Charnwood Forest Frequently Asked Questions
Check in time is from 15:00
Please check out on date of departure by 10:00
The cancellation is policy is free. This means get a full refund up until 5 days before arrival.
The site address is John's Lee Cottage 202 Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford. The site postcode is LE67 9PS. Alternatively the entrance to the site can be located using What 3 Words by entering lushly.hypnotist.litters
Extras available at our site; Pets. *Please note, extras may not be available for every unit type
We have 6 Running Water Deluxe Wigwam Cabins, 3 Cabins have wood fired hot tubs.
We are open 1st April to 30th November. We may open earlier or close later, please call for further information.
We allow 2 dogs max per Wigwam Cabin, additional charges apply. Dogs must not be left unattended in the Wigwam Cabins at any point. Dog beds are to be brought and dogs are not allowed on the furniture as their claws have caused damage in the past.
Large plastic dog baskets are available FOC on request
Yes it's great for children with nature trails, bike tracks and walking trails
Yes we accept groups and celebrations. However there is a noise cerfew from 10pm to 7am
Personal & Disposable BBQ's are prohibited from our site - Fires are strictly restricted to our static BBQ firepits that only use firewood. Only wood purchased from our site can be used as unseasoned wood poses a real fire risk and it is against our agreed fire safety policy.
A Firepit package is available at £13 (includes firepit, net of logs,firelighters, kindling and matches)
Additional logs (£10) and kindling (£3) are available on site - Only seasoned wood purchased on site is permitted.
Our Wigwam Cabins include;
- ensuite shower/sink/WC
- Shower mat
- x1 toilet roll (addition toilet rolls available from our honesty shed)
- heated towel rail
- table & 4 chairs
- x1 double bed with memory mattress
- Pull out double sofabed with memory matress
- Mini kitchenette & sink
- toaster
- kettle
- microwave
- 2 ring hob
- pan pack
- fridge
- crockery & cutlery
- wines glasses & tumblers
- tea towel, sponge & washing up liquid
- broom & dustpan & brush
- BBQ Firepit (Firewood is available on site from our honesty shed)
- BBQ utensils
- large decking area with picnic bench
Yes
The cooking facilities included are
- Toaster
- microwave
- 2 ring hob
- kettle
- pan pack
- BBQ firepit (an adjustable BBQ grill hangs from a tripod over the firepit)
- bedding - (if not purchased as part of your booking) Additional bedding is available to hire on site if required.
- towels (if not purchased as part of your booking) - Additional towels are available to hire on site if required.
- personal toiletries (don't forget to bring addition toilet rolls)
- torches
- wellies and wet weather clothing if required
- travel First Aid Kit
Yes you can. The Optional Extras are:
- Bedding per double bed (includes 2 pillows with pillowcases, flat sheet & duvet with cover)
- Towel packs per person (includes 1 bath towel & 1 hand towel)
- Firepit package (Includes net of logs, kindling, firelighters and matches)
- Additional bag/net Firewood £10
- Kindling & firelighters bundle £3
Parking is within 100m of furthest cabin – A large wheel barrow is provided - Please advise if assistance is required.
You can check in from 3pm
There is not arrival time limitation. However please respect other guests who may be sleeping if you arrive late. Your key will be in a keybox adjacent to your cabin and keybox code sent to you by email on the day of arrival.
Cabin locations are on a map on the noticeboard on the side of the small Dutch barn adjacent to the car park.
You must vacate the Wigwam Cabin no later than 10am
Sorry, it is not permissible to invite friends who are not booked into a cabin onto site during your stay as they are not covered by our insurance policy. Any additional guests must be booked into our system. Please note a charge will be payable for any additional personnel and dogs. Payment must be made before guests arrival and can be made on site.
We are a family-friendly site, your key will be in your cabin keybox adjacent to your cabin. Keybox codes will be sent to your email on the day of arrival. Details of your cabin location will be found on the notice board on the side of the small Dutch Barn adjacent to the car park. A 'Touch Stay' welcome app will be attached to your confirmation email once you have paid your deposit. We highly recommend you download this onto your mobile and pass it onto others in your group as it contains useful site, cabin & local information. Please email if you have not received the app and we'll forward it toyou it in an email.
All Wigwam Cabins are en-suite with shower, toilet & basin
No, all Wigwam Cabins are en-suite
The closest pub is 1 mile away. There are 7 Pub/Restaurants/Tea Rooms within 2 miles. Please refer to your Touch Stay App. The Bradgate Pub, Post Office Tea Rooms, The Park Kitchen & Deli and Jades Tea Rooms offer a 10% discount if you show them your key lanyard when ordering.
The nearest supermarket is 2 miles away in Markfield village.
The nearest bus stop is 1 mile away, 8.8 miles to Leicester train station, 12.2 miles from East Midlands Airport.
Currently there is no general WiFi on site, however we are looking at installing it in the future. There is an excellent 4G signal on most networks and 5G for some networks.
There are no TV's in the cabins. They were removed due to poor TV signal as the cabins are located in the woodland.
- Peaceful site overlooking a small pond, Wigwam Cabins are located within a young forest plantation.
- Direct access to 200 square miles of National Forest and 100’s of miles of walking trails
- Cycle trails nearby.
- 850 acres of Bradgate Park (Public Deer Park), Leicestershire’s No1 tourist attraction located off the picturesque Newtown Linford village with its listed buildings, great pubs, classy restaurants and quaint tea rooms – Only 1 mile from the site. Our cottage, John’s Lee Cottage previously belonged to the Bradgate Estate, ancestral home of the Grey’s until 1926 which famously is the birthplace of Lady Jane Grey - Queen for just 9 days before she was taken to The Tower of London.
- Beacon Hill Country Park
- Swithland Woods and Reservoir nearby
- Thornton reservoir - Great for bird watching early mornings or early evenings
- Great Central railway
- National Space Centre
- In 1957, schoolboy Roger Mason famously found one of the world's earliest-recorded fossils at Charnwood in Bradgate Park.
- Stonehurst Family Farm
- Stoneywell Cottage (National Trust) - Admission by advance booking only on 01530 248040
- Tropical Birdland