It’s the 12th National Watersports Festival at Rutland Water this weekend! The Event which takes place over 3 days has so many watersports activities including taster sessions in sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, diving and stand up paddle boarding, windsurf and stand up paddle boarding, live music and a pro clinic covering everything from freestyle techniques to […]
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 […]
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/ […]
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 […]
It’s not long until Sweet Pea Week at Easton Walled Gardens which takes place from 30th June until 7th July 2013. Visitors are invited to Easton Walled Gardens to see over 60 varieties of sweet peas in full flower. There are over 60 type of heritage, modern, scented, striped, flake and bicolour sweet peas in […]
Here is the feedback from March: Just a quick note to say we had a lovely weekend in the cottage (despite the weather!). The cottage was perfect and a good location for us. The village shop and pub within walking distance were great and we had a lovely meal in the Wheatsheaf! Thanks for the […]
As well as Stamford being voted the best place in Britian to live in the Sunday Times, published on 17th March 2013, Oakham was also listed in the top 100 places to live. According to the Sunday Times: In the mini county of Rutland, Oakham is the largest town, though that isn’t saying much. It […]
If you are coming to the Burghley Horse Trials this year (5th – 8th September 2013) and are looking for self-catering accommodation close to Burghley, then why not consider a stay at Puddle Cottage? Puddle Cottage is situated in the charming village of Edith Weston and is just a short walk to south shore of […]
Here is a list of dates for local events. If you are visiting the area for any of these events and are looking for accommodation then Puddle Cottage could be for you. Puddle Cottage is a 4 star, self catering cottage within walking distance to Rutland Water, including Rutland Sailing Club and Rutland Fishing Lodge. and only […]
With the mini heatwave due to hit Rutland any day, one common question people ask if whether BBQ’s are allowed at Rutland Water. And who can blame anyone for wanting to get surely the best table in area, and cooking and having dinner overlooking Rutland Water. The picture I’ve put on the blog is a […]
