The Mushroom Farm Campsite

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Bell tent exterior (added by manager 06 jun 2024)
Cooking on site (added by manager 19 aug 2021)

  • Off-grid site on a mushroom farm in rewilded Rutland countryside
  • A 15-minute drive to Rutland Water, and 20 minutes to Belvoir Castle
  • Outdoor kitchen and wildlife watching on site; pub a 30-minute walk
Totally off-grid, The Mushroom Farm Campsite feels like a proper pioneering camp. Set on the edge of an 11-acre reserve (which you’re free to wander, by the way), it’s at the end of a little track from the farming village of Thistleton in rural Rutland. Off-grid it may be, but nevertheless there are a few creature comforts on hand. Each spacious pitch has a canvas tent with a proper double mattress (bedding and towels included) plus camp beds for the kids (please bring a roll mat, sleeping bag and towels for any extra children). Outside, there’s a spot for campfires, a cooking shelter, gas stove, kitchen utensils and crockery. Oh, and your very own private bucket shower, composting toilet and solar lights. Fresh water is provided in large water containers. Guests are given a number code for the gate and an info pack in their tent. The hosts are available by phone and are a 10-minute drive away if you have any problems. This is not a manicured site and you’ll be sharing it with wildlife – frequent visitors include songbirds, red kites, kestrels, owls, bats, lizards, frogs and toads, snakes, rabbits and hares, muntjac deer, mice, foxes, dragonflies, butterflies, moths and beetles… The camp is set on a mushroom farm with the young trees and large areas left to rewild. This means flowering thistles and uneven ground so it may not be suitable for babies, very young children or people with health conditions.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 5
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 14 Jun to

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2 adults
0 children

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely campsite, surrounded by nature. Very friendly and helpful staff

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Penny Bun unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Traveling with two young boys who were very excited to see so many trees and animals. Almost as excited as they were to toast marshmallows over the fire pit! As the description says, this is an "off grid" campsite. But this really makes it a very peaceful and calm site. The sun heated camp shower and composting toilet were in excellent condition and more than sufficient for our needs. There are lots of thoughtful touches around the site, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again. The staff were really proactively helpful. They couldn't have made us feel more welcome.

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Really nice site with basic facilities of an excellent standard.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Jelly Ear unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Really clean site with facilities in an excellent condition. Each pitch is surrounded by trees which makes this relatively small site feel quite private. We weren't expecting a fire pit next to our pitch so were delighted to find fire wood available in the well stocked camp store. The staff really went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a pleasant one.

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Clean facilities and lovely owners

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tomas K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Chicken of the Woods unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The most amazing campsite I ever visit . Peaceful and quiet. Nice walk way around with Beautiful view. The owners are super lovely and friendly and helpful. Recommending for everyone who loves nature or wanna run away from city stress. Definitely coming back soon as possible

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Mushroom Farm Campsite

School Lane

Thistleton

Rutland

England

LE15 7RZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.75337°N
-0.64972°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16 km Bus Station
17.4 km Bus Station
18.5 km Town Hall
Rail
10.7 km Oakham Rail Station
16 km Melton Mowbray Rail Station
16.4 km Stamford Rail Station
Airport
46.6 km East Midlands 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

Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Woolsthorpe Manor (birthplace of Sir Issac Newton): five minutes’ drive - Yew Tree Avenue at Clipsham: 15 minutes - Wymondham Windmill: 15 minutes - Rutland Water Nature Reserve (boating, swimming): 15 minutes - Golf: 20 minutes - Stamford (Georgian town): 20 minutes - Aqua Park Rutland: 20 minutes - Belvoir Castle (shops and jousting): 20 minutes - Burghley House (stately pile): 25 minutes

Must see

Woolsthorpe Manor 6.4 km

Barnsdale Gardens 7.7 km

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 14 km

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 16 km

Belvoir Castle 18.1 km

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 6.2 km

Grantham House 18 km

Lyveden New Bield 33.6 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 41.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

EXTON PARK 6.4 km

BURLEY ON THE HILL 8.3 km

EASTON PARK 8.5 km

STAPLEFORD HALL 9.4 km

STOKE ROCHFORD HALL 10.1 km

Local events

  • Global Birdfair (Friday, 12 July 2024 – Friday, 12 July 2024)

    Oakham, England 9.4 km

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 5 September 2024 – Thursday, 5 September 2024)

    Stamford, England 17.3 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.

Nearest sites

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Want to know more about camping in Rutland?

  • Does The Mushroom Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Mushroom Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Mushroom Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Woolsthorpe Manor (birthplace of Sir Issac Newton): five minutes’ drive - Yew Tree Avenue at Clipsham: 15 minutes - Wymondham Windmill: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Mushroom Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Mushroom Farm Campsite? From $51.72 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.