Ketsby Lake Country Retreat

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  • Adults-only site on the South Ormsby Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds
  • Coarse fishing (additional fee); 25 minutes’ drive from the coast
  • Biker-friendly and just a 15-minute drive from Cadwell Park Circuit
If you want to stay within the scenic slopes of the Lincolnshire Wolds, consider staying at Ketsby Lake Country Retreat. This peaceful, adults-only escape is surrounded by open countryside, gentle hills and – of course – the plentiful wildlife that comes with such a location. This is the sort of place where it should feel easy to slow down. It has been thoughtfully designed, with eco-conscious facilities, spacious pitches and plenty of peace and quiet. At the centre of the site is the spring-fed Ketsby Lake, where not only can you take in the stillness of the water from its quiet banks but also cast a line; coarse fishing day tickets can be purchased for an additional fee. What about those facilities, then? Ketsby Lake Country Retreat has hot showers, toilets, fresh drinking water and a washing-up station. When you feel your tummy begin to rumble, it's just a 15-minute stroll from the nearby country pub (a cash-only venue), considered a hot commodity for its locally sourced home-cooked food. The site is biker-friendly; riders might be happy to hear that Cadwell Park Circuit is a 15-minute drive away. Dogs are also welcome, but must be kept on a lead to protect the local wildlife.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 12 June
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 12 Jun to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote location

94% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite is praised for its beautiful lake, stunning night skies, and tranquil atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxation and stargazing. Fishing and wildlife spotting are popular activities. Recent reviews highlight the modern, clean, and well-maintained toilet and shower facilities, with some improvements noted, such as better lighting and drainage. While many found the site well-kept and quiet, some earlier reviews mentioned issues with composting toilets and shower space, which appear to have been addressed. The site's rural location and natural beauty are consistently appreciated.

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Great weekend

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 Chris R. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A lovely site, perfect camping by the lake and the showers were really good

Disliked Nothing significant but improvement I suggest would be- adjust the light sensors in toilets so they stay on longer. Put a floor cleaner in each cubicle so we can clean as we leave. Extra hooks in the shower. A small fridge for camper’s milk would be excellent and a communal kettle for campers to make a cuppa

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Slightly overpriced I think fishing should be included in price

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Jeanette G. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Scenery regular cleaning of showers and toilets hard to keep clean when weather bad but was cleaned regularly

Disliked No phone connection dog barking for long periods from neighbouring property distance from shops but I knew about that when booking

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Quiet area, no need to check…

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George D. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet area, no need to check in just use the gate code and your all sorted

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful field to camp, Beautiful lake to walk around.

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Kate E. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peace and quiet, amazing toilet facilities.

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Great campsite, peaceful with a very…

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nicola j. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great campsite, peaceful with a very picturesque lake that you can walk round, be aware of the wasps nest by the lake as they stung one of my dogs. Fantastic modern toilets and showers. We were lucky enough to have the campsite all to ourselves for the first night 🌙 ground level in most places.

Disliked Nothing

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So peaceful and quiet. Lovely lake…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked So peaceful and quiet. Lovely lake and walks close by. Good pub within 1 mile walking distance.
Will be staying again.

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Excellent campsite

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 Rick L. 14 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Great site off the beaten track…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site off the beaten track and very very quiet on our visit however sure the secret will get out in due course. Fantastic toilet and shower facilities which are new. We believe it’s been under new ownership since April.

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Great place and will return

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 D 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location. Great pub down the road also serving meals.
Toilet and shower new and lake is a great place to sit.
4G is very intermittent around the site.

Disliked Shower lights turn off after 60 seconds, but I mentioned to owner on site!

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Great find. Lovely campsite, very peaceful…

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Scott W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Great find. Lovely campsite, very peaceful with a beautiful lake you can walk around. Toilet and shower facilities are clean and modern

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Forest Lake and/or mountain 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite Vineyard

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Ketsby Lake Country Retreat

Ketsby

Louth

Lincolnshire

England

LN11 8QW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.27045°N
0.05208°E

Nearest transport

Coach
7 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Interchange Shelter
8.9 mi Parish Hall
Rail
11.9 mi Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
13.7 mi Wainfleet Rail Station
14.2 mi Havenhouse Rail Station
Airport
27.2 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

What a spot… There are so many well-loved Lincolnshire locations around Ketsby Lake Country Retreat. For starters, the coast is a 25-minute drive away, with both seaside resorts and remote, green nature reserves to feast your eyes on. Inland, it's a short drive to the historic market towns of Louth (15 minutes' drive) and Horncastle (15 minutes). Louth has the nickname 'capital of the Wolds', so as you might be able to imagine, it has plenty of independent shops and markets. Horncastle, meanwhile, is perhaps best known for its antiques – 'antiques capital of the Wolds' is another phrase that gets thrown around – with collectors and treasure hunters descending upon its shops. For other days out, you could check out the city of Lincoln (50 minutes) or the village of Woodhall Spa (half an hour). It doesn't matter too much whether you're keen to get out into the wider county or stick to the immediate countryside around the site, as it's all splendid.
(within 6.2 mi)

Food and drink

  • Massingberd Arms Pub 0.6 mi
  • The White Hart Inn Pub 2.6 mi
  • Railway Tavern Pub 2.6 mi
  • Waggon And Horses Pub 4.4 mi
  • The Royal Oak Pub 4.5 mi
  • The George and Dragon Pub 4.7 mi
  • The Queens Head Inn Pub 4.8 mi
  • Bluebell Inn Pub 4.9 mi
  • The Red Lion Pub 5.2 mi
  • The Willow Restaurant 5.3 mi

Groceries

  • Lincolnshire Co-op 5.4 mi

Public transport

  • Letter Box 0.09 mi
  • Massingberd Arms PH 0.6 mi
  • Church Lane 1 mi
  • School House 1 mi
  • Padd Lane 1.2 mi
  • Worlaby Lane End 1.8 mi
  • Stags Head PH 2 mi
  • Vine Inn 2 mi
  • Telephone Box 2 mi
  • Top Holts 2 mi

What’s nearby

  • Woodthorpe Hall Golf Course 4.7 mi
  • Kenwick Park Golf Club Ltd Golf course 4.9 mi
  • Frog Hall Fisheries Jacks Lake Fishing 5 mi
  • Frog Hall Fisheries Archies Lake Fishing 5 mi

Local services

  • Ulceby Cross Filling Station Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • Hunts Fuel station 4.8 mi
  • Alford Foot Clinic 5.4 mi
  • East End Garage Fuel station 5.4 mi
  • Total Fuel station 5.9 mi

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Must see

Lincoln Cathedral 24.5 mi

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 24.5 mi

Lincoln Castle 24.6 mi

National Trust

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 8.7 mi

Gunby Hall 8.7 mi

Tattershall Castle 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Belleau - Swaby - Belleau 2.2 mi

Tetford Village 2.6 mi

Bag Enderby - Tetford - Salmonby - Somersby Circular 3.1 mi

Bag Enderby - Somersby - Stainsby - Hagworthingham 3.1 mi

HARRINGTON HALL 3.2 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 Ketsby Lake Country Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ketsby Lake Country Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ketsby Lake Country Retreat? What a spot… There are so many well-loved Lincolnshire locations around Ketsby Lake Country Retreat. For starters, the coast is a 25-minute drive away, with both seaside resorts and remote, green nature … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ketsby Lake Country Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ketsby Lake Country Retreat? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.