The fossil of an enormous 10 meter long sea dragon has been unearthed on the banks of Rutland Water. It has been described as one of the greatest finds in the history of British palaeontology. The ichthyosaur is about 180 million years old and measures about 10 metres in length and weighs about a tonne. […]
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 […]
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 […]
For a limited time only, we have released a special 2 night stay throughout January 2020! The price includes a pile of logs, coal and kindling for the open fire! Well behaved dogs are very welcome at Puddle Cottage for an additional £20 to cover the additional cleaning. To book please email enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. We would […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a small village by Rutland Water, we are lucky to have a wonderful local pub which serves good pub grub (The Wheatsheaf) and a Village Shop and Post Office, with a great selection of local produce and fabulous service. This month, the Village Shop and Post Office have expanded their business to include a […]
The award winning team behind the very popular Berkley Arm in Wymondham have now ‘moved house’ and have recently opened Hitchen’s Barn in Oakham. Neil and Louise Hitchen transformed the Berkley Arms in Wymondham from a little know pub to a very successfully pub restaurant, being awarded with a Michelin Bib Gourmand which they retained […]
It’s been a busy day on Rutland Water. The Ospreys have started to return back to the area and seem to have settled well! Great news! Maya arrived back on the nest at 10.39 this morning (14th March), 2 days later than in 2018. She battled wind speeds of up to 50mph to reach Manton Bay, […]
