Fox’s Furrow

View prices & book 9.3 189 reviews
Gravel campervan/motorhome pitches
Gravel campervan/motorhome pitches
Camping area
Mown footpath to tent pitches
Inside the toilet/shower hut
Tent camping area
Site boundary
Track to camping area
Grass pitch area
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Camping area
Mown footpath to tent pitches
Inside the toilet/shower hut

  • 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

9.3

Overall rating from 189 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, peaceful campsite set in a beautiful rural location. Visitors consistently praise the immaculately clean and well-maintained facilities, particularly the hot showers. The site offers a tranquil atmosphere, with well-spaced pitches and lovely woodland walks. Management is responsive and helpful. Some guests noted that pitches can be sloping and require levelling blocks, and the 6-amp electric hook-up may be restrictive for some appliances.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely quiet spot great facilities…

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8 out of 10
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 8
Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely quiet spot great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely rural site for people who like things simple and rustic.

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8 out of 10
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 8
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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Wifi
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 Mary G. 2 reviews

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely rural setting, good shower, clean toilets, excellent washing up area, cosy, nice recreation/dog field and great little shop in a caravan.

Disliked Electric hook up pitches are very close together

Recommend to friends Visit again

If I'm in Leicester for a weekend I will come here again.

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
 Stephen S. 2 reviews

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked I always appreciate an honest description of pitches and facilities, and everything was as described and in excellent order.

Disliked Signage. Little on the small size.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely 2 nights (despite the thunder and lightning).

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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 Matthew I. 3 reviews

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site, small and cozy yet enough space to relax in the sunshine with a BBQ and raised firepit.
Amazing showers and enough toilets for the small site.
Warm water for washing your pots.
Great value site with all the facilities needed for a relaxing break.

Disliked Not the best WiFi signal for the campervan pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and peaceful with clean facilities.

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9 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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Andrew C. 1 review

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful and very clean facilities. Excellent showers.

Disliked A play park for kids would be nice but not a complaint.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect hidden gem!

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10 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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 gabrielle w. 6 reviews

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing little camp ground. It has everything you could need. Rural but close enough to local facilities. It's our second time and we will definitely make it a third!

Disliked Nothingness dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and facilities…

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10 out of 10
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Tim O. 2 reviews

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great location and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

very quiet valley to stay in,…

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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 John R. 1 review

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked very quiet valley to stay in, great showers! very hot and good size!
Perfect location to go for a great Cycle ride

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great stay with lovely facilities. Aiming to come back again

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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 Morgan O. 6 reviews

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Quirky site with lots of woodland and great walks. Very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place. The attention to detail and presentation top drawer.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 9
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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 Peter R. 1 review

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Well organised. Good facilities.

Disliked Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 21.8 mi

  • Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)

    Derby, Derbyshire 22 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 £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.