The Nurseries Caravan Park
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The Nurseries Caravan Park

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#1 of 4 campsites in Alford
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.5 of 5 bubbles
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4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.6 of 5 bubbles
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4.6 of 5 bubbles
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The Nurseries Caravan Park is a relaxing and peaceful, family run site exclusively for adults. Our well cared for site features 15 touring pitches as well as 15 seasonal pitches suitable for caravans and motor homes alike with plenty of space for awnings. Our tariffs are both reasonable and simple with no hidden extras and the site facilities are all available free of charge.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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Caroline L wrote a review Aug 2024
4.0 of 5 bubbles
This place is perfect for peace and quiet. Excellent full breakfast from the lovely hosts and lovely and helpful with where to go and what to do. Showers and toilets very well cleaned. Lovely pitch sites. Great location to get to Skegness Mablethorpe and other areas. Free WiFi which was top speed. Little shop for some essentials you may have forgotten little library and selection of games to borrow. Fridges and freezer to use microwave I would say I only gave it 4 stars as it would have been nice if they did a pizza night of something once a week to get together with all the other campers. Overall we are going back
My new favourite place.
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Date of stay: August 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Just go
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Lee B wrote a review Apr 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We was made to feel very welcome by Neil the campsite warden on arrival and during our stay. The campsite is well maintained with very clean facilities. We found the site very peaceful however not too far from Skegness with lots to do for everyone. This is an adults only site and we wound recommend it for couples or lone travellers. There is a little cafe and shop on site for your basic needs and the Red lion pub is a 10 minute walk from the site, recommend to book ahead for food.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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anthony b wrote a review Sept 2022
Retford, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Well, what can i say about the Nurseries caravan park , certainly nothing to complain about . This park is a credit to it's owners and the on site warden Neil, nothing was to much trouble for him , the park was spotless as was the shower and toilet blocks. We stayed on a fully serviced pitch and everything was easy to get to and the size of the pitch was enormous, Little cafe and takeway open most mornings if you can't be bothered to cook breakfast would certainly recommend it if your heading to the east coast and we will certainley be returning to The Nurseries again BRILLIANT
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from jackie banks, General Manager at The Nurseries Caravan Park
Responded 19 Sept 2022
Aww thanks so much it really does make it all worthwhile to hear your thoughts. Much appreciated
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nicolagroves11g wrote a review Sept 2023
Kettering, United Kingdom
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The Nurseries is a lovely large cottage in a beautiful and quiet location, approximately 20 minutes from Skegness and Mablethorpe. The house has a private hot tub which is clean and very relaxing.
However we did have some issues, general cleanliness is lacking in some areas, mainly the kitchen, utility room and downstairs bathroom, this was apparent by the swarms of flies in these areas and the foul odour coming from the kitchen bin.
There was a large amount of broken glass by the outside bin, quite hazardous, especially as I had my dogs with me.
The flies caused sitting in the kitchen dining area uncomfortable as they were landing on us, the dogs and the food. Even the hob of the oven when in use.
The welcome folder in the lounge mentioned cleaning products could be found in the utility room, however this was not the case and we had to go out to buy these so we could clean the surfaces. Another small niggle was the cleanliness of the mugs, glasses, plates and cutlery, these had to be washed up prior to using.
When reading the description for the property it stated there would be a welcome pack on arrival, this was not the case. This also mentioned the downstairs shower room, which was in fact a wet room, that did become extremely slippery after using.
The beds were comfy with plenty of pillows, of you want or need WiFi this is pretty non existent, meaning the smart TVs didn't work, little bit annoying but didn't effect our stay. Overall we did have a lovely stay, there is a beautiful 3 mile walk around the farm land, just some key details that need to be improved
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Date of stay: September 2023
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Peter H wrote a review Sept 2024
3.0 of 5 bubbles
What a shame. The last time we visited this site we got such a lovely family feel for the place and were given tea and cake by the owners - it used to have a wonderful atmosphere. Unfortunately I have to be honest and here are some pro’s and con’s.
Pro’s.
1. We were welcomed and shown our pitch.
2. The pitch was lovely and spacious with fake grass to pitch on. I really liked this.
3. The location is lovely and quiet and the feeling of space is great.
4. Security - they have a fob system for a barrier now which is good for the site.
5. Breakfasts. There are breakfasts available (we didn’t go this time) and there is a snack area with a few bits you can buy.
6. The lawns were well maintained and cut.

Cons. (I shall break these down).
1. On the road leading to the camp site you have to go through a farmer’s drive. This is laden with huge pot holes that are dangerous to vehicles and anyone could miss their foot and hurt themselves. We were on this site a few years back and that has only got worse.
2. I was told that site WiFi had replaced the welcome cup of tea - which sounded fine, however it is so slow you can’t stream tv and only nearly use it for browsing. Very poor.
3. At the entrance there is loads and loads of building rubbish just sat by the gates making the place look untidy.
4. The thing that i really found bad was the toilets and here is a few reasons why;
A. There are only 2 showers for men and 3 toilets for the whole site.
B. The decor is so old and needing fully refurbished. The showers are electric ones with extremely poor water pressure and the heads on the showers were badly dribbling water during use. Plus the shower trays were stained and never ran the water away properly. Awful showers.
C. In the bathroom areas there are 2 cubicles each with the showers, toilet and a sink. However there is only one hand dryer which is outside the cubicle. This means that you go to the toilet, wash your hands but then you have to use the dirty door handle to unlock the cubicle to get to the hand dryer - defying the purpose of hand washing.
D. The whole shower areas were washed on the floor and toilets however the rest of the area was very grimy and dirty.

I shall finish by saying the same as i started and that is that this is such a shame the site is like this since being taken over because with a little investment and care this could be a cracking little site again.
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Date of stay: August 2024
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: A lovely quite site but needs updating
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peelypops wrote a review Sept 2023
Castleford, United Kingdom
2.0 of 5 bubbles
This cottage is in a peaceful location, nicely furnished with comfortable beds.
Unfortunately when we arrived the kitchen was infested with flies which did not give a good first impression, upon further investigation the bin was found to be dirty. The mop and bucket provided in the utility room were also dirty and smelly. The downstairs wet room floor and sink were also dirty and we had to buy cleaning products and clean it before we could use it. We also had to clean the balcony of the master bedroom as this was covered in pigeon faeces. The Welcome pack consisted of an instruction booklet, there were no hand towels provided, there was a stained tea towel.
Once we got rid of the flies and cleaned the dirty areas we had a lovely weekend, a more vigorous cleaning schedule and attention to detail needs putting into place.
The garden also needs a good tidy up as there were scraps of wood with nails sticking out and loose cables which are not very child friendly.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Markeza_adventurez wrote a review Jun 2023
Suffolk, United Kingdom
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Upon arrival we were greeted by Neil the warden (His youtube channel is Neil campsite warden) he was so pleasant and very helpful. He showed us to our pitch which was lovely and quiet. Well-spaced for any kind of vehicle whether it be small or large. The wash facilities are very clean as well as the toilets it does have a little Honesty shop which is open 24hrs and the café is open between 9 am and 11 am between Wednesday and Sunday. (There are signs on the outside of the building say what the hours are). Off the campsite in Mumby they have the red lion pub that served lovely meals and a pint or two it wasn't overcrowded it was a very pleasant Atmosphere. Generally, if you want a relaxing time with no Noise During the day and peaceful sleep at night. this is the campsite to be at We would give it 10 out of 10 and go again.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Overall the roads are fine but as you get closer just take caution as the roads do have a few...
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Two oldies and a dog wrote a review Sept 2023
Wigan, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
What a wonderful site in the countryside. A warm welcome from Neil and if you are lucky Rasher the dog.
Large pitches perfectly manicured grass. Wonderful site staff.
Mark makes an excellent full breakfast and will cook it to your liking, thank you Mark. Bathrooms are very clean. Disability friendly with grab rails and a seat. Water and EHU on pitch.
Great dog walking and good walking tracks around.
Lots of attractions to visit.
Good stocked shop at reception.
If you object to countryside smells and flies at certain times of the year then this emit for you. We expected this as you are in the middle of the countryside.
There is a pub within walking distance which serves very tasty food at a reasonable price. Staff are very friendly and welcoming.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: There is a bus stop nearby. Great for hiking or cycling
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Nadean c wrote a review Jul 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a lovely place to unwind. Set in a quiet location and surrounded by fields you can definitely sit back and relax. The warden is friendly and the lady (apologies but cannot remember her name) cooks one of the best breakfast out there! The little onsite cafe is well stocked and they even have food available outside of hours with an Honesty box for you to leave money for your purchase. They cater for all food allergies/requirements including vegan ice cream! The fully service pitches are great! Astro turf so no need to bring your own flooring for your awning. FYI due to the ground being hard under the astro turf, you will need hard/rock pegs. The amenities are well kept and clean and also includes washing facilities for your clothes. They have a freezer and fridge for everyone to use. This site is situated near all beaches and attractions. One beach is only 11 minutes away. All beaches are dog friendly and our dog had the best time at all of them!
We have had a lovely stay here and would recommend this site 😊 👌
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from jackie banks, General Manager at The Nurseries Caravan Park
Responded 19 Sept 2022
Thank so good to hear :)
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Julie S wrote a review Sept 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely campsite very clean facilities, washing machine and dryer. Place to wash your plates cups etc. site pitches are exceptionally big. Good location for a base to travel and look at different places We can’t thank Neil and Mark enough for being so welcoming nothing was to much trouble. Marks breakfast was lovely and plenty of it.
The views from the site are amazing. Our dog Max loved the walk down the lane. This site is so peaceful at night that we had an excellent sleep while we were there. The only noise you can here during the day are people having fun and enjoying there stay.
We met Dan and Mazzy while we were there what a lovely couple they are so down to earth and proper genuine heart warming people.
We would recommend this site to friends and family alike. We will defo be back for another visit.
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Date of stay: August 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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sazzytravel asked a question Aug 2018
15 contributions9 helpful votes
What time are we allowed on our pitch?
Peter H wrote a tip Sept 2024
19 contributions4 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"A lovely quite site but needs updating"
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Caroline L wrote a tip Aug 2024
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Just go"
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Mike W wrote a tip Jul 2024
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"You need to book the pub if you want a meal as they don’t do on speck. Food is home cooked and the pie is just like my mam used to make."
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PHILIP T wrote a tip Jul 2024
Cambridge, United Kingdom68 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid the pot holes, repairs responsibility to the highways not site"
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Wayne H wrote a tip Jun 2024
4 contributions6 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The road through the farm yard does have some pot holes."
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
30
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THE NURSERIES CARAVAN PARK - Updated 2024 Campground Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about The Nurseries Caravan Park
Which popular attractions are close to The Nurseries Caravan Park?
Nearby attractions include Orchard Farm Equestrian (3.0 km), Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary (2.2 km), and Hardys Animal Farm (6.6 km).
Is parking available at The Nurseries Caravan Park?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Nurseries Caravan Park?
Conveniently located restaurants include Wren Farm - Desserts, Animal Experiences, Alpaca Trekking & Lodge Stays, Sea Breeze Restaurant, and The Hide at Herons Mead.
Are pets allowed at The Nurseries Caravan Park?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to The Nurseries Caravan Park?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Alford Manor House (5.9 km), Alford Town Old Station (6.4 km), and Willoughby Old Train Station (3.9 km).
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