Longley's Retreat
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- Well-kept and adults-only lodges in peaceful Lincolnshire countryside
- Gainsborough Old Hall 10 minutes’ drive; Lincoln 25 minutes’ drive
- Private six-seater hot tubs plus a wildlife pond and fishing on site
When you’re sorely in need of some ‘you’ time well away from the kids and home, a bit of luxury might be very welcome. That’s where Longley’s Retreat comes in… This adults-only hideaway is 10 minutes’ drive from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, with accommodation in well-equipped and comfortable wooden lodges.
Each one comes with TVs and heaters in spacious living areas, modern kitchens with all the essentials in there, bedrooms with towels and sheets supplied, and spotless ensuites. Outside, every lodge has its own private seating area with a six-seater, under-cover hot tub so you can bubble away any aches and pains.
On site there is a private pond, where you are welcome to wander to see what you might spot in the wildlife stakes – you should see geese and mallards at least. You can also fish (catch-and-return only) on the water, but please use the site’s equipment for netting and landing.
If you fancy time away from the kitchen, the fish and chip shop at Upton (five minutes’ drive) opens on Friday and Saturday evenings, and there’s also a village pub and small shop within 20 minutes’ walk (which requires a short distance along a quiet road).
Site type
4 Open now
Admission
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Occupancy
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 4 Feb 2026 to
Open from Wed 3 Feb 2027 to
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1 bedroom lodge (hot tub)
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Luxury PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious showerNearby leisure
Fishing nearbyLocation
Longley's Retreat
Padmoor Lane
Upton
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
England
DN21 5NH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.36831°N
0.71422°W
Route directions
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Nearest transport
Coach9.9 mi Bus Station
12.2 mi City Bus Station
13.4 mi Station Road
Rail2.6 mi Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station
3.2 mi Gainsborough Central Rail Station
7.3 mi Saxilby Rail Station
Ferry
Airport14.5 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
14.6 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
21.2 mi Humberside Airport
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
Lincoln (25 minutes’ drive) could be the first stop on your sightseeing schedule: as well as its medieval castle and cathedral (pop into the latter to see the Wren Library), this historic city has a semi-ruined bishop’s palace to nose around and the excellent Museum of Lincolnshire Life, with eclectic displays of printing presses, armoured tanks and period rooms.
There’s most heritage to be absorbed at Gainsborough Old Hall (10 minutes), an early Tudor half-timbered mansion that you can look around accompanied by an audio guide. Try not to miss the exceptional Bassetlaw Museum in Retford (also 10 minutes), where you will discover glassware, silverware, a recreated Victorian shop front and farm implements in an ornate Georgian house.
Should you prefer to explore on foot, Idle Valley Nature Reserve (half an hour) has a number of strolls around wetlands and a profusion of wading birds to watch, or from some more serious hiking, make for the undulating hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (35 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)
Food and drink
- Half Moon Pub 1.7 mi
- The Lincolnshire Otter Pub 2.5 mi
- The Lincolnshire Otter Restaurant 2.5 mi
- Adam's Bay Restaurant 3 mi
- Ingleby Arms Pub 3 mi
- Dine at the Bridge Restaurant 3 mi
- Hung Wang Restaurant 3.1 mi
- The Moonlight Restaurant 3.1 mi
- Trent Port Restaurant 3.1 mi
- The Weston Rooms Pub 3.2 mi
Groceries
- Morrisons 2 mi
- Aldi 2.7 mi
- Affordable Foods 2.8 mi
- Lincolnshire Co-op 3 mi
- Spar 3.1 mi
- Tesco 3.1 mi
- M&S Foodhall 3.2 mi
- Lidl 3.3 mi
- Heron Foods 3.3 mi
- Lincolnshire Co-op 4.3 mi
Parks and play
- Lea Park 1.8 mi
- Gainsborough Adventure Playground 2.3 mi
- Ashcroft Green 2.9 mi
- Danes Park 2.9 mi
- The Levellings 3.7 mi
- Richmond Park 3.8 mi
- Sturton Playing Fields 4.6 mi
Family days out
- Gainsborough Old Hall Castle 3.5 mi
- Toy Town Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
- Sunnydown Farm Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Lollipoppet Castle Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Sundown's Tractor Ride Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Rocky Mountain Ride Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Sundown Adventureland Theme park 6 mi
- Shotgun City Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Storybook Village Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Buck and Duke's Sing-a-long Show Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Pirate Adventure Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Fort Apache Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Sundown Market Square Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
- Fillingham Castle 6.2 mi
Public transport
- Pear Tree House 0.5 mi
- South View 0.7 mi
- Rose & Crown PH 0.7 mi
- Church Road 0.9 mi
- Westgate 1 mi
- Kexby House 1 mi
- Stags Head PH 1 mi
- Fox & Hounds PH 1.3 mi
- Buttercup Farm 1.6 mi
- St Helens Church 1.6 mi
Other nearby
- Gainsborough Golf Club Golf course 3.7 mi
- Lincoln Golf Club Golf course 4.6 mi
- Carr Lane Fishing 6.1 mi
Local services
- TSB Cashpoint 3.3 mi
- Barclays Cashpoint 3.3 mi
- Nationwide Cashpoint 3.4 mi
- Morrisons Fuel station 2.1 mi
- Lea Road Filling Station Fuel station 2.7 mi
- WCF High Street Garage Fuel station 2.9 mi
- Bridge Filling Station Fuel station 3 mi
- Tesco Fuel station 3.1 mi
- Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy 3.3 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 3.3 mi
- Caskgate Surgery Doctors 3.4 mi
- Pottergate Health Centre Clinic 4 mi
- Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy 4 mi
Must see
Lincoln Castle 11.7 mi
Lincoln Cathedral 11.8 mi
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 11.8 mi
Sherwood Forest Country Park 18.4 mi
Far Ings National Nature Reserve 24.5 mi
National Trust
Clumber Park 16.1 mi
Mr Straw's House 16.9 mi
The Workhouse, Southwell 21.9 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 28.2 mi
Hardwick Hall 28.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BECKINGHAM MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/12/2005) 4 mi
Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 4.6 mi
FILLINGHAM CASTLE 6.4 mi
Gringley-on-the-Hill - Cuckoo Way - Clayworth 7.9 mi
HACKTHORN HALL 8.7 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 Longley's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Longley's Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Longley's Retreat? Lincoln (25 minutes’ drive) could be the first stop on your sightseeing schedule: as well as its medieval castle and cathedral (pop into the latter to see the Wren Library), this historic … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Longley's Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Longley's Retreat? From £396 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.