Welcome to A Little Bit of Rough, a truly unique and luxurious Cabin & Glamping retreat nestled in the heart of 20 acres of private woodland in beautiful Rutland. Our mission is simple—to offer a secluded, nature-filled escape where you can unwind, reconnect, and experience the great outdoors in comfort and style.
Our Stays
Rocket Lodge – The One-of-a-Kind Retreat
A stunning conversion of a traditional grain silos, Rocket Lodge is a stay like no other. Step through reclaimed chapel doors and discover:
In December, Rocket Lodge transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas trees, making it the cosiest festive hideaway imaginable.
The Longhouse – A Spacious Woodland Sanctuary – Just for Grown Ups!
Our newest addition, The Longhouse, is a stunning retreat designed for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. With large glass panelled doors, it offers breathtaking views across the pond and the landscape beyond, creating a true inside-outside living experience.
Whether you’re seeking romance, adventure, or pure relaxation, The Longhouse delivers an experience like no other.
Safari Lodges – Where Luxury Meets Wilderness
Our four spacious canvas lodges—Ash, Oak, Willow, and Birch—offer an elevated Glamping experience, blending rustic charm with home-from-home comforts. Each lodge is carefully positioned to provide privacy, breathtaking views, and an uninterrupted connection with nature.
Perfect for families, couples, or small groups looking for an off-grid escape without compromising on comfort.
Why Stay With Us?
At A Little Bit of Rough, we believe in the magic of slowing down—of swapping screens for sunsets, routine for relaxation, and city noise for the whisper of the trees. Every stay here is designed to be an escape from the everyday, where you can unwind, reset, and soak in the beauty of nature.
We can’t wait to welcome you. 🌿✨
Ready to experience your perfect escape? Book your stay today.
We do not provide details of our exact location on our website as we would prefer for it to be our little secret with you. Instead, when you book, we will provide you with full details including map and directions as we are hidden away…..we promise, you wont be disappointed when you arrive!
Please note: due to the abundance of wildlife that share our woodland with us and call it their home too, pets are not permitted to stay.
A Little bit of Rough is committed to minimising its impact and that of our guests on the natural environment. Where possible we use sustainable and green energy sources to light and heat our lodges.
All wastewater is treated on site using innovative technology and the natural environment. A Little bit of Rough is committed to recycling as much of its waste as possible and provide extensive recycling facilities for our guests.
We are also committed to the maintenance of the woodland as a haven for wildlife. We continue to manage the woodland, plant trees, and create new habitat.
Electricity – In our canvas lodges we do not have any power outlets. There are solar powered facilities (weather permitting) for charging phones & tablets. We do however have a large fridge with small freezer in each canvas lodge.
The Rocket Lodge does have electricity / power outlets.
Our luxurious canvas lodges each sleep up to 6 guests (4 x adults max) . The lodges comprise of a King Bedroom, a Twin Bedroom and our unique Cabin Bed - every child's favourite bed!
Each canvas lodge has its own en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and wash basin, and a separate toilet room located to the side of the lodge next to the bathroom.
At the heart of the lodge is our wood burning stove: it will keep the lodge warm in all weathers, and provides a means of cooking.
We do also provide a small gas ring so that you can enjoy that all important cup of coffee, or tea without having to light the stove. Each lodge has its own BBQ area.
The kitchen is fully equipped with cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and glassware. There is also a fridge/freezer. The dining area has a 6 seater dining table and benches.
The lounge area has a large 3 seater leather sofa and chair, with stunning views of the countryside when the main doors are clipped back.
The Large deck area at the front of the lodge has a dining table for 6, so you can dine al fresco. There are also 2 x lounge chairs to sit back and enjoy the beautiful views over the rolling Rutland countryside.
We are very lucky not to have any major towns or cities creating light pollution in the county of Rutland, so star gazing at Spindleberry Woods is absolutely amazing.
What an experience! Everyone should get the chance to stay here. The location is incredibly beautiful. The owners ‘green’ ethos and attention to detail is the icing on the cake for this hidden gem in the heart of Rutland – will definitely come again.
GuestFrom the moment we arrived we felt we had escaped the stresses of everyday life. The peace, the sky at night – wow and the lodges are stunning with everything you could wish for. This is camping at its best!
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