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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rutland Water in Autumn Rutland in the autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. And it’s not surprising when you see views like this. I took this photo as the sun was rising over Rutland Water this morning. Apart from the spectacular scenery, why else do I love autumn in Rutland? The […]
Wedding at Normanton Church! We are really excited to have received our first booking for a couple attending their daughter’s wedding next Spring! The wedding is taking place at Normanton Church which is within walking distance of Puddle Cottage which is located in Edith Weston. Normanton Church is a popular venue for weddings, and it’s no […]
Reasons we love Stamford Rutland Pride is a lovely magazine and covers all the key events and places to visit in the area. You will find the latest copies in the dresser in the living room at the cottage, along with maps, leaflets and guides on the area and plenty of entertainment too. If you are […]
‘Walkers Welcome’ award given to Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water. We are delighted to annouce that the Quality in Tourism Board have awarded Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water with a ‘Walkers Welcome’ Award! The scheme was set up by the Quality in Tourist Board to give walkers the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation meets their […]
The date for the Vitruvian Triathlon 2013 has been set as 31st August 2013 and entries are now open. If you are lucky enough to have a place and are looking for accommodation either for the race, or to visit in advance to train in the local area then Puddle Cottage could be for you. Puddle […]
