Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes is uniquely placed, offering peaceful woodland and quiet relaxation for you to fish, camp or even glamp in one of three lovely shepherd's huts, perched on the lakeside, as well as bell tents. You'll also be close enough to Leicester and the various local market towns for those who yearn for a bit of culture, shopping or eating out! 40 mins from Rutland Water, with a secluded feel.

4.74 /5

7 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.74
Location
4.57
Value for money
4.71
Service
4.86
Facilities
4.86
Cleanliness
4.71

Beautiful site and lovely people

Benjamin K

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

The site is very orderly and pretty, even if you don't want to use them, the fishing lakes by the campsite are pretty and a great spot for an evening chat. The toilets were always clean and sanitary, they were nice toilets as well, not port-a-loos as there were sinks for washing up. There was a little spot to buy coffee in the mornings and restaurant-quality pizza was available on Saturday evenings. The owners were incredibly nice, they lent us a sleeping bag free of charge when we realised we'd forgotten one, they helped us start a campfire and were friendly all-around. One of my friends (who camps quite often), said it was the best site they'd been to.

Site's response

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay at Purple Badger and the facilities available to you. We hope to see you again. Thank you, Mark and Helen.

Fantastic setting

Stephen B

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutsApr 2024

Stayed for 2 nights with my son while visiting an event at Donington Park Circuit. The hut was comfortable and the wood burning stove was a great asset on a cold April night! The setting and wildlife are fantastic, and the pizzas are really good too. We'll look to stay here again in the future.

Site's response

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you had such a great time. See you soon again. Mark and Helen

Amazing place!

Nicky N

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Bell Tent - Millie the Bell Tent (Furnished)Sep 2023

Fabulous location, we used for staying for Party in the Park. Owners really friendly and helpful. Food and Coffee van delicious. We stayed in the Millie bell tent with 2 adults and 3 kids, really spacious and easy! We will definitely return.

Site's response

Thank you for leaving your feedback from your stay with us. We are really pleased to hear that you had such a great time and look forward to seeing you again. Thanks, Mark and Helen.

Small and picturesque

Louise S

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2023

A lovely campsite set in beautiful countryside, individual tent pitches divided by long grass for privacy, each with a prepared bonfire site. There is a well-stocked coffee/snack cart and we had freshly made pizzas on the Saturday. It's great for kids as they can run around without getting into any trouble, and there are two lakes for a short walk around.

Site's response

Thank you for your review. It is always appreciated. So pleased that you had such a lovely time. We hope to see see you again soon. Thanks, Mark and Helen

Lovely place, great atmosphere and great design

Fiona O

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutsAug 2022

Fab hut, really nicely kitted out. Maybe a bigger frying pan or saucepan would be good. Lovely peaceful spot to sit out and relax. Coffee cart was great.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. We are always happy to hear that our guests have enjoyed our site. Thank you, Mark and Helen

Special campsite

Jay P

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2022

2nd time we've been to Purple Badger, a familiar part of the country to me. It combines a slightly wild camp feel with facilities and a beautiful setting. Being able to have a fire is very important to me (look up Firebox Stove!) Great for families and couples, The owners are very helpful and friendly, and provide all manner of little touches to make it a place that enables you to be under cover in extreme rain, provides wood for fire and firelighter (but take a few twigs!), fridge and phone charging facilities, and table football etc. Not the cheapest place, but frankly well worth it. And a good coffee hut for drinks and snacks in the mornings, with a woodfired pizza oven open several times a week.

Site's response

Thank you for your review, it is always appreciated. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay so much and enjoyed the facilities on site. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks, Mark and Helen

Place and tranquility

Sabine J

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutsJul 2022

Simply loved our stay! Excellent for escaping the hustle and bustle and just be! No distractions. Great fun staying in a Shepherd's hut that had everything you need!

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay with us. It sounds like you had an excellent time and we look forward to seeing you again whether it’s in the shepherds hut or possibly the bell tent 😀. Thank you Mark and Helen