Rutland Water Cycle Hire has received the 2020 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor which puts them in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. That’s not bad for an independent bike store located in Britain’s smallest county! Many of our guests enjoy exploring Rutland Water on bike. With 16 miles of offroad cycling around the reservoir, […]
Many local pubs and restaurants have announced that they are taking part in the Government’s ‘Eat out for less’ scheme. You can get 50% off food and drink (non-alcoholic) up to a maximum of £10 per diner from 3rd to 30th August every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at participating establishments. The Wheatsheaf, which is the […]
We currently have some availability in August. Our availability is updated daily here. If you are looking for a break, we are a character one bedroomed cottage in a beautiful Rutland village and just a short stroll to the South shore of Rutland Water. We warmly welcome dogs and have self enclosed gardens. There is […]
We are busy getting ready to re-open on Monday 13th July. We’re delighted to announce that Puddle Cottage is now certified as being ‘Good to Go ✅’ in partnership with VisitEngland. Should you wish to book at stay, please call Anna on 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. We would be delighted to welcome you. Puddle Cottage […]
After months of being closed due to Covid-19, we are delighted to announce that following the Government’s announcement today, we will be re-opening Puddle Cottage on Monday 13th July 2020! We are now busy taking bookings for the Summer. The availability is up to date on our website should you wish to book http://www.puddle.fcstest.co.uk/tariff-and-availability Puddle Cottage […]
After months of being closed due to Covid-19, I am delighted to see that parts of Rutland Water will re-open again tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd June 2020). The following, however, will apply: The Beach will be closed The Aquapark will be closed Watersports will be limited (day launch only, no hires) Weddings are currently unavailable Mini golf […]
Located just 4 miles from Oakham in Cold Overton, Gates Garden Centre attracts visitors from miles around, and every time we pay a visit is has grown in size! In the past few weeks, Gates Garden Centre have extended further to include a large farm shop with the focus being on offering the finest locally […]
Here is the guest feedback for June 2019: We always feel at home in the cottage. Many thanks for the warm welcome. We will be back. See you next year. Ken, Joan and Maddie Excellent accommodation – well equipped, comfortably furnished, dry and warm. In a lovely village surrounded by lovely countryside and easy access […]
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 […]
‘Multum in Parvo’ is the apt motto of the smallest county (Much in Little) especially for Summer 2019 where a plethora of festivals and events will be held with something to offer everyone. June kicks off with one of Rutland’s biggest events, The Rutland County Show (Sunday 2nd June), which makes a great day out […]
