The Old Wheelwrights Retreat
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We have just returned from the Old Wheelwrights Retreat and would say without hesitation, this is the best CL we have been to. Massive closely mown field with landscaping and various interesting features including some hens at the bottom of the field and a pond with lots of fish. The servicing point is all under cover too. Our little dog Daisy absolutely loved the grass to run around on (on her lead). The pictures on the page here are exactly as it is, plus the owners Sarah and Andrew are lovely people, very friendly with lots of local knowledge. We would recommend Tattershall Castle, Gunby Hall and Baumber Walled Garden to visit. For plane spotters RAF Conningsby is also nearby, next to Tattershall and train spotters can see regular trains over the hedge at the bottom of the site, they toot their horns to let you know, plus they don’t run at night. Top class!
Wow - just wow !
We can honestly say this is the best CL site we have stayed on - and we have been to a fair few ! Set in a huge perfectly manicured garden, a beautiful pond area with decking and shelter to sit and relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the peace and quiet. A shepherd's hut with an array of items to borrow - dvd's, games, books etc. and a summer house where you can also sit to chat or listen to the radio and admire the beautiful garden view whick is lit up at night with twinkling solar lights. All the disposal facilities are sparkling clean and it is clearly obvious the owners take the upmost pride in keeping everything immaculate.
Nearby are several places worth a visit and we even took our motorhome into Skegness where there is parking right near the front for the sole use of coaches and motorhomes at £5 a day.
We will certainly book again when travelling in the area and have no hesitation in recommending this beautiful site to others.
Outstanding site
Great site in quiet small village near Lincolnshire Wolds. Well placed for visits by car to local attractions and to amenities in nearby Spilsby. We had an excellent, relaxing stay on a large, level pitch with very friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts. Cannot recommend highly enough and we will definitely return when next in the area.
Fantastic 5 star CL
We recently spent 5 nights at this absolutely fantastic CL, only wish we could have stayed longer.
We received an extremely warm welcome and we’re made to feel very welcome throughout our whole stay - what lovely people !
Everything was on hand and spotlessly clean and very well maintained, our stay was both relaxing and comfortable.
A truly exceptional CL, which we highly recommend to all.
A Gem of a Site
Lovely site, well kept & clean, lovely owners - nothing is too much trouble.
The site is set in beautiful surroundings with plenty of country walks straight from the site.
Nearby is the national trust property, Gunby Hall which is well worth a visit. A few miles further afield is the vast beaches of the east coast including Skegness, Ingoldmells, Chapel St Leonards, Sutton on Sea & Mablethorpe. All offer shopping and great traditional seaside experiences not forgetting fish & chips!
The nearest town is Spilsby with numerous pubs, restaurants and 2 supermarkets. Wainfleet is in the opposite direction and has a brewery and a CO-OP & is well worth a visit.
All in all a fabulous site in a fabulous location. Highly recommended.
Discovery02
Reviewed on 27/05/2023 12:52
11 nights at this wonderfull cl
from the moment you pull up its got a wow feeling as you look down the site ,Sarah and Andy are super feindly and helpfull,the information shepherds hut is some thing esle ,as chairs ,sofa ,chess set and games maps , and even a gutar for you to use.
andy had just put the finnihing touches to shelter on the decking over looking the pond which looks great .how many camp site have rased beds of herbs for you to use all the types of herbs i could think of
we went to the ark zoo rescue,battle of britain memoial flight at Coningsby,licolshire Aiation Heritage centre air show,Gibraltar point vistor centre and northcote heavy horse centre for there medieval tournament all are brillant
and of course chilled out at the best campsite i have been to
5star CL
Just returned from a wonderful 3 nights on this jewel of a CL.
Such a warm and friendly welcome from Andy and Sarah and family who are rightly proud of their site and are keen to continue to evolve it. A beautiful, immaculate site close to Gunby Hall and the coast. Had a lovely meal at a nearby pub and a pleasant walk from the site with our 2 dogs. We will most definitely be back- as long as we can get on it as we don’t think it will be long before folks flock there!
Simply the best
After 40 years of motorhoming we think that this is one of the best, if not THE best small site we have been to in this country. Beautifully kept and landscaped by the wonderful hosts. Very welcoming and gave lots of information about area. Very large area but strictly 5 vans, so plenty of space. Obviously nice and flat! Lovely pond with new covered seating area to relax in day or evening with a cuppa or glass of something stronger. Thanks to Sarah and Andy. Loathed to tell everybody about this cracking site really!!
A new favourite
This is a very thoughtfully put together new site and the owners are still making improvements - putting a pergola up for some shade during our stay. We stayed with a caravan and in the cottage and all of us had a great time. We received a friendly welcome from Sarah and Andy and they are both happy to answer questions and give recommendations. The site and facilities are beautifully kept and we didn’t need levellers when pitching. We enjoyed our strolls down to see the chickens and around the large pond, the shepherd’s hut also looks a welcoming space to spend some time relaxing. Thanks Sarah and Andy, hope to see you again soon.