Cuckoo Farm Campsite

View prices & book 9.6 164 reviews
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Sunset
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The start of summer in the field

  • Family-run meadow site on a working organic farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Rutland Water nature reserve and activity centre
  • Farm shop on site with organic meat; 5 mins' drive from pub and shop
Fan of watery views? Perhaps boat trips or riverside bike rides? Take a trip to Cuckoo Farm Campsite, where the Chater river flows alongside the fields… and where there's easy access to even more aquatic activities on and around Rutland Water, a 10-minute drive from the site. Roland and Rebecca, the owners of this little gem in Rutland, run an organic farm next door with pigs, turkeys, chickens, a small pack of fallow deer and a herd of Valais black-and-white sheep: visitors are invited to book tours and walks on the farm to book the greet the animals and scoop up fresh eggs. Farm products, including organic pork and lamb, can be purchased at the site store – and since barbecues and campfires are allowed, it surely follows that alfresco meals will be on the cards. This is a vast place with a whole heap of space where you can chill out and where the kids can run around. The facilities are kept simple and clean: hot showers and toilets are on hand, as is a washing-up place for pots and pans. A short stroll gets you to the banks of the Chater, where you can fish or paddle; also within walking distance is the village of Ketton, where there’s a food pub and a shop (or drive there in five minutes). Because of its proximity to Rutland Water Nature Reserve, the sky above Cuckoo Farm is often full of buzzards, kites, falcons (and of course cuckoos), so bring your binoculars along.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7m metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Spanish

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent last minute find & we will return.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, set up, easy check in. No pressure environment.

Peaceful, rural site with lovely views of the countryside. Felt safe as a…

Overall 9/10

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Emma T.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, rural site with lovely views of the countryside.
Felt safe as a solo female traveller - owner/ site staff very pleasant as were guests I chatted to onsite.
Little stream runs through bottom of field
A perfect place for some R&R.

Disliked N/a

Would stay again, but take ear plugs

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean open site, spotless shower blocks & facilities, very friendly staff

Disliked Quite a lot of noise from adjoining train line, with frequent freight trains through the night

One of the best camp site at least in Cambs.

Overall 10/10

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artur s.

Bell tent

Liked Everything, entertainment, site shop, pitches, river and etc.

Disliked Whether, to hot :)
Wifi wasnt great, but we didnt come to seat on the tablets, so no issues.

Peaceful site. Friendly welcome. Spotless and efficient showers and toilets…

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Sue W.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful site. Friendly welcome. Spotless and efficient showers and toilets

Quietness, great facilities and well maintained. Also in a super part of…

Overall 8/10

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Clifford m.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quietness, great facilities and well maintained. Also in a super part of the country.

Disliked Road onto site. A little bumpy

Fantastic site, friendly owners and great facilities.

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John B.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really lovely site, away from town, surrounded by fields and a little river.
Lots of well built infrastructure and good toilets, showers, dishwasher and shop.

Disliked Driveway could probably be a issue for some vehicles.

Lovely site in a beautiful position.

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Leigh R.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked On arrival we went to the shop to check in. We had been unable to book electric hook up on line but the owner was able to find us an electric pitch. The shop was stocked with the bits and pieces you need as well as their own produce. The showers were clean as was the dishwashing area, they even have a mini dishwasher that does your dishes in 3 mins for £1.50 although I didn’t try this.
Some of the pitches are on a slight slope but this wasn’t a problem for us with our blocks. The electric pitches are in the middle and they have planted a lot of trees and shrubs that you pitch around, this gives you privacy from those behind you.
There were goats and sheep in the field next to the pitches and it was lovely to see them being fed.

Lovely campsite and we will be back.

Overall 10/10

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Charles S.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet location with lovely scenery and animals to see on the working farm.
Facilities very nice and always clean. Also nice to have a farm shop and the owner/staff are very friendly.

Disliked none

Lovely quiet secluded site with good clean facilities and a friendly welcome.…

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Stephen W.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet secluded site with good clean facilities and a friendly welcome.

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cuckoo Farm Campsite

Stamford Road

Ketton

Oakham

Rutland

England

PE9 3RJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.61493°N
0.56305°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Ashley Farm
8.8 mi Church View
Rail
4.2 mi Stamford Rail Station
8.2 mi Oakham Rail Station
10.2 mi Corby Rail Station

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

Osprey, teal, crested grebe… alongside the rich variety of feathered life in Rutland Water Nature Reserve, 10 minutes' drive away, there's trout fishing to be had, plus windsurfing, sailing, boat cruises on the Rutland Belle and miles of paths for hikers and bikers to explore. Even fans of invertebrates and reptiles are included, with 75 species of crawling, scuttling and slithering things at Bugtopia, accompanied by meerkats and racoon dogs. Castle fans and history buffs will be kept busy, beetling round the solid brickwork of 12th-century Oakham Castle (15 minutes' drive), the palatial Tudor pile of Burghley House (20 minutes) and the dungeons of Newark Castle (50 minutes). Newark’s National Civil War Centre and Air Museum make the town top of the list for time travellers. For a different sort of journey, drive 15 minutes to Wansford for a puff on the steam-powered Nene Valley Railway, or explore the universe at the National Space Centre in Leicester (50 minutes). A punt down the river in Cambridge, an hour away, makes a pretty fine way to see the city and its oldest colleges, while the various museums offer everything from polar exploration to Persian carpets to particle accelerators.

Must see

Burghley House 5 mi

Barnsdale Gardens 6.1 mi

Rockingham Castle 9.8 mi

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 13.1 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 13.7 mi

National Trust

Lyveden New Bield 10.9 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 13.7 mi

Grantham House 21 mi

Houghton Mill 27 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

North and South Luffenham 2.4 mi

King's Cliffe - Westhay Wood - Willow Brook 3.9 mi

King's Cliffe and Apethorpe 3.9 mi

Stamford to the End of the Meadows and Back 4.2 mi

Stamford - Easton on the Hill 4.2 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 4 September 2025 – Thursday 4 September 2025)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 4.9 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cuckoo Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cuckoo Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cuckoo Farm Campsite? Osprey, teal, crested grebe… alongside the rich variety of feathered life in Rutland Water Nature Reserve, 10 minutes' drive away, there's trout fishing to be had, plus windsurfing, sailing, boat cruises on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cuckoo Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cuckoo Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.