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

Motorhome pitches 52
Rent a tent 3
Tent pitches 52
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Units longer than 7m metres are not allowed.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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).
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Portuguese

Open from Thu, 02 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 161 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Cuckoo Farm is well-kept and family-run, loved for its friendly staff, pretty country setting, and ace, clean facilities, especially the showers. Guests enjoyed the chill vibe, big pitches, farm shop, and stream for a dip. Though some mentioned a train line's rumble and a few sloped pitches, most had a brilliant time and would come back. Top marks for clean, relaxed, family fun.

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Well managed and clean facilities. Well stocked…

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 Leo J. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Well managed and clean facilities.
Well stocked shop.
Well maintained grounds and lovely staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic staff - friendly, helpful, always…

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abby h. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic staff - friendly, helpful, always nearby if we needed something.
Lots to do - rope swings, games tent, paddle boarding, paddling and swimming in the river
Family friendly
Great facilities!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large pitch with EHU. Beautiful …

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 karenna m. 2 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Large pitch with EHU. Beautiful setting with a river running through site. The kids and adults had a blast playing in the river. And the teepee play tent was very popular. The campsite wardens are so lovely and friendly.
Large showers with attached changing area with plenty of hooks and seat. Only three toilets in each as well but again no problem as we brought our own cassette toilet.
Shop well stocked. Also for small fee you can hire fire pits.
Washing up areas and also chest freezer.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, clean family site.

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 Carol B. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely well kept site. Friendly and helpful owners. Clean toilets and showers.
Good shop. Fire pits to rent were good idea.

Disliked Nothing.

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Beautiful site with great facilities that…

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 Stephen Y. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site with great facilities that are really well looked after and at a reasonable price. And positioned just off the A1 it's a great place to break a long North South Journey.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was ideal for myself.

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 Sarah S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked My stay was a part of a cycle touring holiday and the site suited me perectly. No complaints.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

No complaints and would stay again.

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Maria N. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location. Fab greeting on arrival. Facilities are great too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, a very pleasant stay

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Mike P. 8 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pretty much everything. Beautiful, well maintained site. Good shop selling local meats, wine and most essentials. Clean toilets and showers. Nice glazing tents. Cool rope swings over the stream.

Disliked The massive potholes in tge approach Road (Barrowden Road). Take care or you'll break your suspension.
Most Pitches are far from level.

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Lovely location, friendly staff excellent facilities…

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Rachel H. 3 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location, friendly staff excellent facilities

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful place…

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 Daniel T. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site 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 R436,53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.