Rural Relaxing

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.