The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite
The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite
4.42 /5
The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite offers guests the lovely setting of a 17th century house with elegant grounds, a stylish cave bar and more. Pitch by the River Poulter and get the kids active with quirky outdoor ideas like a zipwire, a very popular river swing and tubing on the river. Nearby you'll find the Sundown Adventureland and Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest is around 15 mins away.
The River Poulter runs through the site, a stunning view from your pitch
Excellent facilities including a stylish cave bar on the grounds
Plenty of onsite activities inlcluding a a zipwire, a very popular river swing
About The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite
The Old Vicarage is a 17th century house (once indeed owned by a vicar) in a small village conveniently located just off the A1, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. The campsite is peaceful, relaxing and fun. Pitches are located around the grounds, which run down to the banks of the tranquil River Poulter. Here there is an ornamental bridge, along with ancient oak trees, pretty ash and acacias growing. It feels romantic and often hosts weddings and events. Kids love to hop along the stepping stones in the river, have a dip (under the watchful eyes of an adult) and there is also a chance to swing over the water in a rope swing. All pitches are grassed, with both electric and non electric available in a broad range of sizes. For those who aren't bringing a tent with them, there's the comfort of a cosy cabin with furnished interior and en-suite, which sleeps six.
The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite is open all year round.
Site facilities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with showers, toilets and baby changing facilities. There are also a selection of outdoor play amenities for kids including a rope swing across the river, a zipwire for young children and if you bring an inner tube with you, there will be river rides for kids.
Guests have access to a cave bar (open during bank holidays only) which includes an area selling snacks and junior fishing rod and nets for the river, a bar with a relaxing chill out room and a TV in reception which is available on request, plus rustic outdoor seating. The site can also supply fire wood, fire pits and BBQs. Free WiFi is provided.
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 52 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents only.
16 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook up, suitable for tents only.
Other accommodation
5 x Electric Grass Pitches (Certificated Location)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with electric, available only to members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Suitable for caravans.
Log Cabin
Max 6 people
A cosy cabin with a double bed and sleeping on a mezzanine level too with double futon. It includes a living room (with double sofa/futon) and bathroom.
4.42 /5
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Old Vicarage
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Peter K
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Really nice chilled out site. Owners really friendly, even came round in the morning to see if we slept well! Very nice on site bar. Fantastic for kids playing in the river which runs the site. Not busy even though it was bank holiday. Reasonably priced too.
Small, picturesque site, very close to the A1
Recommends site
Andy L
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Stopped here for one night as location ideal for following 2023 Tour of Britain. It is very close to the A1, so the rumble of road noise is pretty constant. Seemed deserted on arrival (it is not peak season) and there was no answer on the telephone, so just got myself set-up; helpfully got an email shortly after to say on-site staff unexpectedly had to leave and someone else arrived shortly after that. Whilst the site is very beautiful and low-key, the two toilets and one shower could do with a spruce-up (or a clean) and I never managed to get the shower anything other than cold. I'd like to come back in a busier period as I believe these minor issues would be addressed, and hopefully the bar would be open!
Lovely place
Recommends site
Dale M
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Absolute little gem this is. Kids loved the river and the swings over the river, catching the little fish. The cave bar is great and all staff are spot on.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Retford area
There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh-sticks.
In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or you could follow one of the trails in historic Sherwood Forest.
There's a zipwire for little ones under 10, or you can bring a tyre tube with you and take to the water for an exhilarating ride. The river is also a fantastic venue for duck races.
Back on dry land, cook up something tasty on the BBQ.
Other attractions in the area include:
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve
- Sundown Adventureland
- Hodsock Priory
- Bassetlaw Museum
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