Category: Accommodation Rutland

Guest Feedback June 2018

Here is the guest feedback for June 2018: Loved the cottage. Have visited  many self-catering cottages over the years and this is definitely in the top 10. Lovely welcome pack. Lots of instructions and information which I like. As the weather was lovely it was great to sit in the garden. Very peaceful area. Fiona Loved the […]

The Rutland Show 2018

It’s the 186th Rutland Show this weekend, Sunday 3rd June 2018!  The Rutland Show takes place at the Rutland Showground in Oakham. It’s a fantastic day for all the family – a real showcase of rural life! There are plenty of local food and drink stalls as well as shopping from hundreds of trade stands. […]

Christmas Markets in Oakham and Stamford 2017

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. Rockingham Castle Victoria Christmas: Monday 20th November […]

Guest Feedback July 2017

Here is the guest feedback for July 2017: Excellent, quiet location. The garden was marvellous for our little dog. Well equipped kitchen. Judy Home from home. We love Puddle Cottage Tony, Sandra and Ben Delightful cottage, very well equipped. Comfy and with the many extra touches it made us feel very welcome. If you would […]

Guest Feedback June 2017

Here is the guest feedback for June 2017: Puddle Cottage was as described on your website. Clean, comfortable and homely. Well equipped kitchen, lovely lounge and bedroom. Local area very peaceful and pretty. Linda and Dennis A real home from home. Excellent holiday cottage. Nice garden for sitting/ eating.  Just perfect. We enjoyed our stay enormously.  […]

Lodge at Barnsdale Hotel (sleeps 4) available to rent

We have been given the opportunity to share this rental at Barnsdale Hotel which is available from Saturday 10th June 2017  to Saturday 17th June 2017. The rental of the lodge, which overlooks Rutland Water,  gives you full use of the resorts facilities throughout your stay (excluding spa treatments and hairdressing). Barnsdale Hotel is set […]

Guest Feedback March 2017

Here is the guest feedback for March 2017: We have stayed in many cottages, large and small and consider this to be one of the best, with a perfect location. Deborah, Kenny and Lily Cosy, clean, comfortable & well equipped. Lovely thoughtful touches. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Puddle Cottage is in a great […]

Guest Feedback February 2017

Here is the guest feedback for February 2017: Cottage cosy and welcoming, had the fire lit most nights, it’s home from home.  Tony, Sandra and Ben Very comfortable and relaxing. Felt like home! Hope to see you again. Mike & Fran The cottage is comfortable and cosy! Looking forward to coming again soon! Andra, Peter […]

Sir David opens new centre at Rutland Water

Rutland Water was proud to welcome Sir David Attenborough today. Sir David said there was ‘something special about the people of Rutland’ as he cut the ribbon to open the new £1.1 million volunteer centre. Here is the article explaining more about the special day from Rutland Water Nature Reserve: Our new Volunteer Training Centre […]

Rutland featured in Clarkson’s last Top Gear

Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson, James May – (C) BBC Worldwide Ltd – Photographer: Ellis O’Brien EMN-150629-120712001 Millions of people tuned in to watch Jeremy Clarkson’s final Top Gear episode last night (Sunday) which featured filming at Rutland Water. Watched by an average of 5.3 million viewers, the 75-minute special, aired on BBC Two on Sunday […]