Bainside House

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Pitches on site
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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.

Site type

RV sites 8
Tent sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Travel trailer sites 6
Open now
Opens February 1
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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.
  • Only biodegradable or cesspool-safe chemicals are to be used in the chemical disposal.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Feb 1 to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, adults-only spot with helpful hosts. Spacious, tidy pitches and clean facilities are noted. A pub nearby is a plus. Great for exploring and walks. Some say showers need updating and there's minor noise, but most find it very quiet. Highly recommended, many wish to return.

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Perfect for relaxing in a beautiful setting

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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful tranquil site with immaculate grounds. Owners were so friendly nothing too much trouble - arriving was hassle free and easy. Nice little fishing and bbq supplies found in the reception if you’ve forgotten them- small fridge with soft drinks available to purchase Would recommend for a relaxing break - the pub next door offers really good food and a warm welcome

Disliked The only thing we can think of is the 2nd shower was in the 2nd toilet so in the morning you may have to wait a little longer than hoped but they were very clean and well stocked

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It was nice and quiet. Great…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked It was nice and quiet. Great for relaxing Plenty of space between vans. Pub next door with great food and a fishing pond that's lovely to walk around. The owners were very friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place for relaxation and peace

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Very warm welcome. Everything explained clearly on our arrival.The campsite was so peaceful and clean. We had lots of room on our pitch. Showers and toilet were very clean. Handy little self service shop onsite selling basics. Great location, we ate at the pub in the evening, just a 2 minute walk away. The food was lovely. We will definitely come back very soon.

Disliked Nothing although some people may find the location too quiet, we loved this!

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Welcoming friendly staff greeted us at…

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Welcoming friendly staff greeted us at the gate. Site is quiet despite being busy, toilets and showers all clean.

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Will stay again

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Joy N. 3 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Freindly owners. Nice and clean . Good location

Disliked Nothing

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Everything, peaceful, clean and lovely…

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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, peaceful, clean and lovely owners, very friendly. Always checking that everything is clean in shower blocks. Nothing too much trouble..we will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet location in a little…

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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet location in a little village next door to a fantastic pub/restaurant.
Toilet/shower facilities very clean and pitches really spacious. Lovely countryside walks from the site and public transport via an app as well that can pick you up and return you to where you want to go! To top it all the owners are really friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend this site.

Disliked Nothing at all.

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Location, friendly owners, size of park,…

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, friendly owners, size of park, size of pitches, shower & toilet facilities, and good pub next door.

Disliked Nothing that I can think of!

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Mark B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked ..

Recommend to friends Visit again

On a whole this lovely little retreat ticks all the boxes. We loved it

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Really liked the whole set up, pitches are a good size. We was given a very warm welcome and the site facilities explained very well.

Disliked To be honest there wasn’t anything we didn’t like apart from having to leave! 😊

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your amazing review!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the whole campsite setup and received a warm welcome.

It means a lot to know you had such a positive stay and that everything met your expectations.

We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Fiona and Paul


Features

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 Pétanque 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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)

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

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bainside House? From $46.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.