HamCamp, Pre-Pitched Hammocks in the Woods (59 at Cuckoo Farm Campsite)
UK England East Midlands Lincolnshire Cuckoo Farm Campsite
The Owner Says
HamCamp is situated at the far end of the campsite to get to it you will need to climb over a stile and through a hole in the hedge to be transported to your own exclusive woodland pitch.
We set up HamCamp up to provide an opportunity for everyone to try out Hammocking (hammock camping). HamCamp provides up to 5 Haven lay flat Hammock Tents which are design to allow sleeping in all position so are suitable for front, back or side sleeps you can find out more information on there website www.haventents.com.
HamCamp is more than just the hammocks its and opportunity enjoy a woodland camping experience which is centred around the campfire and woodland shelter, which is why we have provided everything thing you might need to cook up the perfect campfire feast including following
- Firepit
- grill
- Tripod
- kettle
- Large stew pot, frying pan and smaller pans
- plates, cutlery, mugs, cups
- Knifes, chopping board
- Cool box and ice blocks
- mini kitchen cupboard with work top and storage boxes
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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.