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General
- Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
- Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
- Bar, TV room and traditional games
The Old Vicarage is a 17th-century house in the village of Elkesley, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Its grounds run down to the banks of the Poulter river, and are lined with stands of acacia, sycamore, ash and oak trees which were originally donated to the first vicar by the Duke of Newcastle in the 1830s. You'll sense the history all around you, from the old house to the remains of the water mill in the river bed.
There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or to head back further in time, you could take one of the trails through ancient Sherwood Forest, around quarter of an hour's drive away.
Guest facilities on site centre around the Cave Bar, at the foot of an exposure of 500 million year old sandstone, with a chillout room, TV room and games.
Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with plentiful hot showers, toilets and baby changing facilities.
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Dec. 31, 2021.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Group bookings of 15 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 10 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The games room is open between 19/04 and 30/09.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
The toilet facilities are closed until May 17, 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
The shower facilities are closed until May 17, 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The games room is closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
The toilet facilities are closed. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The Cave Bar is only open 10-13 April, 8-10 May, 22-24 May and 28-30 August.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 4.0m width x 5.0m depth (13.1ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 5.0m width x 4.0m depth (16.4ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Min 4.0m width x 5.0m depth (13.1ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Min 5.0m width x 4.0m depth (16.4ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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loved the place and cabin, full recommend.
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: one group at a time
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Distance markers in shared facilities
Extra spacing in seated areas
Hand sanitizing stations
One-way flow for entering/leaving buildings
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
Car parking by site/unit
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
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
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
Medium (26-50 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
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Retford Bus Station
— 5.7 kilometers
Worksop: Hardy Street Coach Stop — 11.4 kilometers
Warsop (Notts): Coach Stop — 14.6 kilometers
- Train stations
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Retford Low Level Rail Station
— 4.8 kilometers
Retford Rail Station — 4.9 kilometers
Worksop Rail Station — 11.4 kilometers
- Ferry ports
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Hull Ferry Terminal
— 69.6 kilometers
- Airports
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Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
— 23.4 kilometers
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport — 23.9 kilometers
Sheffield City Airport — 31.0 kilometers
Local attractions
The surrounding countryside offers cracking opportunities for walks and wildlife-spotting, with trails around the lakes and wetlands of Idle Valley Nature Reserve (15 minutes' drive) and lakes for fishing too.
Then there's Sherwood Forest, 25 minutes away: some 450 acres of wildlife among ancient oak trees, alongside a wealth of biking and walking trails to take you through them. Adventure seekers can see it all from the tree-tops on ropes and wires at Go Ape, and the kids can clamber about at Robin Hood’s Hideout, an acclaimed natural play area.
For family antics out of the forest, Sundown Adventure Park (20 minutes) has rides and themed playgrounds for the under-10s and families can also make tracks for Ferry Farm Country Park (45 minutes), to feed lambs, meet pigs and zoom about on go-karts and the adventure playground.
An hour away and a major hub since Robin Hood's days, Nottingham still draws the crowds. Tour the castle and the caves, stop for a snifter in Ye Trip To Jerusalem (oldest pub in England, perhaps...), skate on ice at Motorpoint Arena and see what law and order meant in the Sheriff’s days at the National Justice Museum.
For further historical wanderings, Creswell Crags presents an array of prehistoric caves in a cracking limestone gorge and Newark's castle, Air Museum and National Civil War Centre sum up the centuries very entertainingly, all around half an hour away.
Must see
- Sherwood Forest Country Park (10.2 kilometers)
- Mansfield Museum (21.3 kilometers)
- Bolsover Castle (22.4 kilometers)
National Trust
- Clumber Park (6.8 kilometers)
- Mr Straw's House (11.0 kilometers)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| RV, trailer and tent sites | ||
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| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | noon | |
| On-park accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | noon | |
The Old Vicarage cancelation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 ($17.52) fee.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Dec. 31, 2021.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. The Old Vicarage will debit the balance from your card 10 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Sites: a £15.00 ($26.29) deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted at the park
Bank transferCash
PayPal
Postal order
Terms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- Can bookings for The Old Vicarage be amended free of charge? Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Dec. 31, 2021. Read more
- Does The Old Vicarage have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Vicarage dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Vicarage? The surrounding countryside offers cracking opportunities for walks and wildlife-spotting, with trails around the lakes and wetlands of Idle Valley Nature Reserve (15 minutes' drive) and lakes for fishing too. Then there's … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of The Old Vicarage?
Read moreRV, trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Vicarage? From $25.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
