Caravan & Motorhome Club CL – 5 pitches site, members only
LE15 9TJ
Date of Visit: July 2025
Overall View
This is a small, basic, but fully functional CL members only site on the outskirts of Uppingham in Rutland. The owners are very welcoming and only too willing to help if you require it. They are able to give you all the local information as well. It is situated to the side of the working farm, although this is not intrusive in any way. Dogs are allowed on site, on leads at all times. Access is relatively straightforward, please see arrival video HERE.
Facilities
The CL has 16amp EHU to each pitch. There is the usual clean water tap, grey water disposal and chemical disposal point at the entrance to the site. There is also a recycling bin and rubbish disposal here.
None of the mobile network providers offered 5G but we had no problems streaming TV using EE and the roof mounted puck. Inside the ‘van the signal was poorer, as it was for Three. The coverage checkers suggest 4G indoors and outdoors for O2 but only outdoors for Vodafone. There was no site WiFi.
Both radio and TV reception was excellent – with TV you could choose from three regions for local content.
There are bus stops close to the entrance to the site – these go into Uppingham and Corby in the opposite direction.
https://www.rutland.gov.uk/rutland-buses/uppingham-buses
Review of Site Pitch
The site/field is predominantly level and lain to grass. There is a certain amount of freedom as to which way you pitch your vehicle, so as to make the most of the views of the valley to the side. We opted to pitch sideways so that the canopy looked over the valley and we could sit out and admire the view. The site is very well kept.
Around and about
Rutland claims its famous badge by being the smallest county in England, although it packs a lot of very pleasant and attractive places, activities within its confines. A useful starting point is https://discover-rutland.co.uk/
The nearest village is Uppingham – a five minute drive from the site – there are several car parks dotted around, blue badges do not have to pay. There is a Co-Op here and this is the nearest convenience store.
There is also an excellent Fish and Chip shop called Silvers Fish Bar – ordering is available on line for subsequent collection. They do not deliver.
https://silverfishbar.co.uk/ There are a number of Chinese and Indian Takeaways in the town but we did not try these out on this visit.
Fuel is available at the garage on the main crossroads in the village – it is the only one for some distance, so prices are not necessarily that competitive. Corby, a half hour drive away has the larger supermarkets with fuel available.
One of the biggest attractions, outside of the very pretty villages etc is Rutland Water – a large reservoir, built in the 1970s to meet the anticipated needs of a growing East Midlands population. At first it was not really called on too much, but as temperatures have heated up in summers, it is now fully utilised. You can sail on here, paddleboarding, though not swimming. There is a large Aquapark at the North Shore which is where swimming and having a go on the assault course in the water is allowed. Great for children of all ages! https://aquaparkgroup.co.uk
It is also possible to take a boat trip around the reservoir, which is essentially horseshoe in shape, with a useful commentary and enabling you to see the dam. There is tea and coffee plus biscuits available, plus a toilet on board. Cream scones are available but must be ordered in advance. There is access for wheelchairs, pre-bookable in advance. Dogs are allowed as well. https://rutlandwatercruises.com/
Slightly larger villages/small towns are all within half an hour’s drive, namely Oakham and Stamford, the latter just being over the border into Lincolnshire. Both have railways stations. There are a larger range of shops and Stamford is particularly noteworthy in having a pedestrianised High Street and many independent shops. Its proximity to the A1 – formerly a Roman road, is shown by some of the architecture. https://www.visitlincolnshire.com/destinations/stamford/
For a superb Sunday lunch, a trip to Oakham and the Wheatsheaf is highly recommended. Car parking is close by plus on-street blue badge bays within a few metres. Very dog friendly and accessible, plus a good range of real ales on hand pumps which are changed regularly. Booking ahead, especially on a Sunday is advisable. It is possible to opt for a regular portion or a smaller version, useful for those with smaller appetites.
A visit to this area should include a trip to the nearby Market Town of Uppingham. https://discover-rutland.co.uk/uppingham/ It has all the facilities you might need including a Co-Op supermarket. It is possible to catch a bus to Leicester from outside the Co-Op. There is a very attractive little high street with plenty of independent shops plus a good smattering of charity shops. A few pubs and cafes complete the High Street. Overlooking the market square, (usually held on Friday) is the Post Office and a pub plus a lovely café serving delicious cream teas and hot pots of tea. There is plentiful seating outside and dogs are allowed there. Car parking, except Friday, is here. There are also accessible toilets here too, RADAR key required. Finally, there is a good old fashioned hardware store – and given the stain glass window inserts, it has been a hardware shop for a good many years. The owner is very helpful and it is spread over 3 floors. There is also a guided Heritage Trail round the town by means of QR codes – there is a lot of history here. https://discover-rutland.co.uk/listing/uppingham-heritage-trail/
Summary
A very pleasant site in a convenient location. It has all that you need if you are happy to use your own onboard facilities. The owners are very helpful and friendly. A very green and attractive part of the country. It is definitely a site we would return to in the future.