Fox’s Furrow

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Gravel campervan/motorhome pitches
Gravel campervan/motorhome pitches
Camping area
Mown footpath to tent pitches
Tent camping area
Boundary of tent area
Native hedgerow
Hook-up points
Track to campsite
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Camping area
Mown footpath to tent pitches
Tent camping area

  • Peaceful Leicestershire site on a rural hillside
  • Leicester city centre and Rutland Water both 20 minutes' drive
  • Easy access from A47; surrounded by tree belt for quiet and privacy
The centre of Leicester is only about a 20-minute drive from Fox’s Furrow – and yet this site’s immediate surroundings are properly peaceful and rural, with fields and natural countryside views all around. The beauty of all this, of course, is that you can have a nicely varied stay here if you like, perhaps pedalling along National Cycle Route 63 one day (it’s about a mile away) and then heading into the city to visit the National Space Centre the next. There’s a bus stop just under a mile away in the village of Houghton on the Hill if you’d rather travel by public transport. Also in the village are a couple of pubs, a village shop, a pharmacy and a fish and chip shop – all of it handily a short walk away across the fields (or a couple of minutes in the car). Getting in, out and all around should be straightforward here as the site is about a quarter of a mile from the A47; there’s no hint of the main road while on site, though, as the place has a very natural feel to it and is surrounded by a tree belt that provides plenty of privacy as well as acting as a home to local wildlife. In keeping with this rural setting, facilities have been kept to a minimum here – the essentials are covered, however, with a wifi connection, a washing-up area and toilet/shower facilities housed in a very stylishly decorated classic shepherd’s hut.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests must only use green chemicals or no chemicals for the chemical toilet disposal. Units larger than 7.8 metres long and 3 metres wide are not allowed. Access to the site is via a rough farm track and may not be suitable for vehicles with lowered suspension.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 178 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful and well-maintained small campsite in a beautiful rural location. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally clean and hot shower and toilet facilities, along with the helpful communication from the owners. The on-site micro-shop is a popular and convenient addition. While some pitches are noted as sloping, levelling chocks are provided. Some minor issues with Wi-Fi, electrical hook-up and occasional noise from other campers were mentioned, but the overall experience is highly positive.

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Toilets and showers very clean and…

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Anthony M.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Toilets and showers very clean and water extremely hot which was great in cold weather, site was level ,quiet place.

Disliked For some reason satnav sent me down a private drive way just before the turn off to site not sure why but not really an issue.

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Shower and toilet block nice and…

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Shannon Y.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Shower and toilet block nice and clean, powerful shower, beautiful location and very easy to check in and out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little spot!

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Clare D.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful site, good small facility block, excellent showers!

Disliked Nothing (except we were hoping to see foxes!) oh, we were on a slight slope.

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10/10 beautiful, quiet and clean

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Anonymous

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful place, all very clean and tidy, great communication and information from host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site with a couple…

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Phyl S.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Nice quiet site with a couple of pubs and shop a 25 min walk away

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A beautifully calm and peaceful site.…

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Mark G.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked A beautifully calm and peaceful site. Rustic but nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

You have to visit lovely rustic site

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Stephen B.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet hidden Gem, little shop amazing and will be here again

Disliked 6 amp means no full size kettle,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay, tranquil site, can't wait to return.

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Laura B.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Loved the location, we went for a walk into Houghton on the Hill village, then back through the fields. Lovely walk.
Facilities were great! Hot showers, heaters, and spotlessly clean. Chocks provided if you didn't have any.
My favourite was the shop, The Psychedelic Squirrel! Amazing in there, and very reasonable prices.
Communication on checking in and out was great, with very friendly messages 😊

Disliked There's not much to dislike about this place.

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Lovely peaceful setting in a beautiful…

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Sarah B.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful setting in a beautiful location. Loved the little caravan shop, very handy when I realised that I’d run out of teabags! The facilities were clean and the automatic heater in the shower was a great addition on a chilly weekend.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wouldn't hesitate to stay again if we are back in Leicester area!

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Anonymous

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Location was good. Tidy well cared for site.
The cone to mark your pitch is a good idea. I liked the heater in the shower/toilet cubicles! Very nice touch.

Disliked Not a dislike really, in autumn or rainy weather it would be good to have a gravel path from the shower/toilet building to the main gravel driveway

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Features

Dogs 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fox’s Furrow

Gaulby Lane

Houghton on the Hill

Leicestershire

England

LE7 9HB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.61803°N
0.97778°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi The Old Greyhound
6.3 mi Station Street
6.7 mi St Margaret's Bus Station
Rail
6.3 mi Leicester Rail Station
6.9 mi Syston Rail Station
7 mi South Wigston Rail Station
Airport
20.7 mi East Midlands Airport
27.2 mi Coventry 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

Getting out to see more of your rural surroundings should be easy enough here, as there are some great walks in the vicinity, along with those bike rides on National Cycle Route 63. Rutland Water (20 minutes’ drive) is another good place for a walk or a bike ride (there’s a path that goes all the way round the lake), and you can also play golf, try your hand at sailing or bounce across the inflatable aqua park. If the kids are keen to meet cute animals, head along to Windmill Farm Park (15 minutes) for indoor and outdoor animals, play areas and a café. Bird on the Hand Falconry Experiences (15 minutes) makes a great day out for those keen to get up close to the big birds. Over in Leicester (20 minutes) there are plenty of options for a day out (especially if you need rainy-day activities) – the city is home to the National Space Centre as well as the Retro Computer Museum and King Richard III Visitor Centre.

Must see

National Space Centre 7 mi

Foxton Locks 8.2 mi

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 10.9 mi

Rockingham Castle 13.1 mi

Barnsdale Gardens 14.4 mi

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 19.5 mi

Lyveden New Bield 21 mi

Staunton Harold Church 21.7 mi

Calke Abbey 24.4 mi

Grantham House 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUENBY HALL 2.3 mi

Tilton - Lowesby - Tilton 3.6 mi

LOWESBY HALL 3.6 mi

BAGGRAVE HALL 3.7 mi

VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER 5.9 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 Fox’s Furrow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fox’s Furrow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fox’s Furrow? Getting out to see more of your rural surroundings should be easy enough here, as there are some great walks in the vicinity, along with those bike rides on National Cycle Route … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fox’s Furrow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fox’s Furrow? From £24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.