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From £120 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Bell Tent Village

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Glamping village in the grounds of Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Three miles from Nottingham City Centre and railway station
A 10-minute walk from the National Water Sports Centre

Come and spend a break under the stars at Bell Tent Village, a peaceful Nottinghamshire site with luxury and style that'll give most hotels a run for their money. Set on a well-maintained campsite within the gorgeous green grounds of Holme Pierrepont Country Park, the village is made up of a range of smart self-contained accommodation options for parties of all shapes and sizes. The pre-pitched canvas tents are all spread out in a quiet setting, meaning you can look forward to plenty of privacy, and all of them are within a short walk of the campsite's shared amenities, including a large outdoor firepit, well-maintained toilets and showers plus a shop selling groceries and other essential supplies. As well as the campsite's 18-acre grounds, you have direct access to the 270 acres of parkland on offer across Holme Pierrepont Country Park, including adventurous wet and dry activities at the National Water Sports Centre (roughly 10 minutes' walk from the pitches). A lagoon wipeout course, paddleboarding, miniature golf, archery tag and a sky trail are just some of the choices up for grabs. When you've had your fill of fresh air and exercise, it's a breeze to get into Nottingham for dinner, shopping or drinks, as the city centre is a quick 10-minute journey by car at just three miles away.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Bookings must not be for more than 99 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to Sun, 5 Oct 2025

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good location, plenty of space for friends and kids…

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2024

Nature Apartment 2 bedroom bell tent

Liked: Good location, plenty of space for friends and kids

Disliked: Beds very uncomfortable, two broke.
No heater provided
Only 2 toilets on site and site was nearly full

Recommend to friends Visit again

Inadequate facilities and therefore overpriced.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	8

Justine R. Aug 2024

Emperor bell tent (three person)

Liked: The tent was spacious and we slept well.

Disliked: Nobody on hand when we arrived. Phone number provided for assistance on booking confirmation- office had closed. Nothing but 2 paper cups in tent. I have never experienced such basic supplies when glamping and paying as much as we did. Only 2 mixed toilets for full field of campers. No toilet roll left. Showers out of order.

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SUPERB! CLEAN BATHROOMS, MAINTAINED AREA, FRAGRANCE IN THE TENT, CONDITIONS LIKE A…

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

Anonymous Jul 2024

Nature Apartment 2 bedroom bell tent

Liked: SUPERB! CLEAN BATHROOMS, MAINTAINED AREA, FRAGRANCE IN THE TENT, CONDITIONS LIKE A HOTEL BUT IN NATURE! IT WAS A SUPER EXPERIENCE, I HAVE COMMUNICATED TO ALL MY FRIENDS, ACQUAINTANCES, COLLEAGUES ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL PLACE, AND I CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK! I RECOMMEND FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, FRIENDS WHO ARE TIRED OF THE CLASSIC THINGS OF GOING OUT IN THE CITY, AT A CLUB OR RESTAURANT... ALL CONDITIONS, SAFE, ALL KINDS OF ACTIVITIES SO YOU DON'T GET BORED... IN TWO WORDS (EDEN GARDEN )

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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you guys and cannot wait to see you again soon

Excellent, toilets are right next to the tent, whole vibe is amazing

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

Anonymous Sept 2023

Willow 3 bedroom safari tent (five person)

Liked: Everything about this tent is perfect. In an amazing spot with easy access to everything around you. I recommend this to anyone who is trying to get away and disconnect from the real world.

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Very clean, quiet and comfy. Had a fantastic experience and will book…

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 Sept 2023

Majesty Retreat 2 safari tent (three person)

Liked: Very clean, quiet and comfy. Had a fantastic experience and will book again in the future

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We enjoyed our stay and slept comfortably.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Rachel R. Aug 2023

Willow 3 bedroom safari tent (five person)

Liked: The bell tent area was set out well and the loos in the bell tent area were new and clean. The tent had most things you would like to have and a welcoming touch was having a kettle filled with water so you could have a cup of tea on arrival.

Disliked: Unfortunately the main loo and shower block were below standard from a cleanliness point of view. Grass and mud everywhere and actually we decided not to shower on the last day. Cleaners should be on duty in the rush hour of the morning or mops and brushes to be provided. Also the main facilities are a long way from the bell tent field for small children.
Finally although the bell tent area was not filled with families, if it had been space would be tight.

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Great location, close to activities for all the family.

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Willow 3 bedroom safari tent (five person)

Liked: The tent looked and felt very homely. Spacious and yet cosy with furnishings.

Disliked: Shower facilities in the main block were full of grass and not very clean.

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The toilet area was a nice surprise, from reading the booking information…

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Glade bell tent (four person)

Liked: The toilet area was a nice surprise, from reading the booking information it seemed like would have to use the main campsite ones.

Disliked: Unfortunately was disappointed from the start. We thought we had booked a bell tent, given the description and name of the tent (Deluxe bell tent). However when we arrived and couldn’t find a bell tent with our number, we found we were allocated a square tent. I know this might not seem much to some but we had a very sad 8 year old who was really looking forward to staying in a proper bell tent.

Our car was hit several times by a football from the family staying opposite which just became annoying.

There was no privacy at all as was sited next to the entrance to the site - felt very much on display for everyone to see.

The site looked nothing like the pictures we had view on this and other sites.

It is situated next to a road where there was quite a few super cars racing up and down for around 3 hours which spoilt the quite evening away we was looking for.

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Clean facilities, friendly staff

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

Natalie B. Jun 2023

Glade bell tent (four person)

Liked: Such a great stay in one of the bell deluxe tents, very cosy and comfy. Kettle/ tea n coffee / wash bowl /tea towel And a disposable bbq . Toilets on site was very clean and a stone throw away , communal fire pit was a great extra to sit rnd in the evening toasting marshmallows. Will definitely be returning.

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Loved our Bell tent, the area and facilities. Beds were comfortable, area…

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

Dawn M. Jun 2023

Willow 3 bedroom safari tent (five person)

Liked: Loved our Bell tent, the area and facilities. Beds were comfortable, area well kept, clean and tidy.

Disliked: We had a party for a birthday party staying at either side of us who kept trying to open our tent, which scared the children. Very drunk and vocal. This is no fault of bell tent village but it is the only downer to our stay.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bell Tent Village

Adbolton Lane

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG12 2LU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.94008°N
-1.09646°W

Route directions

If you are using a satnav to find the site, use the name ‘National Water Sports Centre’ rather than the postcode, as some satnavs will direct you to Nottingham Racecourse. As you approach Nottingham, follow the brown tourist signs for the National Water Sports Centre which will direct you to the site.

Nearest transport

Coach

2.2 mi Broad Marsh Bus Station

2.5 mi Friar Lane

Rail

1.6 mi Netherfield Rail Station

1.9 mi Carlton Rail Station

2.1 mi Nottingham Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

12.5 mi East Midlands 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

Once you've exhausted all the activities on offer in the grounds of the country park – which may take some time, as there really is so much to choose from – you're close to other exhilarating days out, whether you fancy a flutter at Nottingham Racecourse (10 minutes' drive), a tour of Nottingham Castle (10 minutes) or an educational trip to Green's Windmill and Science Centre (10 minutes). If you're enjoying the open air, there are plenty of other wide open spaces like Cotgrave Country Park (10 minutes) and Wollaton Park (15 minutes), while slightly further out in the countryside you'll come across grand stately homes like Belvoir Castle (30 minutes). Driving a little further afield opens up a whole range of exciting outings too, including the National Space Centre (40 minutes) in Leicester to the south, Alton Towers (an hour and five minutes) in the west, or, to the north, the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park (an hour).

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 2.2 mi

Nottingham Castle 2.5 mi

Wollaton Hall and Park 4.8 mi

Castle Donington Museum 12.2 mi

Belvoir Castle 13.4 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 11.8 mi

Staunton Harold Church 17.7 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.1 mi

Hardwick Hall 18.1 mi

Calke Abbey 18.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 1.3 mi

MEMORIAL GARDENS, NOTTINGHAM 1.8 mi

Old Market Square Nottingham - Wollaton Hall - Nottingham 2.4 mi

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 2.5 mi

GENERAL CEMETERY 2.8 mi

Local events

Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)
Derby, Derbyshire 13.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 99 consecutive nights.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £50.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bell Tent Village have a swimming pool? No View all features
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