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All Saints, Rotherby, in Melton Mowbray

All Saints Church, Main St, Rotherby, Melton Mowbray LE14 2LP

Facilities at this church

Toilet
Kitchen
Heating (additional charges may apply)
Electricity
Breakfast add-on available

In and around Rotherby

Welcome to All Saints, Rotherby, a striking, thirteenth-century gem in the heart of a small village, poised on the edge of the Wreake Valley. The suffix ‘by’ means ‘village’ in Danish, and the name ‘Rotherby’ appears in the Domesday Book under the name ‘Redebi,’ which derives from the Danish for ‘cross,’ making Rotherby ‘the village of the cross.’ This name suggests that, although the present church dates from the beginning of the thirteenth-century, there may have been another, far older place of worship on this spot when the Danes first arrived in the area. 

You will not be the first person to stay overnight in beautiful All Saints! During the Civil War, a rector from the nearby village of Hoby and his family made a home in the church after his living was possessed by Parliament. Forced to leave Hoby, they sheltered at Rotherby, first outside in the churchyard, and then, later, in the belfry itself. 

During your stay, look out for a memorial marker for Robert de Brett. The de Brett family were one-time lords of the manor of Rotherby, who may have come to England with William the Conqueror in 1066. 

While you’re here, don’t forget to sample the local cuisine! The Blue Bell Inn in Hoby or The Bell in Frisby are both wonderful options. 

Heating is available on request and for an additional charge. Please add heating as an ‘extra’ when you make your booking, and you will receive further instructions.

Please note: All Saints, Rotherby offers cream teas every Sunday in August from 2-5pm. Champers are still welcome to stay on these nights (and to partake in the cream teas!) but please be aware that the church will be in use until 5pm.

Rambling and roaming

While you’re here at All Saints, why not visit the beautiful, eleventh-century Belvoir Castle in Grantham, Leicestershire, the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland? Spend the day outside, exploring the castle’s extensive grounds and adventure playground, or have tea in the Aviary tearoom. Nature lovers will appreciate the Japanese, Duchess’s, and Hermit’s gardens, while our more active champers may want to attempt the longer Duke’s Walk. For fans of Young Victoria and the Da Vinci Code, which both include scenes at this location, Belvoir Castle is a must-see. 

Church crawlers won’t want to miss the other beautiful churches in the parish of the Upper Wreak valley. All Saints, Ragdale, All Saints, Hoby, and St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby-on-the-Wreak are all open for visitors all day, and provide perfect walks from Rotherby, ranging in length from 30 minutes to an hour. 

Activities and events

While you’re in the area, don’t forget to visit Rutland Water Park, especially if you are bringing along younger Champers! Whether you’re looking to sail, windsurf, kayak, canoe, hike, or just relax, Rutland Water has something for you. They also offer seasonal family events, photography classes, minigolf, and sunrise paddleboarding.  

Finally, a cordial invitation from our Church Mice! All Saints, Rotherby holds cream teas every Sunday in August to raise funds for the church. This won’t prevent Champers from staying; in fact, you are more than welcome to mingle with the church community and join in the festivities! 

Reviews for Rotherby

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Since the dawn of (Champing™) time we have hosted thousands of happy champers in our hallowed havens. Their enthusiastic messages are left in visitor books up and down the land. Here are some submitted via the website.
Cosy, pretty, and peaceful

Had a such a lovely stay in this beautiful church! Fantastic kitchen facilities, very comfy inflatable double bed and Tina, our host on arrival, was very friendly and helpful. Despite the size of the building, this is a very cosy place to stay and the village is very pretty and peaceful. Particularly thankful for the indoor flushing loo, especially as the weather was wet and windy overnight. The bell in the tower does chime regularly to count the time passing but we soon got used to this and it didn’t disturb us at all all. Definitely recommend a stay here!

Deb
Unique atmosphere and cosy environment

Great atmosphere, hundreds of years history on display make it like a night in a time capsule. I had to restrain myself from ringing the bell – the regular chimes add another layer of atmosphere. It doesn’t bother me, but OCD people Might need to be aware that the chimes are about 1.5 mins fast. Lesley who went “above and beyond” by providing emergency rations as well as a warm welcome is a star! When I visited there was a fridge and “mini-oven” / grill as well as microwave– very well equipped kitchen and spotlessly clean.

Eoin S
A peaceful and relaxing stay

We had a lovely stay at All Saints Church. A beautiful Church with a very warm welcome. Everything we needed for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The neighbours were very friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. Two pubs within walking distance, but advisable to book for food, Takeaway delivery was also available. Would definitely recommend.

Monique & Becky
A happy wedding anniversary

Had a lovely stay at the church. It was our wedding anniversary and was made to feel very welcome, had everything u need for a night away and more if u want to stay longer. Kitchen is fantastic with a lot more than I expected. Very peaceful and a beautiful village will definitely recommend to family and friends.

Shell and Dan
Unbelievably beautiful and cosy

We spent two nights champing here and absolutely loved it! The church is unbelievably beautiful and cosy, full of atmosphere and history, with everything provided for a comfortable stay, and we were warmly welcomed by our host who showed us around and explained everything. Such a peaceful, special place and a truly memorable experience💜

Alina and Tedd
A wonderful night in this fantastic Grade 1 listed church

We had a wonderful night in this fantastic Grade 1 listed church. Despite the storm outside we had a very peaceful evening; the wind and the rain made it feel even cosier inside and we were really pleased to learn that the roof doesn’t seem to leak! There is a table and chairs that we used for playing board games, a servery where you can make hot drinks and snacks, an indoor toilet, a lovely sleeping area in the chancel, and a lockable vestry for storing any belongings. The church was unsurprisingly cold as it’s March and it’s a church, but we were provided with plenty of blankets, heaters, and hot water bottles. Once we were in bed under the covers it was quite toasty! If you’re used to camping it’s much warmer than a tent, but if you’re used to hotels make sure to pack accordingly! Lesley could not have been more helpful both in the run up to staying and for check in/out. 10/10 stay.

Gemma
Can't wait to go back!

As first time champers (mum & daughter) we had such a lovely stay at All Saints in Rotherby. We were blessed with perfect weather on arrival, shortly followed by an impressive storm but nothing could spoil the beautifully calm experience of staying in this church that was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Our lovely host gave us a lovely warm welcome and a quick tour of the impressive facilities (including a kitchen stocked with tea, coffee, milk and biscuits plus kettle, fridge, microwave and hotplate). A lovely double airbed was ready for us, and offer of campbeds too. We ate dinner at a pub in nearby Hoby and spent the rest of the evening enjoying the cool gloom -twinkly lights helped with the atmosphere as Rebecca (a professional musician) played her cello in this unique space. Can’t wait to go back!

Jacquie and Rebecca
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All Saints, Rotherby, in Melton Mowbray
All Saints Church, Main St, Rotherby, Melton Mowbray LE14 2LP
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