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 sites 10
RV sites 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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 167 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This tidy, quiet campsite offers a rural escape with great, clean shepherd's huts & hot showers. Guests love the easy communication, secure spot & good WiFi. Ideal for exploring local sights & nice walks. Some pitches are sloped & electrical hook-ups have low amperage, but levelling chocks are available.

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Great site, close to the city…

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David C.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Great site, close to the city but far enough away to feel truly rural. Great level pitch, good hot showers and spotless toilets. I’ll definitely book again next time I’m in the area.

Disliked My stay wasn’t long enough

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent small site will definitely look to come back.

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Ian J.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely site, quiet and relaxing setting in a small woodland. Owners could not be more friendly.
Lovely little shower toilet block. Loads of character and charm. Nice and clean with a super hot shower nice and powerful.

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Lovely well kept pitches, quiet site,…

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Nathan C.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely well kept pitches, quiet site, well optimised facilities in an old carriage. Nice little walk around the perimeter.

Disliked Not always clear where some facilities were, eg grey water, rubbish.

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Nice quiet site. Good clean toilets…

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Stephen B.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Nice quiet site. Good clean toilets and showers.

Disliked There isn't a motor home water drop at the moment.

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Tracy W.

Powered gravel RV campsite

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Lovely little gem of a campsite.…

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Jane h.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely little gem of a campsite. Very quiet and clean facilities. Will be back

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very good price and very quiet…

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andrew w.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked very good price and very quiet ideal short break

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A site to behold

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Sam E.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely well kept small site and easy to find straight off the A47. Good simple communication from owner and easy check in and out. So quiet at night in a safe secure location. Good quality pitch (No.5). Cute shepherds hut for toilets, showers and wash up. All spotlessly clean. Excellent wifi. Took a circular walk taking in Ingarsby medieval village. Muddy but fun. You must visit the Rose & Crown. Really friendly owners and staff. The food was quality with service to match. 3 screens showed cricket, football and rugby. Kids welcome. 30 minute drive to Rutland Water main csr park. All in all, Fox's Furrow is a superb site. Definitely recommend.

Disliked Nothing. All good.

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We Found the Furrow a First Class Facility

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Andrew S.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked The quiet rural setting and excellent bespoke facilities create the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed break

We loved the breakfast box and its contents, delivered courtesy of the Psychedelic Squirrel

Dry standings and solid access drive meant that midwinter mud wasn’t much of an issue

Disliked As stated elsewhere wattage of electric appliances may be a factor to consider

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Peaceful, relaxed and clean.

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David C.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked We only stayed one night and it’s a shame our weekend plans meant it wasn’t longer.
The site was quiet and peaceful.
Checking in and out was simple, with a few text messages with the owner.
Despite the recent rain meaning mud was everywhere, all the facilities were clean and tidy.
The washing up station had a large sink and the water was piping hot, making washing up so much easier than in our tiny van sink.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

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
6.4 km The Old Greyhound
10.2 km Station Street
10.8 km St Margaret's Bus Station
Rail
10.1 km Leicester Rail Station
11 km Syston Rail Station
11.3 km South Wigston Rail Station
Airport
33.2 km East Midlands Airport
43.7 km 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 11.2 km

Foxton Locks 13.1 km

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 17.5 km

Rockingham Castle 21 km

Barnsdale Gardens 23.1 km

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 31.5 km

Lyveden New Bield 33.8 km

Staunton Harold Church 34.9 km

Calke Abbey 39.2 km

Grantham House 40.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUENBY HALL 3.6 km

Tilton - Lowesby - Tilton 5.7 km

LOWESBY HALL 5.9 km

BAGGRAVE HALL 5.9 km

VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER 9.5 km

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $44.19 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.