Little Oak Campsite

View prices & book 9.3 92 reviews
Secluded spot away from the main field
Secluded spot away from the main field
Romany caravan
The site
Entrance to the field
Dogs are very welcome
Space for ball games and running around
Hire a barbecue or bring your own
Pond
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Romany caravan
The site
Entrance to the field

  • Deep in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Sherwood Forest
  • Surrounded by fields and a wild garden
  • Fresh produce, chutneys and jams for sale
Liza and Andy have set all up very much oak-ay at Little Oak Campsite deep in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Robin Hood land and Sherwood Forest – sites run by campers are always very much an oak-ay thing. It's a small and back to basics site, that feels peaceful and secluded despite not being far from civilisation. Little Oak is near the north Nottinghamshire market town of Retford and is surrounded by fields and a handsome wild garden – just the place for a bit of hide and seek, football or general running around...? This is a cosy place for couples too on quieter weekends, and is a good stopover spot for journeys north or south or vice versa as it's only three miles from the A1. Other most welcome little touches are the seasonal produce on sale from the Little Oak vegetable patch as well as homemade chutneys and jams from the site fruit trees. There's also a lovely park pond packed with little fish and wildlife (please take care to monitor small campers around the pond). Little Oak has a newly renovated shower and toilet block for guests' use, but there's no electricity on the field. Campfires and barbecues are allowed and a gastropub serving food at reasonable prices is a short walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Greyhounds must be muzzled.

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 92 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, tranquil spot with loads of room, set amongst the trees. Great facilities, spotlessly clean loos and showers, and genuinely helpful staff. Campfires are a big hit! Some noted basic amenities and the odd shower queue, but most loved it and want to come back. Perfect for seeing the sights.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely setting, very peaceful

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Catherine B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely setting, very quiet, the owner was very helpful and welcoming. It was great to have the fire pits too

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely peaceful campsite close to town but also countryside walks.

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Jane C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful site. Lovely pitch amongst the trees. Friendly owners. Very quick and easy to bike into town and a nice ride along the canal. No queueing for the facilities!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

So good we are already planning more trips

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Eliot W.

Shepherd's hut

Liked The owner was so friendly and helpful
Campsite was clean and well maintained
Everything you could want was easily accessible

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly greeting. This is the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very friendly greeting. This is the third time we have visited. The kids love it. The site is minimal which makes it a proper camping holiday. No technology, just old fashioned fun and games for the family.

Disliked Cleanliness of the showers. Shower curtain had mould on it and there was no hot water to wash pots in at the cleaning sinks.

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Lovely place to stay…

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Janet W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, with great pitching and facilities.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

The Annexe non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, site safety, close by walks and nature.

Disliked Some features could do with refreshing to give it the higher mark, the road into the site is border line unusable for low to the ground cars.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite

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Claire W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked This is a lovely campsite with helpful owners. The facilities are cleaned regularly.

Disliked The showers seem to get dirty pretty quickly - consequence of camping though

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite for a lovely weekend!

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libby f.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Brilliant location, friendly and helpful staff! Plenty of space and good facilities with the option to hire BBQs and buy logs etc too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice quiet campsite

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John T.

The Annexe non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet
Clean
Friendly
Near amenities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site with clean facilities and friendly owner.

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Ruth G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked It was a great little campsite with lots of trees. We were able to set up in a sheltered spot. Toilets were easy to get to and clean. We loved having the campfire pitches and toasted marshmallows. Only 15 minutes from Sundown. The kids loved running around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Little Oak Campsite

Grove Coach Road

Retford

Nottinghamshire

England

DN22 0PW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.30921°N
0.921°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.9 km Bus Station
13.7 km Hardy Street
19.1 km Hetts Lane
Rail
1.7 km Retford Low Level Rail Station
1.9 km Retford Rail Station
13.3 km Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station
Airport
20 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
20.5 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
32.2 km Sheffield City Airport

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

Several walks start straight from the site, or you could see the forest from high up with a swing in the trees at Go Ape. Adventurous/energetic walkers can tramp the Peak District just over an hour away or critique Ice Age rock art at Creswell Crags. Elsewhere, history fans have three castles (Lincoln, Bolsover and Conisbrough) to visit and grand stately homes and parks to roam such as Rufford Abbey, Harwick Hall and Lord Byron's ancestral home Newstead Abbey. Chatsworth, setting for the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, is just over an hour away. City slickers at Little Oak Campsite can take their pick from trains to Lincoln, York and Sheffield and Doncaster. All have much to offer, but quick recommendations include Lincoln's castle and cathedral (which has a copy of the Magna Carta, democracy fans); York for the Jorvik Viking Centre, York Dungeons, the Railway Museum and the Chocolate Story, and Sheffield for its gardens and art gallery. Kids have Captain Jack's soft play and the Sundown theme park (for under 10s) to trot along to, or the Wetlands' animal park to feed animals like llamas, deer and wallabies. Or have wheely good fun at the Wheelgate all-weather adventure park which has a new waterpark among its many things to do. Looking for something a bit more old-fashioned? Pick your own fruit just down the road from the campsite.

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 15.2 km

Mansfield Museum 26.2 km

Bolsover Castle 26.3 km

Lincoln Castle 26.7 km

Lincoln Cathedral 26.9 km

National Trust

Clumber Park 10.7 km

Mr Straw's House 12.9 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 25.4 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 30.2 km

Hardwick Hall 30.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BABWORTH HALL 3.4 km

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 3.9 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 7.9 km

Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 8 km

CLUMBER PARK 10 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 Little Oak Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Oak Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Oak Campsite? Several walks start straight from the site, or you could see the forest from high up with a swing in the trees at Go Ape. Adventurous/energetic walkers can tramp the Peak District … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Oak Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Oak Campsite? From €27.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.