BrackenXcapes

From GBP 99 For 1 night, 4 adults 10 8 reviews
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  • Luxury holiday stays in Nottinghamshire countryside
  • A half hour’s drive to Sherwood Forest; 15 minutes to Newark-on-Trent
  • Cider-apple orchard walks on site
If you’re feeling the need to get away from it all on a luxury escape with family or friends, BrackenXcapes in North Muskham, Nottinghamshire, may be the answer to your prayers. The kid- and dog-friendly site has a smart and cosy accommodation just ready and waiting for you to walk in, put your feet up and start getting on with the serious business of being on holiday. Once you’ve settled in – and that shouldn’t take very long at this welcoming spot – feel free to stroll around the peaceful, nine-acre enclosed site, wander through the young apple orchard (and help yourself to apples when in season) or admire the Nordic spruce-lined walk. The site is conveniently located half hour’s drive from Sherwood Forest, while the popular market town of Newark-on-Trent can be reached within a quarter of an hour by road. There’s a slew of bolt-in activities available for guests here – from yoga to canicross – so just ask your hosts what's on when you arrive for a full run-down.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 8
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great pod, cosy in the rain, a short drive into historical Newark

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Clover camping pod (pet friendly, two person)

Liked: Great location, blissfully quiet, great hosts, cosy pod

Disliked: NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review - we are really glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon. Nigel & Laura

We really enjoyed our stay at The Fern. Hosts communicated well and left…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Fern 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (hot tub)

Liked: We really enjoyed our stay at The Fern. Hosts communicated well and left the escape box which was an added bit of fun.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future. Nigel & Laura

Love it; will want to go again

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
ALISON W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Fern 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (hot tub)

Liked: Lovely place with very welcoming and accommodating hosts. Very comfortable and beautifully decorated lodge; best night's sleep in ages. Scandinavian hot tub was great as well. Would recommend.

Disliked: Small thing but a few hooks for hanging nightwear on in the bathroom would be good. As bedrooms are upstairs you can't do without something to wear.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Alison! Additional hooks now added in the bathroom, thanks for the tip! Nigel & Laura

Excellent and clean

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Emily Rose N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Fern 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (hot tub)

Liked: The finish of the property, the puzzle box, the hosts and the hot tub

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Emily, was lovely to meet you and really glad your enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon

10…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Nicola Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Fern 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (hot tub)

Liked: 10

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Perfect for my holiday. Sensible and kind owner.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Kingston Black camping pod (four person)

Liked: Pod is so nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you again soon. Nigel & Laura

Absolutely beautiful in every way

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
James M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Fern 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (hot tub)

Liked: Lovely location and accommodation

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you James for your review we really appreciate. Hope to see you again soon. Nigel & Laura

A gorgeous homely stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Melissa B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Fern 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (hot tub)

Liked: Everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Melissa we are really glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Nigel & Laura


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Themes

Luxury

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

BrackenXcapes

Bracken Farm

Vicarage Lane

North Muskham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG23 6DU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.12864°N
-0.82212°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 km The Wharf
16.4 km Station Road
16.5 km Station Road
Rail
5.1 km Collingham Rail Station
5.4 km Newark North Gate Rail Station
5.4 km Newark Castle Rail Station
Airport
41.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
41.7 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
47.8 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

Thanks to the site’s Nottinghamshire location near transport links like the A1 and several B roads, this is a smashing base from which to explore everything Robin Hood Country has to offer. Sherwood Forest (half an hour’s drive) was the legendary lair of Robin Hood, and once there you can follow the Robin Hood Trail to The Major Oak (20 minutes), while there are themed kids’ rides at Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park (25 minutes). Newark-on-Trent (15 minutes) is a historic and pretty market town overlooked by its castle, while Lincoln (half an hour) and its medieval cathedral are just a bit north. After big-city lights? The museums, shopping and pub scene of Nottingham (45 minutes) lie to the south. Adventurous activities include racing around the track at PF International Kart Circuit (20 minutes) and – a handy idea to bear in mind for rainy days – escape rooms at LetsXcape. For cosy family fun days, settle down to chess or backgammon at LetsXcape Together Board Game and Event Café in central Newark (both 10 minutes).

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 18.1 km

Lincoln Castle 22.2 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 22.3 km

Lincoln Cathedral 22.3 km

Belton House 24.7 km

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 9.4 km

Clumber Park 22.4 km

Grantham House 26.6 km

Mr Straw's House 28.4 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NEWARK CASTLE GARDENS 5.8 km

THURGARTON HUNDRED WORKHOUSE 9.4 km

Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 10.6 km

Battle of Stoke Field, 1487 11.6 km

RUFFORD ABBEY 14.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Nottinghamshire?

  • Does BrackenXcapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is BrackenXcapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near BrackenXcapes? Thanks to the site’s Nottinghamshire location near transport links like the A1 and several B roads, this is a smashing base from which to explore everything Robin Hood Country has to offer. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of BrackenXcapes?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at BrackenXcapes? From $189.59 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.