We have recently had our annual 4 star assessment by Visit England and I am delighted to be able to publish the report from our assessor: Overview Puddle Cottage is a lovely traditional stone property which sits in a quiet Rutland village, the reservoir being just a short stroll away. The rating will always sit […]
Today saw our annual inspection by Visit England and we are delighted to announce that we have retained our 4 star status! We have continued to make ‘tweeks’ and improvements since we opened the cottage doors last year and this has been reflected in our assessment. Our full written assessment should be with us in […]
I thought I would share this article taken from the Times on Saturday about the historic market town of Oundle which is just 17 miles from Puddle Cottage and well worth a visit. Poor old Richard III. Lost for centuries. Rediscovered in a Leicester car park. And now, here I am, standing on the spot where […]
Happy Rutland Day ! Morning everyone and Happy Rutland Day! A chance to celebrate all that Rutland has to offer from fantastic scenery, historic market towns, gorgeous local produce and fantastic independent shops. Even though Rutland is the smallest county in England, the motto ‘Multum in Parvo’ or ‘Much in Little’ really does apply. Rutland […]
The long evenings and recent fair weather has brought some magnificent skies over Rutland Water and I thought I would share some of the photos which I have taken. Puddle Cottage is ideally located on the South shore of Rutland Water in the charming village of Edith Weston, so a stroll ’round the corner’ to […]
Here is the guest feedback for August: Thus wee cottage is a delight perfect for two, so peaceful and ideally suited next to Rutland Water. Appreciated the quality of the essentials and necessities already here to use. I have to say the bed is total ‘heaven’. Carole and Harry, August 2013. If you would like […]
British Bird Fair 2013 is about to begin! Rutland has become a hive of activity as the final preparations are made for the 25th British Birdwatching Fair which starts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve on Friday and runs until Sunday 18th August 2013. All the details on the Bird Fair can be found on their […]
Guest feedback from June and July 2013: Lovely cottage. We look forward to staying again next year. Thank you! Eden family, June 2013 Very many thanks for everything. We have had a very enjoyable holiday. B&B, July 2013 If you would like to book a stay at Puddle Cottage, please contact Anna 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. […]
Stamford Georgian Festival Coming Soon! I’ve just stumbled across a flyer for the Stamford Georgian Festival which takes place between 27th and 29th September 2013. The event, which is organised by South Kesteven District Council in conjunction with Stamford Town Council and Burghley House, includes: Two performances of children’s favourite Horrible Histories Horse drawn carriage […]
A few more of the popular ‘Wildlife Workshops’ have been organised by Rutland Water Nature Reserve Watch out for Water Voles – Sunday 28th July 2013, 10am – 4pm: Lloyd Park, Reserve Officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve will introduce you to the hidden world of Water Voles. Consisting of an informal talk covering field […]
