What a better day to celebrate Rutland Day than showcasing the counties fantastic produce. On Saturday, the county celebrated ‘Rutland Day’ with a family event and food fair on the shores of Rutland Water. The event was a showcase for all the fantastic local produce in the local area. It was great to see a […]
Puddle Cottage is just a short walk from Rutland Sailing Club I thought I would share this photo which I took on Saturday of the National Topper Event at Rutland Water which ran this weekend. Although I didn’t sail this weekend, we did enjoy a glass of wine watching the sailing in the September sun! […]
I can’t believe this year has gone by so quickly. Here I am typing and Burghley Horse Trials has started today – I can’t believe we are nearly into September. The dates for Burghley Horse Trials has been announced for next year already as 5 – 8 September 2013. If you are coming to the […]
Book boats in advance if Fishing at Rutland Water this Autumn Anglian Water are suggesting that you book boats early if Fishing at Rutland Water this autumn with September and October being the most popular months. According to the Anglian Water website, Rutland Water saw good fishing conditions again last week (http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/fishing-news/archive/6521304F513B44E599B9A27733511ABC.aspx) The South Arm saw […]
Rocks by Rail – The Living Ironstone Musum in Rutland is re-opening soon When visiting the area you may want to pay a visit to the Rutland Railway Museum which is based just outside the village of Cottesmore on the North side of Rutland Water. Rutland Railway Museum (under its new name Rocks by Rail […]
Here are a few little known facts about our little county of Rutland: Rutland Water is Europe’s largest man made lake. It was built in 1977. Rutland is the smallest country in the United Kingdom. Rutland was originally part of Leicestershire but was reinstated as an independent county in 1997. Rutland is the only county […]
I had to share this picture of the chimney being swept at Puddle Cottage ready for the autumn! The chimney sweep did laugh when I asked him to pause so I could take a photo but it’s a sight I love and means that those lovely autumn days in Rutland aren’t too far away. Of […]
If you are looking for accommodation near Rutland Water, then look no further than Puddle Cottage If you are visiting the area to sail on Rutland Water and have been planning to camp at Rutland Sailing Club’s campsite, you may have been greeted with this sign above . After a lot of rain during the Spring […]
