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Why stay here ...
Welcome to Skylark Barn. Situated less than 3 miles from the Historic Market town of Stamford, voted the best place to live in the UK a few years back. The Bluebell pub in Belmesthorpe is within walking distance from the CL and there are plenty of places in Stamford that would deliver takeaways if needed. There are also many local walks from Skylark Barn.
Local daytrips out could include Burghley House in Stamford (horse trials August Bank Holiday, the house, gardens and grounds to be explored year round), Rutland Water (cycling/birds/water-sports/mini beach etc) 9 miles, Fineshade Wood (cycling/walking/nature) 12 miles, Belton House in Grantham (children's play area/gardens/walks/the house - National Trust owned) 26 miles, Nene Valley Railway (for steam/diesel train enthusiasts) 12 miles, Ferry Meadows (country park with water-sports) 17 miles, Grimsthorpe Castle 11 miles and in the summer our local outdoor theatre at Tolethorpe (5 minute drive away) offers Shakespeare productions.
Skylark Barn is a new 5 grass pitch set on level ground on approximately an acre of a larger field with panoramic countryside views over the Gwash valley. It is a peaceful site with many birds visiting ... skylarks and red kites to name a couple and once our newly planted trees mature we hope to enjoy a few more. There are horses on the approach to the site (not to be fed). We are a child and dog friendly site but ask that dogs are kept on leads whilst on site. We are open all year. Each pitch has an electric hook up and is demarcated by newly planted laurel hedging and each pitch has a shared apple tree. Access is through an electric gate for security and peace of mind. We will give you an access code when you book.
The neighbouring village of Ryhall can be reached by a small gentle stroll across the river meadows where 2 further pubs and a post office/village shop and children play area can be reached.
It is a family run site and we will do our best to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and hope it becomes your personal country retreat for many years. We welcome any practical advice that you may have on how we can improve our site further.
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Latest arrival time: 7:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay 3 nights (applies school holidays)
0.6 acres
Electric amperage: 16
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- PE9 4JQ
- GPS:
- Lat 52.6777747 / Lon -0.460285
- OS field ref:
- TF041100
- OS map ref:
- 130
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Stamford
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Stamford
- Train station within 5 miles
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Lovely rural setting with huge sky and lovely sunsets
Skylark Barn
We stayed here for seven nights. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The grass pitches drain very well and are large and flat. Mains power is metered - a very good system in our opinion. There is an adequate electricity allowance included in the pitch fee which we only just exceeded over the week, so you only pay for the excess. The CL is secured with an electric gate - a good feature. The location is near the lovely villages of Ryhall and Belmesthorpe where there are several pubs in easy reach. Stamford is nearby and well worth a day's visit. There is also easy access to A1 north and south and we did visit a number of places wider afield such as Belton House (NT) Rutland Water and Oakham. The views from the site are lovely, especially the beautiful sunsets. Helen provides detailed guidance on the approach through Stamford but you can alternatively avoid Stamford by coming off the A1 north or south and taking a minor road to Ryhall. This CL is relatively new and we think it is a gem that will only get better as it matures.
Raymond
Long weekend
Skylark Barn
Visited for 3 nights over school holidays.
Great site,good size pitches with lovely views.
Large dog walk on site.
Nice walks to village(10 mins),Stamford(1hr) and Uffington(45mins-Bertie Arms pub very nice).
Easy to find on edge of village with security gate as well.
10kw electric is included in the pitch price per night-we used our quota over 4 nights,so you would need to be economical in the winter if heating is on,although we did cook on electric.
Each pitch has an isolator switch/meter in the information hut,and you take a photo of meter on arrival and departure to work out if you owe anymore-very simple process and you can leave money in the postbox or pay by BACS.
Overall a very nice site in a great location,but I would be wary in cold snaps,as could get expensive!.
tractorboy54
Reviewed on 09/06/2023 09:37
Tranquility
Skylark Barn
We stayed for 3 nights and were not disappointed.We chose this site on previous reviews and they were very accurate, the site is level with nice views and quiet.It is only a couple of miles from Stamford and a short walk to the village pub which serves good food and fine ale! We will return soon!
1utd
Reviewed on 11/04/2023 19:13
Excellent stay
Skylark Barn
We stayed in our motorhome for three nights in early July, on the way home after a month on the road. First time I have booked and kept in touch by text - very easy and quick, could set a trend! The site has huge flat pitches, set well apart, with great views and lovely sunsets. And skylarks. Courtney came to welcome us and gave us loads of information about walks and the local area. We were lucky with the weather and did a super walk which took in Uffington, a path along the disused canal (now a nature reserve) and into Stamford. Lots to see and lots of cafes and eating places, easy to see why the town is popular with film makers. Walking from the CL to Stamford across fields takes about 40 minutes. On our second day we cycled to Burghley House and spent a couple of hours in their splendid gardens. The ticket is valid for a year so we might have to visit again. The last stop before going home from a long trip can be a bit of a downer, but not here - thank you.
As per the previous review, there could be an additional charge for electricity if you use more than the allowance, but it was plenty for us.
MabelWinifred
Reviewed on 16/07/2022 16:08
Peaceful sunsets and birdsong
Skylark Barn
We stayed over the Platinum Jubilee weekend. The site is small and well kept with nicely mown pitches (no clippings) and separated by low hedges (that still need to grow!). Very easy secure access from the road through a keypad barrier.
Each pitch has fantastic views to the west to pick up the sunset. A motor mover or lots of pushing needed to get into the ideal pitching spot, but the pitches are pretty flat.
Helen was very welcoming, popping in on our first morning to make sure everything was ok and working as expected. The site has a dedicated electric meter for each pitch in the information shed, with a reading needed on arrival and leaving, and any excess electricity paid for. 10kWh is included in the pitch fee per night, which was more than enough for us. However, it gave us the opportunity to charge our electric car on site if needed, a very welcome facility.
The area is lovely, lots of walking or cycling available, with Stamford a very nice town. Rutland water is well within reach as are Melton Mowbray and Grantham.
A great stay!
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