Adult only, dog friendly, glamping in Rutland - Glamping in

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In your dog friendly accommodation you just need bed linen and towels if you have chosen not to book the bedding and/or towels pack under extras. A double Duvet (in the pods) or a King size Duvet in Shepherds Rest together with two pillows are provided as standard - you just need a sheet and covers.

Wellies are advisable if there has been a deluge of rain! We are sited in the country, off the beaten track, in a secluded meadow.....although there are limestone paths that take you to your accommodation - in prolonged periods of rain, these can have surface water covering them in places.

In the units you will find all the essential crockery, utensils and pans needed to cook up a feast inside or out. Tea, coffee, sugar, semi skinned milk and condiments are also provided together with shower gel, hand wash and toilet rolls. A small welcome pack will also be waiting for you on the dining table and in the fridge :-)

A fire pit is provided as standard and you can purchase the fire pit starter pack - logs, kindling and fire lighters as an extra when booking should you wish. Additional packs can be purchased on site. 

In each unit you will also find:

Double bed (king size in Shepherds Rest), shelving and hanging space for clothes, hairdryer, desk fan, usb chargers, kettle, toaster, caffettiere, two ring hob, combi microwave/cooker (full oven in Shepherds Rest), fridge with freezer compartment, en-suite with shower, flushing toilet, sink and heated towel rail; dining area with moveable or pull down table, leather sofa, mood lamps, twinkly lights, various games/books, torch and heated floors.

For your canine companions you will also find: Water bowl; 2 dog food bowls, dog mitts, dog toys, dog mat (under sofa or under bed,) an old dog towel or two in the storage boxes outside, small throws, treat holding bag and poo bags. A small welcome bag of natural treats.

So, other than remembering your clothes,  toiletries and food, you just need to bring your sense of adventure for exploring everything that the Rutland and Leicestershire countryside and market towns have to offer. 

Rutland Rural Retreats is nestled in a secluded 4 acre meadow where we currently have just three units - two glamping pods and one Shepherds Hut. These are separate by a number of trees, Hazel hurdles and meadow grasses to add to that sense of seclusion.  Ideal for couples wanting to get away from it all and avoid the regimental feel that many bigger sites may have. 

We do not accept tents or caravans for this reason.

Our dog friendly glamping accommodation is set off the beaten track from Littleworth Lane which adjoins the A47 at the bottom. The glamping meadow is surrounded on all four sides by trees and hedging with a perimeter low level stock fence enclosing it. It is not visible from any direction. Given its seclusion however you will hear farm machinery working in the adjacent fields if you come during harvest season and sometimes they can work late into the night! This can also result in crop dust in the air at this time.

Please google our location prior to booking. Given the proximity of the A47 over the fields, if the wind is blowing in the direction of the village, you may occasionally hear some background road noise. 

A firepit complete with BBQ rack and paella pan is provided for guests enjoyment in the enclosed garden of each glamping unit free of charge. A fire pit starter kit can be added at time of booking and includes a 10kg bag of Logs, a large bag of kindling and some fire starters and matches. Please note - only logs and kindling purchased on site to be used in the fire pit since they are bought in especially for their kiln dried nature to limit fire risk to adjacent meadow land.  Feel free to bring your own charcoal if you prefer - this can be purchased from various places, including the garage, in the nearby town of Uppingham. The use of disposable BBQ's is NOT permitted anywhere on site due to fire risk and danger to livestock.

We kindly ask guests to leave to leave the fire pit and utensils in the state you found them so that others can enjoy.  Please ensure the BBQ arm and utensils are washed thoroughly prior to leaving. An additional cleaning surcharge will be deducted from the security deposit if these are not left clean.

When booking Shepherds Rest, our accommodation with hot tub, two bags of logs are included.

New for 2024, "Shepherds Rest" has its own wood fired eco hot tub for those wanting to add an extra touch of indulgence to their experience.  We feel the eco nature of the hot tub together with its wood fired nature provides a sympathetic blend of luxury and fun without spoiling the tranquility or environment of the surroundings for fellow guests. 

Two bags of kiln dried fire wood is provided as part of the package for Shepherds Rest; extras can be purchased on site. Guests are solely responsible for filling and heating the hot tub as part of the experience. It takes approx 1 hour to fill the hot tub and 1 hour to heat it once full. Once heated, it will normally stay warm over night for an early morning dip the following day :-)

To maintain the tranquility of this dog friendly accommodation for other guests we would request that visitors are kept to a maximum of 2 adult visitors per glamping unit and they must vacate the site by 9 pm at the latest. Extra crockery and cutlery are provided for this purpose.

Unfortunately, due to the costs and time involve with changeovers in our dog friendly accommodation , our minimum glamping stay is predominantly 2 nights with discounts offered for stays of 3 nights or more.

We may, from time to time, offer special one night stays for those following our face book and Instagram pages  - these will be advertised closer to availability. Keep an eye on our social media for details and availability regarding these as they will be available last minute only.

Absolutely! We warmly welcome your canine friends in our dog friendly accommodation and have made our glamping site as dog friendly as possible so that they can enjoy their stay as much as you. Even our accommodation with hot tub - Shepherds Rest, welcomes two dogs!

We do kindly ask guests to pick up all dog poo both at your pod and any deposited along your way. Dog poo can be harmful to other animals. There is no additional charge for bringing your dogs (a maximum of two is permitted but note the bigger the dog, the less room for the humans!) 

We don't charge for bringing your canine companions. We just ask that guests be responsible dog owners and bring throws to protect any furnishings or bedding if you have chosen to book bedding as an extra; and leave the accommodation in the same state you found it - clean, tidy and free from dog hair and mess. Any additional unreasonable cleaning required due to soiling to furniture and fittings if throws are not used will be taken out of your security deposit so please be mindful of this.

For their safety and that of other wildlife, sheep and horses, please keep dogs on lead at all times outside of your private enclosed garden area. Don't worry, the enclosed garden areas give plenty of room for them to stretch their legs and relax. The fencing is a little higher at Bumblebee for those that need it with 1.5m stock fencing (1m at Woodpecker and Shepherds rest)

Check in is from 4.00 pm - 8pm. An early check in of 2pm can be booked under the extras section at time of booking. Please don't arrive early unless you have been invited to. It takes this time for us to get the units and gardens clean and fresh so that you can enjoy your stay uninterrupted. In certain certain circumstances a later check in may be possible but contact us in advance if this is likely to be required. 

RRR operates a self check in to enable you to fully immerse yourselves in this remote experience. Gate code and directions will be provided a week prior to arrival via email. (Please check your spam in case it gets put into that.)

Check out by 11.00 am - please be prompt as cleaners arrive at 11am and will require access to your accommodation.

When checking out please leave the accommodation and garden as you found them, clean and tidy and follow the checking out instructions in the welcome pack inside your unit. Extra charges may apply if the units are not left in this state.

Each glamping unit has its own kitchenette with a fridge with freezer compartment.

No wifi here......the aim is to allow our guests to get away from it all so we actively encourage you to ditch the phones and talk to each other instead! Enjoy your surroundings, crack open a bottle, go for a walk but try to resist the urge to boot those phones up. If you really can't resist the urge then there is good 4g coverage here and usb charging sockets.

No - all our dog friendly accommodation glamping units are fully equipped with all the essentials to enable you to cook during your stay. If there is something we have forgotten or could improve by providing, please drop us a line with helpful feedback. Olive oil, salt and pepper are also provided.

 Yes. All three units have enclosed gardens with stock fencing. The fencing is approx. 1m in height for Woodpecker and Shepherds Rest; 1.5m high at Bumblebee. The bottoms are reinforced with logs and/or kick boards for smaller dogs and to deter local wildlife from paying a visit :-)  

We have found this to be a sympathetic height allowing the majority of dogs to be off lead and relaxing free when in the enclosed garden areas without the fencing encroaching on or spoiling the tranquillity and open views of the meadow. To give those that need it and the opportunity to stay however, we have also increased the height of the fencing for Bumblebee for 2025 from 1m to 1.5m. 

No separate tents or bookings for such are allowed on site to keep the intimate, secluded feel to the site. 

Yes. All three glamping units have mains electric and all the home comforts associated with this such as electric showers, heated towel rails, oven/microwave, electric fans, USB charging points etc

 Will you see any? Undoubtedly yes!

Guests often see our resident foxes meandering nearby,  see the Red Kites, Kingfishe, rowls and bats flying overhead, the odd muntjac here and there. Oh, and don't forget,  our resident horses and swiss valias black nose sheep but these reside the car park side of the brook, before you get to the glamping meadow so don't worry, our canine guests wont be teased by them ;-)! 

Unfortunately, due to the remote location and nature of the glamping accommodation, the units are not suitable for wheelchair access.

Yes, all three glamping units are connected to mains water.

Rutland Rural Retreats is an adult only dog friendly accommodation glamping site due to its ethos of providing a quiet, rural and relaxing environment to enable guests and their canine companions to truly relax and get away from it all. Unfortunately for that reason, children are not allowed on site. There are plenty of alternative venues which cater for bigger family's but very few that are dog friendly. We want to provide a special space for those that often have to leave their canine companions at home because of this.

Once entering the site, you follow a short limestone track to a small, purpose built car park. From here you collect your luggage trolley and stroll the short distance along the winding path, over the brook and into the meadow beyond where you will find your dog friendly accommodation glamping unit.

 We are so grateful for all your kind reviews and have left a guest book in each unit as people love to look through these when staying for inspiration on how to spend their few days.

What we appreciate, more than anything is when guests have the time to leave their wonderful reviews on line on google and trip advisor for others to see and benefit from. We are so very grateful when you do this. Facebook reviews sadly are often only available to people who are connected with you.

We have also left a google review card on the front of the welcome folders to make this as easy as possible to do. Just one tap and it takes you straight to our google page where you can leave your thoughts.

Thank you 

RRR

 Based in the East Midlands we are easily accessible. 

Leicester - 45 min

London - 2.5 hours (depending which side)

Sheffield - 1h 45 min

Nottingham - 50 mins

Bedford - 1h 15m

Cambridge - 1h 5 mins

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