Fox’s Furrow

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Gravel campervan/motorhome pitches
Gravel campervan/motorhome pitches
Camping area
Mown footpath to tent pitches
Tent camping area
Boundary of tent area
Native hedgerow
Hook-up points
Track to campsite
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Camping area
Mown footpath to tent pitches
Tent camping area

  • Peaceful Leicestershire site on a rural hillside
  • Leicester city centre and Rutland Water both 20 minutes' drive
  • Easy access from A47; surrounded by tree belt for quiet and privacy
The centre of Leicester is only about a 20-minute drive from Fox’s Furrow – and yet this site’s immediate surroundings are properly peaceful and rural, with fields and natural countryside views all around. The beauty of all this, of course, is that you can have a nicely varied stay here if you like, perhaps pedalling along National Cycle Route 63 one day (it’s about a mile away) and then heading into the city to visit the National Space Centre the next. There’s a bus stop just under a mile away in the village of Houghton on the Hill if you’d rather travel by public transport. Also in the village are a couple of pubs, a village shop, a pharmacy and a fish and chip shop – all of it handily a short walk away across the fields (or a couple of minutes in the car). Getting in, out and all around should be straightforward here as the site is about a quarter of a mile from the A47; there’s no hint of the main road while on site, though, as the place has a very natural feel to it and is surrounded by a tree belt that provides plenty of privacy as well as acting as a home to local wildlife. In keeping with this rural setting, facilities have been kept to a minimum here – the essentials are covered, however, with a wifi connection, a washing-up area and toilet/shower facilities housed in a very stylishly decorated classic shepherd’s hut.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Guests must only use green chemicals or no chemicals for the chemical toilet disposal. Units larger than 7.8 metres long and 3 metres wide are not allowed. Access to the site is via a rough farm track and may not be suitable for vehicles with lowered suspension.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 198 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained rural site praised for its excellent, clean, and quirky toilet and shower facilities, often described as the best guests have experienced. Owners are frequently noted for their friendly, responsive, and helpful communication. While most visitors enjoyed the tranquil setting and positive attributes, some mentioned sloping pitches, narrowness for awnings, and occasional issues with electrical hook-up or facilities needing minor attention.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Lovely site

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10 out of 10
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Robert K.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site, nice and quiet, great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

A small site, perfect for a peaceful stay, we stayed two nights.

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8 out of 10
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Anne R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked The site was immaculately clean, shower was a good size and clean. Washing up area was very well set up. Quiet site, individual pitches. Well lit up entrance. Easy check in and out. A very well loved campsite and. Strong wifi.

Disliked We were aware on booking that the tent pitches were sloped but as we only had a small tent this wasn't a problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful site, had a really…

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10 out of 10
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Matthew H.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful site, had a really chilled out stay . I will definitely be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Chilled family weekend away.

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9 out of 10
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Christine B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Everything!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site.Wouldn't stay again in a tent due to slope on all pitches

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10 out of 10
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Anna R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Hot powerful showers, beautifully clean. Well kept site.
Great communication from owner.

Disliked All tent pitches have a significant slope.
No space for children to play except small number of empty tent pitches on the slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, good communication with hosts. Great for a one night stay

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Liane A.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Good toilet/ shower facilities. Very clean tidy site. Very peaceful.

Disliked Pitches a little small and seating area not very flat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely worth a visit

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10 out of 10
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Emma R.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful site
Well maintained
Great little caravan shop
Good communication from the owners
Fantastic hot showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

A happy place to stay, a place to escape.

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Julie W.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great surroundings, facilities, personal touches eg forest walk, shop. Lovely atmosphere & happy vibes. Feels nostalgic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved stopping at the campsite,I would…

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9 out of 10
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Ashley R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Loved stopping at the campsite,I would definitely recommend to anyone camping around that area.Clean and tidy toilet block and washing up area too.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quaint Site in Wonderful Countryside

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7 out of 10
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Lindsay P.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful rural location.
Great base to explore from.

Disliked Electrical supply is poor, as I had to switch off everything (inc. fridge) to boil a low wattage kettle. Trip-switch tripped many times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fox’s Furrow

Gaulby Lane

Houghton on the Hill

Leicestershire

England

LE7 9HB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.61803°N
0.97778°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi The Old Greyhound
6.3 mi Station Street
6.7 mi St Margaret's Bus Station
Rail
6.3 mi Leicester Rail Station
6.9 mi Syston Rail Station
7 mi South Wigston Rail Station
Airport
20.7 mi East Midlands Airport
27.2 mi Coventry 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

Getting out to see more of your rural surroundings should be easy enough here, as there are some great walks in the vicinity, along with those bike rides on National Cycle Route 63. Rutland Water (20 minutes’ drive) is another good place for a walk or a bike ride (there’s a path that goes all the way round the lake), and you can also play golf, try your hand at sailing or bounce across the inflatable aqua park. If the kids are keen to meet cute animals, head along to Windmill Farm Park (15 minutes) for indoor and outdoor animals, play areas and a café. Bird on the Hand Falconry Experiences (15 minutes) makes a great day out for those keen to get up close to the big birds. Over in Leicester (20 minutes) there are plenty of options for a day out (especially if you need rainy-day activities) – the city is home to the National Space Centre as well as the Retro Computer Museum and King Richard III Visitor Centre.

Must see

National Space Centre 7 mi

Foxton Locks 8.2 mi

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 10.9 mi

Rockingham Castle 13.1 mi

Barnsdale Gardens 14.4 mi

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 19.5 mi

Lyveden New Bield 21 mi

Staunton Harold Church 21.7 mi

Calke Abbey 24.4 mi

Grantham House 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUENBY HALL 2.3 mi

Tilton - Lowesby - Tilton 3.6 mi

LOWESBY HALL 3.6 mi

BAGGRAVE HALL 3.7 mi

VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER 5.9 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 4 September 2025 – Thursday 4 September 2025)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 21.8 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 Fox’s Furrow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fox’s Furrow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fox’s Furrow? Getting out to see more of your rural surroundings should be easy enough here, as there are some great walks in the vicinity, along with those bike rides on National Cycle Route … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fox’s Furrow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Fox’s Furrow? From £24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.