The Old Vicarage
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- Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
- Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
- Space for outdoor activities; rope swing and stepping stones
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 10 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 15 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The Cave Bar is only open 26 - 28 May and 25 - 27 August.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 27 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
2

Non-electric grass tent pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 4m width × 5m depth (20m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Electric grass tent pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 4m depth (20m²)
Arrival daysFrom £76 (£76)
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Luxury 1 bedroom cabin
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom
Arrival daysFrom £135 (£135)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely spot praised for scenery & shallow river for kids. Families love play gear & chilled vibe. Toilets/showers basic, dated, need update/clean. But natural beauty & kid-friendly extras make guests want to return.
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Overall great. We’ve booked to return later this summer.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Stunningly beautiful place.
Perfect for families.
Staff seemed friendly and the kids loved the duck race.
Disliked Toilet/shower areas could do with being updated and cleaned more regularly.
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Very nice campsite great with the…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very nice campsite great with the river going through it
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Really enjoyed it
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked I really enjoyed my stay and the old vicarage and there is loads to do for the kids. The owner was very nice and very welcoming we liked it that much and we booked to go again in September
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Wont be returning due to unsanitary conditions
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The stream running through the camp was great for the kids as well as the rope swings and zip lines
Disliked The facilities unfortunately let this site down greatly. The toilets and showers blocks were not cleaned at all and were nothing short of disgusting and unsanitary. We did tell the owner but nothing changed. The shower holder just fell off the minute you moved it. Toilet roll all over the floor. Toilets covered in faeces. No space in either the toilets or showers.
On arrival the pitches aren't marked out so its a guessing game as to where to pitch your tent however if you have a short electric hook up you would be screwed as they arent placed next to your tent always.
The ground is also very uneven so expect your tent to be in a dip or on a mound.
The washing up shack only has 1 sink so you often had to queue to wash up. Then its pot luck if you get hot water.
To say this place is a wedding venue is shocking. Im not sure how anyone could be happy with the facilities for their guests!
Also the electric is only low voltage. Something you dont find out until you get here as there is no pre welcome email sent with check in details and FAQ.
The first night the electric went off on the whole campsite on a few occasions. When asking a staff member we were informed that it must be someone on sites fault for having a household appliance but surely the pitches electric hook up would trip not the whole campsite?! Not ideal when younare trying to cook and have people in your group that has a CPAP machine for sleeping therefore electric is essential!
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Beautiful river…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful river
Disliked Showers toilets
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Burners and wood available for rent £25 for the weekend.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Absolutely beautiful campsite. The host was ready and waiting with all the information.. Facilities were clean and looked after. Pitches sizes perfect. No issues with electric hookups. There's WiFi. Lidl a 15 min drive away. Some cute little Saturday bonuses for kids but I won't spoil the surprises. The little stream is perfect. Loved ever second of this stay. Tip. Arrive that bit earlier for a stream side pitch if that's what you're going for and take some inflatables 💕
Disliked Nothing from the site. Some really disrespectful kids though leaving rubbish in toilets. Blocking toilets with pebbles & toilet roll all over the toilet floors.
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From the manager: Thank you so much, it is very kind of you x This is exactly the experience we wish evertyone had xx Sue
Despite the dislikes I would definitely come again
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Fabulous friendly and fun
River on a hot day is perfect for children
Great that the ice cream van came on
Great bar showed football
Beautiful setting
Disliked Lots of older children still running around and making noise at almost midnight
Shower block needs updating and elsan drain was blocked on Sunday
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Will definitely be going again
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything was beautiful excellent for kids had a really good time
Disliked Showers
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Everything about this site was brilliant…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything about this site was brilliant
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Lovely place My kids were all…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely place
My kids were all day in water enjoying swinging and playing.
I wish all the best for owner to run this place as there is not many beautiful places as this one
I will definitely back there!
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Features
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Old Vicarage
Twyford Lane
Elkesley
East Retford
Nottinghamshire
England
DN22 8AS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27251°N
0.96438°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Sherwood Forest Country Park 10.2 km
Mansfield Museum 21.3 km
Bolsover Castle 22.4 km
Hardwick Hall 24.9 km
Hardwick Old Hall 25.7 km
National Trust
Clumber Park 6.8 km
Mr Straw's House 11 km
The Workhouse, Southwell 21.3 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 25.7 km
Hardwick Hall 25.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 3 km
BABWORTH HALL 5.5 km
Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 5.9 km
CLUMBER PARK 6.1 km
Clumber and Surrounding Forests - Robin Hood Way 6.7 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 has great places 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
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Vicarage?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 14:00 – 19:00 Depart by: 12:00 On-site accommodation Arrive: 15:00 – 19:00 Depart by: 10:00 - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Vicarage? From €32.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
