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Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray, the renowned Rural Capital of Food is famed for its local produce including Stilton Cheese and the Melton Mowbray Pork pie. Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, located in the centre of the market town has been baking the famous pork pies for 170 years.

A number of food festivals are organised in the town, including the Artisan Cheese Fair, PieFest and ChocFest during the year.

The beautiful St Mary’s Church in Melton Mowbray hosts the Christmas Tree Festival each year, with over 200 trees stunningly displayed.

Farmers Markets are held every Tuesday at the Stockyard in Melton Mowbray

Waltham on the Wolds to Melton Mowbray – 5.5 miles

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Right in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside

Fair Farm Hideaway is nestled away on our 3rd generation working family farm, situated on the edge of the village of Waltham on the Wolds in rural Leicestershire.

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WALTHAM ON THE WOLDS

Waltham on the Wolds village is located in the north-east corner of Leicestershire in the East Midlands. It lies 5 miles north-east of Melton Mowbray and 11 miles south-west of Grantham, Lincolnshire on the main A607 road.

Situated on a ridge overlooking the Vale of Belvoir, many of the properties were owned by the Duke of Rutland’s Belvoir Estate until 1921 when they were sold.

Waltham has a traditional country pub, the Royal Horseshoes dating back to the mid 15th Century, a post office with convenience store selling groceries and newspapers and The Vale hair salon.

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Vale of Belvoir

Waltham on the Wolds is located close to the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, where the magnificent Belvoir Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland stands proudly. Built in the early part of the 19th Century it is well worth a visit hosting a wide range of events throughout the year.

Belvoir Castle has featured in a number of films including the Da Vinci Code and the Young Victoria in addition to the Netflix series The Crown.

The Engine Yard, a retail ‘village’ nestled below the Castle organises a number of events throughout the year too.

Waltham on the Wolds to Belvoir Castle – 7.4 mile

Belvoir Castle | Plan Your Visit

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Rutland Water

Rutland Water, one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe is set in 3000 acres of beautiful rolling countryside.

Activities include sailing at Rutland Watersports, Whitwell, fishing on the lake, cycling around the 23 mile circular route, bird watching at the Nature Reserve, walking and running with a local park run organised on a regular basis from the iconic Normanton Church.

Waltham on the Wolds to Rutland Water – 16.3 miles

Rutland Water - Camping, Cycling, Fishing and Watersports

Other gems to visit in the area include the outstanding town of Stamford, one of the finest Georgian towns in England, a popular choice for period productions including the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice, The Da Vinci Code and The Crown.

Stamford has a variety of speciality shops and a great choice of places to eat.

Waltham on the Wolds to Stamford – 22.6 miles

Oakham is another charming English market town, with numerous shops and eateries. Oakham has a Castle and many other heritage features. Close to Rutland Water it is well worth a visit.

Waltham on the Wolds to Oakham - 12.3 miles

There are also a number of National Trust properties well worth a visit including

Belton House and Belton deer park, Grantham NG32 2LS Belton Estate | Lincolnshire | National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, NG33 5PD, birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton Woolsthorpe Manor | Lincolnshire | National Trust

Things to do

Check out our must-see sights and activities...

Visit Belvoir
This website is a good source of information on a wide range of local events in the Vale of Belvoir.
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Walking Routes
The Leicestershire Gov website has an interactive map which shows all the local walks in the area, enter the post code LE14 4AJ and it will show all legal walking paths and byways.
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Melton Markets
Tuesdays � Farmers and Antiques Market 8am-1pm // Friday � small farmers market in the cattle market // Saturday � Town wide market until 1pm // Sunday � Carboot at Melton cattle market.
Rutland Water
A large reservoir and nature reserve with a water sports centre, sailing club, bike rental, climbing and an adults water obstacle course in the Summer.
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Langar Sky Diving
10 min drive away. Sky diving centre catering for experienced and beginner divers. There is also go carting at Langar Airfield and at Six Hills heading out towards Leicester. There is also open water swimming near Six hills in the Summer months.
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The Engine Yard
Is an artisanal retail development right next to Belvoir Castle. It has a cocktail bar called the Balloon Bar, garden centre, coffee roastery, handmade chocolatiers, butchers, deli and several others gift shops.
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Belvoir Castle
The home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland has started to open it�s doors to a variety of new events. There are the traditional jousting days and flower festivals however recently there have been a series of live music events over looking the lake. Last year it hosted Tom Jones and Pete Tong performing instrumental Ibiza classic with a 40-piece orchestra.
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Live Music
Check out the Melton Gig Guide to find more info about local live music. The Generous Briton and the Noels Arms in Melton Mowbray have live music on every weekend.
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Buckminster Gliding Club
10 min drive away and does taster gliding flight lessons for roughly �50
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Dogs walks from your hideaway �..
We welcome canine companions in five of our shepherd huts with easy access to dog walks direct from your hideaway. There's no need for a car, however we do ask you to keep your dogs on a lead within the Hideaway site and be mindful of the farm animals in neighbouring fields.
As well as the walks on and around the tranquil Hideaway site there are a range of walks available on your doorstep, such as 0.8 mile (18 minutes) to the local pub, The Royal Horseshoes, 1.6 miles (35 minutes) to the local Nature Reserve – further details of these walking routes and more are in your Hideaway booklet inside your shepherd hut.
There is also ‘Run Free at Freeby’ a one acre site where your dogs can exercise (charges do apply) Details can again be found in our Hideaway booklet but if you wish to prebook their contact number is 07967380549.

Eating Out

Our recommendations to the best food & drink near us...

Eating In

There are a number of local takeaways who will deliver to the Hideaway car park, please see the list in our Hideaway booklet.

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In Melton look out for...

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe – The home of Dickinson & Morris pork pies.

Anne Of Cleves – 14th century thatch pub right near the church.

Apteeki – Award winning vegan café opposite the Anne of Cleves.

The Montero Lounge – Cosy Club chain / big menu / dog friendly

Amici Cafe & Bistro – Great Italian food served by lovely people.

Apurba and Purle Garlic – both great for Indian food

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A little about the surrounding area...

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Melton Mowbray

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Right in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside

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WALTHAM ON THE WOLDS

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Vale of Belvoir

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Rutland Water

Things to do

Check out our must-see sights and activities...

Visit Belvoir

Walking Routes

Melton Markets

Rutland Water

Langar Sky Diving

The Engine Yard

Belvoir Castle

Live Music

Buckminster Gliding Club

Dogs walks from your hideaway �..

Eating Out

Our recommendations to the best food & drink near us...

The Royal Horseshoes

The Nags Head

The Tollemache Arms

Dickies Farm Dining

The Unicorn�s Head

The Chequers Inn

The Finches Arms

Eating In

There are a number of local takeaways who will deliver to the Hideaway car park, please see the list in our Hideaway booklet.

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In Melton look out for...

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