If you are booking direct, please click on the link at the top of the website. To do this, just plug in your chosen arrival date and confirm duration required. If dates are greyed out, it is because those dates are no longer available. Check the other accommodation in case one of them are free instead.
A welcome email will be sent to you 3-7 days prior to arrival. This will contain all you need to know about how to find us and how to access the site. Our emails sometimes end up in spam folders so please check these prior to arrival to ensure you receive your welcome instructions. You won't be able to access the site without them!
Any questions, please email us at relax@rutlandruralretreats.com .
Discounted rates are available for stays of 3 nights or more. Prices start from £135 per night per unit for 6 nights or more; £140 a night for 5 nights; £145 a night for 4 nights; £150 a night for 3 nights and £170 for 2 nights depending on arrival date. Just plug your dates into the check availability section on the book now tab and the discounted rates will be shown. The longer you stay, the less you pay per unit, per night!
We look forward to welcoming you.
Rutland Rural Retreats
Just bed linen and towels if you have chosen not to book the bedding and towels pack. Duvet and 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, milk and condiments are also provided together with shower gel, hand wash and toilet rolls in the en-suite. A small welcome pack will also be waiting for you on the dining table and in the fridge :-)
A fire pit kit comprising logs, kindling and fire lighters can be added as an extra when booking. Additional packs can be purchased on site.
In each unit you will also find:
Double bed (kingsize in Shepherds Rest), shelving and hanging space for clothes, hairdryer, desk fan, usb chargers, kettle, toaster, caffetiere, two ring hob, combination microwave/cooker (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 mits, dog toys, dog mat (under sofa) 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.
RRR is nestled in a secluded 4 acre meadow where we currently have just three units - two 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.
RRR is set off the beaten track from Littleworth Lane which adjoins the A47. The meadow is surrounded on all four sides by tree 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 occassionally hear some background road noise.
A firepit complete with BBQ rack and paella pan is provided in the garden of each unit free of charge. A fire pit starter kit can be added at time of booking and includes a bag of Logs, kindling and some fire starters. Please note - only logs and kindling purchased on site to be used in the fire pit since they are specially kiln dried. This is purely to minimise any fire risk to surrounding meadows as seasoned wood is used specifically for this purpose. 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.
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.
New for 2024 our showcase Shepherds Hut - "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; extra can be purchased on site. Guests are solely responsible for filling and heating the hot tub as part of the experience.
To maintain the tranquility for other guests we would request that visitors are kept to a maximum of 2 adult visitors per pod 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, our minimum 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 and have made our site as dog friendly as possible so that they can enjoy their stay as much as you.
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, dogs to be kept on lead at all times outside of your private garden area. Dont worry, the secure garden areas give plenty of room for them to stretch their legs and relax.
No separate tents or bookings for such are allowed on site to keep the intimate, secluded feel to the site.
Each unit has its own integrated 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 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 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
Unfortunately, due to the remote location and nature of the accommodation, the units are not suitable for wheelchair access.
Yes, we are connected to mains water.
Rutland Rural Retreats is an adult only 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 glamping unit.
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