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What’s on in May 2014?

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, […]

Guest Feedback March 2014

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 […]

Guest Feedback: January 2014

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 […]

Stamford Shakespeare Season: Tolethorpe 2014

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 […]

Guest Feedback: December 2013

Here is the guest feedback for December: Thanks so much again for the warm welcome back. We had another fabulous weekend and no doubt we will return again! Lisa, Glenn & Woody, December 2013 Lovely cottage – very cosy & well renovated. Things I liked were: – Good basic supplies/ items already here e.g. tea/ […]

Guest Feedback November 2013

Here is the guest feedback for November: An absolutely excellent cottage! Every detail thought of and addressed. Decor and furnishings to a very high standard. The bed is the most comfortable we have slept in for a long time. Margaret and Malcolm, November 2013 Beautiful quaint idyllic cottage. Enjoyed our stay very much. Mr. Mrs. […]

A gorgeous Winter’s Day in Rutland

I love Rutland in the autumn and winter months. I look this picture last week on the South side of Rutland Water near Manton in the early morning. These crisp autumn mornings make for fantastic walks from the cottage, and of course there is the open log fire to curl up in front of at […]

Christmas Markets in Oakham & Stamford 2013

As Christmas is now fast approaching , here are details of local Christmas Markets. Christmas is a lovely time of the year in Rutland and the independent, boutique shops in Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford, make the area a great place to pick up a more unusual and thoughtful gift and recover from your shopping with a […]

Our 4 star assessment feedback from Visit England

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 […]

Guest Feedback October 2013

Here is the guest feedback for October 2013. We really enjoyed the quiet relaxation available in this beautiful area but also loved the ease of being able to cycle away from our own back gate and to be within such a short distance of a fantastic scenic route. We loved Puddle Cottage and appreciated all […]