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The Holmes

9.6 5 reviews

Peaceful Lincolnshire countryside site close to the River Witham
A 10-minute drive to Woodhall Spa; 20 minutes to Lincolnshire Wolds
Great for wildlife and stargazing; pub and tearoom within a short walk

The Holmes is a peaceful site in the lovely Lincolnshire countryside, with pitches spread over a six acres of grass field with views over fields and woodland all around. The town of Woodhall Spa is just under 10 minutes’ drive away, and a fab little place it is too, with a heated open-air pool, the characterful Kinema in the Woods and the Dambusters memorial (the epicentre of the forties-themed weekend that takes over the town with various events each summer). The site itself is a particularly quiet place to spend some time – it’s a good mile from any sizeable road, so it’s a top spot for wildlife-spotting or evenings of stargazing. You won’t be totally cut off though, as you can walk to a pub, tearoom and ancient woodland and abbey location from here, or set off for strolls along the banks of the River Witham, which runs just a short way from the site (it’s got a riverside cycle path too, if you’re bringing bikes…) It’s a simple and laidback setup at this site, so you’ll be able to bring barbecues along, but it’s worth noting that there are no toilets or showers available to guests. Dogs are welcome but you'll need to keep them under control as there are chickens around the site.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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 Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Holmes

Holmes Road

Stixwould

Woodhall Spa

Lincolnshire

England

LN10 5HT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.17797°N
-0.27202°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.9 km St Peter's Church

5 km St Peter's Church

9.9 km Cromwell Place

Rail

9.1 km Metheringham Rail Station

16.8 km Ruskington Rail Station

18.7 km Lincoln Central Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

45.4 km Humberside 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Kinema in the Woods: 10 minutes’ drive - Dambusters Memorial: 10 minutes - Jubilee Park Swimming Pool: 10 minutes - Woodhall Spa Golf Club: 10 minutes - Rosewood Waters (fishing lake): 15 minutes - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre: 20 minutes - Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: 20 minutes - Woodside Wildlife Park: 25 minutes - Bubblecar Museum: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sutton-On-Sea	40 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mablethorpe Town	40.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Moggs Eye	40.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Anderby	40.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Chapel St Leonards	41.1 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 18.7 km

Lincoln Cathedral 18.7 km

Lincoln Castle 18.9 km

Belton House 34.9 km

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 44.5 km

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 10 km

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 28.7 km

Gunby Hall 31 km

Grantham House 38.2 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 45.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bardney Abbey - Tupholme Abbey - Southrey 6.3 km

Coningsby - Tattershall Thorpe - Tattershall Castle - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 10.4 km

Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 10.8 km

SCRIVELSBY COURT 11.6 km

REVESBY ABBEY 15.9 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

It is our third visit to the holmes had a quiet relaxing…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lisa P. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: It is our third visit to the holmes had a quiet relaxing stay. Will be back next year.

Disliked: Nothing

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The peace We had the whole field to ourselves and were able to…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Bea L. Jul 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The peace
We had the whole field to ourselves and were able to just relax taking in the quietness of the countryside.

The location
In the middle of nowhere but only a five minute drive to Woodhall Spa.

The airshow
Being close to RAF Coningsby, we were able to watch the Lancaster Bomber fly low.

The lack of facilities
There is a toilet and a water point and nothing else which makes for brilliant wild camping.

Dogs
The site owner loves dogs and welcomes them on the site.

Score
I'd like to give this site a low score to keep it secret.

Disliked: Nothing. The price may seem high for what you get but for me it was worth it.

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This place was fantastic for anyone wanting to escape the norm of…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: This place was fantastic for anyone wanting to escape the norm of busy life. We had a very peaceful stay with our 15 and 8 year old. Fantastic for anyone who likes to enjoy walks or biking. The owner was friendly and welcoming and we would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite site, off the beaten track.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Hayley S. Jun 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Very remote quite location, which is exactlywhat we wanted. Owner was very friendly & helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host and a great place to get away from it all.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Peaceful secluded spot away from road noise in beautiful countryside. Facilities are minimal but that wasn’t a problem, it was good to get back to basic tent camping, keeping things simple.

Disliked: Some signage would have been useful, particularly on arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Holmes have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Holmes dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Holmes? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Kinema in the Woods: 10 minutes’ drive - Dambusters Memorial: 10 minutes - Jubilee Park Swimming Pool: 10 minutes - Woodhall Spa Golf Club: 10 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Holmes?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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