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Guest Feedback September 2013

Here is the guest feedback for September: ‘Beautiful area with lots of walks. Barnsdale Gardens are worth a visit, Oakham is delightful and Otters Deli is a great place for lunch or tea. Hambleton Bakery does some really yummy bread & cakes (forget the waistline!). A lovely little cottage which we found well equipped, comfortable […]

A weekend in … Oundle, Northamptonshire

I thought I would share this article taken from the Times on Saturday about the historic market town of Oundle which is just 17 miles from Puddle Cottage and well worth a visit. Poor old Richard III. Lost for centuries. Rediscovered in a Leicester car park. And now, here I am, standing on the spot where […]

Happy Rutland Day!

Happy Rutland Day ! Morning everyone and Happy Rutland Day! A chance to celebrate all that Rutland has to offer from fantastic scenery, historic market towns,  gorgeous local produce and fantastic independent shops. Even though Rutland is the smallest county in England, the motto ‘Multum in Parvo’ or ‘Much in Little’ really does apply. Rutland […]

Sunset Season!

The long evenings and recent fair weather has brought some magnificent skies over Rutland Water and I thought I would share some of the photos which I have taken. Puddle Cottage is ideally located on the South shore of Rutland Water in the charming village of Edith Weston, so a stroll ’round the corner’ to […]

Guest Feedback – August 2013

Here is the guest feedback for August: Thus wee cottage is a delight perfect for two, so peaceful and ideally suited next to Rutland Water. Appreciated the quality of the essentials and necessities already here to use. I have to say the bed is total ‘heaven’. Carole and Harry, August 2013. If you would like […]

British Bird Fair 2013!

British Bird Fair 2013 is about to begin! Rutland has become a hive of activity as the final preparations are made for the 25th British Birdwatching Fair which starts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve on Friday and runs until Sunday 18th August 2013. All the details on the Bird Fair can be found on their […]

Discover Rutland App!

Rutland has an app! Discover Rutland have just launched a new app for the Iphone which is free and available to download from Itunes now! All you need to do to get the app is to click here. The app contains details of visitor attractions, restaurants, cafes, pubs and places to visit. There are also cycling and […]

Guest Feedback – June and July 2013

Guest feedback from June and July 2013: Lovely cottage. We look forward to staying again next year. Thank you! Eden family, June 2013 Very many thanks for everything. We have had a very enjoyable holiday. B&B, July 2013 If you would like to book a stay at Puddle Cottage, please contact Anna 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. […]

Wildlife Workshops at Rutland Water Nature Reserve

A few more of the popular ‘Wildlife Workshops’ have been organised by Rutland Water Nature Reserve Watch out for Water Voles – Sunday 28th July 2013, 10am – 4pm: Lloyd Park, Reserve Officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve will introduce you to the hidden world of Water Voles. Consisting of an informal talk covering field […]

Summer in Rutland

Book early to avoid disappointment July and August are very busy months and we have already taken bookings for these months for next year so you will need to book early if you want to stay at Puddle Cottage.  The 4 star self catering cottage is located in Edith Weston on the South shore of […]