Stamford Shakespeare Season: Tolethorpe 2018

13 Jun, 18 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Stamford, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Stamford, Things to do in Rutland /   /  Comments Off on Stamford Shakespeare Season: Tolethorpe 2018

The 2018 season is just about to begin at Tolehorpe Hall The Merchant of Venice, The School for Scandal and The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed by the Stamford Shakespeare Company in the Rutland Open Air Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall between 14th June and 1st September 2018. For tickets you can call the […]

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Christmas Markets in Oakham & Stamford 2013

7 Nov, 13 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Burghley House, Christmas in Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland News, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford, Things to do in Rutland /   /  Comments Off on Christmas Markets in Oakham & Stamford 2013

As Christmas is now fast approaching , here are details 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 and recover from your shopping with a […]

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Stamford Georgian Festival

17 Jul, 13 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Rutland Fishing Lodge, Accommodation near Rutland Sailing Club, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation Rutland, Events in Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Attractions, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford, Things to do in Rutland /   /  Comments Off on Stamford Georgian Festival

 Stamford Georgian Festival Coming Soon! I’ve just stumbled across a flyer for the Stamford Georgian Festival which takes place between 27th and 29th September 2013. The event, which is organised by South Kesteven District Council in conjunction with Stamford Town Council and Burghley House, includes: Two performances of children’s favourite Horrible Histories Horse drawn carriage […]

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What’s on in Rutland in May 2013

1 May, 13 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Rutland Sailing Club, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Rutland Water, Rutland Water Sailing, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on What’s on in Rutland in May 2013

Happy May Day! And what glorious weather to kick off the month of May! If you are visiting the area this month, here are a few things going on in the area: Eric Twiname Junior Championships, Rutland Sailing Club: 11th-12th May 2013 Rutland Walking Festival: 19th May – 1st June 2013 Grainstore Brewery Sausage and Cider […]

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Courses and Events at Barnsdale Gardens 2013

23 Mar, 13 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Rutland Sailing Club, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation Rutland, Barnsdale Gardens, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford, Things to do in Rutland /   /  Comments Off on Courses and Events at Barnsdale Gardens 2013

Barnsdale Gardens have published their wide variety of courses for 2013  and there are plenty to choose from It is fantastic to see such a variety of courses offered – not just gardening but also photography, painting, design and even Christmas wreath making! I have listed the courses for 2013 below, taken from the Barnsdale […]

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No porkies: Stamford is No 1

17 Mar, 13 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Stamford, Burghley House, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on No porkies: Stamford is No 1

‘The charming, snob-free Lincolnshire town has been named Britain’s best place to live’… …according to the Sunday Times published today. Here is the full article taken from the Sunday Times, 17th March 2013 by Matt Rudd: The inn sign — attached to the former gallows — still stretches across the street as it has done […]

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Burghley Horse Trials 2013

28 Feb, 13 /  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, Burghley Horse Trials, Burghley House, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Normanton Church, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Attractions, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on Burghley Horse Trials 2013

If you are coming to the Burghley Horse Trials this year (5th – 8th September 2013)  and are looking for self-catering accommodation close to Burghley, then why not consider a stay at Puddle Cottage? Puddle Cottage is situated in the charming village of Edith Weston and is just a short walk to south shore of […]

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It’s snowing.. & they are still sailing on Rutland Water!

24 Jan, 13 /  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, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water, Rutland Water Sailing, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on It’s snowing.. & they are still sailing on Rutland Water!

What a gorgeous day here at Rutland Water. Recent snow has covered our little county of Rutland and Rutland Water looks fantastic with snowy banks and a wintery sky. Thankfully, Puddle Cottage is situated in Edith Weston which has a village shop and a pub so if guests can’t travel far in the snow, they […]

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Snowy Puddle Cottage!

21 Jan, 13 /  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, Normanton Church, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water, Rutland Water Sailing, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on Snowy Puddle Cottage!

The last few days has seen a significant amount of snowfall in Rutland. This photo was taken on Sunday and it has continued to snow since! Thankfully the cottage is well equipped for such weather conditions. There is full central heating throughout the cottage and there is an open fire (with logs and coal provided) […]

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Rutland – Home to Britain’s Best Bakery!

20 Jan, 13 /  4 Star Cottage Rutland, Accommodation near Oakham, Accommodation near Stamford, Accommodation near Uppingham, Accommodation Rutland, Oakham, Puddle Cottage, Rutland News, Rutland Water, Self catering cottage Rutland, Stamford /   /  Comments Off on Rutland – Home to Britain’s Best Bakery!

Hambleton Bakery wins ‘Britian’s Best Bakery’ After many challenges during the winter months, Hambleton Bakery (based in Rutland) has won the title of ‘Britian’s Best Bakery’ beating 36 bakers across the country in a recent TV show. In the final round of the TV series, the final three teams were set three challenges. The first was […]

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