May Fly - Lotus Belle Tent (59 at Cuckoo Farm Campsite)
UK England East Midlands Lincolnshire Cuckoo Farm Campsite
The Owner Says
Skylark is Located at the far end of the campsite raised on a elevated deck giving you an uninterrupted view over the campsite and surrounding countryside.
Skylark is a fully furnished and equipped Stargazer Lotus Belle Tents. Lotus belle tents differ from traditional bell tents as they have walls which mean you can stand up and use all the available 18m2 of space in.
This tent will be perfect fans of astronomy and the night sky as Stargazer has 360 degrees of transparent panels located around the roof canopy to give the best view of the sky, with clip-up curtains maintaining privacy within when needed.
Inside the tent you will find a double bed, a singe futon and a bed cube (bedding is provided) meaning everyone should have a comfy night’s sleep. The tents also include 2 bedside table with lamps and chest of draws or storage trunk and even a clothes hanging rail and hangers. And don’t worry about getting cold as the tents include a that soon get the tent feeling toasty.
Skylark has its own fully equipped kitchen which is located next to it on the oversized deck. The Kitchen comes with a fridge, double induction hob, work top and has everything you need including, a kettle, pans, crockery and cutlery.
The deck also has a 4-seater bistro set including one sofa, 2 chairs and 2 coffee tables giving you ample space to relax in comfort whilst enjoying the views from the elevated position.
On the grass next the deck we also provide a picnic table and a fire pit with a tripod and grill that’s perfect for campfire cooking and marshmallows.
electric wood effect stove
The tents are so well equipped that you only need to pack your personal items and towels.
Each Tent includes the following
- Double Bed
- Single Futon/Armchair
- Bed Cube that doubles as a table
- Bed linen and Bedding (towels not included)
- 2 Bedside Tables and Lamps
- Small clothes rail and hangers
- Separate Fully Equipped Kitchen (including double induction hob, pans, kettle, crockery and cutlery)
- Full sized undercounter Fridge
- Electric Wood Effect Heater
- Electricity
- 4-Seater Bistro Set
- Fire Pit with Tripod and Grill
- Picnic Table
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About Cuckoo Farm Campsite
Suitable For
Tents, campervans, large groups (contact in advance for separate field), dogs – yes. Caravans and large motorhomes – no.
Nearby
It’s 4 miles to Rutland Water Reservoir and Nature Reserve, a great place to enjoy the outdoors, whether it’s cycling the 23-mile circumference of the reservoir – nipping in and out of the woods as you go on tarmacked, car-free trails – or on foot. Cycle hire is available there if you haven’t brought your own. It’s a scenic spot to go for a picnic and you can also get out on the water sailing or in canoes. Bring binoculars to see the birds and, if you’re a real twitcher, pop into the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre (01572 770651) and Rutland Water Visitors Centre (01780 686800) for more info. It’s 6¾ miles to Burghley House (01780 752451), a Tudor stately home and gardens, including sculpture gardens and the gardens of surprises (take a change of clothes and shoes as the kids will get wet). Guided tours of the house are available, complete with costumed guides to uncover the house's history and the people who have lived there. It’s also 15 miles to Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens (01778 591205), 9 miles to Oakham Castle (01572 757578), 10 miles to Rockingham Castle and 9 miles to Barnsdale Gardens (01572 813200). The local market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford all vie for your attention with history, independent shops and good eateries in abundance. The latter has an excellent farmers market on Fridays and is also home to the excellent Stamford Arts Centre (01780 763203) – a good option for rainy days.
Food & Drink
A range a farm produce is available on site including organic eggs, chicken, lamb, venison, pork, sausages and burgers. As well as firepits, grills and tripods you can hire For something elsewhere, you can cycle (10 minutes) or walk (20–25 minutes) across public footpaths and quite country roads to the pretty Rutland village of Ketton for a drink at The Railway Inn (01780 721050), which is the last purely wet pub in Rutland. Or try a bite to eat at The Northwick Arms (01780 720238). It's also a short drive to the beautiful Georgian market town of Stamford, which has broad range of place to eat and drink.