Posted in Puddle Cottage
October 2nd, 2024
With the evenings drawing in and the temperatures dropping, Christmas will be here before we know it! 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. Christmas Markets in […]
Posted in Burghley Horse Trials
September 5th, 2024
The Countdown to the 2025 Burghley Horse Trials Begins! The year has flown by, and the world-renowned Burghley Horse Trials have officially kicked off today. It’s hard to believe we are already into September! What are the Burghley Horse Trials? The Burghley Horse Trials is one of the most prestigious and challenging equestrian events globally, […]
Posted in Accommodation Rutland
July 17th, 2024
Celebrating Achievement: Becoming an Airbnb Superhost We are thrilled to share that we have recently been awarded the coveted Airbnb Superhost status! Last year, we listed the cottages on Airbnb, having only advertised via our own website for the past 12 years. The aim was to fill any gaps in availability. We were amazed at […]
Posted in Rutland News
July 3rd, 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s Historic Visit to Rutland On Tuesday14 May 2024 the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh made their inaugural visit to Rutland, a historic event centered around the unveiling of England’s first permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. This visit not only honored the late Queen but also celebrated Rutland’s rich […]
Posted in Accommodation Rutland, Things to do in Rutland
June 19th, 2024
Discover the Culinary Delights of Melton Mowbray The Rural Capital of Food Did you know that Melton Mowbray is known as the rural capital of food? This charming town in Leicestershire, England, is famous for its world-renowned pork pies, Stilton cheese, and craft breweries. The iconic Melton Mowbray pork pies have been a beloved staple […]
Posted in Rutland News, Self catering cottage Rutland
May 12th, 2024
On Friday night, Rutland Water experienced a rare and spectacular display of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, due to an unusually intense geomagnetic storm. This storm was part of a larger solar event tied to the peak of the solar cycle, which heightened auroral activity globally. Our guests, Maggie and Craig, captured stunning photos […]
Posted in Events in Rutland
March 17th, 2024
The daffodils are in full bloom and the first Ospreys are back at Rutland Water. This all indicates that Easter isn’t far away now (and hopefully Spring too!) There are so many Easter activities taking place in and around Rutland. Here are a round up of a few local events: There is an Easter Egg […]
Posted in Rutland Birdwatching, Rutland Water
March 13th, 2024
The Rutland Ospreys return! We were delighted to hear that the Ospreys have returned to Rutland Water! Maya returned yesterday (12th March 2024) – the second time she has arrived back on the 12th March. This makes this her joint earliest time back. We now eagerly await the return of her breeding partner, 33(11). We […]
Posted in Events in Rutland, Puddle Cottage
September 5th, 2023
Parkrun Rutland Water is the closet Parkrun to Puddle Cottage and Snowdrop Cottage. The main 5km event takes place on Saturday mornings at 9am on the South shore of Rutland Water. The starting point for the Rutland Water Parkrun is by Normanton Church on the South shore of Rutland Water. If energy levels allow, the […]
Posted in Rutland Attractions, Rutland Nature Reserve
August 1st, 2023
Last week we welcomed two brothers for a 4 night stay – one staying at Puddle Cottage and the other at Snowdrop Cottage. They filled their long weekend with lots of activities which has made me think just how much you can do by Rutland Water in a few days. How might you spend a […]