The Hide at Manton Bay

View prices & book 9.5 30 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 11
Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • 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, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.5

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Facilities / Activities
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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 campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only site has spacious, private pitches with stunning Rutland Water views for a peaceful getaway. Clean facilities are praised, but some mention basic amenities and no covered dishwashing. Generally quiet, a few guests noted noise, pitch slopes, and lumpy ground. Electric hook-up and recycling were requested.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/9/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet and peaceful site with a glorious view

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Claire F. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Loved the site, absolutely beautiful view from a well laid out and clean site. Very quiet when I stayed. NOT a complaint at all, but I could have done with some signposts to the loos, it took me a while to find them!

Disliked Nothing at all, I will definitely be going back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hope to be back.

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Tracey W. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Loved the individual pitches. Very quiet.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just a really lovely Campsite 100%…

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 bart k. 5 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Just a really lovely Campsite 100% recommend

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful getaway for couples!

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Amanda-Leigh O. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Private, spacious, serene. Views of the lake are incredible, particularly at sunset, watched over a fire. Planning a third visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site can’t wait to return

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lovely site with a fantastic view over Rutland water, spacious pitches and clean showers and toilet block

Disliked Ideally electric hook up would be beneficial as we would like to stay longer next time

Recommend to friends Visit again

An adult only, dog friendly site that allows campfires? Perfect!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Our pitch was large with lots of privacy and a stunning view of the lake. The showers and toilets were great and absolutely spotless.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderfully peaceful weekend!

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Karen K. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked We had the most wonderful stay at The Hide at Manton Bay, the camping pitches were spacious and private with amazing views over Rutland Water. The toilets, showers and washing up facilities were back to basics but complimented the site, had plentiful hot water and kept spotlessly clean. We were lucky enough to visit on a weekend when.there was a pop up food van on site, the burgers were amazing!!! The Lyndon nature reserve is a must visit, lucky to see Osprey, bring your binoculars!

Disliked Nothing to dislike here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site with wonderful views…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked A great site with wonderful views over the lake and easy access to the cycle path. A short drive away from Oakham which has plenty of restaurants and shops. Loved the private and quiet nature of the site. We would definitely come here again for a weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location & views, pitches enclosed for privacy, quiet, clean

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Jen B. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Location was fabulous, with stunning views of Rutland Water and proximity to the nature reserve (just be wary the site is at the bottom of a very steep incline).
Facilities were funky in design and kept clean - good showers.
For the most part extremely quiet and pitches have some privacy.
Owners very friendly.
Would go again.

Disliked We went at a quiet time but I imagine two toilets and showers for all the tent pitches at a busy time might get difficult!
The water for the washing sink was never hot (though the shower was).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful secluded site

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David B. 9 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Peaceful and secluded with individual enclosed plots

Disliked Toilet facilities, Doors and cubicles have gap underneath giving less privacy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.63965°N
0.67968°W

Nearest transport

Bus
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, September 3, 2026 – Thursday, September 3, 2026)

    Stamford, England 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 - Rutland Farm Park: 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Hide at Manton Bay?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $107.27 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.