Rutland Water in Autumn Rutland in the autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. And it’s not surprising when you see views like this. I took this photo as the sun was rising over Rutland Water this morning. Apart from the spectacular scenery, why else do I love autumn in Rutland? The […]
‘Walkers Welcome’ award given to Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water. We are delighted to annouce that the Quality in Tourism Board have awarded Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water with a ‘Walkers Welcome’ Award! The scheme was set up by the Quality in Tourist Board to give walkers the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation meets their […]
Autumn at Rutland Water I thought I would share this photo I took on Sunday from the banks of Rutland Water. These crisp, sunny days by the reservoir in the autumn are some of my favourite and it’s a real treat that this view is just a short walk from Puddle Cottage. While it isn’t the […]
Rutland Water: A few facts and figures The Rutland Living is a lovely magazine and covers all the key events and places to visit in the area. You will find the latest copies in the dresser in the living room at the cottage, along with maps, leaflets and guides on the area and plenty of entertainment […]
Here is a list of dates for local events. If you are visiting the area and are looking for accommodation in Rutland and close to Rutland Water, then Puddle Cottage could be for you. For more details please e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk Topper National Series Event, Rutland Sailing Club: 15th – 16th September 2012 Stamford French Market, […]
Puddle Cottage is just a short walk from Rutland Sailing Club I thought I would share this photo which I took on Saturday of the National Topper Event at Rutland Water which ran this weekend. Although I didn’t sail this weekend, we did enjoy a glass of wine watching the sailing in the September sun! […]
Book boats in advance if Fishing at Rutland Water this Autumn Anglian Water are suggesting that you book boats early if Fishing at Rutland Water this autumn with September and October being the most popular months. According to the Anglian Water website, Rutland Water saw good fishing conditions again last week (http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/fishing-news/archive/6521304F513B44E599B9A27733511ABC.aspx) The South Arm saw […]
Rocks by Rail – The Living Ironstone Musum in Rutland is re-opening soon When visiting the area you may want to pay a visit to the Rutland Railway Museum which is based just outside the village of Cottesmore on the North side of Rutland Water. Rutland Railway Museum (under its new name Rocks by Rail […]
Here are a few little known facts about our little county of Rutland: Rutland Water is Europe’s largest man made lake. It was built in 1977. Rutland is the smallest country in the United Kingdom. Rutland was originally part of Leicestershire but was reinstated as an independent county in 1997. Rutland is the only county […]
In the midst of all the renovation work we were doing on Puddle Cottage, I didn’t get a chance to update the blog with a picture of the official opening with Mum cutting the ribbon to declare Puddle Cottage open for business! After all the hard work that went into renovating Puddle Cottage, it was only […]
