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
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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).
- Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- 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.
- The games room is open between 19/04 and 30/09.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- The Cave Bar is only open 26 - 28 May and 25 - 27 August.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Wifi at the unit/pitchReviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, peaceful spot with a stream for kids to play. Friendly staff and a great family vibe. Facilities are basic & need updating, sometimes crowded or not well kept. Some road noise.
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Lovely as usual
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked This was our 4th or maybe 5th visit and we keep returning because we love the scenery and peaceful atmosphere and our son really loves playing in the stream, on the trampoline, and chatting to the chickens. The cave bar was open this time, and it was a lovely cosy spot to enjoy a drink.
Disliked This time we were charged £15 for a firepit, none of which is now refunded. That didn't include the wood. This seems really steep, especially when we only stayed one night. And we had to lug the firepit and wood to the far end of the campsite ourselves, whereas in previous years they delivered it to our pitch in the carts. Otherwise, no complaints! :)
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lovely place for a relaxing break
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked beautiful setting with river running through- stepping stones, water wheel, surrounding fields
small site
owners have put swings, zip lines throughout site as well as play area
I had hot shower
Disliked v small cubicles for toilets- difficult with young children
Lack of shop
we followed instructions to not leave car by tent- many others didn't so less space for playing
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We had our young ones and teens. Great if you have the…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked We had our young ones and teens.
Great if you have the weather or kids that aren’t going to melt in the rain.
Disliked Nothing else really close by/walkable.
Would be 10 stars but the toilet and shower area was very poor. Barely cleaned and just not enough space in them.
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Great for families and children.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Having been 4 times now, I love the family feel to this site. The children's play area and obviously the water keeps them occupied all day. Lovely and friendly welcome every time.
Disliked As it was busy being summer and only 2 showers in the female block meant having to wait, but to be expected. So jot a real dislike:)
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The play areas and stream were a great hit with the kids…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The play areas and stream were a great hit with the kids . Hours of fun!
Surprising quiet campsite despite being near off the main roads
Disliked Staff didn't seem over happy/friendly
Facilities were basic and not massively clean. Can cope with it for a short weekend but I didn't want to shower the kids there
And we had brought our own toilet tent so we didn't have to use them much
WiFi password and maps not given out so had to just figure stuff out on our own
Owner shouted at my children to stop chasing the chicken that was loose but instead of being friendly and coming to talk to them she just shouted from her door step.. not very friendly
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The site was lovely, with a natural water way running through for…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The site was lovely, with a natural water way running through for children to play in. Whilst there, an ice cream van popped by and also they opened their cave bar which was a treat.
Disliked The facilities were terrible. The shower leaked water everywhere, not enough room in the shower or toulet area and not enough facilities for the site.
Site felt over crowded and was very loud as a result.
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The site is great with the perfect river going through my 9…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The site is great with the perfect river going through my 9 and 12 year old played all day everyday for 3 days
Disliked Needs more showers and bar would benefit from being open every day
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
We are working on some new showers at the moment behind the green toilets on the tipi side of the river - they just aren’t quite ready yet.
We wish we could open the bar everyday but unfortunately we are only a small family run business and it isn’t cost effective to have it open everyday.
Thanks
The Old Vicarage Team
Lovely location, big cabin with plenty of space, bathroom nice and big…
Luxury 1 bedroom cabin
Liked Lovely location, big cabin with plenty of space, bathroom nice and big , shower toiletries nice touch.
Netflix on TV and YouTube was a bonus
Lots of space around for kids to play
Disliked We have been 3 times and loved it everytime, but this time round The cabin was left from the people before, as was a mucky nike white sock in the bed and the other under the sofa bed when we pulled it out for the kids to sleep on... tea towels had food all over them and was screwed up on the top shelf and was no clean ones ( I take my own, so it wasn't a problem) ... the fire pit outside had dog food in, so we didn't use it, and the outdoor sofa was that mucky it couldn't be sat on, so we just had the picnic bench to sit at.. so take your own camping chairs if u want to sit outside comfortably.
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Lovely place to be, like being some where completely away from everything.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely place to be, like being some where completely away from everything.
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This is just a lovely camp site, this is the second visit…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked This is just a lovely camp site, this is the second visit we've had and I'm sure there'll be more.
The facilities are great, fridges, washing up area, shower and toilets located around site. It never feels too busy so lots of space to pitch up.
The kids love the river with the swings and zipline going across, and also the fishing
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Features
Dogs allowed
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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27251°N
0.96438°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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.
Nearest sites
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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: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Vicarage? From €28.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.