Grove Farm CL
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Chris met me on arrival and made me very welcome. He sitedme on a hardstanding set in the grass not on the grassy cl which can be soft for a motorhome. Site information and maps were very helpful and visits were made to Hickling and Kinoulton. Footpaths were beautifully kept and well marked but there is not a short footpath to Kinoulton, but the road is quite quiet. Pubs in both villages worth a visit. There is a long path to Kinoulton via Hickling along the canal towpath.
It's a pity there isn't a better bus service but there's not much Chris can do about that.
Would have no hesitation visiting again or recommending to others.
The farm shop opened while I was there, very good, as is the tea room.
What a wonderful site
Met by Jan and Chris with his hands full of information and maps of wonderful walks direct from the site. The very secure sight was kept in pristine condition, including the toilet and washing up facilities. Plenty of birds and wildlife about which we like to see. It was a bonus having the cafe next door and the little nursery! So glad we have found this site - we will definitely be returning for a longer stay when we are in the area again.
Excellent pristine well organised site
Basically what everyone has said! the toilet block was an unexpected bonus - and v clean. Very helpful owner. Lots of info. Secured gate. Felt v safe and quiet.
Putter2020
Reviewed on 16/06/2023 12:55
Outstanding
Our first visit to this area and didn't know what to expect. Was met at the gates by Chris who told us everything we needed to know. Leaflets galore to walks directly from the site. Further leaflets for places of interest, we couldn't go wrong.The CL is kept in pristine condition due to the owners hard work. Was spoilt being a serviced site. Definitely going to be our first port of call when back in this area, if we can get in.
Lovely Site
Met by Chris the very helpful owner, on arrival. Showed us to our pitch and gave us the site information and leaflets outlining local walks. He also loaned us some equipment too. The site itself is lovely, well kept, peaceful and very tidy. Located between villages of Kinoulton and Hickling, both with pubs and both walkable ( about 1km) from the site. Set close to the Grantham canal, again great for walkers. Coffee shop onsite and tea shop in Hickling. All our correspondence was answered quickly by Chris and Jan. Wi fi included. We will most definitely return
another lovely stay
Once again another lovely stay. Due to the previous rain and the forecast of rain during our stay, we were on hard standing rather than the usual grass site. However, this gave us a different view and we were able to sit and watch the parachutists descending in the distance. We also watched kestrels during the day and saw a barn owl at night. It was lovely to hear skylarks. We had some nice walks from the site, to the local pubs (Hickling Basin and Kinoulton) and also walked to Vimy Ridge Farm which although now derelict has an interesting history together with the Lombardy Popular avenue planted originally as a living war memorial.
The toilet is very clean. The nursery has lovely plants some of which came home with us. We will be returning to stay.
Glenlivet
Reviewed on 28/04/2023 20:30
So Welcoming
Just had our second visit to Grove Farm, We were met at the gate by Chris who greeted us after we had called him to say we were almost there & he told us which pitches were available, Chris is always around should you have any problems., there is a lovely clean toilet & a locked gate to the site to which you are given a key and leaflets of nearby walks he still has hand sanitiser all around. The site is so peaceful with sheep that at the moment have lambs, we were fortunate enough to see hares when out on one of our walks very close to the site.Just down the road a short walk or slightly longer walk if you go via the canal walk [ see leaflet ] is the canal basin with a lovely coffee shop where if the weather is nice you can sit outside and watch ducks & swans, inside seating is also available. Thanks for another lovely stay Chris we hope to return again soon. Mike & Joan
mijo1
Reviewed on 21/04/2023 08:35
A lovely welcome!
We have just spent the best part of a week at this lovely CL. Upon our arrival, Chris welcomed us with homegrown tomatoes and a cucumber! The CL was ideally located for visiting the area - Space Centre and King Richard III visitor centre at Leicester (use the P&R), Melton Mowbray (home of the pork pie), Belvoir Castle (which we could see in the distance from the site), the Great Central Railway and of course much more locally, Cropwell Bishop and Colston Bassett creameries for Stilton cheese.
Everything was kept spotless, and Chris was always on hand should we have needed anything, which thankfully, we didn't.
There are some lovely walks from the CL in all directions, with printed directions available. At all times, the CL is very quiet, so if it's R&R you're after, you'll get it here.
Another gem in the CL chain, and being not far from home, one that we will certainly be returning to.
Thank you Chris and Jan!
Lovely we’ll kept site
Stayed for a week and could easily have stayed longer, we were met by Chris the owner after notifying him of our arrival time. Chris gave us our gate key and our pitch location, water and electric on each pitch the grey water we were told to use to water the trees behind the van as they’ve hardly had any rainfall. Lovely clean toilet and washing up sink near by. The site is very well kept by Chris and as a lovely gesture he came round with fresh tomatoes he’d grown and wouldn’t take payment. Would definitely recommend if your looking for somewhere in this area and it’s only a short drive to lots of attractions in the area, we used the park and ride at Cosgrave about 5 miles away to go to Nottingham. Would definitely use again, thank you Chris.
leso
Reviewed on 08/08/2022 19:39
Lovely Site
We have stayed at this lovely CL several times now and it never disappoints. We always receive a warm welcome from owner Chris. The site is exceptionally well kept and Sarsfields Choclatirier and Sophie's flower shop on this spacious site are a real bonus. The walks direct from Grove Farm are enjoyable for both us and our dogs. The village pub and tea room is a easy walk away.