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Guest Feedback March 2014

Here is the guest feedback for March 2014: Fantastic cottage. Everything was clean, loved bed very comfortable. Everything was ‘first class’ and we have relaxed and loved every minute of a mini paradise  – shame we have to go back to work on Monday. Thank you so much – going online over the weekend for […]

Stamford Shakespeare Season: Tolethorpe 2014

A list of performances have been named for the 2014 season at Tolehorpe Hall As You Like It, Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass and The Taming of the Shrew will be performed by the Stamford Shakespeare Company in the Rutland Open Air Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall between June 2nd and August 23rd […]

Guest Feedback: December 2013

Here is the guest feedback for December: Thanks so much again for the warm welcome back. We had another fabulous weekend and no doubt we will return again! Lisa, Glenn & Woody, December 2013 Lovely cottage – very cosy & well renovated. Things I liked were: – Good basic supplies/ items already here e.g. tea/ […]

A gorgeous Winter’s Day in Rutland

I love Rutland in the autumn and winter months. I look this picture last week on the South side of Rutland Water near Manton in the early morning. 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 […]

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 […]

Guest Feedback October 2013

Here is the guest feedback for October 2013. We really enjoyed the quiet relaxation available in this beautiful area but also loved the ease of being able to cycle away from our own back gate and to be within such a short distance of a fantastic scenic route. We loved Puddle Cottage and appreciated all […]

Guest Feedback September 2013

Here is the guest feedback for September: ‘Beautiful area with lots of walks. Barnsdale Gardens are worth a visit, Oakham is delightful and Otters Deli is a great place for lunch or tea. Hambleton Bakery does some really yummy bread & cakes (forget the waistline!). A lovely little cottage which we found well equipped, comfortable […]

A weekend in … Oundle, Northamptonshire

I thought I would share this article taken from the Times on Saturday about the historic market town of Oundle which is just 17 miles from Puddle Cottage and well worth a visit. Poor old Richard III. Lost for centuries. Rediscovered in a Leicester car park. And now, here I am, standing on the spot where […]

Happy Rutland Day!

Happy Rutland Day ! Morning everyone and Happy Rutland Day! A chance to celebrate all that Rutland has to offer from fantastic scenery, historic market towns,  gorgeous local produce and fantastic independent shops. Even though Rutland is the smallest county in England, the motto ‘Multum in Parvo’ or ‘Much in Little’ really does apply. Rutland […]

Guest Feedback – August 2013

Here is the guest feedback for August: Thus wee cottage is a delight perfect for two, so peaceful and ideally suited next to Rutland Water. Appreciated the quality of the essentials and necessities already here to use. I have to say the bed is total ‘heaven’. Carole and Harry, August 2013. If you would like […]