Kingsmoor Retreat

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Pitch by the hedge
Camping field
View from the campsite
Picnic tables
Beer garden behind the pub
Pub bar
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  • Quiet site at the rear of a Leicestershire country pub
  • Calke Abbey Estate and Donington Park Circuit both 15 minutes’ drive
  • Family-friendly restaurant with a bar and beer garden
Looking for a quiet Leicestershire bolthole in the National Forest? Your search is over. Kingsmoor Retreat is a well-kept campsite at the rear of a country pub and restaurant 10 minutes’ drive from Coalville, with neatly maintained grass pitches for tents and tourers. If you feel the urge to do some alfresco cooking, barbecues are allowed on site and there are picnic tables for alfresco meals. However, the neighbouring pub may be too much temptation, drawing you in with its local ales and menu of family favourites. There’s a beer garden for warmer days, and a cosy snug heated by woodburner for chillier times. The leisure centre in Coalville has a gym, swimming pool and café (a great option for keeping kids happy if the weather goes rogue on you), and close by is a very posh spa (10 minutes) for when you’re in need of some TLC. There are also plenty of walks to access from your pitch in the National Forest, which should keep you – any accompanying dogs – well exercised.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 47 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

77% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

A welcoming spot with neat pitches and facilities, plus a great pub nearby. Some mention toilet/shower upkeep, hot water for dishes, and bins could be better, with occasional pub noise reported.

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Very nice and friendly staff always…

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David D.

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked Very nice and friendly staff always helpful toilets and showers where very clean would defiantly stay there again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, helpful warden Pub on site Well organised…

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Andrea M.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly, helpful warden
Pub on site
Well organised

Disliked Busier than we thought but bank holiday weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

First class peaceful, friendly site with spotless facilities.

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David L.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything about our stay at Kingsmoor Retreat was perfect. The site facilities were excellent and although a busy bank holiday weekend, it was still peaceful and relaxing. The site is managed by a very friendly and helpful warden who makes everyone feel welcome. The onsite pub is a real treasure and the restaurant “ Mexi-Dans” is absolutely first class. Will definitely be staying again.

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Kerrie M.

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked What a little gem of a place
Clean, great pub and ticks all the boxes
Wayne is so helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very friendly staff and clean facilities.

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Natalie C.

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked We came for our very first time camping and we loved it!
Very friendly site manager who made us feel really welcome. Clean toilets and shower facilities.
The pub was great and the food was amazing.
Everyone on the site was friendly and quiet at night time.
We will definitely be returning!

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We only stayed over the weekend,…

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Colin B.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked We only stayed over the weekend, but found the site owner and site manager very helpful and informative. I was full so obviously very popular.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cracking site will be back very…

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Darren S.

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked Cracking site will be back very friendly and we'll kept a pleasure to stay at

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Great lay out- easy to get…

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Amanda H.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great lay out- easy to get pitched
Great welcome by Wayne the site manager who was really helpful.
Quiet, peaceful site
Food at the pub was great
Showers/ toilets were clean

Disliked Nothing- would stay again and recommend although slightly pricier compared to other sites.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Toilet/shower facilities, friendly staff and rural location but with added extra of pub/restaurant!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good host and welcome. …

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8 out of 10
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Rob D.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Very good host and welcome. Pitch good big size, smart / tidy facilities.

Disliked Pub garden area littered with used cig butts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Luxury 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 Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Kingsmoor Retreat

187 The Moor

Coleorton

Coalville

Leicestershire

England

LE67 8GD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.74157°N
1.40543°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 km Memorial Square
2.7 km Memorial Square
4.5 km Market Street
Rail
14.7 km Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station
16.4 km Willington Rail Station
16.5 km East Midlands Parkway Rail Station
Airport
10.8 km East Midlands Airport
38.9 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
38.9 km Birmingham International 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Mount St Bernard Abbey: 10 minutes - Sence Valley Forest Park: 10 minutes - National Trust - Calke Abbey Estate: 15 minutes - Donington Park Circuit: 15 minutes - Twycross Zoo: 15 minutes - Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre: 25 minutes.

Must see

Calke Abbey 6.5 km

National Forest 9.3 km

Conkers Discovery Centre 9.8 km

Castle Donington Museum 11.9 km

Twycross Zoo 13.1 km

National Trust

Staunton Harold Church 4.2 km

Calke Abbey 8.3 km

Kedleston Hall 25.7 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 29.3 km

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 31.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COLEORTON HALL 1.4 km

Sence Valley Forest Park 4.8 km

Staunton Harold - Breedon - Church on the Hill (The Thirteen Stiles) 5.3 km

STAUNTON HAROLD HALL 5.4 km

Blackfordby - Shellbrook - Norris Hill - Moira 7.4 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 Kingsmoor Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kingsmoor Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kingsmoor Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Mount St Bernard Abbey: 10 minutes - Sence Valley Forest Park: 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kingsmoor Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kingsmoor Retreat? From R852,85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.