Happy Days Holiday Retreat

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Trees around the pitches
Trees around the pitches
Looking down the paddock
Newly laid grass pitches, available with or without electric
Some of the many trees
Newly laid grass pitch with electric
Tulip pitch
Our new shower block and kitchenette
The pink shower room
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Looking down the paddock
Newly laid grass pitches, available with or without electric
Some of the many trees

  • Small site a mile from Woodhall Spa's heritage attractions
  • A 15-minute drive to Lincolnshire Wolds and half an hour to the coast
  • Great walks nearby; spot Battle of Britain planes overhead
If you’ve got an interest in history in general, and World War II in particular, you’ll quite probably love a stay at Lincolnshire’s Happy Days Holiday Retreat. This small site is on the edge of the village of Woodhall Spa, where the Dambusters were based and which now has a splendid heritage trail to follow. It’s worth keeping an eye on the skies while you’re in residence at this site – the Battle of Britain memorial flight is based nearby and frequently uses the area for practice runs. And even if you don’t spot the vintage planes in action you may catch glimpses of some of the bird life that calls this area home (or the deer, rabbits and pheasants that scamper about at ground level…) Keen walkers should be happy with their lot around here too: nearby trails include the Spa Trail and the three miles of flat bridleway that run along the route of the old Horncastle to Woodhall Junction railway line (part of the 147-mile Viking Way and with local sculptures scattered along the way to spot). The pathways of the Lincolnshire Wolds are about 15 minutes’ drive away too, or you can hit the seaside around Skegness in just over half an hour. Staying a little closer to base, it’s about a mile’s walk to Woodhall Spa’s pubs, shops and restaurants, to its golf course and open-air pool or to the historic Kinema in the Woods. Amenities on site are simple but stretch to showers, ice pack freezing and free wifi.

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Rent a tent 1
Touring caravan pitches 1
Motorhome pitches 1
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

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

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Pitches: electricity is metered on site at £0.65 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 17 Apr to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, quiet, and well-maintained site with exceptionally clean and modern toilet and shower facilities, often described as the best seen at a campsite. Owners Karen and Tony are consistently praised for being friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The site's location is ideal for walking and exploring, with Woodhall Spa just a short, pleasant walk away via various trails. Amenities like a kitchenette with useful appliances and good WiFi add to the positive experience. Children have access to some toys and play areas. While some note pitches may not be huge, overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

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 Adam O. 4 reviews

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked This was one of the best sites we have ever stopped at .. clean, setting and just perfect for us … 100% going again ..

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A total gem of a site!…

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 Emma E. 1 review

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked A total gem of a site! Lovely quiet setting and hidden from view. Great sized pitches. Toilets are amazing and so clean.

Hosts are super and take a great deal of pride in their site.

If only it hadn't rained!! We had a lovely 2 night stay here regardless and will be back in the next heat wave!

Disliked Nothing to not like!

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From the manager: Thanks so much. We're really pleased you enjoyed yourself despite the rain. We do take pride in the site and like it to be kept clean. Look forward to seeing you next time with the sunshining.

Fab!

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 stevejayne100 3 reviews

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked A lovely welcome from Karen and Tony and very informative. The site is quaint and has everything you need including lovely pink and blue shower rooms and a well equipped kitchenette. About a 30 minute walk into Woodhall Spa and very flat. Quiet and peaceful at night. WiFi was also excellent.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much, especially for putting the phots up. You both look very relaxed. Look forward to seeing you next time.

Luxurious toilet/shower and kitchenette Lovely friendly…

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Anonymous

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked Luxurious toilet/shower and kitchenette
Lovely friendly hosts
Very quiet at night
Lots of games available for the children

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please get in touch when you want to stay again.

Great little site, 30 min walk…

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Alfie M. 3 reviews

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked Great little site, 30 min walk into woodhall spa

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From the manager: Many thanks for your reviews and high score. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday and look forward to seeing you again if you are in the area.

Lovely owners, fabulous facilities and great…

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Anonymous

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely owners, fabulous facilities and great location. Small and cute site.

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From the manager: Thank you so much. Look forward to seeing you and all the family another time.

Secluded, quiet site with lovely spacious…

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Zoe K. 4 reviews

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked Secluded, quiet site with lovely spacious pitches. The bathrooms were spotless and the hosts, Karen and Tony, were lovely. Half an hour walk into the beautiful village.

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From the manager: Thank you so much. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please get in touch when you want to stay again.

Pitches not huge so bear in mind if tent is large.

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Paul R. 1 review

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly hosts and facilities

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From the manager: Many thanks Paul. Good advice, although our pitches aren't wide they are extremely long. We do have one wide pitch so can allocate that if we are made aware. Look forward to seeing you again.

Great site not far from Woodhall…

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 sue w. 1 review

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked Great site not far from Woodhall Spa. Owners very friendly and helpful. Fantastic facilities. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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From the manager: Many thanks Sue
You were lovely guests and we hope to see you again soon

Excellent and very quiet and peaceful with only about 9 pitches.

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Glenys J. 1 review

Tulip electric grass pitch

Liked We loved the location and the very warm welcome from the site owners Karen and Tony who kept the facilities spotless and gave us local information and checked it was never noisy after 10pm. Restaurants in Woodhall Spa excellent - especially the Indian Village and Zucci's - a Mediterranean place. We will return.
Many thanks

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review and perfect score. You were lovely guests and we look forward to you staying here again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Happy Days Holiday Retreat

104 Horncastle Road

Woodhall Spa

Lincolnshire

England

LN10 6UX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.16159°N
0.18175°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 mi St Peter's Church
1.4 mi St Peter's Church
3.7 mi War Memorial
Rail
8.9 mi Metheringham Rail Station
11.7 mi Ruskington Rail Station
13.2 mi Hubberts Bridge Rail Station
Airport
29.9 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

There are several places nearby where you can swot up on your local history. Start at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre (10 minutes’ drive) to see the home of the Battle of Britain memorial flight, then move on to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre (20 minutes) and International Bomber Command Centre (half an hour). Historic Lincoln (half an hour) has a cathedral and castle to wander around, and you can see where Henry IV was born at Bolingbroke Castle (20 minutes). If that’s not the kind of thing the kids are into, try instead the fast-paced track days at Tattershall Karting Centre (10 minutes) or Cadwell Park (20 minutes), or head to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park (half an hour) to meet tigers, parrots, monkeys and all sorts of reptiles. Seaside days should certainly be on the cards around here too: it’ll take you a little over half an hour to drive to Skegness for the aquarium, seal sanctuary and traditional amusements, or you could try the dunes of Mablethorpe or the quiet stretch at Sutton on Sea (both 45 minutes).

Food and drink

  • India Village 1.4 mi
  • Lorenzo'S Restaurant & Bistro 1.5 mi
  • Silk Orchid 1.6 mi
  • Puccini'S Italian 4 mi
  • Millenium Dragon 4 mi
  • Serendipity Thai Dining 4.2 mi
  • Shakesby's 4.2 mi
  • The Old Stables 4.2 mi
  • Agra Tandoori 4.3 mi
  • Magpies Restaurant 4.4 mi

Groceries

  • Lincolnshire Co-op 1.6 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 3.5 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 3.9 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 4 mi
  • Heron Foods 4.2 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 4.3 mi
  • Co-op Food 4.3 mi
  • Tesco 4.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Infant Playground 4 mi
  • Allan Barker Playing Fields park 4 mi
  • Main Playground 4 mi
  • Banovallum Field park 4.1 mi
  • Hamerton Gardens park 4.2 mi
  • Hamerton Gardens park 4.2 mi
  • Admiral Rodney Paddock park 4.4 mi
  • Bain Valley Park 4.5 mi
  • Village Green park 4.7 mi
  • Revesby Park 5.9 mi

Family days out

  • Tattershall Castle 4.2 mi

Public transport

  • Sandy Lane 0.3 mi
  • Moor Lane 0.5 mi
  • Poultry Farm 0.8 mi
  • 106 Tor-O-Moor Road 1 mi
  • Kirkby Lane 1 mi
  • Sylvan Avenue 1.3 mi
  • St Peter's Church 1.3 mi
  • Grove Drive 1.4 mi
  • Iddesleigh Road 1.5 mi
  • Woodhall Spa Hotel 1.5 mi

What’s nearby

  • The National Golf Centre (Woodhall Spa) 0.6 mi
  • The National Golf Centre (Woodhall Spa) 1.1 mi
  • RAF Woodhall Spa Golf Course 1.8 mi

Local services

  • Moorlands Service Station Fuel station 0.2 mi
  • New Surgery Doctors 1.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.4 mi
  • Tasburgh Lodge Surgery Doctors 1.5 mi
  • Haltham Garage Fuel station 2 mi
  • Gibbet Nook Filling Station Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.9 mi
  • New Coningsby Surgery Doctors 3.9 mi
  • BP Pulse Charging station 4 mi
  • Richard Dear/Total Fuel station 4.1 mi

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Must see

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 15.5 mi

Lincoln Cathedral 15.5 mi

Lincoln Castle 15.6 mi

Belton House 23.6 mi

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 26.1 mi

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 4.2 mi

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 14.1 mi

Gunby Hall 15.6 mi

Grantham House 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SCRIVELSBY COURT 3.6 mi

Coningsby - Tattershall Thorpe - Tattershall Castle - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 3.9 mi

Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 4.2 mi

REVESBY ABBEY 6 mi

Battle of Winceby, 1643 6.7 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 Happy Days Holiday Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Happy Days Holiday Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Happy Days Holiday Retreat? There are several places nearby where you can swot up on your local history. Start at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre (10 minutes’ drive) to see the home of the Battle of Britain … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Happy Days Holiday Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Happy Days Holiday Retreat? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.