The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite
The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite
4.25 /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 ensuite, which sleeps six.
The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite is open from 01/01 to 30/09 in 2024 and from 15/03 to 29/09 in 2025.
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 on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
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.
4.25 /5
80%
would recommend
"Absolutely stunning. It felt safe and secure enough for the kids to wander around freely"
Gemma L - Jun 2024
"Absolute little gem this is. Kids loved the river and the swings over the river"
Dale M - Sep 2023
Camping stay
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Simon B
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I thought it was a very nice family campsite - staff were very friendly and willing to help. I loved the cave bar. Had a really enjoyable stay.
Thank you
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Marie B
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It’s a magical location. We have had a lovely relaxing holiday.
Overcrowded
Jeanette U
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Not dog friendly, nowhere for them to run. Very, very overcrowded, no space in between tents. For the amount of people there, not enough toilets and showers. No bins anywhere around, you had to take your rubbish over to one side and it was like a dumping ground with rubbish all over the floor. Not very organised and the worst campsite I have been to. Way overpriced for what you get. Would not go again and would not recommend.
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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