The Mushroom Farm Campsite
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- Off-grid site on a mushroom farm in rewilded Rutland countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Rutland Water and 20 minutes to Belvoir Castle
- Wildlife watching on site; pub within a 30-minute walk of the site
Site type
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35
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 6.0m depth (16.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £100 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 75% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great spot for a weekend away.
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Chicken of the Woods non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Everything. Hist (Abbie) was friendly & helpful. Pitch was great, toilets were good and spotless (was expecting a Glastonbury stench when I seen composting in the description but not at all). Logs can be bought on site (& a little shop in a tent). Would def return and will recommend to others.
Disliked: Nothing negative to say about this lovely place.
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We loved the mushroom farm!! Everything we needed and nothing more. Beautiful…
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Chicken of the Woods non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: We loved the mushroom farm!! Everything we needed and nothing more. Beautiful setting...we saw pheasants and rabbits near the site when we went for a wander in the morning. Plenty of water provided, logs and other supplies can be purchased from the camp shop. I believe you can even walk across the fields to a pub but we didn't have time...we'll have to do that next time!!
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Lovely site
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Penny Bun non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: What a fantastic site. We camped for one night but wanted to stay longer! Its a very peacefull site and is surrounded by nature. The pitches aren't close to neighbouring campers which gives you space to chill. The toilets were very clean and the shower was fun. There were containers of water for washing up at the pitch alongside a fire pit. We had a nosey at the Safari and Bell tents and would love to give those a try. Abbie who runs the site was very friendly and quick to reply to any texts. We would definitely recommend this site.
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Lovely place and peaceful and in nature.
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Shaggy Ink Cap non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: In nature
Pitch we had was private. Plenty space. Not busy. Pleasant owners and helpful over the phone
Disliked: Grill for the fire pit would be helpful.
Showers didn't really work. Was just a trickle of water from the red colour bags. Other colour ones seemed to work better.
Width of paths for cars needs to be widened for cars that are a little wider
Even smallest of plants will scratch the body work.
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Lovely clean site and facilities, our pitch felt very private.…
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Giant Puffball non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Lovely clean site and facilities, our pitch felt very private.
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Nice pitch, good facilities and friendly owners.…
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Chicken of the Woods non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Nice pitch, good facilities and friendly owners.
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Super widoczki. Super rozmiary pola wyłącznie dla ciebie. Ogrodzone krzaczkami. Polecam…
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Penny Bun non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Super widoczki. Super rozmiary pola wyłącznie dla ciebie. Ogrodzone krzaczkami. Polecam
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Excellent off grid experience,
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Giant Puffball non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Lovely, quiet and quirky little campsite. The hosts made contact via text before we arrived, so we knew we could contact them if needed. We were brought extra water so we had plenty to use.
The solar shower is a load of fun, and quite warm when topped up with some hot water from the fire.
Loos are composting, with lovely solar lighting, and were clean and well equipped.
The little camp shop was full of useful things, like wood, bug candles, torches and treats. And the honesty box/bank transfer made this work out in the sticks.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike really. Would have loved if there were some BBQ grills for the fire pits on each camp spot - save having to transport one from home.
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Spot on camping site with everything you need
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The host Abbie was so helpfull and friendly, clean tidy and lost of nature , loved the little field honesty shop
Disliked: Nothing
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10/10 location, site, owners and pitches
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Penny Bun non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Rustic, quaint and quiet campsite. Compost toilets were very clean. Lovely subtle lighting, beautiful area surrounded by wildflowers and trees… and the campsite has a tent shop!
Would defiantly recommend!
Disliked: As a hayfever sufferer in June had to take a double dose. So don’t forget your tablets!
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Mushroom Farm Campsite
School Lane
Thistleton
Rutland
England
LE15 7RZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75337°N
-0.64972°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Woolsthorpe Manor 3.9 mi
Barnsdale Gardens 4.8 mi
Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 8.7 mi
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 10 mi
Belvoir Castle 11.2 mi
National Trust
Woolsthorpe Manor 3.9 mi
Grantham House 11.2 mi
Lyveden New Bield 20.9 mi
The Workhouse, Southwell 25.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
EXTON PARK 4 mi
BURLEY ON THE HILL 5.2 mi
EASTON PARK 5.3 mi
STAPLEFORD HALL 5.8 mi
STOKE ROCHFORD HALL 6.3 mi
Local events
- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 4 September 2025 – Thursday 4 September 2025)
Stamford, Lincolnshire 10.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Mushroom Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Mushroom Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Mushroom Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Woolsthorpe Manor (birthplace of Sir Issac Newton): five minutes’ drive - Yew Tree Avenue at Clipsham: 15 minutes - Wymondham Windmill: 15 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Mushroom Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Mushroom Farm Campsite? From £35 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.