Planning a Trip to Rutland in 2026? As the first signs of spring appear, we’re already seeing a flurry of bookings from guests planning visits to Rutland for the year ahead. If you’re considering a break in this beautiful part of the country, timing your trip around one of the many local events and festivals […]
We stumbled across this lovely article, published yesterday in Country and Town House about spending a weekend in Oakham – a good guide if you are visiting the area soon. How To Spend A Weekend In Oakham, Rutland by Annabel Spranklen. Recently named one of the UK’s best places to live, the historic market town […]
Top Local Rutland Restaurants Offer Unmissable Lunch Deals This Winter! If you’re a foodie in the Rutland area, you’re in for a treat! Until March 2026, 4 top local restaurants have teamed up to bring you a fantastic dining experience at unbeatable prices. Don’t miss this chance to savor some of the finest cuisine while enjoying […]
Last week we welcomed two brothers for a 4 night stay – one staying at Puddle Cottage and the other at Snowdrop Cottage. They filled their long weekend with lots of activities which has made me think just how much you can do by Rutland Water in a few days. How might you spend a […]
Hello from Rutland Water! It’s been a busy month at the cottage with the holiday season in full swing now with some glorious sunshine. As a result of recently refurbishing and opening Snowdrop Cottage to guests, we have some Spring and Summer availability. If you are considering a stay, please have a look at our […]
On Sunday night, we were treated to an amazing display of the Northern Lights over Rutland Water! The Northern Lights are never normally seen in the UK and being able to see them in Rutland was such a treat! The display was beautifully captured by Jamie Hassall. Jamie runs Rutland Photography Workshops and offers photography […]
It’s been a busy week on Rutland Water. The first Osprey chicks of the season hatched yesterday! 2 eggs hatched within a matter of hours of each other. Thankfully both chicks are doing well. You can see live footage of the Rutland Water Ospreys here: https://www.lrwt.org.uk/rutlandospreys One of the best ways to see the Rutland […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
