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We are almost to reluctant to review this campsite, hoping only to keep this little gem of a site secret. Home from home is not the word, from the moment you arrive you are given the warmest of welcome from Vic & Cheryl, they accept you as long lost friends & nothing is to much trouble. I have lost count on whether this is our fifth or sixth visit & rain or shine it has a uniqueness all of it's own.
We do not go for the fishing although it is most enjoyable to watch fish after fish being caught by fellow campers. We go for the relaxing atmosphere, although very close to town you have the best of both worlds, surrounded by trees & looking out over the lakes, seeing the horses & their fouls galloping in the nearby field is idyllic.
We recommend you sample the home made cooking, but if you prefer to cook your own breakfast don't forget to ask Cheryl for fresh eggs from the hens at the back of the farm. If you get chance, book Sunday lunch, after that you really will want to come again
We do not need to mention the shower/toilet block everything said in previous reviews is true, spotless,the best we have ever seen. Thank patch for making friends with our two dogs, but most of all thank you, Vic & Cheryl for your hard work in making this an exceptional site.
Well I've just got back from one nights stay and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Reasons why? Ok here goes.
We arrived at the site to be greeted by the owner Vic and Patch the dog, he was very friendly and gave us a tour of the facilities. The toilets and shower room are clean enough to eat your dinner off, and there`s a very handy little room with a freezer and a tumble dryer in(free) He then showed us to our pitch whilst explaining that the site had only been open since march and that he wanted to eventually have all the grass looking like a bowling green (we thought it looked pretty good anyway)
The first thing we noticed was a lovely looking lake in the middle of the site and at first glance we could see that there were some really big fish in there (although not a fisherman myself it was nice to see folks catching them) He then showed us a nice little aviary with a small, but again, very clean looking cafe next it (which we didn't use as we are fairly new to camping and wanted to sample the delights of cooking outdoors ourselves)
After we were set up we set off to Morrissons (about 4-5 mins drive away)to buy our supplies for the night/morning ,however we did manage to forget the eggs so I half heartedly asked if we could buy some eggs and was pleasantly surprised when we were given half a dozen fresh eggs and told to settle up in the morning! (the eggs were great scrambled by the way)
There is a pub about half a mile away and a chinese restaurant and a pizza place that deliver to the site if required and also a chip shop very nearby. There is also an aerodrome close by and the planes were taking off frequently during the daytime but they certainly weren`t a nuisance to us and didn't spoil the serenity of the place. The birds were varied in species and vocal with it,which was a nice sound to awake to along with the sound of running water into the lake
When the sun went down (and a few ciders along with it) we realised we had also forgotten to bring any kind of lantern but again ,along came Vic to our rescue who very kindly had managed to rustle up a powerful torch from somewhere. He was sat with us while I played my guitar and sang Beatles songs (`till a reasonable hour I might add) and a good time was had by all. Fellow campers came along and sat with with us which was nice,we were all quite merry but certainly not enough to drive people mad!
We will definitely be coming back here as soon as we get the next chance,thanks to Vic,Cheryl,Patch and Shane for making our weekend a memorable one
From the minute we arrived we were made welcome. Vic, Cheryl & Shane are some of the nicest people we have ever met. By the end of our week we felt as if we had known them years. Cheryl make a delicious Sunday roast and homemade cakes to die for. The shower room, loo's etc are kept immaculate at all times. The fishing lakes are very clear and full of fish (I must take up fishing one day)
A lot to do and visit in the area, I suggest a visit to the tourist office or have a look on line as there is far too much to do to mention on here, but I can recommend the princess cruise on the river trent, we had a brilliant meal/time etc. Also the visit to Jerusalem, we stopped to have a drink in the pub and was amazed by the 'oldness' of the building. We used the park and ride costing £2.70 quite a lot which saved us the hassle of driving in a very busy city. All in all we had a fab week and will be back in the future.
With a rare scorcher of a weekend forecast we decided to try and find a site within an hours drive from home with a fishing lake. Upon calling to check availability for two caravans I was informed by the owner that he did have room for us but that he was hosting a 21st birthday party for his son and that whilst we were welcome to join in there may be some noise as it was a barbecue, disco / karaoke event. I advised that this sounded more like a bonus than a problem and booked on.
When we arrived we were greeted by Vic and Patch and after pitching up he showed us round the facilities. They have been mentioned by other reviewers and are as good as previously reported. The toilet and shower block is something to behold for any site but particularly impressive for a certified site, it goes without saying how clean and comfortable they are but it is the little extra touches that make the difference, a seating area in the shower room, plenty of hooks to hang your towel and clothes and even a lit vanity mirror with a seat. Although housed in a porto-cabin they are very much home from home. 10 out of 10!
The cafe is small but it is clean welcoming and aside a lovely decked outside eating area overlooking the lake. We had a lovely Sunday lunch cooked by Cheryl, a huge portion of meat was plated up, fresh vegetables, Yorkshire puds, mash and roast potatoes were available for self service from a hotplate. I know she'd also made a home made cheesecake which I would have liked to have sampled but I was too full.
The lake is crystal clear and pleasant to look at or to sit beside reading a book whilst the other half fishes.
I'd imagined our 'invite' to Shane's birthday party would have included the offer of a hot dog and the free show from the disco but Vic and Cheryl were true to their word and fully included all us campers on the site, we were treated to some lovely food, we were invited to participate in the karaoke, hope our efforts haven't got us banned for life. Thanks, it was great, we had a brilliant weekend.
Vic even said I could keep the book I borrowed from the loo and suggested I bring it back next time I visit or even bring some of my own that I've already read. We'll definitely be back, I'll bring some books with me.
A lovely well run campsite with excellent toilet facilities. The site is well located for visiting Nottingham, Derby and the surrounding areas. We day tripped to Rutland Water as well as the nearby Newstead Abbey. Vic and Cheryl were very welcoming and friendly and that's saying nothing about the one dog welcoming committee Patch!
The site is quite small, if you have a tent as large, as ours, make sure you state when booking as Vic stated that we were taking up 2 bays (although he still only charged for one!)
This is a fantastic site set in lovely surroundings overlooking the fishing lake
We really enjoyed staying here and the facilities are fantastic .We were made really welcome and wish to say thanks to Vic and his wife . We will definitely be back soon .
Driving to this site we thought the area was a bit too industrial, but as you enter the gates of the Farm, it's a nice surprise to find greenery and the lake. And it was a pleasure to hear the birds from their aviary. The site is marketed like a large Caravan Park and Fishing Lake, and you need to remind yourself that it is a 5-van site. On that basis, for a certified site it is very good. The toilets are spotlessly clean, and the shower is spacious.
We didn't try the cafe, but other campers rated it highly.
The lake is beautifully clear as it's spring fed, and the fish (ide mainly) practically leap onto your rod. It's not a lake for a serious carp angler
We were presented with a leaflet with lots of rules and regulations when we first arrived. Vic & Cheryl were OK with us leaving our dogs off the lead, as their dog Patch was also roaming free. The down side was that we did pick up a few of Patch's 'deposits' so that campers did not think it was ours.
Our leaflet is not all rules it shows how to find us, local areas of interest and facilities and standard rules that apply to a fishery - including using unhooking mats to protect our fish (which we have available to use),only having one rod in use at any time and the type of baits that are successful and again protect our fish and the environment.
Light sleepers may be disturbed by the lorries from the co-op depot next door, particularly if pitched further away from the house.
The site fee is a little steep for a CS, but can perhaps be justified because of the toilet facility. It would have been nice to have the option of a cheaper pitch without electric.
When booking we always ask if hookup is required or not so the option was available. Our price, from other feedback particularly because of the toilet facilities and the shower, which is at no additional charge, is reasonable from the feed back our other customers have given.
We choose to go to CS's for a bit of peace and quiet and tranquillity, and even to be a bit unsociable! Vic and Cheryl are extremely friendly but we found them a little bit 'in your face' - we put that down to their vast enthusiasm for this new venture.
We apologise if we did not read the signs that you wanted to be unsociable, we thought we were simply sharing stories of camping adventures and the types of customers we had both experienced even though we were only one month into our new venture.
Thanks for the feedback, hopefully we can use it to make sure others have an excellent time at our site.
Stayed here for just the one night, spur of the moment thing. Very nice and friendly site, with beautiful surroundings. Toilets and showers were by far the cleanest we have seen on any other camp site. Vic made us a lovely full English breakfast on the Sunday morning, which was great value for money and set us up for the day ahead. We shall definitely be visiting here again in the near future and trying one of the Sunday roasts and a bit of fishing on the large fishing lake here.
Having arrived we were shown to our pitch by Vic and after setting up Vic and Cheryl showed us around. The Toilet block is immaculate and it stays like it at all times (a pleasure to take a shower on site for a change). The small cafe (with a large well stocked aviary just outside the door) serves breakfasts and excellent Sunday meals at reasonable prices (no one goes hungry or complains)
A peaceful site within easy reach of Nottingham and all the things you would expect of a large city, but with the peace of the countryside. Supermarket, garage, takeaways and a pub all within a mile of the site.
The well stocked lake is right on the steps of your caravan and you will not be disappointed with the fishing.
All in all a site that has started with a high standard and will I am sure only get better as word quickly spreads. We will be back many more times.
We stayed at the campsite on a Saturday night and although it was near to Nottingham, it was a small oasis. The owners made us feel really welcome and gave us chance to set up before giving us a tour of all the facilities. The toilet block was exceptionally clean and very roomy with lots of hot water. We didn't stay for Sunday dinner but will do the next time we go back. Vic was very helpful and gave us advice on walks in the area. We had a really good stay there and will definitely be going back.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
We are almost to reluctant to review this campsite, hoping only to keep this little gem of a site secret. Home from home is not the word, from the moment you arrive you are given the warmest of welcome from Vic & Cheryl, they accept you as long lost friends & nothing is to much trouble. I have lost count on whether this is our fifth or sixth visit & rain or shine it has a uniqueness all of it's own.
