Cuckoo Farm Campsite

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  • 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

RV sites 52
Rent a tent 3
Tent sites 52
Open now
Opens April 2
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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 park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

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Open from Thu, Apr 2 to

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Cuckoo Farm: well-kept, family-run site with friendly staff, lovely rural setting, and spotless facilities (showers a highlight). Guests loved the peaceful vibe, roomy pitches, farm shop, and stream access. Some found the railway noisy or pitches sloped, but most raved about cleanliness and family fun, planning to return. Highly recommended!

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very good we will be back

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DENNIS H.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked great surroundings, peaceful , very clean

Disliked if your going to be picky the showers could be tad hotter

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Scenic setting Excellent farm tour Clean facilities Lovely…

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helen R.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Scenic setting
Excellent farm tour
Clean facilities
Lovely shop and coffee

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Very nice place, lovely surroundings, clean toilet and shower block

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Henry L.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space, electric hookup and WiFi across the site which was great

Disliked No dislikes whatsoever

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Farm shop…

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Anonymous

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Liked Farm shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, friendly and good place

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Anonymous

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Liked Well laid out site with working farm and great amenities block with farm shop. Super friendly team and WiFi.

Disliked Water access for Campers is spaced out so you have to move between your pitch and the water point. Access road is poor quality - slow drive and it works in the dry.

Recommend to friends Visit again

As I said above have been twice now and will be back again soon.

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John H.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space for us. The toilet block was immaculate. Check in very easy (we have been before).
Other children about for our grandson to play with. Quiet in the evening. Nice pubs close by.
Planning to go back in a few weeks time.
Only downside was a very bumpy road leading into the site. There was a sign about roadworks in late April so perhaps addressing that then.

Disliked Only the road leading in.

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Lovely campsite, dog friendly, with excellent facilities

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Catherine B.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite. Karen & Andy were super friendly and helpful. We loved the facilities - decent showers, and nice treat to have an indoor washing up area. Also loved the onsite shop, with lots of stuff from the farm. Hardly noticed the trainline at all - and i am very sensitive to noise! It was so lovely and quiet at night too. Slept really well. Good value for money. Also loved our neighbours (The sheep:)!)

Disliked The narrow lane and pot holes to get into the campsite, but this is common in rural areas - would just not want to arrive when it's dark, but that's a personal thing.

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Excellent clean and well facilitated family site

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Susan E.

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Liked Spacious pitches, well stocked site shop, clean and roomy showers. Nice to see the deer in the neighbouring field. We walked to The Rutland Vineyard from the site, which only took about 15 minutes and was well worth a visit. Also walked to the beautiful village of Ketton and had a lovely visit to the fabulous Railway Inn. It was the Easter holidays when we visited and we don’t have young children anymore, so possibly we would avoid a family site at peak holiday times in future - only because our idea of peace now is different to years ago! You will need your levellers as the site is sloped.

Disliked Storm Dave that arrived the night we pitched up! But our new awning survived it so it was a good test.

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Anonymous

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Liked Spacious, received a lovely welcome, shop was handy, the bell tent had everything you needed.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really nice owners who were extremely welcoming! There was a real friendly ‘buzz’ around the site but it was lovely and quiet through the night. Facilities were clean and I felt really safe as a woman camping alone. Highly recommend!

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Features

Campfires 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 Local produce 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 Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Cuckoo Farm Campsite

Barrowden Road

Ketton

Oakham

Rutland

England

PE9 3RJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.61493°N
0.56305°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.8 km Bus Station
13.6 km Ashley Farm
14.2 km Church View
Rail
6.7 km Stamford Rail Station
13.2 km Oakham Rail Station
16.4 km 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 8.1 km

Barnsdale Gardens 9.8 km

Rockingham Castle 15.8 km

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 21.1 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 22.1 km

National Trust

Lyveden New Bield 17.6 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 22 km

Grantham House 33.8 km

Houghton Mill 43.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

North and South Luffenham 3.9 km

King's Cliffe - Westhay Wood - Willow Brook 6.3 km

King's Cliffe and Apethorpe 6.3 km

Stamford to the End of the Meadows and Back 6.8 km

Stamford - Easton on the Hill 6.8 km

Local events

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

    Stamford, England 7.9 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $36.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.