The Old Barn Retreat

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Fish pond and decking area
Fish pond and decking area
Sunset over the park
Surrounded by lovely views
Spacious pitches
Communal decking area
Picnic area
Picnic area
Lovely seating area
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Sunset over the park
Surrounded by lovely views
Spacious pitches

  • Peaceful adults-only touring caravan park in Lincolnshire
  • Five-minutes' drive from Sutton-on-Sea and sandy beaches
  • Weekly fish and chips van during the summer season
Set midway between the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and the sandy beaches of Sutton-on-Sea, The Old Barn Retreat is a peaceful adults-only park for touring caravans located just outside the traditional village of Markby. With spacious pitches, big open skies and well-maintained grounds, this is a prime spot to spend a few days in the great outdoors. The site has a number of handy amenities, including a central decking area with picnic tables, a large facilities block with clean toilets and showers and a chemical waste disposal point. The Old Barn Retreat is a safe spot, with a secure entrance gate and lots of privacy. There are also ornamental features, including a fish pond. Staying here during the summer season? A local fish and chip van pulls up at The Old Barn Retreat every Thursday night (at around 7.30pm) during the peak season to bring tasty chip shop favourites to guests. At other times, it's easy to take yourself down to the pub at Alford (10 minutes' drive) or Sutton-on-Sea (five minutes), where there are also food shops, takeaways and a range of restaurants.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 19
RV sites 19
Open now
Opens March 30
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.75) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 79 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended, spotless adult-only site. Guests love the spacious, level pitches, beautiful grounds, and super clean facilities. Friendly, helpful owners. Wildlife is a bonus, as are food trucks. Some would like longer showers, laundry, and a fenced dog run.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-02-28

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful site

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 Deborah S. 15 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely 2 day stay at this beautiful site, very warm welcome from Bob the warden. Good size pitches, lovely clean facilities, free WiFi . Next time we stay will have to incorporate a Thursday for the fish and chips..

Disliked Not staying longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome, a stunning site.

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Lynne M. 22 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A very warm, informative welcome.
The site is beautifully immaculate. Such a pretty touch with the flowers and the central decking area. A great sized , flat pitch. Nice little dog walking area, at first I found the road a little noisy but throughout the nights and first thing in the mornings it was very, very quiet. The toilet block was so clean, the sinks wouldn't look out of place in a decent hotel ! And that shower !! Massive , modern and I found the allocated 7 minutes shower time just plenty enough. All in all, highly recommended .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculate campsite…

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 Ian J. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Immaculate campsite

Disliked Yappy dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top class places to visit … adults and dog friendly

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Heather T. 7 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Just had a great little stay here and have to save .. what a beautiful place it’s so relaxing and so well kept it’s clear to see the owners ( Paul , Lisa and Co ) have made this a special place to enjoy .
The place is so beautifully kept well tended flower beds by each pitch , relaxing deck / seating area in the centre with a lovely water feature ( Bertie our BT loved this ) Fantastic shower and toilets along with covered pot washing and septic tank places also secure access gate ..
good on site dog walking

All in all a really lovely place to stay / visit I know will be back as soon as we can .

Just to close just want to save a big thanks to the team here it’s a real credit to everyone involved in making as well as keeping this such a lovely place to come too
A little bonus we recommend is to combine your visit to include a Thursday when the fish and chip vehicle visit ( oh yes well worth it )

Heather & John

Disliked Nothing .. in truth I’d be really surprised if you’d find any tuning not to like ..?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very beautiful

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 Craig M. 4 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very spacious pitches set in a very beautiful setting,absolutely stunning scenery will definitely be coming back even has WiFi

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sadly, I didn't stay very long…

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 Tina P. 4 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Sadly, I didn't stay very long as it was a test run for my nervous dog and it was all too much for her.
However, we received a warm welcome and introduction to the site. I loved that it was quiet and adults only.

Disliked NA

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Excellent site

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 Susan W. 4 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything about the site clean tidy.Very friendly owner and wardens work hard keeping the site looking nice. Clean facilities.

Disliked Nothing. Obviously if busy extra shower would be good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great pitches, immaculate facilities and lovely owners

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 Biddy T. 36 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, the pitches are level and a great size, it’s all so loved and cared for, with pretty flower beds between each pitch. The hook up is 16 amp and always works perfectly.
It’s a peaceful site and a haven for wildlife.
The facilities are excellent, immaculately clean and regularly checked and cleaned, there’s also a very good free wifi signal.
The fish and chips on a Thursday are fantastic and highly recommended.
The owners Lisa and Paul are so lovely and always happy and cheerful.
We’ve visited The Old Barn Retreat many times and whatever the weather it’s always lovely.
The beach is just a 10 minute drive away and like the old barn retreat doggie friendly.

Disliked There’s nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great visit highly recommended for peace and quiet and relaxation

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 Jacky S. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean and tidy site beautifully kept. Adults only so very quite and relaxing. Throughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. Large pitches so lots of room. Each divided by raised beds which contained flowering plants. Would definitely recommend this site

Disliked Only a very small suggestion it would be nice if there was a grey water drain. If there was one we didn't see it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really would go back ,

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 Martyn M. 7 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean immaculate site Paul and Lisa fab people who were very concerned about us all on site during storm Dave

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Seasonal sites

Location

The Old Barn Retreat

Sutton Road

Markby

Alford

Lincolnshire

England

LN13 9QJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.28714°N
0.24474°E

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km Parish Hall
3 km Parish Hall
3.7 km Library
Rail
17.1 km Skegness Rail Station
18.5 km Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
19.3 km Havenhouse 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

Sutton-on-Sea (five minutes by car) has a wide sandy beach where dogs are welcome. Just to the south there's also the Sandilands Pit Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven with sand dunes and lots of other interesting habitats. Continue along the coast and you'll quickly reach popular seaside spots like Moggs Eye (15 minutes) and Anderby (15 minutes), where there's a beachside café for post-paddle snacks. Inland, the market town of Louth (25 minutes) has a great selection of independent shops, Georgian architecture and fab places to eat. Alternatively, you could pack up a picnic and head off to visit the ruins of Bolingbroke Castle (30 minutes), call in at the local donkey sanctuary (10 minutes) or head into the Lincolnshire Wolds (about a quarter of an hour away) for walks, bike rides and country pubs galore. Lincolnshire's well known as being a hotspot for aviation buffs, and this part of the county is no exception. For exhibits about bomber command during the Second World War, head to East Kirkby's Aviation Heritage Centre (25 minutes). If you're happy to travel slightly further afield, the Battle Of Britain Memorial (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sutton-On-Sea 4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moggs Eye 5.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Anderby 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mablethorpe Town 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel St Leonards 9.5 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

National Trust

Gunby Hall 12.6 km

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 15 km

Tattershall Castle 35.8 km

Brancaster 45.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WELL HALL 7.8 km

Belleau - Swaby - Belleau 9.6 km

GUNBY HALL 12.6 km

Legbourne - Cawthorpe - Burwell - Muckton - Legbourne 13.8 km

HARRINGTON HALL 14.9 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 The Old Barn Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Barn Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Barn Retreat? Sutton-on-Sea (five minutes by car) has a wide sandy beach where dogs are welcome. Just to the south there's also the Sandilands Pit Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven with sand dunes and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Barn Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Old Barn Retreat? From $46.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.