Rutland – Autumn Bliss

25 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Rutland Fishing Lodge, Accommodation near Rutland Sailing Club, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Autumn in Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Normanton Church, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on Rutland – Autumn Bliss

Rutland in Autumn I absolutely love Rutland in the autumn months. I look this picture last week just outside Edith Weston as the Autumn sun was rising. These crisp autumn mornings make for fantastic walks from the cottage, and of course there is the open log fire to curl up in front of at the end of […]

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Wild Weekend at Rutland Water!

18 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Birdwatching, Rutland Nature Reserve, Rutland Water, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on Wild Weekend at Rutland Water!

Wild Weekend in Rutland?! The Times newspaper recently had an 8 page pullout ‘The Wild Weekend Guide’ featuring Rutland Water which I thought would be interesting to share. The wet places of the world are more truly and deeply alive than any others. Sun plus water equals life: where there is fresh water in abundance you […]

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Hambleton Bakery all set for TV debut!

16 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation Rutland, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland News, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on Hambleton Bakery all set for TV debut!

Hambleton Bakery – Britain’s Best Bakery Starts Soon! You may recall my blog a several weeks ago where I had just found out that Hambleton Bakery was going to feature on the new ITV series called Britain’s Best Bakery. Well, the date for the first show has now been announced as 26th November at 4pm […]

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‘Local Heroes – Fabulous food at affordable prices’

9 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Rutland Fishing Lodge, Accommodation near Rutland Sailing Club, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Eating out in Rutland, Normanton Church, Oakham, Pubs in Rutland, Puddle Cottage /   /  Comments Off on ‘Local Heroes – Fabulous food at affordable prices’

Fabulous foods at affordable prices is being served near you. The Sunday Times published a list of ‘Local Heroes – Fabulous food at affordable prices’ last week. In the list was Rutland’s very own Olive Branch, in Clipsham. The report said: Where to go for dinner? It’s a question that should raise only agreeable options […]

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Christmas Markets in Rutland

7 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Burghley House, Christmas in Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Events in Rutland, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford, Things to do in Rutland /   /  Comments Off on Christmas Markets in Rutland

As Christmas is now fast approaching (6 weekends until the big day?!), here is a summary of local Christmas Markets. Christmas is a lovely time of the year in Rutland and the independent, boutique shops in Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford, make the area a great place to pick up a more unusual and thoughtful gift. Burghley […]

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire!

6 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Autumn in Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water /   /  Comments Off on Chestnuts roasting on an open fire!

The open fire is roaring at Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water. Are you looking for a cosy cottage with an open fire to curl up in front of? Puddle Cottage has an open fire and a large pile of logs, paper and kindling available for guests to use. If you are planning a holiday during the cooler […]

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Rutland to Melton CiCLE 2013

5 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Rutland Fishing Lodge, Accommodation near Rutland Sailing Club, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Cycling in Rutland, Events in Rutland, Normanton Church, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Nature Reserve, Rutland Water, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford, Things to do in Rutland /   /  Comments Off on Rutland to Melton CiCLE 2013

Rutland to Melton International CiCLE Classic The date for the Rutland – Melton CiCLE Classic has been set for next year as Sunday 21st April 2013. The race brings international riders to Rutland,  and starts in Oakham before circling Rutland then heading to the finish in Melton Mowbray. During its ‘tour’ of Rutland, the race […]

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New Year, New Start

4 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Rutland Fishing Lodge, Accommodation near Rutland Sailing Club, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Puddle Cottage /   /  Comments Off on New Year, New Start

If you are looking to escape over the New Year period and start 2013 afresh, then why not consider a stay at Puddle Cottage? The 4 star cottage is just a short walk from the South shore of Rutland Water as well as Rutland Sailing Club, Rutland Fishing Lodge, Rutland Cycling and Normanton Church. This […]

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Stack ’em high!

4 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water, Self catering cottage Rutland /   /  Comments Off on Stack ’em high!

The open fire is ready for cosy evenings at Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water. Are you looking for a cosy Rutland cottage with an open fire to curl up in front of? Puddle Cottage has just taken delivery of its winter supply of logs which are free for our guests to use during their stay. If you […]

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Britian’s Best Bakery?

2 Nov, 12 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation Rutland, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Attractions, Rutland News, Rutland Water, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on Britian’s Best Bakery?

Hambleton Bakery – Britian’s Best Bakery? I learnt today that Hambleton Bakery is going to feature on the new ITV series called Britain’s Best Bakery which hits the TV screens later in November. The TV show will showcase bakeries around the UK, and the shortlisted bakeries will compete in a series of baking challenges that put their […]

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