Rural Relaxing
UK England East Midlands Leicestershire Market Harborough
Looking for a slice of the peace-and-quiet pie? This Leicestershire campsite certainly does what it says on the tin. A rural, grassy, family-run campsite located opposite the local village cricket ground it is, indeed, a place for rural R&R.
So what’s needed to relax? Well, space, for one. And there’s certainly plenty of it. With less than 20 pitches, Rural Relaxing Campsite keeps to a more than manageable size, while a handful of beautifully furnished bell tents offer extra room for those who don't fancy bringing their own camping clobber. After that, good food is always high on the list. Thankfully, here too there is plenty on offer, including the on-site Lavazza coffee they serve, in the coffee hut potting shed and new tipis that can be hired for private dining and on certain times of the year, the tipis will be open providing a licenced bar and for on-site dining in the form of a "set supper".
Yet while a good local real ale pub and a quiet location certainly make Rural Relaxing a fantastic choice of campsite, it’s the more conscientious touches of the owners that really make it stand out.
On the rare occasion you do fancy stretching your legs beyond the village, there are ample local footpaths to follow, including a wonderful one-mile route – starting past bushes thick with blackberries before opening out to fantastic views – to the neighbouring hamlet of Blaston. By car, head to Rutland Water where you can follow family-friendly cycle routes around the reservoir (either on your own bikes or by renting them there) or stop en-route at honey-coloured Uppingham (particularly on market days; Friday). They’re all good excuses for building up your appetite before returning to the campsite (and pub) to kick back, stretch out and, well, relax.
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Facilities
The site has 2 very pretty ladies loos, 1 gents and a shower for each too with more planned for Spring 2021. Fresh water and chemical disposal areas. Picnic benches and use of BBQ, fire pits are free to use during your stay, and there is lovely social spaces around the site where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. The Potting Shed Coffee hut, serves croissants, tea and coffee and other delights at weekends and peak times. The furnished bell tents are ideal for those just wanting to "pitch up", they have soft furnishings and beds (bring your own bedding) – each bell tent has its own picnic bench and firepit. The much larger safari tents have sleeping compartments (double bed & 2 singles), much larger space, inside dining table and relaxing space, outside dining area, picnic bench and under cover veranda. They have electric lamps and a mini fridge for those essential bottles!Suitable For
Those who want a "get away from it all" experience, it's a small site, family friendly it's rural, the sheep are the neighbours. We offer accommodation for tents, small campervans, glampers, and welcome dogs but not in our units. We have a campsite quiet policy from 11pm until 7pm, so if you want to party we're not for you!Nearby
Medbourne is on your doorstep and has a village shop with post office, a pub with cafe (see Food & Drink), a fine parish church, a village hall and a sports club and a cricket ground and a football pitch (directly opposite the campsite). For a good walk, seek out the Blaston track, a field road from Medbourne to Blaston, perfect for dog walking and also for rough, cross-country cycling. It runs from the Uppingham Road to Blaston. For family fun, the Wistow Maze (07884 403889) is open from July to September, while Rutland Water (12 miles), one of the largest man made reservoirs in Europe, hosts a range of activities, include sailing, fishing, bird-watching and some 26 miles of car-free cycle trails. Pleasure cruises are also available on the Rutland Belle boat (01572 787630). Elsewhere, it's 7 miles to historic Market Harborough, a market town known for its wealth of good quality independent shops and its traditional indoor market. The centre of the town is dominated by the steeple of St. Dionysius Parish Church (01858 469330), constructed in grey stone in 1300 and rising directly from the street – the church itself was built later in 1470. Next to the church stands the Old Grammar School, a small timber building dating from 1614. For another beautiful old spot, enjoy shopping in honey-coloured Uppingham (7 miles) – the town's weekly market is held on a Friday.Food & Drink
The campsite boasts an on site coffee hut & Potting Shed serving coffee and pastries at the weekends. There's the village pub, The Nevill Arms so you can sit and enjoy a drink on the riverside. There is also a small village shop that sells all the usual items, as well as a Post Office. Other local places include The Fox Inn at Hallaton (2 miles), The Sun Inn Great Easton, (4 miles), Wheel & Compass Weston By Welland (2 miles).Opening Times
All year.Why book with I Love This Campsite?
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The Owner Says
Accommodation
17 camping pitches (7 with electricity), 4 bell tentsGIN & BARE IT SAFARI TENT
PROSECO SAFARI TENT
Electric Grass Pitch
Grass Pitch (No EHU)
Romance Bell Tent - 5 metre.
Stags & Hares Bell Tent - 4 metre.
Wild Birds Bell Tent - 4 metre.
Indian Summer - 5 metre.
Location
Contact Rural Relaxing, Hallaton Road, Medbourne, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8DR
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Why book with I Love This Campsite?
- Best Price Guarantee, with no fees
- Instant booking confirmation
- Trusted for over 10 years
- A chance to win prizes in our regular competitions