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Robin Hood Retreat
Middle Plantation
Belle Eau Park
Bilsthorpe
Nottinghamshire (Browse area)
NG22 8TY
Tel: 01623 871457
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Pitches: 24
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bella66 |
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 We have just come away from this site after first visiting in May. Yes, when you get to the end of the long lane it is a lovely surprise to find a well laid out secluded site.
The showers and toilets are much cleaner and we have noticed lots of little changes. The new managers are extremely helpful and pleasant and we had a very enjoyable few days. Although we did not use it there was an adequate launderette which I am sure we will make use of next year on our longer visit.
The local village offers all the necessary amenities and there are lots of nearby attractions. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Nickety |
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We had a fantastic family weekend at this campsite.
Yes, the road up to the site is a bit rundown and yes, the the showers and toilets need a little attention, however they are clean and the showers are nice and warm. We also went to this campsite for August bank holiday and we have noticed a vast improvement in just the few weeks.
Our party consisted of seven pitches, this was not a problem for the owners and they were happy to help in any way they could.
The price is very reasonable too.
We will definitely be booking again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: MOGDOG1 |
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This is a lovely little site that we have visited a few times, in the past it has been in need of some TLC, it is now under new management and this seems to have been taken in hand. The shower block was the main let down but this has had a make over and is much cleaner and brighter. The new management are very helpful/ friendly and seem to have put a lot of work in to the site in the short time they have been in charge. The site is tucked away in a little haven at the top of a long lane, we have a large unit but have no problem accessing the site. All in all a nice place to be with lots to do in the surrounding area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Aim82 |
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We visited for a one night stay to test our ability to cope with a 1 year old and a yappy dog - both did well!
The approach to the camp site is pretty poor with some big potholes - I wouldn't be too impressed if staying for longer and having to drive down it more frequently. Nice big pitches and site was quiet on the night we were there.
The children's play area is just a single slide and two swings, not much to get excited about. Site is a bit ropey looking in some areas, and could do with a tidy up and some areas fencing off a little better to stop young ones going in areas they shouldn't be in (old disused camping area opposite reception?)
The toilet block was basic, everything worked, but could do with a bit of modernisation - not somewhere you want to spend much time in.
All in all, basic site, price ok and they were ok with a 1 night weekend stay where other local sites had a 2 night min.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Marsha9 |
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Our party of 3 families, all in tents, had a fantastic weekend at this site recently. The site is a good size (not too big) and had a very relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. It is sheltered by large trees, so although it was quite breezy when we were there it was very still at ground level.
The children loved the small play area that was situated right next to our tent! The toilets / showers were clean, with free shot water and not a long walk from the camping area. The owner was friendly and helpful.
The only slight downside is that the pitches were a bit uneven and stony but nothing that we couldn't cope with. We will definitely return, probably soon!
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Pete2436 |
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Stayed here over the whit holiday. Site is accessed through a industrial site which at first glance is a little off putting. Access is a little rutty but easily passable.
The site is good, pitches are roomy and plenty of space to play as pitch next door was empty. The site however is let down by the toilet block which is in need of a make over and a little money spending on it. If this was sorted then this would be a gem and I would visit again but there are other sites in the area I would chose first because of this problem.
Bins were not emptied through the week either which caused rubbish piling up around the bins. Owners are very friendly and if the toilet block was sorted then would a very good place to stay
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Aquaplsh |
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This is a great site, tucked away just outside the village of Bilsthorpe and surrounded by countryside with some lovely views across the fields.
On arrival you need to pass through a small, but rather grotty industrial estate and then drive about 3/4 of a mile up a narrow lane which is strewn with potholes to access the site itself. This being our first foray into the world of caravanning, we had started to wonder what we had let ourselves in for!
However, when we passed through the gates our initial fears faded. The site is well cared for and the owners are really friendly and helpful.
The pitches were all a generous size and mostly flat, with a reasonable amount of shelter. There is a small children's play area with swings and a slide. The toilet block is clean but small and in need of a makeover. There is a laundry room on site, along with chemical disposal point, fresh water point and outdoor washing up sink. There is also a small shop (basics only). The fee for a hook up pitch was a bargain at just £15 per night, and our friends (who joined us for the weekend in their enormous tent) were not charged any extra despite having two cars and a dog with them.
The site was quiet and secluded but within easy travelling distance of many of Nottinghamshires towns and attractions.
Overall I would certainly recommend it and will be visiting again soon.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: JoMC |
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We stayed at this campsite at the end of the half term holiday. It is small and was fairly full, but didn’t feel busy.
The pitch was a good size, flat and no stones. The owner suggested we pitch to one side in case it rained. On the second night we had a torrential thunderstorm (pretty much all night) and there was a puddle where we’d been told to avoid but otherwise we were fine.
My children liked the little shop (probably because it sold ice cream and ice pops).
Only negative point – toilets and showers are quite small. But they were kept clean and there was plenty of hot water.
We were told that there had been a problem emptying the bins, so they were full when we arrived but were emptied on the second day.
So to summarise - we would go back; we would recommend it; it’s good value for money; just not the most luxurious toilet block in the world.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Arcook |
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The campsite was very peaceful and secluded, well of the beaten track. The owner's were very friendly, and we had a choice as to were we could pitch. For £15.O0 a night with full electric it was value for money.
They could do with a little freezer in the laundry room, so that camper's can freeze there ice blocks, even though for 50p you could exchange yours for 4 of theirs.
The only two down-sides to this park was the showers could have been bigger and mopped more often, myself and my daughter did it a few times, but the mop head was to big to fit the wringer on the bucket properly, and secondly, the rubbish bag's and bin's had not been removed in the whole week that we were there.
Other wise the site is a cracking place, with great attractions right on the door step. Will be going back again hopefully for a week in August.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Ker123 |
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The road leading up was very narrow but ok if you went steady. Friendly staff and helpful. Very peaceful, views of fields all round. Toilet blocks could of done with upgrade but ok seen worse. Plenty of freedom for kids, no traffic to worry about, mine got well and truly mudded up and loved every minute of it.
Close to Bilsthorpe village and about 15mins in car to local town, Mansfield. Sherwood visitors centre about 20 mins by car. Edwinstowe Rufford country park 10mins down the road by car is a lovely day out. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area but you do need a car. Would go back to site purely because of the freedom kids had.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Blongs |
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We had a quick 1 nighter over the May bank holiday here as we were doing Go Ape in Sherwood the next day.
2 of us rang up on the Sat morning and we were able to get a pitch for 1 night with electric. Super! No 3 day minimum and no messing around. £15 sorted.
We found the site no problems using the sat nav, you do go through a small industrial unit complex and straight out the other side into open fields, the site is signed up.
We were checked in and we went for hardstanding, it was a little messy but no real problem. The grass pitches did look nicer but I was a little worried about rain and motorhome traction on wet grass.
The owners were friendly and walked us to the pitches which were next to each other.
The toilet block was fine, there was only 1 sink though for washing up and it was outside.
We walked down into Bilsthorpe for tea, when you reach the main road, turn right and keep walking for 30 mins. Copper Beech is the pubs name.
I'd not bother going further into town, we did and the only other pub was a dive and as cheap as the beer was it was still a dive and not busy.
Sherwood forest was about 10 mins drive away and was super. Go Ape was fab and the bikes trails etc all looked good too.
The site was fine for 1 night, I could do a weekend here but if it was longer I'd probably use a different site.
Very nice time had by all, the inlaws usually use CC owned sites and I had no complaints from them.
They were able to leave the caravan on site for most of the day even though we were going home.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lmabcn |
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Stayed here for 2 nights
Nice quiet site, new trees being planted, views over surrounding countryside. Little Park for the kids
Good size pitches, enough for car, caravan and awning side by side, with small trees separating each pitch
Owner was very friendly and helpful and came to check we were ok
Small on site shop, not sure what it sold as we didn't need it
Facilities were clean and well looked after, so no problems there
Locally is Bilsthope, which has a nice pub serving cheap food, and a good grassed beer garden. Also a local mini-mart shop nearby in bilsthorpe
Approach road to site, is a bit pot-holed and could do with some tlc, but passible at slow speed
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| Date of Visit: February 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: DJMC |
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A fantastic peaceful little site ! Lovely friendly owners, who go out of their way to help you if you need it (and we did, as it was our first outing with the new van !). As has been said previously, driving down the side of the industrial estate you have to wonder what you are going to find, but it really is lovely once you get there. We were on the bottom part of the site, with lovely views over the fields. The toilets are perfectly adequate, with toiletries provided which is a nice touch. Definitely worth a visit
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Heysey |
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Just got back from Robin Hood Retreat and must say it was just what the doctor ordered. After a little bit of a mix up with my sat-nav my wife and I arrived and was met by the owner, he was nice and polite and very informative on the local attractions
The site had a few people still on after the bank holiday most of them in caravans, there was two big family tents with a number of young children and they were happy playing on the play area, this is a children friendly site and it was nice to see children just playing and getting on with each other. As most reviews have said for this site the showers are adequate and clean there is also a washing machine if you need one.
Talking with the owner he told me he is in the process of making a on site shop, this is a good idea as the local shop in a car ride away and so is the nearest pub.
The only down side to the site is the approach road there are a number of pot holes and you have to take it easy and pick your way around them.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kathleen Mawby |
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A smashing little campsite, with friendly and cheerful staff. It is slightly tucked away off the beaten track but well worth the journey as it is lovely and peaceful. I visited this site as it was willing to take a group of three ladies - which not all sites will do.
The toilet and shower block was always clean as was the washing up sink. I have since visited this site again for one night with two seven year old girls and they loved it. Plenty of space to run around as well as a couple of swings.
Although this site is placed near to an industrial site you can't hear any traffic one you are on site.
The nearest pub is a half hour walk away, but the manager did tell us that the local Chinese would deliver if we wanted!
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