Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park

View prices & book 8.5 150 reviews
Hot tub with lake view (added by manager 28 Jul 2022)
View from our tent
View of the lakes
Hardstanding pitch with lake views

  • Angling site with six lakes and the River Idle alongside
  • Regular match venue for coarse fishing, 30 minutes from Sherwood
  • Tackle shop, central amenities and café and licensed restaurant
Spectacular fishing with mighty scenic views... cast off at Nottinghamshire's Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park for angling in seven waters on a spacious and well-equipped park. Six lakes are at your fishing disposal here, along with yet more angling in the River Idle which runs alongside the site. You can land bream, eels, roach, tench, perch and varying types of carp at these, including at the huge Moat lake which is a regular venue for matches around its 190 pegs; if you fancy your hand at procuring pike, the river's the place to be. And if you need tackle, kit, bait or any angling advice, a shop for the same is right on site. Hallcroft is two and a half miles from East Retford, about 40 minutes' drive from Newark and half an hour from Sherwood Forest. You can stay solely on site should you so wish: the Kingfisher café and restaurant dishes up full English breakfasts, tea, coffee and toast to sort sustenance before a day's fishing; hot snacks are available some lunchtimes, and evening meals are on offer for after your angling. The restaurant is licensed, to serve boozy beverages during standard pub hours, and a pool table and darts board are to hand too. There are showers and toilets in the centre of the site, part of a good range of amenities including recycling, chemical disposal, a washing-up area and gas cylinder sales.

Site type

Tent pitches 45
Touring caravan pitches 45
Motorhome pitches 45
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

85%

would recommend this site to a friend

83%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent views, value for money and ideal for anyone

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Penelope A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The site was easy to find and the plots clearly marked. The instructions waiting for us and a friendly greeting too in the club house. I asked to be allocated a space near the toilets and showers which we were. We had plenty of space too on level ground. The cosy little bathrooms with a toilet and shower in each were amazing. The site clean and tidy. The view over the lake beautiful and all for £20 a night. I would certainly recommend the site to anyone.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is well kept and a pleasure to stroll round.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Richard D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Pitches weren't too close together and the toilets and showers were kept clean also the toilet block was heated 24/7, we didn't use the cafe/bar so can't comment and the River Idle Nature Reserve is very close and well worth a visit, I would stay here again.

Disliked: When the bar closed at night other campers were very rowdy and some areas were badly lit.

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The walks round the lakes…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
George T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The walks round the lakes

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to shops, park on site, walks. Not the first or last we stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Merrisa S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: That there is park now

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely clean and warm facilities as camp in October friendly staff quiet…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anthony C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely clean and warm facilities as camp in October friendly staff quiet site would recommend

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The pitch we were on was a Super Pitch fully serviced. Beautiful view…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
mags p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: The pitch we were on was a Super Pitch fully serviced. Beautiful view of one of the 4 lakes. Would highly recommend this site for value for money, ease of booking in and facilities. Would book again if were in that area.

Disliked: Toilets were overheated.

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Nice park in lovely settings

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Stephen W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bridge Pond electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice park with good amenities, would use again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site clean facilities and excellent fishing ponds

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: We loved our stay it was fantastic and we will deffo be back

Disliked: Non

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From the manager: Thanks for the great review and will hopefully see you again soon. Many Thanks. Mark James

Showers and toilet block clean and noticeable that someone was around looking…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Showers and toilet block clean and noticeable that someone was around looking after the place.

Disliked: Evening noise from other campers, pitches felt a bit close. No Wi-Fi

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From the manager: Thanks for the review, I'm sorry that you experienced noise from other campers and will mention this to others who are checking in moving forward. I'm not sure how you wasn't happy with the WIFI as we don't advertise it, and all pitches are 6 meters apart which is a minimum space required. Many thanks Mark James

Not much…

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 4
Ronnie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Not much

Disliked: Lack off staff at reception, and guidance at pitch location.Lack of basic signage to plots allocated.Toilets at entrance dirty and touring shower block coat hooks broken .

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From the manager: Thanks for the review, however reception staff does leave at 5pm, but they do make sure that customers who are arriving after 5pm are left with their check in paperwork in the Perspex box on the reception door. The toilets are the entrance are for fishermen and not for the holiday makers. The toilet block on the camping area is for the holiday makers and i can ensure there cleaned twice a day. I can agree that the hooks on the toilet doors are broken and are being replaced ASAP. Many Thanks.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park

Hallcroft Road

East Retford

Nottinghamshire

England

DN22 7RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.3376°N
-0.95144°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.9 km Bus Station
12.2 km Hardy Street
19.7 km Hetts Lane
Rail
2.5 km Retford Rail Station
2.7 km Retford Low Level Rail Station
11.8 km Worksop Rail Station
Airport
16.4 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
16.9 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.4 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

After your angling, take the kids to Sundown Adventureland (20 minutes' drive), a theme and play park for under-10s with rides and attractions of all sorts including an intriguingly-named ostrich safari ride. (You may or may not opt to let the kids know a pet shop is at the park too...) For a calmer time, the National Trust and Grade I-listed Clumber Park is 25 minutes from Hallcroft, for peaceful potters around its 3,800 acres. It's the former home of the Duke of Newcastle, so ponder on how the other half live during your scenic strolls, or hire a bike to pedal around the woodland and lake. National Cycle Route 6 connects Clumber Park with fab Sherwood Forest, along a path of almost seven miles. If you'd prefer to stay closer to home, Hallcroft is next to the biking and hiking of the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, an excellent birdwatching spot.

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 16.7 km

Bolsover Castle 25.7 km

Mansfield Museum 27.2 km

Hardwick Hall 29.4 km

Lincoln Castle 29.7 km

National Trust

Clumber Park 10.9 km

Mr Straw's House 11.1 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 28.5 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 30.3 km

Hardwick Hall 30.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BABWORTH HALL 2.1 km

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 7.5 km

Gringley-on-the-Hill - Cuckoo Way - Clayworth 8.7 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 8.8 km

Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 9.9 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 Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park? After your angling, take the kids to Sundown Adventureland (20 minutes' drive), a theme and play park for under-10s with rides and attractions of all sorts including an intriguingly-named ostrich safari ride. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Upon arrival please check in at the fishing tackle shop where you will be asked for your name. You will then be directed to your pitch and supplied with a map of the park and some information that may be needed during your stay.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park? From R413.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.