Top Merrill Views

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Countryside views
Countryside views
The camping field
Camping field
The views from the pitches over charnwood forest
Hard standing with grass
Hardstanding pitch
Hard standing pitch
Hardstanding pitch
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The camping field
Camping field
The views from the pitches over charnwood forest

  • 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
Plop yourself down at Top Merrill Views if good views are one of your must-haves. With views over Charnwood Forest and sloping countryside where horses often graze in the distance, this site is lovely and scenic. Pitches are set a little way away from the main working farm, so dogs are welcome to join you on your rural break too. Where exactly is this place? It’s in the Leicestershire countryside, about 40 minutes’ drive away from any of you city-dwellers who are based in Leicester, Nottingham and the north of Birmingham. Beacon Hill Country Park and the National Trust’s Calke Abbey are both within 15 minutes’ drive of the farm. Plus, it's a handy midway spot for those doing some long-distance travels, as it's just a five-minute drive from the M1 Junction 24 and 10 minutes from the A50. This is the sort of spot where guests can easily get out to the local country pub – there’s a footpath right next to the site that will get you to the village of Belton in around 25 minutes. The village has a handy little shop as well as a pub serving all the usual staples. Your evenings at Top Merrill Views can be spent in merry spirits around a firepit or barbecue; they’re permitted, just as long as you rent a firepit from the site (log baskets are also available for an additional fee). The modern shower and toilet block is clean and well-maintained, covering the essentials, and the site has a friendly, laidback vibe that should help you to settle in in no time.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 12
Tent pitches 15
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Apr to

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Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 64 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, welcoming site set on a working farm with beautiful countryside views. Visitors praise the brand new, spotlessly clean and well-maintained shower and toilet facilities, with many extras provided. Pitches are spacious, and the owners are consistently described as helpful and approachable. The site is popular with families and dog owners, and easily accessible from main routes. Some minor issues with unfinished work and road noise have been noted but are generally not a concern.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice quiet site. Easy to pitch…

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10 out of 10
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 10
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Sarah F. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Nice quiet site. Easy to pitch and well marked out. Secure field. Facilities very clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a gem ideal for Donington park and this was my third vist

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a fantastic little site, had…

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10 out of 10
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Jody S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked What a fantastic little site, had more than we expected all wonderfully clean and the owners were lovely. Highly recommend. Many thanks Jody

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lack of health & safety measures!

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1 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Adam R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Whilst I won’t be returning to this campsite in a hurry, I was happy with the facilities provided for the price. I can’t say that this is a site I’d return to in the future, although the proximity to what I needed in the local area made it worth it.

Disliked The toilet facilities are lacking, with only 2 toilet cubicles and 2 showers, at busy times this could pose an issue.

Having to open 2 gates to enter the campsite was taxing to say the least. Hearing the excuse that this is due to the GRT community was also poor and something that should be publicly stated. Which then brings me onto this….

I think my biggest gripe is that other campers were allowed to have multiple fire pits on the go during the dry weather we’ve faced during the summer of 2026. This was a massive health and safety hazard, and when I queried it the campsite owner, they advised they allowed it. From my research Leicestershire fire service had recommended no fires/bbqs in public areas at the time. When I came back late at night with my 2 kids, 1 with additional needs, it caused much anxiety in them. The flames were far too high and not in a controlled & safe way. I won’t be returning to this campsite if health and safety isn’t managed properly. Disgraceful when other families were camping onsite too.

Due to this, I wouldn’t recommend coming here during dry weather as health & safety isn’t taken seriously here. I’m a seasoned camper and would never start a fire nor ask for permission to do so. The owners have a duty of care to all their guests, not to those that want to potentially cause harm.

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Peaceful , great views, facilities are…

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10 out of 10
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M 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful , great views, facilities are amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely shower facilities, spotlessly clean. Thoroughly…

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Miranda C. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely shower facilities, spotlessly clean. Thoroughly enjoyed having the place to myself on my midweek stay. There was always a breeze, even on the hottest days.

Disliked The only minor thing is that the grey water disposal is not accessible for motorhomes - it works fine for caravans using the barrel system. But really a minor issue and it won't stop me returning.

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From the manager: Hi Miranda,

Thank you so much for the review 😃 we're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and I hope we see you again soon!

(Can you drop me an email regarding the grey waste, would like to get a solution if possible 👍)

TMV 🏕

Lovely rustic open site.

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great views and it was lovely to hear the horses. The facilities are rustic in style but clean and tidy with hot water.

Disliked Broken glass and sharp tile like pieces on the track around the gates. The road is just the other side of the hedge you camp against.

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From the manager: Hi,

Thank you for your review. The views and animals are what makes our lovley site, were glad you enjoyed.

The track is recycled planings and contained many recycled fine parts that are safe. Unfortunately we can't move the road however were lucky it's a quite country lane.

TMV 🏕

Highly recommend

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10 out of 10
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Allie H. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Second visit here and once again not disappointed. Clean and well stocked toilet and shower block, the showers are brilliant especially after a day cooking in a heatwave. The non electric grass pitch was spacious and level with lovely views.

Disliked A little traffic noise from the road alongside but nothing to dislike about tge actual site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Allie,

Thank you for the review 😃 we're glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

TMV 🏕

A real gem!

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9 out of 10
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 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Wonderful location. Relaxed atmosphere.
Peaceful.

Disliked Not really a dislike as we knew when booked that there was no electric.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi,

Thank you for your review. We are installing electric and water to pitches, its coming 😀

We hope to see you again soon!

TMV 🏕

Fantastic site and facilities, really clean…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Natalie S. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic site and facilities, really clean and pleasant. Everyone was really welcoming. Would definitely come again 🙂

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review! We look forward to you visiting again soon!

TMV 🏕

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

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

The site is on the same farm as Top Merrill Riding School. Please head there and come through the metal gate and take the next left between the wooden fencing following the arrows.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Coach Park
4.5 mi Church
4.5 mi Church
Rail
6.3 mi East Midlands Parkway Rail Station
6.8 mi Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station
7.1 mi Long Eaton Rail Station
Airport
2.7 mi East Midlands Airport
28.2 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
28.2 mi Birmingham International 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

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 (15 minutes’ drive) will probably please the kids; play areas and sculptures are scattered around for them to run to and investigate. Calke Abbey (15 minutes) is a particularly grand setting for a stroll, with 600 acres of countryside and gardens to its name. The country house has lots of points of interest, no matter whether you’re into plants, animals or history, including National Nature Reserves, a deer park, a walled garden, a 19th-century church and an old stable yard. Spotting the peacocks and fallow deer at Bradgate Park (35 minutes) can fill yet another adventurous afternoon. If you’d like to see a wider range of animals and critters, Twycross Zoo (20 minutes) is a wise choice; it has all four Great Apes, as well as penguins and elephants. Those who are into their motorsports are also well-based here. Donington Park Circuit (10 minutes) has a busy annual calendar with car and motorcycle events.

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Top Merrill Views? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.