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4 Stars from Visit England for Puddle and Snowdrop Cottage!

We are delighted to announce that following today’s inspection by Visit England we are thrilled to have retained our 4 star status at Puddle Cottage for the 10th year running! We were also thrilled that Snowdrop Cottage was also awarded 4 stars by Visit England at its first ever inspection. We would like to thank […]

A winter wonderland

Over the past week or so, we have enjoyed a real winter wonderland in Rutland. Rutland has been covered in a blanket of snow, and the edges of Rutland Water have frozen over. This photo is of a very wintery Edith Weston Church. We are eagerly awaiting news about when we can reopen. We very […]

COVID-19 Update

Thanks to our lovely guests who have shared this wonderful photo which has even more meaning today than normal with a ray of hope in the background. It turns out that today will be the last day we will be open for a little while. If you are due to stay this month, don’t worry […]

4 Stars from Visit England!

A few photos taken today! We are delighted to announce that following today’s inspection by Visit England we are thrilled to have retained our 4 star status for the eighth year running! This year’s inspection was particularly important to us as it took into account all the COVID-19 measures we have in place to keep […]

Summer at Puddle Cottage

The French lavender is in full bloom now at the front of Puddle Cottage and Summer has arrived! The smell is beautiful and the lavender has attracted plenty of bees too. Temperatures have risen again but thankfully the cottage keeps nice and cool with the thick stone walls. If you are planning a stay by […]

4 Stars from Visit England!

Following today’s assessment from Visit England, we are absolutely delighted to announce that Puddle Cottage has maintained its 4 star status as a self catering cottage. The report will follow in the coming days which we will share. In the meantime, we do have some availability during the autumn. Our prices include linen, towels, kitchen essentials […]

Peterborough Cathedral

If you are staying over the next week you may be interested in visiting Peterborough Cathedral to see the ‘Museum of the Moon.’ The stunning ‘Museum of The Moon’ arrived at Peterborough Cathedral yesterday and will be on show until 14th October. It has been hung from the ceiling at the Cathedral and is a real spectacle. The […]

The Grainstore Brewery Sausage and Cider Festival 2018!

With Bank Holiday fast approaching, there are plenty of Events taking place in Rutland with the Grainstore Brewery’s famous Sausage and cider Festival being one of them! The festival, which takes places at the Grainstore Brewery which is by the train station in Oakham, starts on Friday 25th May 2018 and runs until Monday 28th […]

Guest Feedback March 2018

Here is the guest feedback for March 2018: Wonderful stay. Will be recommending to family and friends. Lovely little touches made it a special stay. Everything you could ask for in a self catering cottage, fantastic, thank you both so much. Gillian and Jason Puddle Cottage has all you need for a comfortable and relaxing […]

Guest Feedback October 2017

Here is the guest feedback for October 2017: ‘Really nice. Good location. Well appointed with everything you need. Rear garden secure for dogs. Would highly recommend’ Tony and Pat, Candy and Willow ‘Relaxing place to stay. Home from home. Everything we needed’ Anne, Ian and Roxy ‘Quiet, pleasant, attractive and friendly village. Well appointed cosy […]