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Midshires Way Campsite And Alpaca Farm Certificated Site
West Leake Road
East Leake
Loughborough
Leicestershire (Browse area)
LE12 6LJ
Tel: 07973 706106 or 01509 856744
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Pitches: 5 Vans + Tents
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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This is a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site, which accept caravans or motorhomes and usually tents. |
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Date of Visit: October 2019  |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 9 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Caroles1973 |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Nice out of the way site(the Alpacas are lovely), central to various towns and cities (within a 30 mile radius).
Only down was it is on East Midlands airport flight path, but got used to it quickly and never really noticed the planes. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2019 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Ernt25 |
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Stayed here for a two-night weekend break. The alpacas were the main reason for visiting, as my partner wanted to see them. Having read previous reviews, I would agree with most comments made although would add the following:
The pitches are large, well maintained and fully serviced.
The campsite appears to be well maintained. That said, during our stay we did not see anyone clean the toilets/showers. In fact, we did not see either owner for the duration of our stay. On arrival, a note on the door to what seems to be the reception area was left for us giving pitch details. For us this wasn’t too much of an issue as we quite like being left to get on with things. The actual pitch was large, well maintained and fully serviced.
On the issue of the toilet facilities, as noted in other reviews, with there being only one male and one female toilet/shower room on site this could easily become a problem. We were lucky in that we used our own facilities most of the time.
We also noted there were no washing-up facilities, which for some may be an issue, especially if camping in a tent (there were two tents during our stay).
Although the campsite does not advertise its proximity to East Midlands Airport, a quick peep at a map would show the airport close by and an indication of some plane noise. For us this was not an issue. In fact, my partner quite enjoyed being a plane spotter for the duration of our stay with the aid of a plane spotting app. Not everyone’s cup of tea I appreciate and maybe reference to this on the website would avoid disappointment for some.
There are kennels next door to the campsite; we did not hear any excessive barking during our stay. However, what we were a little bemused by is the noise rules set out in the T&Cs (absolute quiet from 23:00 to 09:00) given that the planes start taking off/ landing from just after 05:00. Clearly folk were not aware of this given people were coming and going from the site from just before 08:00 onwards, which was in our view reasonable.
We walked into East Leake (about a mile away), which has a few pubs and restaurants and a decent size Co-op. We also had breakfast one morning at the Chef’s Café, just off the main street, which was reasonably priced and very good (and the proprietor was very welcoming).
Would we stay here again? Yes, we would. The price for a fully serviced pitch is somewhat of a bargain (£19. 00) compared to what appears to be the ever-increasing cost of pitches nowadays. And the noise from the planes was not an issue for us.
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| Date of Visit: September 2019 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 11 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Dave+Hilda |
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Site was clean and tidy with nice pitches all serviced,
Although site was not clearly signposted,
Shower rooms were excellent but a separate loo would have been nice as if site was full you would not have a loo if people were showering.
The noise from the planes is fairly constant and dogs barking in the distance was annoying.
Owners never asked if everything was ok.
Enjoyed the area and site was ok but doubt if would go back
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| Date of Visit: August 2019 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 8 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Jetskiers |
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Approaching the site it wasn't clear to us where to book in, nowhere did it say reception so we guessed it would be the white doors in the car park.
Vicky is lovely and gave us a warm welcome. Brendan is probably a really nice man but his manner can come across as aloof and abrupt on the phone.
The site is immaculate with a loo/shower block that is superb although the chemical disposal site is down near the park gates.
We weren't too bothered by the planes overhead, but noise from the kennels nearby was sometimes disturbing.
On the whole this is a lovely site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2019 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Jacyntaw |
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We booked for 4 nights but left after three due to having very little sleep. The caravan park is on the flight path for planes landing at East Midlands Airport and this starts early evening and continues throughout the night.
There are no dog walking facilities, I was told to walk the dogs offsite and was given a map to Midshires Way walk but it was a hay field and the grass on the path was up to my knees.
The bathrooms were very clean however there is only one gents and one ladies with shower, basin and toilet together which became a problem if someone was having a shower and you needed the toilet.
All sites had power, grey water disposal and fresh water which was a bonus.
Unfortunately due to the noise from the planes we will definitely not be going back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2019 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Bigchrisrogers |
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Nearby Dog kennels with all night barking.
On the flight path to East midlands airport with flights coming in during the night. Great site if you don't need sleep.
Other than the noise issues, the site is spotlessly clean and well maintained small site with very nice toilet/bathroom facility, but only one for men and one for women so if someone's having a shower you're gonna have to wait.
This is a rural site but within 10 minutes walk of the village of East Leake. I've marked the location down though because it is so close to the airport.
The pitch was well supplied with water, drain and electric hook-up.
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| Date of Visit: April 2019 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Johntodd |
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Lovely rural site, yet convenient access from M1 and for visiting Nottingham and touring E Midlands area.
Dogs on lead on site due alpacas and horses but short path leads to Midshires way.
Toilet/washroom facilities excellent but may be a bit limited if they are to be used by occupants of the holiday chalets under construction. Only negative is some noise from aircraft in and out of E Midlands Airport.
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| Date of Visit: January 2019 |
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| Reviewer: Kellysbow |
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Not much to add to previous review by Sharpe417. We agree with all of those comments.
If airplanes coming into land or taking off disturb you then this this not the site for you. The site is on a direct fly path to East Midlands Airport & while we were there they were at 1, 500 to 2, 500 feet.
The pitches are on the generous size, 8 hard standing, 2 grass. All with EHU, water and a grey waste drain @ £19 per night for 2 adults. The pitches are flat but not level and leveling blocks may be needed.
The toilet emptying is about 150yds(at site entrance) from the pitches. But there are plans to build a new unit near to the super duper toilet cabin.
The toilet facilities are housed in a warm wooden chalet type building & are kept very clean. One room for each sex housing toilet, basin & walk in shower. There is local information contained in the chalet as well.
5 camping chalets are being built, while this site has all you need it is still a work in progress & that work is of a high quality.
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| Date of Visit: July 2018 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sharpe417 |
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Great site. Excellent facilities. Large hardstanding all service pitches. First class toilet block, recently completed. Friendly owners who have done most of the work themselves.
Alpacas in the field next door one side, horses the other side. Planes overhead occasionally, might disturb some didn't bother us at all, otherwise a very quiet site.
A few miles off the M1. 5 mins in the car or 30 min walk into East Leake for pubs, shops and a very good fish and chip shop. Plenty to do in the area. Would visit here again if we are in the area.
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| Date of Visit: February 2017 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Ray Clayton |
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Bit of a mixed bag this one!
Positives
Site has fully serviced pitches, good size with grey slate surface, but have good rock pegs.
Lamar’s and horses on site so keep dogs on lead at all times.
Nice area and can walk from site to midshires way,
Rushcliffe country park up the road with fantastic facilities for all ages. And next to GCR Railway Nottingham sheds.
Local chip shop always packed so that tells you something, and a few pubs to choice from. Local CO-OP
New toilet shower blocked being built.
Five new camping pods being built.
Negatives
Brendon the owner is a bit stand of at first, but does come round in the end.
On the flight path for Aircraft coming into land at East mids airport (which never bothered us)
£15-00 is for 2 adults and awning per night only.
£2-00 a night for a dog.
£3-00 a night extra person (regardless of age)
£5-00 per extra car
Toilet only open 9am to 7pm. Closed for 14hrs. (But is going to give 24hr access via a key going forward)
No dog walk area, or child play area. (has purchased 2 extra fields, with a dog walk going forward)
Overall
This seems a site in progress, from muddy grass pitches a year ago to hard standing now.
I see this being a good site when all the facilities have been completed, but be aware a family will be paying large site prices for a CL/CS
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