Bainside House

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
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North side of site looking south
Electric grass pitches
Electric hardstanding pitch, suitable for motorhomes, caravans, campervans
Entrance to the site
1940s-themed weekend
Pitches
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North side of site looking south
Electric grass pitches

  • Peaceful site next to a 16th-century pub in Kirkby on Bain
  • 1.75-acre coarse fishing with carp, bream, rudd, roach and more
  • Three miles from Woodhall Spa and 21 from Lincoln
Fishing and fauna? Barn owls and kingfishers are among the residents you might encounter among the six acres of wildlife haven of Bainside House in Lincolnshire, with more feathered and furry critters easily spottable in the surrounding countryside via serene strolls along the waters of the Bain. Fish should be easily spotted on site as well: Bainside House's main attraction is its 1.75-acre fishing lake stocked with carp, bream, tench, perch, rudd, roach and barbell. Fishing not your thing? Golf courses and cycle paths are nearby, or you could amble along to Woodhall Spa, zip along to Lincoln, or hike the Lincolnshire Wolds, the Lincolnshire Fens or the Viking Way. (Whatever you pick for your day, round it all off with an evening at the topping 16th-century pub next to the site, which serves good food and a range of cask ales.) Among the basic but well-maintained amenities at this friendly place are a toilet and shower block with disabled access; recycling, and chemical disposal (only biodegradable or cesspool-safe chemicals to be used here, please). Bainside is for adults only.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 8
Tent sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravan sites 6
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Only biodegradable or cesspool-safe chemicals are to be used in the chemical disposal.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 194 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Top-notch, quiet, adults-only site with roomy, flat spots. Guests rave about the friendly owners, spotless facilities, and scenic fishing lake. Great spot near a pub and Woodhall Spa. Minor gripes: shower locks and a wish for more loos, but upgrades are coming.

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Would definitely stay again.

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 Jane G. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked The site was small and very peaceful. Showers and toilets very clean. Owners very helpful and friendly. There is also a very nice pub with excellent food right next to the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend for a chilled weekend.

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 Kathryn T. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Facilities were great.

First time away ever in our caravan that we’ve been working on for a few months.

Couldn’t have picked a better site for our first of many adventures.

The owners were top notch and really friendly.

The walks nearby were perfect for our dog.

Disliked Not a single fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be coming back enjoyed this little gem

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 Mark B. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice and peaceful the owners were very helpful and tell you were to go in the area site was kept clean showers were clean

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Can't wait to visit again

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 Hannah H. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Small site
Clean facilities
Friendly owners
Pub next door
Quiet area
Had wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

2nd time staying here and didn’t…

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 Jean C. 2 reviews

Powered grass caravan site

Liked 2nd time staying here and didn’t disappoint again. Beautifully kept site, with lovely clean amenities, lovely host and pub right next door!! We’ll see you again soon

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to pop a review on.

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Take care and enjoy your travels.

Fiona and Paul

friendly clean quite site good fishing…

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David G. 8 reviews

Powered grass caravan site

Liked friendly clean quite site good fishing lake and nice pub next door

Disliked none

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Beautiful well managed site. Level and spacious…

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 Amanda O. 10 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Beautiful well managed site.
Level and spacious pitch
Showers were great
Husband enjoyed the fishing
Hosts are a lovely couple and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review and it was lovely to meet you both.

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and the fishing.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Take care and enjoy your travels.

Fiona and Paul

Exceptional

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 Rich L. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked First class site,the owner's try so hard to make your stay a positive and relaxed experience.

Disliked We had to go home 😞

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much, we really appreciate feedback. We are so pleased that you felt relaxed and enjoyed your stay, that is what it is all about!

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Fiona and Paul

Hosts Fiona and Paul very welcoming…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Hosts Fiona and Paul very welcoming and helpful
Beautiful and peaceful surroundings
Good fishing
Nice pub next door good food

Recommend to friends Visit again

THE BEST OF THE REST

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 NIKKI D. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything. Greeted on arrival, shown to my pitch, all facilities pointed out and explained. Toilets and showers best I have encountered in all my travels, super modern and clean. The whole site gives a well maintained, peaceful and friendly vibe. Lovely walks around the fishing pond in the evening and easy access to the riverbank. Fiona and Paul must be congratulated for making the whole experience so satisfying.

Disliked The ony problem was having to leave.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Pétanque 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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Bainside House

Roughton Road

Kirkby on Bain

Woodhall Spa

Lincolnshire

England

LN10 6YL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.14816°N
0.14683°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.3 km St Peter's Church
4.3 km St Peter's Church
4.7 km War Memorial
Rail
16.4 km Metheringham Rail Station
19.4 km Hubberts Bridge Rail Station
19.7 km Ruskington Rail Station

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

This amiable place is close to the Bain river, in the small village of Kirkby on Bain between Horncastle and Coningsby. Walking trails and cycle paths are easy to access from here, along the river, from the village and to the nearby Sites of Special Scientific Interest of Kirkby Moor and Moor Farm Nature Reserves, to the west of Kirkby on Bain. The Lincolnshire Wolds are six miles away. The handsome market town of Woodhall Spa three miles away is a Fairtrade village with a selection of top shops to spend some money at, and access to long-distance walks of the Fens including the Viking Way's 147 miles from the Humber Bridge in north Lincolnshire to Oakham in Rutland. (Much more easily, there's also the Spa Way, a traffic-free footpath of just over three miles from Woodhall Spa to Horncastle.) Golfers can shoot along the courses and academy of Woodhall Spa's National Golf Centre, voted among the top 25 courses in the world; and if you'd rather have putting, a course plus tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a croquet lawn are at Jubilee Park three miles away. For a day trip (or two), the castle, cathedral and shops of Lincoln can be reached in about 21 miles.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skegness 33.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel St Leonards 33.5 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ingoldmells South 33.7 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Anderby 33.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moggs Eye 33.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 27.7 km

Lincoln Cathedral 27.7 km

Lincoln Castle 27.8 km

Belton House 38.9 km

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 40.4 km

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 6.1 km

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 20.4 km

Gunby Hall 22.9 km

Grantham House 42 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SCRIVELSBY COURT 4.5 km

Coningsby - Tattershall Thorpe - Tattershall Castle - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 5.1 km

Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 7 km

REVESBY ABBEY 7.1 km

Battle of Winceby, 1643 9.5 km

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 Bainside House have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bainside House dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bainside House? This amiable place is close to the Bain river, in the small village of Kirkby on Bain between Horncastle and Coningsby. Walking trails and cycle paths are easy to access from here, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bainside House?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bainside House? From $47.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.