceful site, very well…

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Keith G. 8 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet peaceful site, very well presented and maintained, very nice wardens and owners.

Disliked Leaving

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A beautifully kept site in the…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked A beautifully kept site in the peaceful countryside with a short drive to the sea. We were greeted on our arrival and made to feel welcome. The toilets and showers were spotless and all the garden areas were a lovely addition. Would stay here again.

Disliked Nothing.

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Beautiful place clean, friendly and plenty…

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 ronald b. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful place clean, friendly and plenty of space. Second time there will have many more in the future. Fish and chips to die for. Thanks to all for your hard work keeping it that way
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Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site

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 Deborah S. 15 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely 2 day stay at this beautiful site, very warm welcome from Bob the warden. Good size pitches, lovely clean facilities, free WiFi . Next time we stay will have to incorporate a Thursday for the fish and chips..

Disliked Not staying longer

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Nice and clean very tidy pitches…

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Nigel N. 4 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice and clean very tidy pitches

Disliked Paying for showers as we didn't have any coins and had to go out and find a cash machine, and road side noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would love to stay again.

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 Richard M. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great hosts and great facilities.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

The Old Barn Retreat

Sutton Road

Markby

Alford

Lincolnshire

England

LN13 9QJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.28714°N
0.24474°E

Nearest transport

Coach
1.8 mi Parish Hall
1.8 mi Parish Hall
2.3 mi Library
Rail
10.6 mi Skegness Rail Station
11.5 mi Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
12 mi Havenhouse Rail Station

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

Sutton-on-Sea (five minutes by car) has a wide sandy beach where dogs are welcome. Just to the south there's also the Sandilands Pit Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven with sand dunes and lots of other interesting habitats. Continue along the coast and you'll quickly reach popular seaside spots like Moggs Eye (15 minutes) and Anderby (15 minutes), where there's a beachside café for post-paddle snacks. Inland, the market town of Louth (25 minutes) has a great selection of independent shops, Georgian architecture and fab places to eat. Alternatively, you could pack up a picnic and head off to visit the ruins of Bolingbroke Castle (30 minutes), call in at the local donkey sanctuary (10 minutes) or head into the Lincolnshire Wolds (about a quarter of an hour away) for walks, bike rides and country pubs galore. Lincolnshire's well known as being a hotspot for aviation buffs, and this part of the county is no exception. For exhibits about bomber command during the Second World War, head to East Kirkby's Aviation Heritage Centre (25 minutes). If you're happy to travel slightly further afield, the Battle Of Britain Memorial (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sutton-On-Sea 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moggs Eye 3.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Anderby 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mablethorpe Town 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel St Leonards 5.9 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

National Trust

Gunby Hall 7.8 mi

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 9.3 mi

Tattershall Castle 22.3 mi

Brancaster 28.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WELL HALL 4.9 mi

Belleau - Swaby - Belleau 6 mi

GUNBY HALL 7.8 mi

Legbourne - Cawthorpe - Burwell - Muckton - Legbourne 8.6 mi

HARRINGTON HALL 9.3 mi

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 The Old Barn Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Barn Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Barn Retreat? Sutton-on-Sea (five minutes by car) has a wide sandy beach where dogs are welcome. Just to the south there's also the Sandilands Pit Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven with sand dunes and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Barn Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Old Barn Retreat? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.