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General
- Peaceful rural location on the edge of Medbourne
- Riverside gastro pub nearby serving meals
- Barbecue, garden furniture; Sunday café serving a tasty breakfast
If you're pitching up here, it's fairly certain you're in the market for some countryside rest and relaxation? Sorted: Rural Relaxing is in the village of Medbourne in the Welland Valley, a setting that the friendly team reckon is one of Britain's best-kept secret spots. And it has a pub nearby – result.
As its name might hint, this is a firmly rural site: the owners have taken care not to make it look commercialised in any way so that guests can settle down and soak up Leicestershire countryside and make themselves at home with the barbie, comfy garden furniture and the sunny terrace for alfresco eats…
Elsewhere on site, the decked Potting Shed café serves a tasty breakfast and hot drinks, pastries and other treats on Sunday mornings, and there's an open-air social area with a firepit (free to use, with logs available to buy on site). During the high season, pizzas are available on Saturday nights.
And that pub? It's a stunner for real ales and gourmet food by the riverside (booking essential).
The village shop and post office at Medbourne can sort some supplies; elsewhere, you'll find most of what you need in the nearby towns of Market Harborough, Uppingham, Stamford and Oakham.
Rural Relaxing's amenities include a ladies' toilet and shower, plus a separate one for the gents.
Open from 02/02/2024 to 11/30/2024
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted 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.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
This is a coded access site. There is no check-in desk so the lead booker will receive an email a few days before arrival with access codes to the gates and toilets, plus other important information.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: English bull Terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 2.7m width x 5.0m depth (8.9ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 13.5m² (145.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 9.0m width x 7.0m length (29.5ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 9.0m width x 7.0m length (29.5ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Reviews
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From the manager...
Thank you for the lovely review and we appreciate your time, it was a great pleasure to welcome you and thank you for visiting. Hope to see you again soon. |
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The size of the Safari tent and it's outside space … Sarah S.Confirmed
From the manager...
What a great pleasure it was to welcome you and thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again one day. |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your review. The bell tent description clearly states air beds and futons, we invite you to bring your own bedding as it is a pre-erected tent. I am sorry that you were uncomfortable on the bed. Thank you for your feedback on the benches, new benches have been re-ordered and we are still waiting for them to arrive. The map on the site shows where the loo and shower facilities are, it's a tiny site under 1 acre so it's not far to walk, & most people love the fact that the loos are not "right on top of them", otherwise it would be a composting loo next to your tent where there is another issue of smell. I hope you visit again, please consider the safari tents next time which have proper beds in them. |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay, we aim to be as rural as possible and I'm glad you found the site safe & relaxed. The stocks of firewood are regularly made, regrettably, the man who supplies this last week had problems with a vehicle which meant we became short of stock very quickly. This has been remedied today, often others grab more than is necessary and infact today have found much surplus around the site. I look forward to welcoming you again. |
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From the manager...
Hello thank you for your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and will visit again. The cafe area opens at 9am and we've not had any negative feedback in the past about this and I was surprised to read this. Indeed we have planted trees to screen this just to make the cafe area defined from the camping field, I guess it's only really "embarrassing" if you go to the showers in pyjamas/onesies rather than being dressed, so my apologies that you felt uncomfortable. I will look at the seating to see what can be changed. Delighted to see you enjoyed the breakfast. Hope to welcome you back one day. |
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First time at Rural Retreat, nice quiet site in a … kristina p.Confirmed
From the manager...
Thank you for your lovely review and I look forward very much to welcoming you back again. It was lovely to meet you too. |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your review & I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit. Look forward to seeing you again! Thank you for your compliments. |
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great site with very clean facilities Karolina J.Confirmed
From the manager...
Hello and thank you for your review I am thrilled you enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you again sometime. Thank you. |
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Nice clean facilities - great shower - good and handy … Duncan R.Confirmed
From the manager...
Hello and thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear you overall liked the site and thank you for your compliments. Regarding access, with many arrivals of guests who come at all times of the day and evening it is impossible to personally welcome everyone and hence we send out very clear arrival instructions stating the access information & codes. It is a rural site and we take security very seriously, it is imperative these days both for the site itself and to our guests, we don't want young children or dogs to get onto the road, hence we ask everyone to keep the gates closed at all times. Hope to welcome to another time. |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Hand sanitising stations
No cash accepted on site
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Market Hall
— 8.7 kilometres
Springfield Street — 8.8 kilometres
George Street — 9.6 kilometres
- Train stations
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Market Harborough Rail Station
— 8.0 kilometres
Corby Rail Station — 10.5 kilometres
Kettering Rail Station — 16.6 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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West Lynn Ferry Landing
— 86.0 kilometres
- Airports
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East Midlands Airport
— 47.3 kilometres
Coventry Airport — 47.7 kilometres
Local attractions
This is a rural base to make the most of Leicestershire, whether you want to munch your way around the county's market towns or cruise around its castles and historic houses.
Cute villages are all around, along with their pubs serving yet more Leicestershire pub food. Have a leaf through the guidebook on site to plot your comings and goings; miles of walks and bike rides are in the area too. In summer, get lost in Wistow Maze (20 minutes' drive), a labyrinth of maize set across eight acres on an award-winning attraction.
Also 20 minutes away, have a wander around Foxton Locks to see its boats and its museum… or go fly fishing in the waters of Lutterworth (40 minutes). If you're on holiday with the kids, they'll likely like Market Harborough's Mini Mischief (10 minutes), a huge adventure play centre for all ages including dedicated baby and toddler zones, or Aqua Park Rutland (30 minutes), a wipe-out waterpark on Rutland Water.
For less hectic days, try fishing, walks or sailing at Pitsford Reservoir (half an hour) or take a stroll round the smart grounds of Rockingham Castle (15 minutes).
Must see
- Rockingham Castle (7.4 kilometres)
- Foxton Locks (11.1 kilometres)
- Barnsdale Gardens (20.7 kilometres)
National Trust
- Lyveden New Bield (20.2 kilometres)
- Woolsthorpe Manor (33.5 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | noon | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
For bookings on the day of arrival, please use the contact details on your booking confirmation to get more information from the site.
Rural Relaxing cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
If cancelled more than 40 days before arrival: pitches, furnished bell tents and safari tents are subject to a £50 cancellation fee; and the Weekender bell tents, a £40 cancellation fee.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Rural Relaxing will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Hired accommodation: £50,00 (R1 153,53) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Rural Relaxing have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rural Relaxing dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rural Relaxing? This is a rural base to make the most of Leicestershire, whether you want to munch your way around the county's market towns or cruise around its castles and historic houses. Cute … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rural Relaxing?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. For bookings on the day of arrival, please use the contact details on your booking confirmation to get more information from the site.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Rural Relaxing? From R597,04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
Thank you for your review.
We blew up the airbed for you after you informed us that it had gone flat, indeed we replaced it with a new one. I am sorry that this happened.
Regarding the people next door - this should have been reported to us - we are contactable every day by telephone, we come to site daily and in the village when we are not on site, we were on site Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings running the coffee hut so could have easily spoken to the guests next door - everyone is strictly informed about the quiet policy and I am sorry to hear you experience this - we are a family site, as such have quiet time rules from 11pm until 7am and could have spoken to them for you but on this occasion we were not informed so couldn't assist you. Our rule states that guests will be asked to leave if they are noisy. I see you will visit again and I hope that next time you will find everything less disturbing.