Top Merrill Views
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- Small dog-friendly site with views over Charnwood Forest and fields
- Calke Abbey and Beacon Hill Country Park 15 minutes’ drive
- Within five minutes' drive of the M1 and 10 minutes from the A50
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 
9.6/10
7 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 6m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Visitors consistently praise this new campsite for its friendly owners, beautiful working farm setting, and stunning views. The facilities, particularly the shower rooms, are described as exceptionally clean, warm, and well-presented. Guests appreciate the generous space, affordable wood for fires, and the added charm of horses on site. Any initial unfinished aspects, such as the access road, have reportedly been addressed. The site is recommended for its quiet location and suitability for dog owners.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely site, hosts and facilities
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely sunrise in the morning, and great facilities, toilets are super nice and clean, and the towel radiator was lovely in the cold mornings, the ground was great for tents too, even though we went in the rain! Lovely hosts aswell, thank you so much
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From the manager: Thank you so much, we're very lucky with the view we have! So glad you had a good time, wee you again soon!
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Great views, can’t wait to stay again!
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Views were beautiful, plenty of room on the pitches. The toilets and showers were lovely condition and warm. Practical hut with first aid kits for humans and pets was a great idea. Fast response on Facebook page and really helpful.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review and kind words. We look forward to seeing you again 😃
TMV 🏕
A great stay!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked A beautiful and peaceful campsite, especially tranquil when sitting next to the campfire. The toilet/shower facilities were amazing. Public footpaths start right from the campsite if you want an easily accessible walk.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you for the review Chris, we hope to see you again soon.
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Would I visit again..... Most definitely!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely views and facilities, the owners are very plesent and helpful. There's plenty of space in the field for tent pitches as well has playing games with the kids. Lots of animals on the farm which can be seen from the pitches so great for kids. Plenty of walking from the site too.
Disliked No real dislikes or negatives apart from if you are noise sensitive, there is a country lane next to the camping field which you get some noise from, Friday it bothered me more than the Saturday but I am a light sleeper. Some areas are still working progress but I expect these will be finished soon as it's only been open a few weeks. I expect the facilities could get busy if the site is fully booked too.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review. We are very new as you said so we keep adding bits and bobs as people ask 😃 we hope to see you again!
TMV 🏕
Lovely site, lovely staff, highly recommend.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Gorgeous Scenery, nice and quiet too. Linda and Dave were so lovely, helped us out greatly. The toilets and shower were very cool aesthetically and spotless. For a place that’s just starting out I highly recommend the visit. Will 100% be back, Thank you both!
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Kyle, we look forward to seeing you again 😃
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Lots of space. The friendly farmer.…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lots of space. The friendly farmer. The beautifully clean and warm loo/shower facilities.
£10 for the wood for fire was enough for 2 nights!
Views and seeing the horses in the field.
Disliked Nowt
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Maria! We hope to see you again 😃
TMV 🏕
Beautiful views, clean facilities, friendly staff
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked I recently stayed at this campsite and was so impressed! It’s very affordable without compromising on quality. The bathrooms are absolutely amazing—modern, spotless, and clearly well cared for, which made the stay so much more comfortable. The entire site is clean and well maintained, the staff are friendly and helpful . On top of that, the views are stunning—waking up surrounded by such natural beauty was the highlight of my trip. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, budget-friendly getaway.
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From the manager: Thank you so much, this means the world to us as we start out. We really hope to see you again!
TMV 🏕
Will visit again
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good facilities, quiet location, nice views and lovely owners.
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From the manager: Thank you Brian. Hope to see you again soon!
TMV 🏕
Woukd highly recommend
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Absolutely lovely owners
Beautiful working farm
Great facilities
Disliked Nithing
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From the manager: Thanks for the review Rowena, we hope to see you again soon 😃
TMV 🏕
Facilities were excellent, the view from…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Facilities were excellent, the view from our ent was amazing and the hosts were incredible friendly and approachable, it would have been good to have somewhere to freeze ice packs over night, but there are local pubs and a corner shop which meant this wasn't as needed,
Thank you so much we had a wonderful stay!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! We will look into a freezer if its needed 😁 see you again soon!
TMV 🏕
Features
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Pop-up campsite
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free accessNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horse riding nearbyLocation
Top Merrill Views
Mill Lane
Belton
Loughborough
Leicestershire
England
LE12 9UJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.79055°N
1.35645°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Castle Donington Museum 3.6 mi
Calke Abbey 3.8 mi
National Forest 8.7 mi
Conkers Discovery Centre 8.8 mi
Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 9.7 mi
National Trust
Staunton Harold Church 3 mi
Calke Abbey 4.9 mi
Kedleston Hall 13.8 mi
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 18.4 mi
Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 23 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MELBOURNE HALL 3.3 mi
STAUNTON HAROLD HALL 3.4 mi
COLEORTON HALL 3.5 mi
Melbourne Parks 3.5 mi
Staunton Harold - Breedon - Church on the Hill (The Thirteen Stiles) 3.6 mi
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Top Merrill Views have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Top Merrill Views dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Top Merrill Views? Always on the lookout for a good stroll? There are plenty of green spots to go to in this splendid patch of Leicestershire countryside. The nature trails at Beacon Hill Country Park … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Top Merrill Views?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Top Merrill Views? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.