The Old Wheelwrights Retreat

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I SHOULD COULD KEEP A SECRET BUT I CAN'T !!!!!...READ ON WHY

.......where do I start?......OK it has to be the CAMC cl directory....Good details and plenty pictures plus great reviews....all 23 of them at time of booking for a 7 nights stay from 6th August. I have to say that NOTHING prepared us for the whole experience of our visit...... we arrived to be immediately greeted with a warm welcome by Sarah and Andy. The entrance to the site is ample and access easy even for our long outfit ..Barracuda and mitsubishi Barbarian x. Then we experienced the second of many WOW factors!!!!!! Andy and Sarah have created an outstanding and beautiful caravanners haven with every aspect of peace tranquility and comfort obviously well thought out and catered for having been caravan club members themselves. We all read reviews and can sometimes be guilty of a bit of scepticism ... believe every word and more!!!! Thank you Andy and Sarah

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Reviewed on 16/08/2024 21:26

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Wonderful

Wonderful, and that doesn’t really cover it! Sarah and Andy have constructed a great site, along with father in law Keith, thanks for the great runner bean. Spacious pitches in a lovely setting, 10A EHU, washing up area, toilet and shower, all for £22! We lived on a nature reserve that had water voles, never saw any, everyday we were here, saw them on their little island in the pond! Set in lovely countryside, with quiet roads and no distance from the coast at Skegness. Look forward to returning to see the phone box in its former glory.

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MAB1895

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Reviewed on 15/08/2024 12:54

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Why isn't this permanently fully booked? SIMPLY THE BEST!!!

I came across this CL whilst planning anniversary surprise for husband. Can't voice how over the moon to find it! We've been caravanning for over 20 years and only ever use CLs, mostly very good but have had the odd one or two not on our return list. Checked out photo's before booking, which Sarah was very helpful with as I had to align everything in secret, and whilst the photos look amazing the cynical side of me did consider how easily we can manipulate them these days. Oh ye of little faith - on pulling into the site we were greeted with the exact image as shown on the photos! Access is good, we have an 8 x 26ft twin axel, and that was the start of a fantastic 2 weeks. The whole site is beyond immaculate, more like gardens you'd pay an entrance fee to visit - that's down to Keith who is always pottering about (lovely friendly father in law). Small reception office to go to upon arrival and Sarah is always looking out for expected arrivals - fresh eggs available too. We were given the choice of pitches, felt guilty even driving across the lush green lawn. All pitches are very generously sized and were were settled in straight away, slight slope but nothing a couple of levelling blocks doesn't solve. Andy and Sarah came over later to check everything was OK and there we had it, friends for a fortnight. Couple of bits during our stay and they went above and beyond to help. Shower/toilet is lovely bonus as is the new washing up area Andy was installing whilst we were there. There is so much history and places to visit in the area we ran out of time. What a shame, we'll have to return :-) Really can't praise this site and the warmth of welcome highly enough, definitely deserves a CL award! BTW, Spilsby fish and chip shop delivers to site, beautiful fish, well worth it and saves washing up on last night! Thanks Andy and Sarah, looking forward to seeing you again soon. Now Andy, about that hot tub... LMAO

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Brian1066

Reviewed on 08/08/2024 16:44

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WOW

What a fantastic CL, stayed two nights before continuing to Norfolk. Would have stayed longer if we had known beforehand what a fantastic place this is. Immaculately kept grounds, great facilities, beautiful surroundings including a tranquil pond, where you can just sit and contemplate. This site definitely merits CL site of the year. Sarah and Andy, the owners, are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. We will most definitely be back.

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johnLaura

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Reviewed on 29/07/2024 21:03

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Simply the best

Our second visit this year, everything is just perfect. Sarah and Andy have bent over backwards to please everyone who visits. This site warrants CL of the year. Jim and Janet plus two German Shepherds AAA+++

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Reviewed on 26/07/2024 19:35

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It just gets better!

Our second visit, with the hardstandings and gravel drive, toilet, shower and washing up sink, the site is now complete. Sarah and Andrew make you feel so welcome, I would have no problem with nominating this as CL of the year!

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Reviewed on 24/07/2024 10:18

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Our best CL so far!

A beautifully presented site hosted by a great couple. Andy and Sarah have really got the balance right here. Everywhere is well maintained and well presented but not to the extreme you daren’t move and enjoy it. The facilities are clean and the shower is great - hot and powerful. But what really did it for us was the setting and thought therein. A beautiful pond with a central island, visited by birds all day long, a wooden gazebo overlooking the pond equipped with table and chairs, a summer house with comfy armchairs, a shepherd’s hut with everything you can think of from an umbrella, to books, board games and even fold up chairs. So delightful was the setting that we cancelled our plans for the day and instead spent our whole weekend on site! It rained but that didn’t matter - we relaxed in the summer house; the sun shone - we had a bbq. Never has a CL site had so many options. So if you are like me and want the perks of an adult only peaceful CL site but not just a field - look no further than The Old Wheelwrights Retreat. Can’t wait for my next recharge weekend there.

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Reviewed on 26/05/2024 13:52

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Great CL site

This is a great CL site. Well kept large pitches. Shower and toilet facility were fantastic. Lovely gardens and warm welcome by owners. Dog walk on site and also a circular walk from site. Beautiful site to chill by the pond with a glass of wine or visit the shepherd's hut which is full of dvds/ books if the weather turns. Close to East Kirkby Air museum and Skegness with all the seaside has to offer. Fresh eggs from the on site chickens. We had a fantastic stay and definitely will be booking again. Thank you Sarah & Andy, your site is lovely.

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Reviewed on 20/05/2024 17:01

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Peaceful beautiful CL

Stayed at The Old Wheelwrights Retreat for 2 nights. Can easily say this is the best maintained, most peaceful and beautiful CL we've ever stayed at. Andy and Sarah met us with a warm welcome with plenty of information about the site and its amenities. Therecare nice circular dog walks of varying lengths off site on quiet roads and tracks. Unfortunately no pubs or shops in the village of Firsby but market town of Splisby is only 5 to 6 minutes drive away with pub and shops. Fish pond is great with large stock of young fish, though its not for fishing in, just for enjoying the sound of the fountain and relaxation. There is a shepherd's hut with games, dvds etc to enjoy, plus a reading room to again relax, read or enjoy the sound of the radio. Finally there are free range chickens which provide plenty of eggs to buy. The combined single toilet and shower are excellent, spacious and clean. To sum up, the CL is fantastic to relax and enjoy the bird song, we will be back. Thanks to hosts Andy and Sarah.

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Reviewed on 15/05/2024 20:11

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Outstanding Site

If you're looking for somewhere in Lincolnshire to pitch your Caravan, Motorhome or stay in a Holiday Lodge, look no further. The owners Andy and Sarah are a delightful couple who with the help of Andy's father, Keith have created the most beautiful, tranquil, tidy and spotlessly clean CL all of which can be found on the outskirts of Spilsby.

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Barney 12

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Reviewed on 01/05/2024 19:23

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