Little Oak Camping
Little Oak Camping
4.84 /5
Little Oak Camping is a tranquil and secluded campsite on the edge of the market town of Retford in North Nottinghamshire. The site is surrounded by beautiful countryside and less than five minutes into the centre of town. In addition to camping, the site offers a fabulous handcrafted and super-comfortable shepherd's hut. Campfires are also permitted in the onsite firepits and dogs are very welcome!
A tranquil camping and glamping site nestled in North Nottinghamshire
Fire pits onsite for guest usage, with firewood available to purchase too
Spacious grounds for children and dogs to run and play, surrounded by stunning woodland
About Little Oak Camping
You'll find this relaxed campsite tucked away near the market town of Retford in North Nottinghamshire, deep in the heart of Robin Hood country. Quiet and secluded, the site is surrounded by fields and a beautiful wild garden complete with a large pond with goldfish. It's a lovely spot, with plenty of outdoor space for kids to play hide and seek or kick around a football, but has some more private areas for a romantic getaway. It is quite a small site with only 17 pitches in total spread over two fields so you get lots of space. When you arrive you can camp anywhere on the site so you can choose your spot depending on your preferences. Maybe you want some shade under the trees or a quicker trip to the toilet block, it's up to you. There are lots of fire sites where you can light a fire with firewood for sale by the barrow load at a very reasonable rate - marshmallows to toast are included! You are also welcome to bring your own BBQs but hire is also available so you don't have to get your car sooty. For glamping, the Romany-style caravan offers everything you love about camping, with some glamour and home comforts thrown in. It has a delightful kitchen/living area which has a single sofa bed suitable for a little one and a double bed at the end. Linen, towels, fridge, heater, and essential kitchen and household items are provided. You will even be provided with a list of everything in the caravan to help you pack. This is a great experience for kids who love the quirky nature of it but is also a great venue for a couple's romantic getaway. Dogs and very welcome too, so be sure to make room for your four legged friends!
Camping is available from February to November, with the Annexe pitches open for the summer months. Glamping is available all year round.
Facilities include a toilet and shower block, with no coin operators or time limits in sight, and plenty of hot water for all! Guests in the Annexe have access to a portable toilet at all times and the main showers between 12:30 and 3pm only.
Seasonable vegetables from the veg garden are available to buy, along with jams and chutneys from the fruit trees. Free mobile phone charging is available, but there's no electricity on the field.
A good choice of pubs, restaurants and local amenities are available within easy walking distance.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 18 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass tent camping pitches for all sizes of tent, without electric. Pitches are 10m x 10m.
8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Annexe Field)
Max 7 people
Back to basics, unmarked pitches, the Annexe offers ample space for pitching up multiple tents. There is a portable toilet available for your group and showers available at limited times of the day. No electric.
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Gemma S
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We've just come back from our second stay in the Romany Caravan. It is a lovely quirky little escape with everything you need. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, and keep the site to a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness. The location is great.. tucked away in a quiet and secluded area. We definitely recommend it here and can't wait to return soon.
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Natalie S
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Just awesome! Super clean, very friendly. The wood was really convenient. The campsite is tucked away, if you weren't looking for it, you wouldn't see it, which makes it perfect for some peace, quiet and solitude.
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Scott C
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What can I say about Little Oak Camping. It was the first time me and my partner went camping as a couple and the start of our camping holidays. First of all, the owners were lovely and so helpful if needed, they couldn't do any more for you. We had a choice of which non electric pitch we wanted and with plenty of room between other pitches around us, with each pitch having its own campfire built into each pitch. The location of Little Oak is great and isn't far from big supermarkets and the big shops. There is plenty around only a short distance away. The cleanliness of Little Oak was immaculate. In the non electric pitches, we had portaloo toilets supplied with hand sanitizer and the main toilet area was only a short walk through the electric pitch. For the price we paid for our 2 night stay, we will be definitely be returning to Little Oak, by far the best campsite we have been too.
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Things to do on site and in the Retford area
Little Oak Camping is surrounded by beautiful countryside for you to explore on foot or by car. Retford is just 1.5 miles away and is a charming Nottinghamshire market town with many independent shops and eateries to explore. The canal also makes for a pleasant afternoon stroll.
Sherwood Forest is just 20 minutes away by car, with good fun to be had at Go Ape! The Ice Age rock art at Creswell Crags is well worth a look too.
There are three local castles to visit (Lincoln, Bolsover, Conisbrough), as well as several stately homes and parks (Newstead Abbey, Rufford Abbey, Hardwick Hall). Chatsworth is just over an hour away if you want to see where the BBC Pride and Prejudice was filmed.
Day trips to Lincoln, York, Sheffield, Nottingham, Doncaster, and Leeds are all easily doable.
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