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  Trentfield Farm
Church Laneham
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0NJ
 
Phone:
+44 1777 228651
Fax:
+44 1777 228178
Website:
www.trentfield.co.uk
Email:
post@trentfield.co.u…
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271 : Newark-on-Trent, Retford, Southwell & Saxilby
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121 : Lincoln & Newark-on-Trent
Latitude:
53°17'14" N
Longitude:
0°46'27" W

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Site's own details : Information Obtained: February 2004

   
 

Trentfield Farm over the last few years has taken all reviews and comments very seriously, both on this site and others. Since 2004 we have strived to continually improve the site.

1) The much needed Eco Friendly New heated toilet block. We hope to add more showers in 2007.
2) A purpose built Wash Room, including FREE freezer for cold blocks.
3) An arrival and Reception Area.
4) Comprehensive information on arrival
5) Continually adding more hedging and trees, and adjacent water points.
6) Strict guidance to guests on site behaviour
7) 24 Hour staff attendance
8) The local pub (5 minute walk) is now doing food which is excellent

The web site will also be updated for the 2007 season with new Tariff and photos etc.

   
   
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  Author: Wayne
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Last Visit: August 2006  
 
This review is rather old. Treat it with care.
 
 
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The site is nice, nothing special but nice, really good toilet/shower area, the place is clean & well kept! I visited a couple of times during summer 2006 for the purpose of fishing and the claim that they have a mile of riverfront fishing is a false claim, the sections they have laid claim to are overgrown and hard to get to! And as I understand it this is not their land, but land claimed and fenced off! In any case just over the brow are many more fishing spots, that are well kept by the local angling club and served me well!

In all then site: good !

Claim of fishing: lie !

Local fishing club spots: quality.



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  Author: Nick & Amanda Megson
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Last Visit: July 2008  
   
 

Lovely site, location is 1st class. The reception you receive is just like a good friend would greet you. The information pack you are provided with would be the envy of any tourist board. The staff at Trentfield appear to genuinely care that you enjoy your stay. The walks around the site are lovely, and the river is a pleasure. The power station is not an issue at all, rather have that than batteries and candles.

Didn't try the pub as we met new friends whilst staying at Trentfield.

Lincoln is certainly worth a short drive, very very friendly people, better than York for this reason.

Would definitely return to Trentfield as many times as possible.

Lots of areas for the kids to play safely, without being a nuisance.

If you are looking for a 1st class site without all the hustle and bustle, then do not delay in booking.

If you are serious about enjoying the countryside and letting the kids discover being kids again, then Trentfield is a must.



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  Author: S Randall
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Last Visit: August 2009  
   
 

WOW, Just come back from our Summer Holidays at Trentfield Farm, and had a fantastic time.

Where do I start? Location. It could not be better, ideal for visiting Lincoln, Nottingham (although a bit further), Sherwood Forest, Clumber Park and the 2 local towns Newark and Retford both of which have supermarkets etc. Its 5 minutes drive to Sundown Adventureland which is ideal for under 10’s. Clumber Park is about 15 minutes away. Ideal for cycling and walks through the woods.

The site itself is well facilitated with toilets & showers, however, the 2 best bits for us was the family shower rooms, (2 showers and changing area which can be locked), the vending shop which is open 24 hours! This has bread, milk, butter, bacon & BBQ stuff and there is a new washing up room with 7 sinks, the laundry has also been updated with 2 pay washing machines and a tumble drier.

We were in the Rally field which is level, free draining (we had a huge downpour), and has some new electric hook up points, fishing on the River Trent was free and 1 minute walk away. As the web site says do come if you want nature, piece and quiet, and don’t come if you expect a swimming pool and all the trimmings. Other good bits are that there is an area for playing ball games, flying kites etc without affecting anyone else.

On arrival we were given a booklet worthy of a 5* hotel telling us everything from the recycling policy, wildlife walks from the site and even the local dentists phone number, nothing seems to be missed! The Ferry Boat inn pub is 5 minutes walk away where the staff were friendly, but the foods very basic, however, the Eyre arms in the next village was outstanding.

We felt it was a modern site, with really friendly staff, that’s good value, with toilets cleaned every few hours, with good old fashioned campsite values, and would without doubt recommend a holiday here. The web site was informative and not “over sold”, and it did exactly what it said on the tin. 5* for us and we have already rebooked.



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  Author: Booboo
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Last Visit: May 2011  
   
 

I'm a regular to Trentfield for Camping and feel some overdue feedback is due!

There's a huge amount of work been done on the site since last year and it keeps getting better and better. The toilets have all been refurbished and its more like a hotel with wet rooms/ showers, lots of mirrors, and the ladies was toasty warm. There are extra showers in the ladies and I understand the same in the gents. They are cleaned regularly and are immaculate, the family shower units are a great idea.

The wardens are great and cannot do too much to help and our welcome is always friendly. There is plenty of washing up with 7 sinks, as well as a pay laundry with washing and drying, and a 24 hour vending shop with drinks / bacon / milk etc. The freezer for ice packs is a good idea and free.

Trentfield Farm is great for Sherwood Forest, Go-Ape, Clumber park without forgetting Lincoln and more local attractions like Sundown Adventureland which is great for the kids. We camp at the site at the moment but hope to come back with a caravan for Waddington air show.

Church Laneham's really nice with lots of riverside walks and great for nature etc.

Trentfield Farms got a great team, hope the good work continues.



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  Author: Alan Rogers
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Last Visit: July 2011  
   
 

Had a super weekend camping at Trentfield Farm whilst visiting Waddington Air Show, Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest for a long weekend.

The caravans and tents were split between 2 fields, both with nearby water to pitches, up to date 16amp hook ups points were on both fields. The amenities block was centrally located and adjacent to the office. Each toilet had 3 toilets and 3 showers. These were immaculate! Italian tiled floors and walls on a campsite, incredible. In addition there are 2 washing machines, tumble drier, iron etc for those wanting to wash clothes in a well equipped laundry room. (Book swap / 24 Hr Vending Shop with Eggs bread milk etc.)

The kitchen has about 7 sinks all provided with bowls. The cleanliness extends to every part of the site, not a drop of litter anywhere. Even the Elsan point has flowers round it.

The wardens were extremely polite and very helpful, and every customer gets a really useful booklet with what's in the area, (including walks, visits etc.) as well as where supermarkets, doctors, vets etc. are.

Some people have commented on the nearby power station, however, you only notice it once and it did not make any noise whist we stayed. The site's very family orientated and had everyone quiet by about 11.15pm. (The wardens had a wander round to ensure everyone's behaving!)

The pub which is about an 8 minute walk was really nice, again, with friendly people and did food for the evenings that we visited. This is a lovely walk along the banks of the River Trent (which has free fishing if you stay on the site). The village has its own brewery and is about a half hour walk away, we did a brewery tour on our last day which was a bit poor to be honest, and cost £7.50 each. The pub near the campsite sells ales from the brewery too at a very reasonable cost.

We could have spent a week here really, its close to Gainsborough, Newark, Lincoln and the market town of Retford, as well as everything around Sherwood. Around the site are miles of tracks and single track roads (level) for cycling and 3 golf courses near by too. Will no doubt be back. Great site - 8 out of 10.



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