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The Old Vicarage is a 17th-century house in a small village conveniently located just off the A1, 6 miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Pitches are located around the grounds, which run down to the banks of the Poulter.
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 reserved to walk around, or you could follow one of the trails in the historic Sherwood Forest.
Guest facilities on the site centre around the Cave Bar, at the foot of an exposure of 500 million year old sandstone, and with a chillout room, TV room and games to play open Bank Holidays.
Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with showers, toilets and baby changing facilities. Family friendly. Groups welcome. Barbecues, campfires & dogs allowed. Recycling available. Free WiFi. Ice pack freezing. Parent & baby washroom and disabled facilities. Grass pitches. Electric hook ups available.
Twin Axle vehicle onwers please speak to owner at time of booking and note the length restriction.
Please keep to the left and approach the CL slowly. Please note that motor movers are advisable for caravans.
Nearby attractions and activities include:
- Golf course: 3 miles
- Clumber Park (National Trust-owned country park): 5 miles
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve: 6 miles
- Walking and birdwatching in Sherwood Forest: 7 miles
- Wetlands Animal Park: 8 miles
- Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre (archaeological museum in a limestone gorge): 10 miles
- Sundown Adventureland: 10 miles
- Lace Market, Nottingham Comtemporary Art Gallery and Nottingham Castle: 25 miles
- Sherwood Forest and The Major Oak
- Bolsover Castle
- Thoresby Park
- Rufford Park
- Hardwick Hall - Bess of Hardwick
- Newstead Abbey - one home of the poet Lord Byron
- Nottingham City can be reached by train on the Robin Hood Line at Whaley Thorns station which is within walking distance.
- Newark, with its antique shops - and time your visit to coincide with one of the Newark Antique Fairs (or visit Hemswell Antique Centre)
- Chesterfield with its Crooked Spire.
Nearby Leisure:
- Canoeing/kayaking, climbing, cycle hire, cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, indoor pool, leisure/theme park, mountain biking, restaurant, sailing, tennis, watersports.
Nearby Amenities:
- Bar, farmers' market, public transport, shop.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DN22 8AS
- GPS:
- Lat 53.27236 / Lon -0.964153
- OS field ref:
- SK692753
- OS map ref:
- 120
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Retford
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Retford
- Train station within 5 miles
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Dreadful
The Old Vicarage
What a dreadful campsite.
I chose it due to location on the A1 but wish I hadn't bothered. On arrival there was a long queue, the site was filled with camping folk fit to burst. The field was very wet, too wet for a new arrival and we were told could it could flood overnight.
As we were only staying one night we were offered to either try the grass pitch or set up on the car park hardstanding. No brainer really until we saw the car park.
The "hardstanding" was a gravel bog. I wish I could add photo's here, it was just a slurry fest of mud. It could have been a scene from wet Glastonbury..!
There was one other brave couple in a caravan there who had also regretted the choice for a weeks stay and were moving on. The entire site looked like it had been invaded by druggies and tree huggers. There was dog pooh everywhere. We had to move both car and caravan strategically so as not to step in it.
There are no specific pitches. Go anywhere as long as you cable is long enough.
There is no wifi
The toilet block is a disgrace. We don't normally use our vans facilities but we did on this occassion. We saw one lady put her wellies on to go into the toilet block. My wife check them and the ladies were blocked and overflowing. Disgraceful
Zero attention to maintenance
We had booked for our return trip too but there's no way we will ever venture back, I rather stop in the motorway services car park.
How the CAMC can allow them to be members is beyond me.
Use this site at your peril.!
Monty Marshall
Reviewed on 27/06/2024 13:46
Convenient for A1(M) Beware narrow tight access for longer vans.
The Old Vicarage
Great access from the A1(M) I chose to approach from south even though had come from the north. Did my Google Earth check first. The drive to the CL from the road is narrow and single track with one passing spot from what I remember. You are clearly warned before hand that it is not suitable for longer vehicles. I was just within the recommended limit as my caravan is 7.19 m. It was a very tight fit through the gates on a down hill bend and a large tree in front of you to navigate around. Required all of my 38 years of towing skills and my wife on the road keeping a look out.
We opted to park on what what described by the owner as hard standing but is actually parking spaces for when there are functions taking place. It was okay and we turned to face the correct way for leaving with the car still connected for an early morning start. The site is very pleasant and I can imagine lovely wedding functions here.
The following morning I went for a shower and followed the instructions to let the water flow for a few minutes until it ran hot. It never did. Then I got a shout from another camper asking if I had managed to get hot water as they had tried earlier and couldn't. We could not wait until it was seen to and had to leave.
I emailed the owner later to explain about the shower for which I was thanked for informing them. Then a reply to say maintenance had checked the showers and all were okay. Well obviously that was NOT the case when we tried and also the other two gents who had to have a cold shower. I emailed back to say that the shower was one of the reasons we decided to stay at this CL and suggested I be offered a partial refund. After chasing this up I was offered 25% off the £25. ( I do think also that £25 is high for this CL. Our next CL at Folkstone was £15 and with same stated facilities.
wonderful stop off
The Old Vicarage
Stayed at this CL on the way up and then again on the way back on a trip to the North East last week. Very pretty and peaceful little spot (admittedly we weren't there when they had a wedding on which no doubt would have been a bit livelier), good facilities for a CL and the young man, Mark, who dealt with us was extremely helpful even lending a drill to help put our caravan steadies down and up again as my battery had run out and we had neglected to pack the hand one.
Our stay was pretty much perfect for what we needed, NB. quite sharp access on and off the site and access coming off the A1 is almost immediately when you reach the exit slip road so be ready for it.
Chill, relax, unwind !
The Old Vicarage
Loved this site, greeted on arrival my a nice gentleman who directed us to our pitch and pointed out amenities.
Very quiet, 2 Moho’s and 2 tents.
Lovely walks around the site and stream. Great site will definitely be back.
I arrived thinking I would definitely stay again and left knowing I will never return
The Old Vicarage
The location is convenient, just off the A1, and the noise from traffic is not excessive. The site is attractive, with a pretty stream running through it.
I arrived mid-afternoon, rang the doorbell and waited (as the notice suggested arrivals should). I was trying to be helpful as I was due to be a few miles away for a walk. No reply. I had a walk round. No-one was to be found. To cut to the chase... noone came, so I returned at 7ish. A very pleasant young woman told me which (three) pitches were available. One would have blocked access of other arrivals (there were none), one had a tree in the way (yes) and the other meant the wheels were level but there was a big dip between them and the tree overhead dripped rain for part of the night. There seemed to be plenty of alternative spots to use (without overhanging trees and on level ground) but when I asked I was told that that is where the pegs were. In the morning I found nowhere for grey water, no rubbish bin or recycling other than a paper bin. I left with a full tank of grey water. The toilet waste disposal looked as if splash back was inevitable so I didn't use that. This has the potential to be a great site. However, I won't be returning. I did not perceive any interest in the visitor or their comfort.
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