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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please find below the guest feedback for June 2014: The only thing missing from Puddle Cottage was the 5th star! Perfect! Thank you! So comfortable and well equipped. Pam, Bill and Thomas. The cottage is wonderful. The garden is wonderful. Surrounding area is wonderful. So well run. Pam, Bill & Oscar. Fantastic cottage with everything […]
Here is the guest feedback for April and May 2014: Excellent accommodation. Spotless. Well equipped. Cosy. Everything catered for. We hope to be back. We loved Puddle Cottage, and will definitely be booking here again. The personal touches were brilliant. Thank you once again for all your help in this beautiful cottage. Cathrine, Wellia and […]
Happy May Day! If you are visiting the area this month, here are a few things going on in the area: Eric Twiname Junior Championships, Rutland Sailing Club: 10th-11th May 2014 Rutland Walking Festival: 18th May – 31st May 2014 Grainstore Brewery Sausage and Cider Festival: 22nd May to 26th May 2014 Living Heritage Game and Country Fair, […]
Here is the guest feedback for March 2014: Fantastic cottage. Everything was clean, loved bed very comfortable. Everything was ‘first class’ and we have relaxed and loved every minute of a mini paradise – shame we have to go back to work on Monday. Thank you so much – going online over the weekend for […]
Here is the guest feedback for January 2014: Good location, welcolming warm cottage, friendly villagers. Very well equipped. Bedroom and bathroom lovely presentation. Bed very comfortable, lovely warm duvet. Very well equipped kitchen, general level of cleanliness is excellent. Good downstairs flooring for dogs. Linda, John & Riley, January 2014 If you would like […]
A list of performances have been named for the 2014 season at Tolehorpe Hall As You Like It, Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass and The Taming of the Shrew will be performed by the Stamford Shakespeare Company in the Rutland Open Air Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall between June 2nd and August 23rd […]
