Reviewer: Swanlane on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Swanlane on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Date of Visit: December 2009

Unit: Touring Caravan

We visited this site for 3 nights and were greeted warmly by the staff who had phoned us the previous day to warn us that due to illness there would only be a limited menu on the day of our arrival. We ate in the pub and the food was fine. The beer was well kept and well priced. The toilet block is dated but clean and the owners assure us that updating is in their plans. A good base for touring the area. We would definitely return.

Reviewer Gasman166 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Gasman166 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk
Date of Visit: September 2009

Unit: Tent

We arrived about 1.30 on Sunday afternoon and decided to eat in the pub eatery before putting up the tent. The food is excellent, (cooked beautifully by Darren the tall), and very reasonably priced. There was a christening on when we arrived but we were sorted with a lovely Sunday lunch very quickly.

The site itself is basic but so is the price, just £7 a night with an extra £2 for electric hook up. The toilet / shower block is small and a bit dilapidated but very clean and there is loads of hot water, my only complaint is that it could use a couple of hooks by the sinks to hang towels on whilst washing.

The area where we put the tent up is a bit open to the elements so was very windy, however there has been a number of shrubs planted which will provide shelter when they grow a bit.

There is not a lot in the immediate area but there are a lot of attractions in fairly close proximity and we were treated to a DC3 and a Spitfire flyby presumably because the Battle of Britain Museum is close by.

Now, the down side, unless you are slightly insane don`t use the pub. We went in on our first evening on site to pay the site fees and ended up getting a little tipsy thanks to Barry the barmy barman. Seriously though, although we knew nobody in the pub, which was quite crowded, we were laughing and joking with everybody very quickly. This place is very definitely run by a bunch of 'characters'. Improvements are in the pipeline for next season and we will be back for sure.

Reviewed by Donna28979 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Donna28979

Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit:  Tent 

We have just arrived back from this site and it has been lovely, the owners are very nice, the pub and grounds including the campsite are lovely, the shower block is basic but nice, it has 1 shower and 3 toilets, the washing up area is also basic with only one sink,
the locals that use the pub on a regular basis are lovely and friendly on the whole I would return to this camp site in the near and distant future as the owner was telling us how he wants to update the site, while we were there there was a first birthday party with lots of activities around and they invited my children and nieces and nephews to enjoy the bouncy castle and sumo suits, they are brilliant with the children and have swings and stuff for the kids.
The only down fall of the site were the wasps they were all over in the daytime but that was something with the whole area and not just the site as the site owners were trying to combat the wasps and we just put pop bottles out with some pop in the bottom and holes in the side and made our own wasp catchers

Reviewed by Whippets on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Whippets on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit: Tent

We stayed from 14th to 23rd of August and had a great time. Everyone is really friendly and helpful.

The toilets are kept clean and there was always hot water in the shower when we had one.

The kids enjoyed the playground facilities and we enjoyed the beer! The grub was very good as well. 

The Karaoke evenings are good fun to listen to and everyone has a great time.

The local area is very quiet and it is ideal for a quiet break away from it all!

The nearest big shops are in Holbeach where there are two supermarkets. Although there is a small shop in a nearby village that we also used.

There are lots of farm shops and local produce stalls as well selling fresh fruit and vegetables.

Reviewed by Bushey5 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Bushey5 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit: Folding Camper

Arrived at this site on bank holiday Monday, when most people were leaving so missed the party atmosphere previous reviews enjoyed. Reasonable at £10 + £2 EHU per night. Small rural site with no local shops, relaxed regime. A small site at the side of the pub so good for a drink or a meal.
Good cafe/farm shop on the A17. Very friendly, helpful owners, including other campers. Toilets and showers cleaned every day, but still very basic and need replacing. Waste bins overflowing after the weekend, some dog pooh near the bins for 2 days. Loads of hot water at the outside sink for washing up.
A few swings where the younger children gathered. A few old statics housing farm workers. Good area for walking but not much else. Difficult when towing to turn right onto the A17, so turn left to roundabout, about 2 miles. Overall a pleasant 2 days, but unlikely to return.

Reviewed by Shelleb on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Shelleb on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit: Tent

I'd like to give this site a big thumbs up. We went with another family and we had a great time. This site allows you to really camp properly. If you don't want to be a real camper you may not like it here but if you are up for a challenge you will enjoy this site.
The site has a shower block which the owners are hoping to update but it is clean if not modern. The on site pub is great and all the staff are friendly. We have already decided that we will be going again next summer.

Reviewed by Novice123 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Novice123

Date of Visit: July 2009

Unit:  Tent

As first time campers we had a lovely couple of nights at The Rose & Crown, the staff were very welcoming, we really enjoyed our stay here. The toilet/shower block was basic but ok for a couple of nights, plenty of hot water. The pub grub & ales were great!

Only went into Holbeach, nice little town has a Tesco for your shopping! Did plenty of walking with the dog around Holbeach Hurn the roads were very quiet, ideal for walking.

Will return again! Many thanks to all the staff & regulars for making our stay such fun.

Reviewed by Joolie64 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Joolie64

Date of Visit: July 2009

Unit:  Tent

What a brilliant 3 nights camping we had (you lot are mad) Joking aside Janet, Kelvin, Daz and Baz and the locals made us feel so welcome. The site has all you need, the price £7 a night is so good. We danced and sang the night away even had a tab at the pub. Cant wait to come again

Reviewed by Burkey58 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Burkey58

Date of Visit: July 2009

Unit:  Tent

Fantastic,nicest people ever, could not do enough for you,£7 a night for 2adults and a tent,great pub, food was great, would recommend any time and we are definitely going back.

Great location,quiet and peaceful everything you need for a great break away from home.The pitches are all on level grass and all within easy reach of the toilet and shower block.

Reviewed by JohnZa on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: JohnZa

Date of Visit: June 2009

Unit:  Tent

You will either love this site or hate it and other reviews give you all the reasons to love it - birdsong, friendly staff and visitors (but this week-end we were the only non-residents) - good local village pub with real ale (Elgoods and it is well kept, but not my favourite) excellent food and excellent service.

Not so good bits? Tired toilets and showers that must be up-graded soon. Large statics that almost litter the pub grounds - but when the leylandii grow this will be screened! The site is miles from anywhere and so it is not a really good touring centre, unless you like to commute the A17.

Overall? We had a good week-end - the site was alomst empty. Saturday we did instant bbq and sunday we eat in the pub. During the day we went off to the mouth of the river Nene and Peter Scott walk along the edge of the nature reserve.

So we came home feeling relaxed and with fond memories of our first camping trip together with friends

Reviewed by Daznsaz on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Daznsaz

Date of Visit: June 2009

Unit:  Tent

This a a little gem of a site! We had an amazing weekend in June. One of the friendliest sites we have ever visited!

Electric Hook-up ideal for tents and caravans - very flat and sheltered, particularly in the lower field. Clean toilet block - plenty of hot water.

The pub serves real ale and the food is excellent value for money. There is a pool table and a lovely beer garden.

Holbeach Hurn is ideally located for visiting both Lincolnshire and Norfolk. King's Lynn & Boston are 20 mins drive away - Hunstanton a little bit further but worth a visit.

Thanks to Baz & Daz for making us so welcome - we can't wait to return next year!

Reviewd by Hazza on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Hazza

Date of Visit: May 2009

Unit:  Folding Caravan

Just got back from a great few days at the Rose and Crown. Lovely site, nice and quiet and very helpful people. Kelvin is very funny when you get talking to him and has a great sense of humour. There was plenty of room for the caravan with awning and close to the toilet and shower block, which are quite basic but clean and lashings of hot water.
We had a meal in the pub and it was very tasty and well priced. Our daughter loved the swings and we could sit and have a beer in the garden while she played. We will definitely be going back.

Reviewed by Sue Baker on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Sue Baker

Date of Visit: May 2009

Unit:  Touring Caravan

Lovely weekend. We were made most welcome by everyone. The food was really nice and hot so we knew it was fresh. The pitch was nice and flat and I'm sure if we had problems setting up they would have all been more than happy to give us a helping hand. Hope to see them all again.

Reviewed by Tommy Mavin on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Tommy Mavin

Date of Visit: May 2009

Unit:  Touring Caravan

We stopped on this site over the bank holiday for three nights and must say the staff are all as mad as a box of frogs, what a good time we had. We was made welcome from the start.

The site is not a 5* one, old toilet blocks, only a swing / slide for kids, but they are making moves to improve it and if they do what they have planed it will be very nice.

The pub has nice food and the price is good too

Kelivn/baz and the others made the stay a very good one and helped out with getting some fishing sorted out for me (thanks again)

We will be going back and with some friends next time

Reviewed by Penny1230130 on www.ukcampsites.co.uk

Reviewer: Penny1230130

Date of Visit: April 2009

Unit:  Motorhome

Only our 2nd trip out in our motorhome so novices to say the least. A more friendlier bunch of people you could not wish for. 'Del boy' (Kelvin) and Janet perfect hosts.
Excellent and reasonable priced food served in the pub created by Daz and Baz made sure we were introduced to all the locals. Basic but adequate amenities, very clean and plenty of hot water.The site is quite flat and is kept really tidy.
This is an up and coming site and if all goes to plan should be a very successful one. We will definitely visit again later this summer.