Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Great location and very peaceful site.

This is a lovely quiet site in a peaceful location. We wish we had been warned about the access from the main road - it's narrow with passing places and has shared access with the Forestry Commission Centre (Fineshade Wood) so it took us by surprise, in fact we thought we had gone wrong and would need to turn round. Thank goodness we saw a car and caravan approaching so we realised we were on the correct road. The site is great for walking and cycling with direct access into the woods from the site. The wardens are super friendly and very helpful - especially enjoyed their "thoughts for the day". They, along with the seasonal pitch owners, have created a delightful small garden with bench and bird feeders, together with a wild flower patch - both of which can be enjoyed by everyone. There is also direct access into the woods for the dog walk. However, as usual, it would appear that some dog owners do not read or understand the 2metre lead rule when on site and persist in allowing their dogs to roam around and urinate at will wherever the fancy takes them. It also appears that some seasonal pitch owners (who you would think would know better) are also guilty of this. We do not understand why these people think it is perfectly acceptable to allow their pets to behave in this way - maybe someone could explain their thought processes? We will certainly be returning to this lovely site in the future as there is a lot to see and do in the area. Burghley House is well worth a visit as is Rockingham Castle. Stamford is great with lots of independent shops and very nice cafes and a very useful M&S Foodhall. Rutland Water is great for walking or cycling (bikes can be hired) or just a lovely spot for a picnic. One of the most interesting aspects of our visit were the regular performances from the red kites which were clearly visible most days from the site - take your binoculars - they put on a good show. All in all we had a most enjoyable trip - this was our first visit to the area - and will certainly be back again.

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