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General
- Small and friendly family-run site in the Nottinghamshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Retford town centre or the river Trent
- Barbecues allowed; pets welcome on leads
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together? For many years the family behind Badgers Retreat Retford had notions of opening up a little site and sharing the simple pleasures to be had in this part of Nottinghamshire. In 2020, they fenced off a green and grassy acre of their 15-acre patch and opened their gates to folk looking to settle down for stays between Retford and the river Trent.
There's a fair bit to big up about this part of the county – kids will likely appreciate its proximity to Sundown Adventureland (10 minutes' drive), while travellers who like to stretch their legs are within easy reach of Clumber Park and the Creswell Crags (both 20 minutes).
After all that gallivanting around, Badgers Retreat Retford does its best to be a place where you can relax and unwind. Things are by and large quiet at this rural spot (that means no amplified tunes or generators, ta), with views over neighbouring farmland giving a further boost to its laidback vibes. You may also spot the owners' horses grazing nearby (dogs are welcome here, but as there are animals about you'll need to keep them on leads).
Feel free to get cooking on a raised barbecue – let the owners know in advance and they'll drop off a concrete slab for the occasion – or head down to the communal firepit. Supplies can be easily sourced in Retford town (10 minutes) with its vast array of independent business and supermarkets.
Open from 01/04/2022 to 02/10/2022
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Reviews
Clean but quirky facilities and friendly owners.
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Outstanding site, highly recommend. Excellent facilities.
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Clean large spacious pitches very welcoming owners
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Friendly owners and a family friendly site
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a gem of a site with lovely owners
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Great hosts, weather was good, really hot for a couple …
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Lovely site,peaceful,lovely surroundings,,looked after,kept clean and
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Excellent site
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Well kept site friendly and helpful owners. Close by A1..
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Nice small campsite
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Features
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
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
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 1.6 miles
Hardy Street — 8.7 miles
Hetts Lane — 11.8 miles
- Train stations
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Retford Low Level Rail Station
— 1.4 miles
Retford Rail Station — 1.6 miles
Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station — 8.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Hull Ferry Terminal
— 40.3 miles
- Airports
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Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
— 12.9 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport — 13.2 miles
Sheffield City Airport — 20.4 miles
Local attractions
Some seriously scenic walks can be had in this part of the Midlands – the rather grand grounds of Clumber Park (20 minutes' drive) are apt for fancy forays through landscaped parkland, while the limestone gorge on display at Creswell Crags (20 minutes) has prehistoric caves you can seek out among the greenery.
Badgers Retreat Retford is about a 10-minute drive from the rivers Trent and Idle, where the waterside paths are likely to prove a favourite for any dogs you've brought along. There are lots of angling spots about as well, like Wetlands Lakes (15 minutes), a 10-peg fishery that's kept well stocked with carp.
Young kids who are down for some thrills may well catch wind that Sundown Adventureland is a mere 10 minutes away and try and steer you in the direction of its rip-roaring rides. Once that's out of their system, take them to other family-friendly spots like the Bassetlaw Museum (10 minutes) or Newark Castle (25 minutes).
Must see
- Sherwood Forest Country Park (9.3 miles)
- Mansfield Museum (16.2 miles)
- Lincoln Castle (16.2 miles)
National Trust
- Clumber Park (6.7 miles)
- Mr Straw's House (8.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Badgers Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Badgers Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Badgers Retreat? Some seriously scenic walks can be had in this part of the Midlands – the rather grand grounds of Clumber Park (20 minutes' drive) are apt for fancy forays through landscaped parkland, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Badgers Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.
