Burrough on the Hill is a quaint village situated on the borders of Leicestershire and Rutland. It is an ideal centre for walking and horse riding.
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Burrough Hill Park has commanding views across the Wreake Valley. The park is the site of the famous Burrough Camp, Iron Age fort; an exciting excavation programme by Leicester University is in progress with fascinating finds being unearthed.

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The market town of Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies and stilton cheese is only 5 miles away; the farmers market takes place every Tuesday.
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The small traditional Rutland town of Oakham, as mentioned in the Domesday book in 1089, is only a distance of 5 miles.  The 400 year old Butter Cross is in the centre of the town with the Norman Castle houses a fascinating collection of horseshoes.
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The expanse of Rutland Water within 8 miles.  A renowned RSPB centre for bird watching, sailing, fishing, cycling and walking.  Barnsdale Gardens, 38 individual gardens created by Geoff Hamilton, are nearby.

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Oakham, Uppingham and Brooke schools, Stamford High and Ratcliffe college are within easy reach.