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General
- Secluded luxury glamping pods half a mile from Southwell town centre
- Half an hour's drive from Sherwood Forest; 5 minutes from racecourse
- Units with ensuite bathrooms, kitchenettes and underfloor heating
If it's time to take a break from busy daily life, bring the pace down a few notches with a stay at Southwell Retreat, a secluded site set in a quiet, rural part of Nottinghamshire, half a mile from the centre of Southwell.
Sit back and snuggle in the cosy comfort of your well-equipped unit with underfloor heating, stretching out either on the double bed or the sofa bed. There’s also a small kitchenette with a fridge, toaster, kettle and crockery, as well as an ensuite bathroom with shower. Bedding and towels are provided, and one of the huts is reserved as a pet-friendly place for a small and well-behaved dog to put up his or her paws (for a small extra charge).
If you’re bringing the four-legged friend, whisk them off on one of the many woodland and countryside walks in the local area; cycling’s also a fine way to while away your time in Nottinghamshire, with the trails of Sherwood Forest a half-hour drive away. Urban sights are around as well, with Newark-on-Trent a 20-minute drive away, and Nottingham and Lincoln accessible in less than 45 minutes.
Back on site, the pods have private picnic benches outside to help you do exactly what you came here to do: chill out with a dose of fresh air.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
The site only allows dogs up to 7kg.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 6.0m length (13.1ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 6.0m length (13.1ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 6.0m length (13.1ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Reviews
Perfect, clean, great staff, beautiful pitches
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Fabulous spot.... really peaceful location
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Excellent location,Excellent Pod,Extremely friendly owner
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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
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Themes
Luxury
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Wharf
— 5.2 miles
Newstead Abbey Gates — 9.8 miles
Newstead Abbey Gates — 9.8 miles
- Train stations
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Fiskerton Rail Station
— 1.7 miles
Rolleston Rail Station — 1.9 miles
Bleasby Rail Station — 2.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Hull Ferry Terminal
— 53.4 miles
- Airports
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East Midlands Airport
— 24.0 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport — 27.8 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport — 28.2 miles
Local attractions
The park’s next door to an old National Trust-protected workhouse (five minutes’ walk), an early-19th-century building that once housed the area’s needy. Nowadays, it’s a place for gandering at exhibitions depicting what life was like for people in poverty during the Victorian era.
Central Southwell, half a mile away, is also steeped in the past thanks to the minster, which is said to have one of the finest naves in Europe; the market town’s also known as the birthplace of Bramley apples and activities are held annually to celebrate the fruit.
For goings-on across the year, check out the horse-related events at Southwell Racecourse (10 minutes’ drive), or admire the livestock at the family-friendly White Post Farm (15 minutes) if there’s no racing happening during your visit.
To tire the kids out, let them take on the treetop challenges and zipwires at the Go Ape adventure park in Sherwood Forest (25 minutes) or simply on a stroll around the paths while pointing out ancient oak trees that have survived for hundreds of years.
Younger travellers may also like to be set loose in Newark’s castle or taken on boat trips across the town’s river (but be warned: they might balk at being dragged along to the shops in the pretty Georgian market square).
Must see
- Sherwood Forest Country Park (10.0 miles)
- Mansfield Museum (11.8 miles)
- The Lace Market Centre (12.4 miles)
National Trust
- The Workhouse, Southwell (0.1 miles)
- Clumber Park (14.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Southwell Retreat cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 days of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Southwell Retreat will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Southwell Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Southwell Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Southwell Retreat? The park’s next door to an old National Trust-protected workhouse (five minutes’ walk), an early-19th-century building that once housed the area’s needy. Nowadays, it’s a place for gandering at exhibitions depicting what … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Southwell Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Southwell Retreat? From £109 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for coming to stay here at Southwell retreat.
So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Thank you for taking the time to write a great review.
Lindsay