Posted in Events in Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Rutland News
July 3rd, 2012
Today, on Day 46 of the relay and with less than a month to go until the start of the Olympic Games, Rutland saw its first glimpse of the Olympic Torch. The Torch had made its way from Leicester that morning, and huge crowds gathered to see the Olympic Torch pass through Oakham High Street […]
Posted in Puddle Cottage
June 22nd, 2012
Puddle Cottage was built in 1849, and now at the ripe old age of 162 we are undertaking a series of improvements to secure the cottage for the next 160 years! The past year has already seen the cottage undertake a series of massive improvements. It is strange to think that less than a year […]
Posted in Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Events in Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Self catering cottage Rutland
June 16th, 2012
Today the Dambuster Triathlon took place on Rutland Water which has become a well-recognised feature on the Triathlon calendar. Starting at the base at Whitwell in front of the Harbour Bar from 7am, the swim was one lap of a designated 1500m course on Rutland Water (I believe that this is the only time you […]
Posted in Puddle Cottage, Self catering cottage Rutland, Walking in Rutland
June 16th, 2012
Puddle Cottage has always warmly welcomed walkers but we have recently decided to apply for the Visit England Quality in Tourist ‘Walkers Welcome’ award. This is a UK wide scheme which ‘gives walkers the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs’. On close inspection, it does appear that we have […]
Posted in Eating out in Rutland, Pubs in Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Self catering cottage Rutland
June 9th, 2012
It was great to see Rutland mentioned in the Times ‘30 great pubs for the summer – with gardens and views’ chosen by Alastair Sawday today, listing the Finch’s Arms. The Finch s Arms is situated on Hambleton Peninsular and one of the only places where you can enjoy a drink or meal outside with […]