Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes

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Sheperds Hut by the Lake
Bell tent
Shepherds hut by the lake
Jude hut

Nature sure can be colourful, as proved by Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes in Leicestershire. This small and secluded site is tucked away on the edge of the village of Beeby, a peaceful patch close to the border with Rutland. Edged by wildflowers and trees, the site's various accommodation options – many of which are named after well-known fictional badgers – are spread around its spacious main field. This splendid selection of setts is a short walk from two communal areas, one of which has a washing-up zone, a fridge freezer and drinking water. The fact that cars aren't allowed in the field means that kids can roam free (there are wheelbarrows on hand to help you lug your kit from A to B). Wherever you're staying, Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes will set aside a private area where you can perch on logs and light up fires and barbecues. People have been angling here for over 40 years, and it's clear why business has never dried up – the site's two lakes have great views and are well-stocked with carp, roach, tench and other classic coarse fishing catches. A coffee cart serves up hot drinks, sandwiches and other snacks on weekend mornings and every day in summer – whether you're an angler or an onlooker, head on down and get your fill. Delicious woodfired pizzas are available in the evenings on site during the summer on most Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays (to be booked in advance). Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes is directly opposite a bus stop that can link you up with Melton Mowbray or Syston. Head to the latter (10 minutes' drive) to stock up at the nearest supermarket.

Pladstype

Teltpladser 7
Lej et telt 2
Træhytter, hytter eller camping-pods 3
Åbent hele året
Åbner
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  • Ingen biler/motorcykler må parkeres ved enheden/teltet. Alle biler/motorcykler skal parkeres på den plads, der er afsat til det.
  • Mindst én af de overnattende skal være 18 eller ældre.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Hvis du starter bål, skal brændsel, træstammer og kul købes på stedet.
  • Gæster rådes til at medbringe en fakkel af god kvalitet, da dele af campingpladsen/parken er uoplyst.
  • Bemærk, at toilet-/brusefaciliteterne ikke er kønsopdelte.
  • Elektrisk grill er ikke tilladt.
  • Svømning i søen er ikke tilladt.

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Beautiful shepherd's hut set in a very picturesque place. Well equipped inside…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 8
Værdi for pengene 8
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 6
Børnevenligt 2
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Peter P. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Logan hyrdehytte

Syntes om: Beautiful shepherd's hut set in a very picturesque place. Well equipped inside with everything you need.

Syntes ikke om: The toilet situation and parking was awkward

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What was there not to like, the place is amazing the huts…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
John C. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Logan hyrdehytte

Syntes om: What was there not to like, the place is amazing the huts are lovely and cosy, the owners are so friendly and helpful, we have already rebooked

Syntes ikke om: Noting

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Fra bestyreren: Hi, thank you so much for that amazing feedback and recommendation. We look forward to having you back to celebrate your birthday! (Maybe before then too 😀).
Mark and Helen

Friendliness and helpfulness of host. The atmosphere on campsite has a great community…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 8
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 4
Luke P. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Val klokketelt (basal)

Syntes om: Friendliness and helpfulness of host.
The atmosphere on campsite has a great community feel.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your great review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed it so much. The fact that you had such a great stay while here in the wettest week of the year says a lot.
You totally engaged in a fun week away and went for it. We hope to see you again.
Mark and Helen

The quiet, serene environment. The amount of information we were provided with…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Jennifer N. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The quiet, serene environment. The amount of information we were provided with prior and upon arrival to our stay. The amount of space we had per pitch.

Syntes ikke om: Minimal phone signal and no wi-fi which was great to get away from technology once we all arrived and were set up but proved tricky to navigate ourselves to find the nearest shop upon arrival as well as to be able to try and contact the other people we were travelling with as we arrived at separate times.

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Fantastic small campground. Almost feels like wild camping due to the layout…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Fantastic small campground. Almost feels like wild camping due to the layout & space between pitches. The coffee cart & pizza place on site are great additions. Really like it's potential as a small live music venue too. Friendly & helpful owners.

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We had an unforgettable stay at Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Louise L. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: We had an unforgettable stay at Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes with our young family! The campsite was a perfect little haven, surrounded by nature and so peaceful—it was just what we needed to unwind. The showers and toilets were spotless, which made everything so comfortable and easy.

Helen and Mark were the most wonderful hosts—so friendly and welcoming!

Our kids absolutely loved the Chicken Shed, filled with books and toys. It was such a thoughtful touch that made our days around the campsite extra special. They made new friends, toasted marshmallows, and enjoyed tucking into yummy wood-fired pizzas.

The area around the campsite was fantastic for exploring. We enjoyed biking around Rutland, finding our way through the Wistow Maze, and simply rambling through the beautiful countryside. It was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. We can’t wait to come back and create more happy memories!

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you so much for such a lovely review of your stay with us at Purple Badger. We love to hear of our guests making such great memories and enjoying our site so much. It’s always a pleasure to see and hear our guests enjoying what we have created here. We look forward to seeing you on your return visit.
Mark and Helen

Fantastic venue. Quiet, spacious and clean. Loved the fishing lakes (though didn't…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 8
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Sumeet S. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Fantastic venue. Quiet, spacious and clean. Loved the fishing lakes (though didn't catch unfortunately!).

Tried the stone baked pizza and it was delicious.

Loved that we could have our own barbeque and that there was a firepit.

The owner Mark was very friendly and helpful.

Syntes ikke om: Seems to be in the vicinity of a sewage treatment plant. And unfortunately could sometimes feta pungent smell which may have been coming from there. Having a BBQ and Fire also definitely helped mask this.

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Excellent camping site

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 4
Deborah H. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Val klokketelt (basal)

Syntes om: Tent very spacious , clean, lovely private area with fire pit, bench seating with umbrella. Very clean loos, lovely stroll around the fishing lake, coffee cart excellent for tea & toast.

Syntes ikke om: Nothing

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Purple Badger is a hidden gem . Lovely level private tent pitch.…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Stuart B. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Purple Badger is a hidden gem . Lovely level private tent pitch. Safe for children to play. Good coffee and hot food and very nice staff. We will be back

Syntes ikke om: Nothing

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for sharing your experience with us here at Purple Badger Camping & Fishing Lakes. We love hearing it being described as a ‘hidden gem’. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Mark & Helen

Excellent place to relax, fish, eat fresh pizza

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 6
sarah e. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Logan hyrdehytte

Syntes om: Beautiful location, amazing facilities and so peaceful

Syntes ikke om: Nothing

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your review. It looks like you had a great time. Glad that you enjoyed all the facilities and we look forward to seeing you again.
Great photos too.

Thank you
Mark & Helen


Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning Bar eller klubhus Børneklub Cykelleje Fiskeri Fitnesscenter Fjernsynsrum Indendørs swimmingpool Legeplads Restaurant/Bar på pladsen Spillerum Takeaway Tennis Udendørs swimmingpool Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport Bad til rådighed Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden Bruser til rådighed Familietoiletter Fryser med køleelement Gratis wi-fi Hundepark Internet-adgang Komposttoilet Købmandsbutik Møntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Offentlige toiletter Opvaskeområde Portabelt toilet Toiletblok Tørrerum Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig Grupper af samme køn velkomne Grupper af studerende velkomne Motorcyklister velkomne Skoleklasser velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt Grill kan lånes Grill tilladt Hunde ikke tilladte Hunde tilladte

Temaer

Fredfyldt Naturparadis Sø og/eller bjerg

Service

Fælles fryser Fælles køleskab Gasflasker til rådighed Genbrug tilgængeligt Grøn energi Kemisk bortskaffelse Ladestationer til elbiler Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden Bondemarked i nærheden Hundevenligt område

Type

Lille (11-25 arealenheder)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden Fiskeri i nærheden Fritids-/forlystelsespark i nærheden Golf i nærheden Indendørs swimmingpool i nærheden Kano/kajak i nærheden Ridning i nærheden Sejlads i nærheden Surfskole i nærheden Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes

Croxton Road

Beeby

Leicestershire

England

LE7 3BH

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52,66939°N
-1,00858°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
9 km Station Street
9,1 km St Margaret's Bus Station
11,1 km The Old Greyhound
Jernbane
5,7 km Syston Rail Station
9 km Leicester Rail Station
9,7 km Sileby Rail Station
Lufthavn
27,9 km East Midlands Airport
46,1 km Coventry Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

Linger a while in Leicester (20 minutes' drive), where the remains of King Richard III were discovered in 2012. The much-maligned monarch may have long had a bad rap (thanks for nothing, Shakespeare), but you can get closer to the real Richard at a well-presented visitor centre that has popped up where he was found. A short walk away at Leicester Cathedral you can also admire his kingly crypt and some grand Gothic architecture. For rural rambles, meanwhile, head out east to Rutland Water and its nature reserve (30 minutes' drive), or zip down to Melton Country Park (30 minutes) for 137 acres of brilliant breathing space. While you're up that way, take the kids for a tour of Twinlakes Park (30 minutes), where there are fab falconry shows and log flumes to ride. For more stops on a tiddler-pleasing itinerary, look to the nearby National Space Centre (20 minutes) or Twycross Zoo (50 minutes).

Bør opleves

National Space Centre 8,6 km

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 13,4 km

Foxton Locks 18,9 km

Barnsdale Gardens 24 km

Rockingham Castle 26,2 km

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 29,7 km

Staunton Harold Church 30,5 km

Calke Abbey 34,6 km

Grantham House 36,9 km

Lyveden New Bield 38,7 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

BAGGRAVE HALL 2,6 km

QUENBY HALL 3,8 km

Gaddesby - Ashby Folville - Gaddesby 4,9 km

LOWESBY HALL 5,1 km

Tilton - Lowesby - Tilton 7,5 km

Lokale begivenheder

  • Download Festival (fredag den 13. juni 2025 – fredag den 13. juni 2025)

    Derby, England 30,3 km

  • Burghley Horse Trials (torsdag den 4. september 2025 – torsdag den 4. september 2025)

    Stamford, England 37,1 km

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Tilbud

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