Southwell Retreat

10 8 reviews
Beautiful glamping pods
Beautiful glamping pods
Outdoor decking/ patio area
Log burning hot tub
Log burning hot tub
Patio and log burning hot tub
View from inside the glamping pod
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Bluebell pod with her new gazebo
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  • Secluded luxury glamping pods half a mile from Southwell town centre
  • Half an hour's drive from Sherwood Forest; 5 minutes from racecourse
  • Units with ensuite bathrooms, kitchenettes and underfloor heating
If it's time to take a break from busy daily life, bring the pace down a few notches with a stay at Southwell Retreat, a secluded site set in a quiet, rural part of Nottinghamshire, half a mile from the centre of Southwell. Sit back and snuggle in the cosy comfort of your well-equipped unit with underfloor heating, stretching out either on the double bed or the sofa bed. There’s also a small kitchenette with a fridge, toaster, kettle and crockery, as well as an ensuite bathroom with shower. Bedding and towels are provided. If you're a keen walker, then you may want to take on one of the many woodland and countryside walks in the local area; cycling’s also a fine way to while away your time in Nottinghamshire, with the trails of Sherwood Forest a half-hour drive away. Urban sights are around as well, with Newark-on-Trent a 20-minute drive away, and Nottingham and Lincoln accessible in less than 45 minutes. Back on site, the pods have private picnic benches outside to help you do exactly what you came here to do: chill out with a dose of fresh air.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area 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 Luxury Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Southwell Retreat

The Poplars

Normanton Road

Southwell

Nottinghamshire

England

NG25 0PU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.08048°N
0.93654°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.2 mi The Wharf
9.8 mi Newstead Abbey Gates
9.8 mi Newstead Abbey Gates
Rail
1.7 mi Fiskerton Rail Station
1.9 mi Rolleston Rail Station
2.7 mi Bleasby Rail Station
Airport
24 mi East Midlands Airport
27.8 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
28.2 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

The park’s next door to an old National Trust-protected workhouse (five minutes’ walk), an early-19th-century building that once housed the area’s needy. Nowadays, it’s a place for gandering at exhibitions depicting what life was like for people in poverty during the Victorian era. Central Southwell, half a mile away, is also steeped in the past thanks to the minster, which is said to have one of the finest naves in Europe; the market town’s also known as the birthplace of Bramley apples and activities are held annually to celebrate the fruit. For goings-on across the year, check out the horse-related events at Southwell Racecourse (10 minutes’ drive), or admire the livestock at the family-friendly White Post Farm (15 minutes) if there’s no racing happening during your visit. To tire the kids out, let them take on the treetop challenges and zipwires at the Go Ape adventure park in Sherwood Forest (25 minutes) or simply on a stroll around the paths while pointing out ancient oak trees that have survived for hundreds of years. Younger travellers may also like to be set loose in Newark’s castle or taken on boat trips across the town’s river (but be warned: they might balk at being dragged along to the shops in the pretty Georgian market square).

Food and drink

  • Lasani 0.6 mi
  • Mughal Rasoi 0.8 mi
  • Scoozies 0.8 mi
  • All Mine Cakes by the Lake 1.3 mi
  • Kelham House 3.6 mi
  • The Boathouse 3.7 mi
  • The Rustic Crust 4.4 mi
  • Le Petit Vert 4.4 mi
  • China Palace 4.4 mi
  • Yummy Chinese Takeaway 4.8 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 0.9 mi
  • Costcutter 4.8 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 5.2 mi
  • Waitrose 5.2 mi
  • Heron Foods 5.2 mi
  • Asda 5.2 mi
  • Morrisons 5.3 mi
  • Aldi 5.3 mi
  • Eastern European Mini Market 5.4 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 5.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Burgage Green park 0.6 mi
  • Higgons Mead park 0.7 mi
  • Playing Fields park 0.7 mi
  • Squires Field Playground 0.8 mi
  • War Memorial Park 0.9 mi
  • Hadleigh Park Play Area Playground 4.1 mi
  • Lady Goodwin Playpark Playground 4.4 mi
  • Coneygrey play area Playground 4.7 mi
  • Coneygrey Park 4.7 mi
  • Coneygrey green park 4.8 mi

Family days out

  • Winkburn Hall Castle 2.6 mi
  • Halifax Bomber Memorial Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Queen's Sconce Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Ferry Farm Country Park Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Newark Castle 5.2 mi

Public transport

  • Galley Hill Road 0.2 mi
  • The Workhouse 0.2 mi
  • Chimes Meadow 0.3 mi
  • Easthorpe 0.3 mi
  • Meadow View 0.4 mi
  • Fiskerton Road 0.5 mi
  • Farthingate 0.5 mi
  • Burgage 0.5 mi
  • Health Centre 0.6 mi
  • The Ropewalk 0.7 mi

What’s nearby

  • Southwell Golf Club Golf course 1.5 mi
  • Norwood Park Golf Course 1.5 mi
  • Southwell Golf Club Golf course 1.8 mi
  • Newark Marina 4.8 mi
  • National Grid Training Centre Pitch & Putt Golf course 5 mi
  • The Buttermarket Shopping centre 5.3 mi
  • St Marks Place Shopping centre 5.3 mi
  • The Kings Marina 5.3 mi
  • Haywood Oaks Golf And Country Club Golf course 5.9 mi

Local services

  • BP Fuel station 0.3 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 0.8 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 0.8 mi
  • Southwell Medical Centre Clinic 0.9 mi
  • Jet Fuel station 4.5 mi
  • Farnsfield Surgery Doctors 4.5 mi
  • Asda Pharmacy 5.2 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 5.2 mi
  • Lombard Medical Centre Doctors 5.3 mi
  • Asda Fuel station 5.3 mi

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Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 10 mi

Mansfield Museum 11.8 mi

The Lace Market Centre 12.4 mi

Nottingham Castle 12.8 mi

Belvoir Castle 14.3 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 0.1 mi

Clumber Park 14 mi

Hardwick Hall 16.6 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16.6 mi

Grantham House 16.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

THURGARTON HUNDRED WORKHOUSE 0.06 mi

Battle of Stoke Field, 1487 3.7 mi

NEWARK CASTLE GARDENS 5.2 mi

FLINTHAM HALL 5.4 mi

RUFFORD ABBEY 7.2 mi

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.

Reviews

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers rave about clean, well-equipped pods with comfy beds in tranquil settings. Log-heated hot tubs, often ready upon arrival, are a hit. Friendly, helpful staff offer great local tips. It's quiet but close to the village and area attractions. Guests want to return.

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The pod was beautiful and clean…

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Lynn L. 3 reviews

Rosy camping pod (hot tub, no pets)

Liked The pod was beautiful and clean with everything we needed for our week. Lindsay and Kelly were both lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them. The hot tub was a highlight, which we enjoyed every night. The site was peaceful and we were able to relax and enjoy our stay

Disliked Nothing

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Very good indeed ! A lovely…

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Julia A. 3 reviews

Bluebell camping pod (hot tub, no pets)

Liked Very good indeed ! A lovely stay

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely place for a getaway

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Anonymous

Daisy camping pod (hot tub, pet friendly)

Liked Glamping pod, clean and has everything you may need for your stay.
Located in a beautiful setting, within walking distance of a quaint little village

Disliked N/A

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Nice long weekend location

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Clare M. 1 review

Rosy camping pod (hot tub, no pets)

Liked The pod was spotless and pretty.
Area was quiet, but a good location for exploring the local area. The owner was friendly and helpful. We felt safe and welcomed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking time to come and stay in our wonderful pods
so glad you had an enjoyable stay.
Thank you

Perfect just Perfect

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Anonymous

Bluebell camping pod (hot tub, no pets)

Liked Was so peaceful and relaxing, and the pod was very well equipped with everything we needed and the owner was very friendly and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for choosing our beautiful Bluebell pod for your celebration, so glad you had an amazing time.
thank you for your review
its very much appreciated.

Lovely site with clean pods & friendly staff.Can't wait to visit again

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 Lauren G. 1 review

Daisy camping pod (hot tub, pet friendly)

Liked Absolutely lovely pod. Very clean, comfy bed and really enjoyed the hot tub! Couldn't fault it at all. Lindsay the owner is lovely and explained everything we needed to know in great detail. Although we only stayed for one night I really wish we booked for the weekend! Will definitely be booking again!

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Highly recommend for a peaceful time away.

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Sarah B. 1 review

Bluebell camping pod (hot tub, no pets)

Liked The owner is very welcoming. has everything you need inside the pod. Very clean inside and surrounding area. Hot tub, an added bonus. Quiet and relaxing. There is plenty of information inside the pod of things to do in the area. Eye for detail.

Disliked Nothing to dislike about here.

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From the manager: Thank you for coming to stay in our lovely bluebell pod, so glad you had an enjoyable stay
Thank you for your review its much appreciated.

We will definitely return.

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 Mel W. 2 reviews

Rosy camping pod (hot tub, no pets)

Liked We loved our stay in Rosy Pod. Check in was easy. Host and cleaning staff friendly and happy to help. The pod had everything we needed and more. Our log heated hot tub was a delight and prepared ready for our arrival. Bed super comfy great sleep in a tranquil setting. The site and pods are well thought out and immaculately kept. The location was great and easy to walk into Southwall.

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From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review Mel, very kind of you.
It was great to meet you both and look forward to hosting you again sometime.
Thanks
Lindsay x

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Southwell Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Southwell Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Southwell Retreat? The park’s next door to an old National Trust-protected workhouse (five minutes’ walk), an early-19th-century building that once housed the area’s needy. Nowadays, it’s a place for gandering at exhibitions depicting what … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Southwell Retreat?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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