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Guest Feedback February 2015

Here is the guest feedback for February 2015: We walked a lot with the dogs. A lovely location for all activities. Thank you so much for a lovely week, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage. Mandy and Ian. Beautiful cottage – loved it – you provided everything anyone could need. We are […]

Lunch for Event Less 2015

 8 Local Top Restaurants Team Up to offer a fine lunch at an especially low price. 8 top local restaurants in the Rutland area are all offering fantastic lunch deals from January to March 2015 and valid Monday to Saturdays. The details are as follows (you need to quote the ‘Lunch for Even Less’ offer when […]

Guest feedback January 2015

Here is the guest feedback for January 2015: A lovely area. Nice walks, big sky. The village was quiet and peaceful. Great for looking at the birds and waterfowl, including Egyptian Geese.  Interesting Church in the village and lovely old houses. New Italian restaurant in Oakham ‘San Giorgio’ is authentic, has good food, friendly staff and good value plus […]

Guest Feedback December 2014

Here is the guest feedback for December 2014: Very impressed by attention to detail, which enhanced our restful, cosy stay.  Bob and Michelle. Very comfortable, everything we could need supplied, lots to read. Attention to detail much appreciated. Jan K. Lovely and thoughtful touches and attention to detail. Thanks for a lovely stay. David L. Very […]

‘One of the finest things to do this summer’ – The Sunday Times

 A list of performances have been announced for the 2015 season at Tolehorpe Hall Henry V, Romeo & Juliet and Tom Jones (based on the novel by Henry Fielding)  will be performed by the Stamford Shakespeare Company in the Rutland Open Air Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall between June 2nd and August 22nd 2015. For tickets […]

Guest Feedback November 2014

Here is the guest feedback for November 2014: Everything had been thought about. All everyday things were here which certainly meant a lot less to bring. The cottage was furnished to a very high standard. The fence garden was great for the dogs. It was perfect. Karen and Dave Very well appointed and comfortable. Enjoyed […]

Autumn in Rutland

Autumn in Rutland I  absolutely love Rutland in the autumn.  I took this photo last year just outside Edith Weston as the autumn sun was rising. The weather has been unusually warm and it is only now that we  are enjoying crisp autumn mornings.  As well as the beautiful autumn scenery, Rutland is particularly quiet at […]

Guest feedback September and October 2014

Here is the guest feedback for October 2014: Fantastic area, brilliant fishing and walking. Locals very friendly. We love Puddle Cottage. It’s everything you need and more for a very relaxing holiday. Sandra, Tony and Ben Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings. Extremely well equipped with modern appliances. Very comprehensive for everything. All info can be […]

Puddle Cottage retains 4 Star Status!

Today saw our annual inspection by Visit England and we are delighted to announce that we have retained our 4 star status for self catering! We continue to make ‘tweaks’ and improvements since we opened the cottage doors two years ago and this has been reflected in our assessment. Our full written assessment should be […]

Costa Del Rutland!

Buckets and spades at the ready! The big ‘Puddle’ (Rutland Water) now has a beach and a swimming area which opens this weekend! Anglian Water, which owns the reservoir, has invested £20,000 to transform the North shore near Sykes Lane Visitor Centre, with two hundred tonnes of sand now covering a 590ft stretch of shoreline alongside a 107 […]