The Old Barn Retreat
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- 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
Site type
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19
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.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- 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.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
4 
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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- 4
Electric grass touring pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
The Old Barn Retreat is a highly recommended, immaculately kept, adult-only site offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors praise the spacious, level pitches, beautiful grounds, and exceptionally clean facilities, including shower blocks. Owners and staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Wildlife is a notable feature. On-site food vans are a popular addition. Suggestions for improvement include longer shower timings, a laundry facility, and an enclosed dog run, though a dog walking area is available.
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Top class places to visit … adults and dog friendly
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Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Just had a great little stay here and have to save .. what a beautiful place it’s so relaxing and so well kept it’s clear to see the owners ( Paul , Lisa and Co ) have made this a special place to enjoy .
The place is so beautifully kept well tended flower beds by each pitch , relaxing deck / seating area in the centre with a lovely water feature ( Bertie our BT loved this ) Fantastic shower and toilets along with covered pot washing and septic tank places also secure access gate ..
good on site dog walking
All in all a really lovely place to stay / visit I know will be back as soon as we can .
Just to close just want to save a big thanks to the team here it’s a real credit to everyone involved in making as well as keeping this such a lovely place to come too
A little bonus we recommend is to combine your visit to include a Thursday when the fish and chip vehicle visit ( oh yes well worth it )
Heather & John
Disliked Nothing .. in truth I’d be really surprised if you’d find any tuning not to like ..?
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Very beautiful
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very spacious pitches set in a very beautiful setting,absolutely stunning scenery will definitely be coming back even has WiFi
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Sadly, I didn't stay very long…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Sadly, I didn't stay very long as it was a test run for my nervous dog and it was all too much for her.
However, we received a warm welcome and introduction to the site. I loved that it was quiet and adults only.
Disliked NA
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Excellent site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Everything about the site clean tidy.Very friendly owner and wardens work hard keeping the site looking nice. Clean facilities.
Disliked Nothing. Obviously if busy extra shower would be good.
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Excellent site, great pitches, immaculate facilities and lovely owners
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Everything, the pitches are level and a great size, it’s all so loved and cared for, with pretty flower beds between each pitch. The hook up is 16 amp and always works perfectly.
It’s a peaceful site and a haven for wildlife.
The facilities are excellent, immaculately clean and regularly checked and cleaned, there’s also a very good free wifi signal.
The fish and chips on a Thursday are fantastic and highly recommended.
The owners Lisa and Paul are so lovely and always happy and cheerful.
We’ve visited The Old Barn Retreat many times and whatever the weather it’s always lovely.
The beach is just a 10 minute drive away and like the old barn retreat doggie friendly.
Disliked There’s nothing to dislike
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Great visit highly recommended for peace and quiet and relaxation
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very clean and tidy site beautifully kept. Adults only so very quite and relaxing. Throughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. Large pitches so lots of room. Each divided by raised beds which contained flowering plants. Would definitely recommend this site
Disliked Only a very small suggestion it would be nice if there was a grey water drain. If there was one we didn't see it.
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Really would go back ,
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean immaculate site Paul and Lisa fab people who were very concerned about us all on site during storm Dave
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent site, clean toilets and shower. Spacious pitches.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Spacious pitches, all amenities very close. Lovely welcome from the owner who visited every pitch to check on everyone (think he wanted to fuss the dogs!!) Site is nicely landscaped and the social decking in the middle is a great touch. I bet in the summer that's a great draw. Free WiFi is a bonus. Limited dog walk but ours were on the beach all day anyway. Fish and chips van on Thursday night was welcome. Overall a very relaxed visit.
Disliked Only the one shower so when the site is full you will have to pick your moment!!!
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Excellent site peaceful relaxing big level pitches & great facilities
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked We absolutely love everything about The Old Ban Retreat.
The owners are lovely and very helpful.
Pitch sizes are great and beautifully planted up.
The whole site is well cared for, it’s very relaxing and the facilities are immaculately clean.
An absolute haven for the wildlife.
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Great place to stay in Lincolnshire
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely spacious area, easy access to pitches. Clean bathroom facilities.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-On-Sea | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moggs Eye | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Anderby | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mablethorpe Town | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel St Leonards | 5.9 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - 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.