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
12
15
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.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 2 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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- 3
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 10m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome 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
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spacious pitches and a peaceful atmosphere with beautiful views. Visitors consistently praise the excellent, clean, and well-maintained toilet and shower facilities, often described as modern and warm. The owners are frequently highlighted as exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and helpful. A small on-site shop for essentials is a convenient addition. While most found the site quiet, some noted occasional noise from a nearby country lane, particularly if pitched close to it.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Would definitely return
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful countryside, easy to find, lots to do in the area including easy walking and cycling routes with direct access from the camp. Facilities clean and tidy, lovely shower.
Disliked Couldn't get on allocated pitch as large motorhome had spread out over the pitch so selected a vacant one and that was fine. Paid for firewood in advance but couldn't find out how to get it?
Recommend to friends Visit again
The owners were so welcoming, asked us if there was anything needed!
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quietness,
Disliked Non really
Recommend to friends Visit again
Avoid peak periods as planning is lacking.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked The location, it was really scenic. The showers and toilets are new. A bit quirky and rustic themed which fitted perfectly with the surrounding. The honesty shop was a nice touch. Being in a working riding school it was lovely to see the horses, and honestly the location is beautiful. The Elsan point was lovely and clean and easily accessible. Couldn’t fault the facilities, especially for the price.
Disliked I think they’d crammed people in for the bank holiday weekend. Every pitch was allocated, but there wasn’t enough space so people had to put up tents on spaces that weren’t allotted as pitches. We have a 7.5 x 2.8m motorhome, and while pitch up states the pitch size will be a max of 7.5m wide x 10.5m long, the actual size of our plot was just under 5m wide. Luckily, the person that should have been next to us was one of the people who had to pitch their tent on a random piece of grass, so the next pitch was empty. But, had the pitch been filled, we wouldn’t have been able to open our awning (which it states is included in the price). We paid extra for our tow car, and we struggled to find anywhere to park it.
There were groups of people who had crammed multiple tents onto single pitches bringing several vehicles with them. They were playing music into the early hours of the morning. We were really disappointed as the reviews had said how lovely and quiet it was, but our experience was quite the contrary.
The refuse bins were not substantial enough for how busy the site was. We arrived on Saturday morning, and by the evening the 2 small wheels bins and small recycling box were already overflowing. By the time we left on the Monday morning, there were rubbish bags piled up all around the bins.
I understand that the owners were away on holiday, so had left the site in someone else’s hands. I’m unsure if the issues we had were down to poor supervision, over booking, lack of visitor vetting or a combo of everything.
It hasn’t put us off coming back, as I think it was just a perfect storm of circumstances. But it wasnt what we thought it was going to be for that weekend.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stunning views, peaceful and clean.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely loved it. We had a perfect weekend. Staff were really friendly and accommodating. The site was clean and really peaceful. We are definitely going to book another visit.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved the views. Our first off…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Loved the views. Our first off grid stay in our motor home. Had a great weekend. Staff were helpful when the toilet paper ran out. The honesty shop is well stocked and loved the games you could take play with and take back. We would could back to stay.
Disliked Only thing I would say is to add quiet times to the booking. Sorry if I missed this on the page.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location, handy for Donington Park.…
Anonymous Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Location, handy for Donington Park.
Disliked Overcrowded, and only 2 toilets and 2 showers.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful views…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views
Disliked The walk to the toilet is so far if you’re towards the end of the pitch.
They have squeezed too many pitches
Onto the site which feels very greedy of them. It was overcrowded on a busy weekend.
On our second night there was a huge group of 30 or so people who shared just 3 pitches (how this was allowed I have no idea). They were loud and obnoxious and played loud music from their arrival until 1am then were up chatting loudly until 3am!
To make matters worse this meant that there were two toilets for about 100 people! Insanity!!
We (and at least two other families) left a day early because of the state of the facilities and the loud, obnoxious group
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site with beautiful views!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful well kept site, great location and lovely facilities.
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Mark,
Thank you for your brillant reviews. We are very proud of the facilities and everyone mentions how nice they are. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
TMV 🏕
Lovely friendly and welcoming owners Nothing…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely friendly and welcoming owners
Nothing too much trouble
Really thoughtful touches of items available you may have forgotten
Beautifully clean
Fantastic views
Disliked Nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Diane,
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon 😊
TMV 🏕
Friendly staff, clean and great views!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Brilliant pitching sizes, the facilities are second to none. We will definitely be returning to this campsite
Disliked Nil
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Josh,
Thank you so much for the amazing review. We look forward to seeing you all again soon for your uni catch up! 😀
TMV 🏕
Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
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
Route directions
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
Local events
- Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)
Derby, Derbyshire 2.7 mi
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 14.7 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: 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 £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.