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
Campground type
1
35
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 18 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Bell tent
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, private campsite boasts beautiful natural surroundings. Guests rave about the clean, well-designed facilities, including solar showers and composting toilets, plus spacious sites. The honesty shop and common areas are a hit. Owners are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and communicative. While most stays are overwhelmingly positive, suggestions include providing BBQ grills and wider access paths.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great campsite, in a stunning location.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely stunning campsite. Lovely solar showers, clean compost loos. Plenty of space between pitches. Super comms from the owner and checked all was ok whilst we were there. Can’t wait to come back here. Well stocked honesty tent. Great little communal area under cover.
Disliked Some fellow campers were driving very quick through site.
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From the manager: Oh sorry about that, I ask people to drive slowly down the lane but assumed they'd drive slowly on the field because it's bumpy, I'll ask people to drive slowly on site too so hopefully won't be a problem next time. Thanks for the great review! Abbie :-)
Lovely little stay on our travels to The North 😊
Bell tent
Liked Loved the glamping setup, the little kitchen and independent bathroom. Location is super private, although very close to A1. Honesty shop with all essential items is great.
Disliked Nothing
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Cool campsite with a laid back vibe. The owners messages you all…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Cool campsite with a laid back vibe. The owners messages you all the details, it is mainly a self sufficient campsite.
The bucket shower was amazing, which you can heat up and the composting toilets work great. Lots of thought had being put into this campsite for what it is. Especially like the mini tap next to the compost toilet.
There is some picnic benches and a waterproof tarp you can sit inside when raining.
There is water provided in a tuck shop tent, as well as plenty of firewood, and other supplies. You can pay by bank transfer or cash.
The pitches are also split up across the site with your own mowed out piece of lawn with the field.
Nice area was visiting family near here so has being an idea place to stay.
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Lovely 🍄🟫🍄⛺️
Bell tent
Liked Lovely campsite, you really feel away from it all, it is set up so you have loads of privacy. Everything was there that was needed. Very relaxing. Double bed very comfortable. Loved the little honesty shop. The host was lovely. Hoping to return for a mini break again soon. Thank you :)
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Fab place lovely environment and reasonable priced honesty shop.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The space and the warm welcome. Lots of wildlife including hares.
Disliked Nil
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Visites over the late May bank holiday weekend.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The privacy, the feel of it. The lay out of the site seemed really spacious and peaceful. The mixture of patches of nature, some more established than others, and looked like a few potential ponds being established which would be cool. Can't wait to come again some time and see how it progresses. Especially as the trees grow and create some additional shelter from some of the wind, ha.
Reasonable spread of the facilities around the site, and perhaps best was the communication from Abbie. pre-arrival email and contact, on the day, a call, detailed and clear text.
Also really close to local amenities and places to visit.
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Location and facilities…
Bell tent
Liked Location and facilities
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Great spot for a weekend away.
Chicken of the Woods primitive grass tent campsite
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…
Chicken of the Woods primitive grass tent campsite
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
Penny Bun primitive grass tent campsite
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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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75337°N
0.64972°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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, September 4, 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025)
Stamford, England 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Mushroom Farm Campsite? From $46.20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.