The Hide at Manton Bay

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.3 41 reviews
Private deck with a view over the water
Private deck with a view over the water
Private bay for pitches
Rutland water golf course, a mile away
Apple orchard by the water
Pitches overlooking rutland water
Sunset at the hide
Cycle around rutland water
Stunning sunset over rutland water
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Private bay for pitches
Rutland water golf course, a mile away
Apple orchard by the water

  • Fabulous location on the south edge of Rutland Water near Manton
  • An hour's walk to Normanton Church; Oakham 10 minutes' drive
  • Quiet site with lake views; barbecues and campfires permitted
Looking at the lush rural surroundings of Rutland Water these days, it’s hard to believe this is a man-made lake… but man-made it is indeed, and in fact the largest of its kind in England. It’s both quite a feat of design and a fabulous bit of scenery – and it makes a gorgeous backdrop for stays at The Hide at Manton Bay, in a stunning location right by the lake’s edge on the south side of Rutland Water. That means you’ll be able to look out over the water at all hours from this lovely spot surrounded by apple orchards and vineyards. And of course you’ll also have prime position for all the activities on offer around the lake, including cycle rides, fishing, kayaking, golf and madcap antics at the inflatable aqua park. That said, it’s quite possible that your activity of choice may be simply strolling to the local pub (20 minutes’ walk away in Manton) before an evening of barbecuing and stargazing back at base camp. In terms of practicalities, the site has bathrooms with showers and toilets, and provides recycling facilities to help keep things eco friendly. It’s a quiet site with no amplified music allowed so that everyone can enjoy a good bit of peace while they’re here. There’s a good cluster of shops and places to eat 10 minutes’ drive away in Oakham, with more dotted around local villages.

Site type

Tent pitches 11
Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • 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

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 41 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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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

90% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite offers individual, spacious pitches separated by hedges, providing excellent privacy and stunning views of Rutland Water. Guests praise the quiet and tranquil atmosphere, friendly hosts, and the cleanliness of the rustic-style toilet and shower facilities. While most find the site well-maintained and peaceful, a few mention pitches can be sloped, and some desire more covered washing-up areas. Despite minor points, many express a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Great find.

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Stuart R. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Well kept tidy site with good facilities. Nice secluded private pitches. Great views over the water and surrounding beautiful countryside. Clean 'rustic' style toilet and shower facilities. Adult only and no music made it peaceful and relaxing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, tranquil, large pitches, very chilled.…

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Sarah P. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet, tranquil, large pitches, very chilled. Check in was not in person physically but do t be put off by that because they were very responsive and we got all the communication needed to find a price and settle in - very happy! Would defo come again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super stay!

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Dave H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely location, superb view, massive private pitches, rustic facilities with super showers... great communication before hand but left alone to enjoy the site.

All in all perfect stay thank you.

Disliked Dislike the fact others may discover its charms 😆 🤣 😂

so nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with amazing views

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Alison T. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The views from our pitch were amazing. The pitch was well kept and a great size. The showers and toilets were always very clean together with the washing station. A super site and highly recommended.

Disliked Having to leave the fantastic view and sad that we couldn’t buy a bottle of wine from the lovely grapes growing!! 😀

Recommend to friends Visit again

Now we know what to expect, we will be fully prepared for if use again

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Ian W. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Basic site with small outdoor shower block and toilets. Showers were excellent (up there with the best I have seen on any campsite. Each visitor had their own pitch that was enclosed in hedging giving lots of privacy.

Disliked All pitches were on a slope meaning we had to park side on to the slope and use wheel levellers but even then we were still sloping to the side.

No on-sight shop. We went fully equipped so be aware of this.

It was a bit pricey for what it was but as it was right next to the venue for the Global Bird Fair it made getting to and from it very easy...which made up for the price a little.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The spaces, the view and the…

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 Paula B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The spaces, the view and the location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, clean, 2nd visit here would…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful, clean, 2nd visit here would definitely be going back

Disliked Water for the pots never got warm but not an issue, filled my bowl from the shower instead which was perfect temp

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Secure site with very clear arrival…

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 Nicola S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Secure site with very clear arrival instructions issued by text prior to arrival. The beautiful view of Rutland water from the pitch. Spacious pitches surrounded by hedge for privacy. The rustic but very clean toilets & showers. Great site, we will be returning!

Disliked Nothing!

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The view, setting and facilities…

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 Neil W. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The view, setting and facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stay else where

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1 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Close proximity to the water.

Disliked Arrived and the access gate was locked.
Called the contact number, no response.
Managed to gain access but no reception or persons responsible on site. Therefore no idea what to do or where to go.
Site generally untidy, uncut high hedges obscuring views of the lake. Booked for two night left the next morning.
The worst campervan site experience we’ve had.
Certainly no worth the money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Hide at Manton Bay

Lyndon Road

Oakham

Rutland

England

LE15 8RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.63965°N
0.67968°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi Bus Station
10.1 mi Church View
10.5 mi Elizabeth Street
Rail
3.2 mi Oakham Rail Station
8.4 mi Stamford Rail Station
10.4 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Rutland Sailing Club: 45 minutes’ walk - Normanton Church: an hour’s walk - Rutland Water Golf Course: two minutes’ drive - The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre: 10 minutes - Aqua Park Rutland: 15 minutes - Barnsdale Gardens: 15 minutes - Burghley House: 25 minutes - Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens: 35 minutes.

Food and drink

  • The View 0.3 mi
  • Hambleton Hall 1.3 mi
  • Waterside Café 2.3 mi
  • Rutland Balti House 2.8 mi
  • Fika Oakham 2.8 mi
  • Sarpech 2.9 mi
  • Hitchen's Barn 2.9 mi
  • Everest Lounge 3 mi
  • Fish Tank Sushi 3 mi
  • San Giorgio 3 mi

Groceries

  • Oakham Wines Off-licence 2.9 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3 mi
  • Bens Wine Shop Off-licence 3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.4 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.8 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.9 mi
  • Kendrew Barracks Headquarters Supermarket 6.1 mi

Public transport

  • Bus Station 3 mi
  • Village Shop 5.4 mi
  • High Street 5.4 mi
  • Northwich Arms 5.5 mi
  • Chater Lodge 5.5 mi
  • The Crescent 5.6 mi
  • The Bungalow 6 mi
  • Owston Road 6.1 mi
  • Bus Shelter 6.1 mi
  • Main Street 6.1 mi

What’s nearby

  • Rutland Water Golf Course 1 mi
  • Rutland Water 1.1 mi
  • Pitch and Putt 2.2 mi
  • Luffenham Heath Golf Club 4.4 mi
  • Greetham Valley Golf Course 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Rutland Osteopaths Clinic 2.9 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • The Rutland Physiotheraphy Clinic 2.9 mi
  • Rutland late night pharmacy 3 mi
  • Rutland Late Night;Age UK Pharmacy 3 mi
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 3 mi
  • Oakham Medical Practice Doctors 3.3 mi
  • Rutland Memorial Hospital 3.3 mi
  • Oakham Medical Practice Doctors 3.3 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 3.5 mi

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Must see

Barnsdale Gardens 3.3 mi

Rockingham Castle 9.1 mi

Burghley House 9.5 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 11.9 mi

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 12.3 mi

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 11.8 mi

Lyveden New Bield 13.7 mi

Grantham House 19.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lyndon Hill- Edith Weston - Lyndon 0.06 mi

Hambleton Peninsula 1.1 mi

Manton - Brooke - Gunthorpe 1.1 mi

Wing Maze & Rutland Water 1.6 mi

North and South Luffenham 2.8 mi

Local events

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

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 9.2 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 The Hide at Manton Bay have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Hide at Manton Bay dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Hide at Manton Bay? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Rutland Sailing Club: 45 minutes’ walk - Normanton Church: an hour’s walk - Rutland Water Golf Course: two minutes’ drive - The Anglian Water Bird Watching … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Hide at Manton Bay?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Hide at Manton Bay? From £64 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.