When can I check in and check out of Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park?

Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park?

From $43.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book Last booked 12 hours ago 9.6 339 reviews

Sunset on site (added by manager 18 Aug 2022)

Peaceful adults-only site 10 minutes' drive from Retford
Sherwood Forest and Yorkshire Wildlife Park within a half-hour drive
A 10-minute walk from a country pub with meals and real ale

With an olive branch being a sign of peace, it’s rather fitting that Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park is a mighty peaceful place for a quiet country break... There'll be no noisy nippers at this adults-only Nottinghamshire site, so the grownups have the run of the place (although canine pals are welcome to join as long as they promise to behave themselves). Once settled into your spacious pitch, feel free to plan activities that kids might turn their noses up at: fishing, historic building visits, spa days and miles and miles of fab walks (along the Chesterfield Canal, around Clumber Park or through Sherwood Forest – whatever takes your fancy). However you opt to fill your days, it’s surely always a welcome sight to see a country pub awaiting at the end of it: that role is played here by your temporary local, serving up meals and real ale by the canal 10 minutes’ walk away in the village of Clarborough. Should the weather decree it possible, you’re welcome to fire up a barbecue on site instead; for supplies, browse the selection of essentials at the site shop or take the 10-minute drive to the supermarkets in Retford. A slew of security measures around the site means that guests can sleep easy, and all are assured of a nice warm shower here too, as the smart modern bathroom block has heating and accessible facilities.

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Please be aware that some pitches may be on an incline.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great view towards chesterfield canal, walk or bike ride into retford town centre..

Lovely clean site with friendly staff

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David D. Sept 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Very friendly staff, immaculately clean toilet/shower block with little extra touches like flowers, soap bottles and hairdryer. Near lots of walks, local pub. Peaceful location. Gated premises which staff have to operate so felt nice and safe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to stay 😁

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Samantha R. Sept 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Well maintained site with superb facilities. Toilet/ Shower block was immaculate, excellent pitches. I stayed with my adult daughter and we felt totally safe and really enjoyed our stay. The wardens were great and very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay again 😁

Disliked: The price of the electric was quite high. As a guide, we had £4 electric which lasted us from about 12 noon to the following morning (7am) and we only used the microwave once, coffee machine twice and put the heating on for 1 hour.

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Friendly staff very helpful. Spotlessly clean facilities and very well kept pitches.…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
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Customer service	8
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Anonymous Sept 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Friendly staff very helpful. Spotlessly clean facilities and very well kept pitches. Would definitely recommend.

Disliked: Lack of cubicles with sinks in the ladies shower block.

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Excellent

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Quiet, clean and friendly. Short drive to Retford centre. Lovely walk along the canal to pub, restaurant and Retford Town centre.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very helpful staff…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	8
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Anonymous Sept 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Very helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Expensive average site

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Wardens are regular people and very efficient, nothing was a problem for them, site is perfect for access to canal tow paths which offer excellent walking into Retford and beyond, toilets and showers are cleaned regularly.

Disliked: This is no 5 star site, many areas are neglected and scruffy, scrap caravans are stored on the adjacent field and in view, not the cheapest site fees, but still charge for optional electric via top up card, if this was in the sensible price range I could understand the extra charge.

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From the manager: So Surprised with your comments, you never said you weren't happy on your stay when we had conversations you seemed very hqppy, if people tell us we can rectify anything to make your stay perfect.....

Lovely, will stay again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
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Customer service	10
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Christine J. Aug 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Great stay, lovely site, very welcoming, very comfortable. Lovely clean facilities. Excellent location with lovely walks from the doorstep. Great field for dog. Will definitely stay again.

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2nd visit, excellent yet again!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Teresa K. Aug 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: We came in May and liked it so much that we cancelled our planned trip elsewhere and rebooked to come here again!. Like before, everything is spot on (apart from the hand dryer, which isn't very powerful!) Lovely big showers, clean toilets, well kept site, large pitches and friendly staff on site. If you prefer a level pitch, ask to be sited nearer to the entrance. 3 pubs within 30 mins walk. 2 are lovely and well decorated, whereas the other one (Kings Arms) is more of a "local" pub, but still friendly, albeit a bit noisy as it's quite small. Retford itself (a flat walk taking about an hour, but with pit stops along the way!) is a nice little market town with plenty of the usual chains and some independent shops, plus many different pubs and bars.

Disliked: Nothing!

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Outstanding

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Location	10
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Granville J. Aug 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Clean, quiet, great location. Shower blocks and toilets pristine. Good facilities. Had a great warm friendly welcome. Will return.

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Had a wonderful stay. View from our pitch was overlooking the field,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sharon A. Aug 2024

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Had a wonderful stay. View from our pitch was overlooking the field, pitch flat . We had some lovely walks along the Chesterfield canal, dog enjoyed his stay. Showers & toilets spotless. Really enjoyed our stay will visit again

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Features

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park

Main Street

Clarborough

Retford

Nottinghamshire

England

DN22 9NJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.33788°N
-0.90522°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3 km Bus Station

15.1 km Hardy Street

21.9 km Hetts Lane

Rail

3.7 km Retford Low Level Rail Station

3.8 km Retford Rail Station

10.6 km Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

17.4 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

17.9 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

32.4 km Sheffield City 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

Got your fishing kit stashed in your luggage? Have a chat with the folk on site for details of choice spots along the Chesterfield Canal, or head to Hayton Lakes (less than five minutes’ drive) to try your luck with the carp, barbel and bream in its seven lakes. More interested in getting into the water? Sort yourself with a spa day at Ye Olde Bell 10 minutes’ drive away for thermal baths and treatments. Walkers have a wide choice of places to go for a ramble in this region – as well as waterside wanders by the Chesterfield Canal (a 10-minute walk away), you might like the trails of Clumber Park National Trust estate (20 minutes’ drive) or to view the remains of the 12th-century abbey in Rufford Park (half an hour). Sherwood Forest, once Robin Hood’s 450-acre stomping ground, is half an hour away. Seeking something to stir up a bit more adrenaline? Take to the treetops for a high ropes course and zipline at Go Ape adventure park, or walk among the lions at Yorkshire Wildlife Park; both are around a half-hour drive away.

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 18.3 km

Lincoln Castle 26.9 km

Lincoln Cathedral 27 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 27.1 km

Bolsover Castle 28.5 km

National Trust

Clumber Park 13.2 km

Mr Straw's House 14.1 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 28.6 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 32.8 km

Hardwick Hall 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BABWORTH HALL 4.5 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 5.8 km

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 6.1 km

Gringley-on-the-Hill - Cuckoo Way - Clayworth 7.8 km

BECKINGHAM MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/12/2005) 9.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Admission

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

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Pitches

Sites: a GBP10.00 ($19.21) deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 6:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

Please be aware that some pitches may be on an incline.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park? Got your fishing kit stashed in your luggage? Have a chat with the folk on site for details of choice spots along the Chesterfield Canal, or head to Hayton Lakes (less than … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park? From $43.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.