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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/ […]

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 […]

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 […]

British Bird Fair 2013!

British Bird Fair 2013 is about to begin! Rutland has become a hive of activity as the final preparations are made for the 25th British Birdwatching Fair which starts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve on Friday and runs until Sunday 18th August 2013. All the details on the Bird Fair can be found on their […]

Guest Feedback – June and July 2013

Guest feedback from June and July 2013: Lovely cottage. We look forward to staying again next year. Thank you! Eden family, June 2013 Very many thanks for everything. We have had a very enjoyable holiday. B&B, July 2013 If you would like to book a stay at Puddle Cottage, please contact Anna 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. […]

Fotheringhay – another historic site nearby

Fotheringhay is within easy reach of Puddle Cottage If you are visiting Rutland to enjoy some of the local historic houses and castles, you may want to venture over to Fotheringhay near Oundle which is only 17 miles away from Puddle Cottage. Fotheringhay Castle was the site of Mary Queen of Scot’s execution, and can be […]

Sweet Pea Week at Easton Walled Gardens

It’s not long until Sweet Pea Week at Easton Walled Gardens which takes place from 30th June until 7th July 2013. Visitors are invited to Easton Walled Gardens to see over 60 varieties of sweet peas in full flower. There are over 60 type of heritage, modern, scented, striped, flake and bicolour sweet peas in […]

Beautiful Backstreets of Stamford

I had to share this photo taken last week in Stamford. It reminds me of all the reasons why I (and so many others) love Stamford. There are lots of historic backstreets to explore and independent shops, coffee shops and restaurants and it is no surprise that the town was recently voted as Britain’s best […]