The Old Vicarage
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- Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
- Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
- Space for outdoor activities; rope swing and stepping stones
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 10 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 15 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- 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.
- The games room is open between 19/04 and 30/09.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- The Cave Bar is only open 26 - 28 May and 25 - 27 August.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 4.0m width x 5.0m depth (13.1ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 4.0m depth (16.4ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookLuxury 1 bedroom cabin
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom
Arrival daysFrom £121 (£121) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 62% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely place great for family, you can let kids enjoy themselves
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Liked: Lovely place defiantly return, beautiful tranquil, and amazing for kids, would be good if you could also order food their does have a bar but nowhere for food, ordered take away from a takeout but was disappointed, normally just cook but fancied a change.
Disliked: Showers hot n cold bit unpredicatable, and a bit small but could do with more only 2 toilets and 2 showers in ladies.
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Untidy campsite, dirty toilets, but we came for the river
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Liked: We have been here twice before and will keep coming back simply for the beautiful riverside location. Our children spent hours catching fish and paddling in the river and for that, this site is magic.
Disliked: The toilets were not cleaned our entire stay and were filthy. The sanitary bins were overflowing. The dog waste bin was overflowing. The staff were rude and did nothing about children breaking chairs and throwing them in the river, loose dogs or loud music.
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From the manager: Hi
Thanks for your review.
The toilets were cleaned on Saturday evening and also Sunday as I did them myself. Other comments say the toilets were clean and they stayed the same period as you did?
We admit the dog waste bins were full and these were emptied on Sunday.
Can you contact us in regards to which staff member was rude please so we can sort out this problem. Loose dogs? When was this please? Loud Music? When was this please?
Regards
The Old Vicarage Team
Awesome location with a great feel to it.
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Liked: Perfect little campsite
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
We hope to see you again soon!
Kind regards
The Old Vicarage Team
It was beautiful , very friendly staff and really a perfect place…
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Liked: It was beautiful , very friendly staff and really a perfect place for kids with fun activities .
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review.
We hope to see you again soon
Kind regards
The Old Vicarage Team
Very nice scenic place. Loved the stream, my kids and dog loved…
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Liked: Very nice scenic place. Loved the stream, my kids and dog loved playing in this all the time. Beautiful.
Disliked: Toilets and showers really need updating. Steps are steep. Cubicals small. Showers leak into the floors of the toilets.
Wash station for pots/pans. Never hot water. No plug. I know could be worse... the space you've got the sink, you could fit 2 sinks.
Nobody around on checkout. Several people trying to find someone. Ended up calling to have someone one come out for refunds on the firepits
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Beautiful setting. Good activities to keep children entertained. Grounds felt safe.…
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Liked: Beautiful setting. Good activities to keep children entertained. Grounds felt safe.
Disliked: Toilet facilities needed improvement.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review
What improvements do we need to make to our toilet block please so we can do this?
Kind regards
The Old Vicarage Team
Lovely place, lots of activities for kids…
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Liked: Lovely place, lots of activities for kids
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
We hope to see you again soon
The Old Vicarage Team
Gorgeous relaxing camp site great for families.
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Liked: Gorgeous tranquil site with a beautiful shallow river running through it which the kids just loved. Option to have a fire pit and the bar was open for some of the time we were there. Kids were very well provided for. Hot water for washing up was available and also a fridge and freezer. Site staff were friendly and helpful.
Disliked: A few people have mentioned lack of cleanliness of the toilets in their reviews. I think they were mostly ok - I’ve certainly seen worse - although the cubicles are pretty small.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review.
We hope to see you again soon
The Old Vicarage Team
The calm atmosphere and the stunning setting. Our third time staying here.…
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Liked: The calm atmosphere and the stunning setting. Our third time staying here. My children absolutely live it here and are constantly requesting to go back.
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Absolutely amazing place. Very safe with shallow brook. Definitely we will get…
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Liked: Absolutely amazing place. Very safe with shallow brook. Definitely we will get back.
Disliked: Shower and toilet could be improved
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby 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 Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Old Vicarage
Twyford Lane
Elkesley
East Retford
Nottinghamshire
England
DN22 8AS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27251°N
-0.96438°W
Route directions
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
Must see
Sherwood Forest Country Park 10.2 km
Mansfield Museum 21.3 km
Bolsover Castle 22.4 km
Hardwick Hall 24.9 km
Hardwick Old Hall 25.7 km
National Trust
Clumber Park 6.8 km
Mr Straw's House 11 km
The Workhouse, Southwell 21.3 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 25.7 km
Hardwick Hall 25.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 3 km
BABWORTH HALL 5.5 km
Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 5.9 km
CLUMBER PARK 6.1 km
Clumber and Surrounding Forests - Robin Hood Way 6.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Vicarage have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Vicarage dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Vicarage? The surrounding countryside has great places for walks and wildlife-spotting, with trails around the lakes and wetlands of Idle Valley Nature Reserve (15 minutes' drive) and lakes for fishing too. Then there's … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Vicarage?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Vicarage? From $56.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.