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Rutland Rural Retreats - Adult only, Super Dog Friendly Glamping in Rutland

Nestled in an area of beautiful undulating hills, Rutland Rural Retreats is an adult only, super dog friendly, 3 berth glamping retreat which specialises in providing a haven for dog owners and their paws. Owners Clare Farmer and Kirsty Brooks opened the doors to share this tranquil haven with others in July 2022, having struggled to find holidays for their nervous and reactive paws themselves.. 99% of guests now consist of pawrents with a large proportion of these made up of returning guests. 5 star feedback is regularly left appreciating how dog friendly and welcoming RRR is and how they have finally found somewhere their paws could truly enjoy their holidays too.  With just two glamping pods and one Shepherds Hut, all discreetly sited for privacy and with enclosed gardens, you can understand why this is a favoured destination for dog lovers. Guests, both two legged & four legged can  relax and unwind off lead and enjoy quality time together in a space where having dogs is woven into the very fabric of the site itself.

So where is RRR? Well, it is set off the beaten track and secluded from view within a private 4 acre meadow, bordered by an array of hedgerows, trees and brooks and with private access onto the Rutland Round and miles of off road, stock safe foot paths and bridleways. This dog friendly, adult only retreat has been purposely designed with dog lovers  in mind and in particular to provide a space where more nervous and reactive dogs can feel safe and enjoy holidays too.  To this end, RRR has just 3 hand crafted, en-suite, heated cabins – Woodpecker (the furthest of the 3) is designed for more nervous and reactive paws; Bumblebee with the highest fencing at 5ft, is designed for more athletic guests and lastly Shepherds Rest with the largest of the 3 gardens and a cosy dog den under the bed for smaller paws. All 3 are ideal for that romantic break, time out from the world, well earned rest or just that chance to combine the great outdoors, your canine companions and a touch of luxury.

 
With a mixture of stock and rail and picket fencing, each has its very own private and enclosed garden with plenty of space and greenery in between to shield any activity (albeit minimal) from the other two cabins. The aim being to enable your canine companions to relax in comfort, away from prying eyes and distraction. For more nervous or reactive dogs, Woodpecker remains the firm favourite as it is the furthest of the three at the other side of the meadow. For 2026 it will also benefit from a change from stock and rail fencing to 12.m-1.5m picket fencing all round, offering even more seclusion and peace of mind for those who need it.
  
Hot tubs you ask? Yes, for 2026 all three cabins will now offer the luxury of a wood fired hot tub. Previously exclusive to Shepherds Rest, hot tubs can now be added as an extra for guests staying in Bumblebee and Woodpecker. Hot Tub included as standard at Shepherds Rest.

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Glamping Pods (Woodpecker and Bumblebee)
Both glamping pods are fully insulated, enjoy underfloor heating, en-suites, heated towel rail, flushing mains toilet & electric shower; kitchenette with fridge/freezer, two ring hob, combi oven/microwave; double bed, leather sofa, moveable dining table and side table.

Outside. Each Pod has its own enclosed garden

n, 1.2m – 1.5m high picket fencing for Woodpecker  and 1.5m high for Bumblebee with kick boards at the bottom where needed for smaller paws; sun loungers, fire pit, picnic table, storage boxes & rattan seats for enjoying that early morning cuppa on the decking. For the more important doggy guests there are also shade sails, paddling tray,, enrichment trails, doggy sun loungers, doggy ramps, doggy towels, welcome treats and much more to make sure they feel as important as their hoomans! 

To help with your packing, a desk fan and standing fan, hairdryer, dog bowls, dog mat, doggy tepee, dog toys & board games, books, walking guides and torch are also provided, along with all the kitchen utensils you may need, shower gel, hand wash, tea towels and condiments.

Everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay and unwind when not getting out and about in the beautiful Rutland countryside.

Extras such as bedding and towels, Hot tubs and fire pits bundles can all be added for the humans at time of booking if required.

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Shepherds Hut (Shepherds Rest) 
Shepherds Rest is also fully insulated with underfloor heating, en-suite with heated towel rail, flushing mains toilet & electric shower, kitchenette with fridge/freezer, two ring hob, full oven; king size bed as well as a single pull out leather sofa bed (for people preferring separate sleeping arrangements), and pull down dining table.

Outside there is a large, 1m high stock and rail fenced enclosed garden (with additional 5ft hazel hurdles on the meadow side), sun loungers, fire pit, picnic table, storage boxes and comfy seating. Don’t worry paws, you get everything Bumblebee and Woodpecker get - shade sails, paddling tray, doggy sun loungers, doggy ramps, doggy towels, welcome treats and much more to make sure you feel just as important! 

All the usuals including fans, hairdryer, dog bowls, dog mat, doggy tepee, dog toys & board games, books, walking guides and torch are also provided, as well as all the kitchen utensils you may need, shower gel, hand wash, tea towels and condiments.

Rutland is an amazingly dog friendly county and we have teamed up with a local dog friendly taxi firm and dog sitting business to further enhance stays at Rutland Rural Retreats for 2026. Just check out our website for full details.