Posted in Events in Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Rutland Attractions
April 2nd, 2022
Discover Rutland have launched their Spring Summer Visitor Guide which is available to read here It’s full of an array of things to see an do if when visiting Rutland over the next few months, including useful ‘diary dates’ and well worth a read. If you are planning a visit to Rutland, why not stay […]
Posted in British Bird Watching Fair, Events in Rutland, Global Birdfair, Rutland Birdwatching, Rutland Nature Reserve, Rutland News
January 24th, 2022
Following the announcement from the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust that it would no longer host the British Birdfair, we were delighted to hear that the event will still continue in a new format, location and name. The festival will bring together wildlife conservationists, representatives of nature travel, birders and natural history enthusiasts from all […]
Posted in Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Rutland News, Rutland Water, Things to do in Rutland
January 10th, 2022
The fossil of an enormous 10 meter long sea dragon has been unearthed on the banks of Rutland Water. It has been described as one of the greatest finds in the history of British palaeontology. The ichthyosaur is about 180 million years old and measures about 10 metres in length and weighs about a tonne. […]
Posted in Accommodation Rutland, Christmas in Rutland, Events in Rutland
November 26th, 2021
With the evenings drawing in and the temperatures dropping, Christmas will be here before we know it! 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. Here are details […]
Posted in Puddle Cottage, Rutland News
November 25th, 2021
You may have seen Rutland in the news today, as it was announced that a Roman mosaic has been found in a Rutland field. Historic England described the mosaic as “one of the most remarkable and significant… ever found in Britain”. The mosaic was discovered by the farmer’s son during lockdown. It has now been […]
Posted in Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water, Things to do in Rutland
November 2nd, 2021
Our little county of Rutland has received lots of fabulous press coverage over recent weeks. The latest is from the Daily Mail called ‘The joys of England’s smallest county: It doesn’t have any cities (or motorways) and most can’t even point to it on a map. But we’re bowled over by the simple pleasures of […]
Posted in Puddle Cottage, Rutland Birdwatching, Rutland Nature Reserve, Rutland Water, Things to do in Rutland
March 16th, 2021
International travel may not be possible for us at the moment but COVID restrictions don’t apply to wildlife! We were delighted to hear that the Ospreys have started to return back to the area and seem to have settled in well! Normally, at this time of the year, we love welcoming guests who visit Rutland […]
Posted in 4 Star Cottage Rutland, Puddle Cottage
February 15th, 2021
Over the past week or so, we have enjoyed a real winter wonderland in Rutland. Rutland has been covered in a blanket of snow, and the edges of Rutland Water have frozen over. This photo is of a very wintery Edith Weston Church. We are eagerly awaiting news about when we can reopen. We very […]
Posted in 4 Star Cottage Rutland, Puddle Cottage
November 28th, 2020
We appreciate that we are living in uncertain times, and as a result we are changing our terms and conditions to give you peace of mind when booking. Should you need to cancel your stay due, whether it is due to changes in Tier levels, national restrictions or due to the need to isolate, we […]
Posted in 4 Star Cottage Rutland, Puddle Cottage
November 27th, 2020
We are delighted to announce that our little rural County of Rutland has been placed in Tier 2 so we will be opening the cottage doors again next week from Wednesday 2nd December. We are able to welcome guests from Tier 1 and 2 from the same household. Short breaks are available, so if you […]