The Old Barn Retreat
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- Peaceful adults-only touring caravan park in Lincolnshire
- Five-minutes' drive from Sutton-on-Sea and sandy beaches
- Weekly fish and chips van during the summer season
Site type
- 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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £1.00 (R23.25) applies for the use of the shower.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 31 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass touring pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 120m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again




















The prettiest site we've ever stayed at. Great size piches, clearly marked…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The prettiest site we've ever stayed at. Great size piches, clearly marked ( we've had trouble at other sites) very friendly, helpful staff, that also leave you to enjoy your stay. Spotless facilities. Fab dog friendly beech short drive away, with very cheap parking. Would definitely stay again.
Disliked A pub or shop within walking distance would be nice, but a short drive away if needed.
Lovely, friendly, quiet and clean site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Beautiful site, clean and well maintained, level spacious pitches, friendly owners and warden. Very quiet a great place to escape to. Ice cream van and fish and chip van visit the site. There is an information hut with a book exchange.
Disliked Be prepared for a lot of flies
Perfect site peaceful delightful immaculate facilities & a safe haven.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Absolutely everything, this was our 3rd visit to this wonderful site
We were as before on our previous visits delighted with the peace and quiet, the beautiful surroundings, large level pitches and fantastic immaculately clean facilities.
It was wonder weather and absolute bliss to just sit and listen to the birds.
The site is dog friendly, adults only and the owners are so welcoming, friendly and helpful.
We even had an ice cream van visit, which was much appreciated.
Disliked Nothing at all.
Perfect peaceful clean site.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked All the site . Beautiful flowers communal seating area. We will definitely recommend to our friends and family. We will return.Toilet and shower emaculate.
Disliked Nothing
Excellent site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Excellent site, good sized pitches, very well laid out, great facilities, the location is very good for getting to the various local town's and the coast, we like walking so it was a good central point for us to go on lots of walks.
Will definitely use this site again, and the fish & chips from the van that goes each week are brilliant.
Beautiful site, wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Old Barn Retreat is an immaculately kept camping site with well tended flower beds, hedges and lawns, the facilities are very clean and all the buildings that house them are very well looked after.
Disliked Feel petty saying these as dislikes but I want to be as honest as possible, one of our pet hates is paying for showers, not because of the cost but the need to have pound coins on hand which we rarely do, the other very small thing were the the sinks in the toilets, they were very small and slightly awkward to use.
Perfect for relaxing immaculate facilities wildlife haven dog friendly
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked We loved everything, the owners and the site warden are so friendly and informative. Full instructions for the site are emailed with a detailed plan of the site, free WiFi is kindly provided and the password needed and the code for the barrier.
The site is so well cared for, with beautiful flower beds between the large, good sized, level pitches and gorgeous flowerpots and planters placed around the site.
In the centre of the site, there is a pretty seating area with a cute pond, its a lovely relaxing spot to sit and enjoy the sound of the water and the birds.
The old barn retreat really is a wildlife haven, it’s a lovely and peaceful, relaxing site.
The facilities are absolutely immaculate, with spotlessly clean showers and toilets. There’s an area for washing up, it’s all clearly laid out and there is an area for bin waste and chemical waste.
There really is nothing to dislike, it’s also dog friendly with a large dog walking area, there’s even an information area and a book lending facility.
Thank you for kindly storing and returning our doormat, that we unfortunately left behind when we last stayed with you.
Disliked Nothing.
Superb site, peaceful and tranquil.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Peaceful site, immaculately looked after. Toilet blocks were extremely clean. Huge pitch. Site Warden very friendly and helpful. Owners very polite and sociable. Ice cream van and fish and chip van were awesome.
Dogs welcome. Close to coast and shops. Beatifully looked after. We will definitely return.
Site warden helped with securing an extra day.
Suggestions for growth.
1. Longer than 7 mins for the £1 shower.
2. Laundry facility.
3. Enclosed dog run.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
FANTASTIC
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked From arriving to leaving what a fantastic stay
Very quiet the site is so we’ll Kept
The shower block is very very clean
Shower is fantastic
The entire stay was so peaceful. We will be returning.
Best WiFi you’ll be very impressed
Disliked This is not a dislike just a suggestion
Dogs are made welcome just wish it was a little more secure for them with a possible enclosed run.
Wonderful site that we will return too time and again
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Wonderful site with immaculate washroom facilities, a friendly site warden who was happy to help and the ice cream van visited both days.
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 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 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
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
The Old Barn Retreat
Sutton Road
Markby
Alford
Lincolnshire
England
LN13 9QJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.28714°N
0.24474°E
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Sutton-On-Sea | 4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Moggs Eye | 5.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Anderby | 6.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Mablethorpe Town | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Chapel St Leonards | 9.5 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
National Trust
Gunby Hall 12.6 km
Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 15 km
Tattershall Castle 35.8 km
Brancaster 45.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WELL HALL 7.8 km
Belleau - Swaby - Belleau 9.6 km
GUNBY HALL 12.6 km
Legbourne - Cawthorpe - Burwell - Muckton - Legbourne 13.8 km
HARRINGTON HALL 14.9 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Barn Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Barn Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Barn Retreat? Sutton-on-Sea (five minutes by car) has a wide sandy beach where dogs are welcome. Just to the south there's also the Sandilands Pit Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven with sand dunes and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Barn Retreat?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Barn Retreat? From R604,79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.