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.

Campground type

Tent sites 11
Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 park: 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, Apr 1 to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

91% would recommend this campground 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

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

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 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 4, 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025)

    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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $108.68 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.