Rutland Rural Retreats

From GBP 135 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review
Bumblebee pod exterior (added by manager 18 Jul 2023)
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A view of bumblebee glamping pod at rutland rural retreats (added by manager 15 feb 2024)
Valais blacknose sheep in adjacent fields (added by manager 18 jul 2023)
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  • Adults-only glamping pod 10 minutes’ stroll from Belton in Rutland
  • Uppingham 10 minutes’ drive and Burghley House half an hour
  • Dog-friendly accommodation with a securely fenced outdoor space
Looking for a luxury retreat that is both adults only and dog friendly? Sounds like Rutland Rural Retreats, tucked into a peaceful meadow 10 minutes’ stroll from the pretty conservation village of Belton in Rutland in England’s smallest country of Rutland. The swish little pod comes fully equipped with kitchenette, living and dining space as well as an electric shower in the ensuite. Thoughtful touches include complimentary tea and coffee, shower gel and an electric fan to keep you cool on hotter days. Your outside space also has its own picnic table, so you can dine under the stars and enjoy a glass of something chilled while rustling up supper on the barbecue. On chillier days, relax in the pod’s heated interior, or slope off to one of the pubs within 10 minutes’ drive. Rutland Rural Retreats is very much a canine-loving place, so a dog mat, bowl, toys and a drying-off mitt are supplied, along with some doggy treats. The pod also has a fenced garden to ensure that your pet is safe and secure. Access to the camping meadow is via a track to the car park, and then a short stroll with your luggage over a bridge. Horses and cute Valais Blacknose sheep graze in adjacent fields so keep dogs on a lead until you reach your pod. Please do not feed the animals – even carrots and apples can kill.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Hired accommodation: a £150 damage/cleanliness deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released within 7 days of your departure date after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found. The damage deposit will automatically be pre-authorised in advance on the card used to make your booking.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

Reviews

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would recommend this campground to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great little pod, amazing for dogs.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bumblebee 1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: Beautiful quiet location far away from people. There was another pod that we could we see from ours but there was no one there. Took two dogs who loved the freedom of running around the fenced yard. The pod itself had everything we needed for us and the dogs. Everything was thougth about. We will be going back in the future.

Disliked: You can hear a busy road in the background. There was very little shade throughout most of the day, had to spend a fair amount of time sat in doors to keep the dogs cool. On the other hand the ground was quite muddy, which meant a lot of regular cleaning. I would recommend bringing a couple extra towels if it has been raining. But none of those can be controlled by the owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words despite the horrendous weather we’ve had to date which as you mention, meant our meadows are soggy than they would be normally l. A huge thank you also for leaving the pod so clean and tidy 💗 Hoping you found the doggy tipee on the decking which provides ideal shade for the pooches on those sunny days and the fan in the pods for those warm balmy evenings 💗 our sister pod, across the meadow and beyond the hazel hurdles and hedging also has over hanging branches for additional poo h shade if you fancy a return visit 🥰 Although we are set off the beaten track in a private 4 acre meadow, we are accessible a short distance from the A47 up into the village. If the wind blows in a certain direction, you can sometimes hear road noise but not all the time. Thank for mentioning because although this is highlighted on our website, I don’t think it’s mentioned on the write up on pitchup. It’s early days for us here so all feedback helps us to make the experience as magical as possible for future guests.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Rutland Rural Retreats

Brook Farm

Littleworth Lane

Belton-in-Rutland

Oakham

Rutland

England

LE15 9JZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.59989°N
-0.79223°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.9 km George Street
13.9 km Elizabeth Street
14 km Elizabeth Street
Rail
9 km Oakham Rail Station
14.2 km Corby Rail Station
15.5 km Market Harborough Rail Station
Airport
44.2 km East Midlands Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Uppingham (pretty market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Launde Abbey: 10 minutes - Lyddington Bede House (medieval mansion): 10 minutes - Rutland Water (sports): 20 minutes - Wakerley Great Wood (walks): 20 minutes - Barnsdale Gardens (nursery and tearoom): 20 minutes - The Rutland Vineyard: 20 minutes - Stamford (Georgian town): 25 minutes - Burghley House (stately home): half an hour - Tolethorpe Hall (open-air theatre): half an hour.

Must see

Rockingham Castle 11 km

Barnsdale Gardens 13.3 km

Foxton Locks 17 km

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 19.5 km

Burghley House 23.4 km

National Trust

Lyveden New Bield 22.6 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 25.6 km

Grantham House 36.5 km

Staunton Harold Church 47 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hallaton - Stonton Wyville - Welham - Hallaton 5.4 km

Lyddington - Uppingham - Bisbrooke - Seaton - Lyddington 6.8 km

Lyddington Bede House and Eyebrook Reservoir 6.9 km

Manton - Brooke - Gunthorpe 7 km

NEVILL HOLT 7.4 km

Local events

  • Global Birdfair (Friday 12 July 2024 – Friday 12 July 2024)

    Oakham, England 10.3 km

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 5 September 2024 – Thursday 5 September 2024)

    Stamford, England 23.1 km

  • Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)

    Derby, England 46.7 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Rutland?

  • Does Rutland Rural Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rutland Rural Retreats dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rutland Rural Retreats? Local attractions and activities include: - Uppingham (pretty market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Launde Abbey: 10 minutes - Lyddington Bede House (medieval mansion): 10 minutes - Rutland Water (sports): 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rutland Rural Retreats?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Rutland Rural Retreats? From $256.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.