The Hide at Manton Bay

View prices & book 9.5 34 reviews
Private deck with a view over the water
Private deck with a view over the water
Private bay for pitches
Sunset at the hide
Apple orchard by the water
Rutland water golf course, a mile away
Cycle around rutland water
Pitches overlooking rutland water
Washing up sink
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Private bay for pitches
Sunset at the hide
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 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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91% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

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The site is in an excellent location with amazing views over the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked The site is in an excellent location with amazing views over the water and having separate pitches gave us extra privacy and space which was a treat.

Disliked The pitches are on a slope which is why you have the good views. We were fortunate to find one that had a level area for the tent but the ground was very lumpy underfoot. The facilities available were decent and clean but overall for the money a bit lacking in the extras especially if you're there for more than a couple of nights.

Certainly would come back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Amazing views, lovely site, pitches all divided with bushes. Clean toilets, showers.

Disliked All great

Large spacious pitches with mature hedging with cracking views of Rutland Water.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Large spacious pitches with mature hedging with cracking views of Rutland Water. Nice and quiet adult only site. Great location easy to get everywhere. Lovely nursery and cafe a short walk up the hill. Always had hot water when showering and washing up.

Disliked Showers were basic and quite a walk from the pitches. Didn't like separate locks on inside and outside and potential for someone to lock you in. Would have liked a modesty shower curtain as quite big gaps in door. No pegs/shelving in one of the showers so everything got wet. Decking outside was very slippery when wet.

No cover over outside washing up area.

No ability to recycle cans, plastic, paper.

Wonderful spot in beautiful Rutland

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Samuel R.

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Liked Beautiful view and private pitches with hedges

The location was perfect alongside Rutland Water with large pitches well screened…

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Stephen A.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked The location was perfect alongside Rutland Water with large pitches well screened by hedges. Facilities were basic but clean and well presented. The site was quiet and well maintained

Really excellent, get away from it all site.

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Lee F.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked The tranquil setting, wide open pitches with privacy screening.

Disliked Nothing

A lovely campsite. Wonderful views, lots of great walking and pubs nearby,…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked A lovely campsite. Wonderful views, lots of great walking and pubs nearby, nice clean toilets and showers.

View, private pitch, small site, quiet setting, owners responded quickly when things…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked View, private pitch, small site, quiet setting, owners responded quickly when things needed attention, clear directions/instructions.

Disliked Washing up area not covered, needed to unpadlock the chain every time we left the site.

The Best Campsite in England

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Rebecca K.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Quite simply this is THE BEST campsite we have ever stayed on & we have been all over England!!! Aptly named, beautiful views and fab facilities, what a beautiful part of the country! We will certainly be back x

Disliked Nothing

Tranquil camping.

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Yvonne B.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Gorgeous views and quiet peaceful site with complete privacy. Booked to visit again.

Disliked Pitches slightly sloped.

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 - Rutland Farm Park: 10 minutes - The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre: 10 minutes - Aqua Park Rutland: 15 minutes - Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre: 15 minutes - Barnsdale Gardens: 15 minutes - Burghley House: 25 minutes - Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens: 35 minutes.

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 0.1 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 4 September 2025 – Thursday 4 September 2025)

    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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 - Rutland Farm Park: 10 minutes … 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 £80 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.