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We’re ‘Good to Go!’

We are busy getting ready to re-open on Monday 13th July. We’re delighted to announce that Puddle Cottage is now certified as being ‘Good to Go ✅’ in partnership with VisitEngland.   Should you wish to book at stay, please call Anna on 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. We would be delighted to welcome you. Puddle Cottage […]

Puddle Cottage Reopens!

After months of being closed due to Covid-19, we are delighted to announce that following the Government’s announcement today, we will be re-opening Puddle Cottage on Monday 13th July 2020! We are now busy taking bookings for the Summer. The availability is up to date on our website should you wish to book http://www.puddle.fcstest.co.uk/tariff-and-availability Puddle Cottage […]

Rutland Water Nature Reserve Re-Opens

After months of being closed due to Covid-19, I am delighted to see that more parts of Rutland Water Park are now re-opening. It was announced today that Rutland Water Nature Reserve will re-open tomorrow (Monday 22nd June 2020). The following, however, still applies: The Beach is closed The Aquapark remains closed Watersports remains limited (day launch only, […]

Rutland Water Re-opens!

After months of being closed due to Covid-19, I am delighted to see that parts of Rutland Water will re-open again tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd June 2020). The following, however, will apply: The Beach will be closed The Aquapark will be closed Watersports will be limited (day launch only, no hires) Weddings are currently unavailable Mini golf […]

Gates Garden Centres Expands

Located just 4 miles from Oakham in Cold Overton, Gates Garden Centre attracts visitors from miles around, and every time we pay a visit is has grown in size! In the past few weeks, Gates Garden Centre have extended further to include a large farm shop with the focus being on offering the finest locally […]

Belton House National Trust

If you are looking to visit a National Trust property whilst you are staying at Puddle Cottage, Belton House is well worth a visit. Situated in Grantham, Belton House can be easily reached with a 25 mile drive straight up the A1 motorway. There are over 1300 acres of parkland to explore as well as […]

British Bird Fair 2019 is about to begin!

Rutland has become a hive of activity as the final preparations are made for the Birdwatching Fair which starts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve on Friday and runs until Sunday 18th August 2019. All the details on the Bird Fair can be found on their website http://www.birdfair.org.uk.  There are celebrity lectures and cruises on Rutland Water […]

Guest Feedback June 2019

Here is the guest feedback for June 2019: We always feel at home in the cottage. Many thanks for the warm welcome. We will be back. See you next year. Ken, Joan and Maddie Excellent accommodation – well equipped, comfortably furnished, dry and warm. In a lovely village surrounded by lovely countryside and easy access […]

Summer at Puddle Cottage

The French lavender is in full bloom now at the front of Puddle Cottage and Summer has arrived! The smell is beautiful and the lavender has attracted plenty of bees too. Temperatures have risen again but thankfully the cottage keeps nice and cool with the thick stone walls. If you are planning a stay by […]

Rutland Water: Great British Breaks

One of our guests kindly left some articles from the Sunday Times for future guests to use to help make the most of their visit to the area. Here is the first article, from the Sunday Times on 29 July 2018: Who says man-made can’t be beautiful? Dive into Britain’s biggest reservoir Why? In England’s smallest […]