The crunch of gravel underfoot, the quiet hum of a countryside site where canvas and vans settle in side by side—this is proper low-key camping without the fanfare.
Whether you're pitching a ridge tent for a solo escape, backing in a motorhome, or setting up the family caravan for a long weekend, there's space here for most outfits. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth a quick call if you're bringing four-legged crew. The surrounding area has that classic English patchwork feel—hedgerows, footpaths, and for anglers, Little John Lakes is close enough to make an early morning session worthwhile.
Facilities aren't shouted about, so it's worth checking what's onsite when you book—this feels like the kind of spot that keeps things simple rather than decking itself out in bunting. Campfires are a maybe, depending on conditions, so ask on arrival if you're hoping for an evening by the flames. Quiet, unfussy, and honest—a place that just lets you camp.
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Local walks within 10 km
Fisheries within 10 km
- Little John Lakes2.86 kmManaged fishery
- Sherwood Forest Fishery10.55 kmManaged fishery
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- DirectionsThe Carpenters ArmsPub 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsCarpenters Arms WalesbyRestaurant 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsRuby Murray'sTakeaway 2.1 km~25 min walkpizza;burger;kebab
- DirectionsHarrow InnPub 2.5 km~30 min walk
- DirectionsSeacrestTakeaway 2.6 km~30 min walkfish and chips
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