Hello from Rutland Water! There’s something about the clocks changing that really sharpens the focus on the spring and summer ahead — even if the weather hasn’t quite got the message yet. It’s been a busy and exciting month here by the big “puddle.” The fishing season is now underway, and the Fishing Lodge has […]
Summer Outdoor Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall (2026 Season Guide) Experience Open-Air Theatre Near Rutland Water If you’re looking for unforgettable summer events in Rutland, the 2026 season at Tolethorpe Hall offers a perfect blend of culture and countryside. The Stamford Shakespeare Company will present four popular productions at the Rutland Open Air Theatre from 1st […]
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. Christmas Markets in […]
On Friday night, Rutland Water experienced a rare and spectacular display of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, due to an unusually intense geomagnetic storm. This storm was part of a larger solar event tied to the peak of the solar cycle, which heightened auroral activity globally. Our guests, Maggie and Craig, captured stunning photos […]
The Rutland Ospreys return! We were delighted to hear that the Ospreys have returned to Rutland Water! Maya returned yesterday (12th March 2024) – the second time she has arrived back on the 12th March. This makes this her joint earliest time back. We now eagerly await the return of her breeding partner, 33(11). We […]
Hello from Rutland Water and what finally seems to be Summer! The gardens are in full bloom now and the evenings are warm and long – perfect! Thankfully the cottages were built in the 1840’s and the thick stone walls do keep the cottages cool in the Summer months. It was lovely to see Edith […]
We were delighted to hear that the Ospreys have started to return back to the area! Rutland was blanketed in snow last week but the unusually cool March temperatures haven’t stopped the Ospreys returning. We are all eagerly awaiting for the return of Maya – the breeding female at Rutland Water. Today we welcomed back […]
We are delighted to announce that following today’s inspection by Visit England we are thrilled to have retained our 4 star status at Puddle Cottage for the 10th year running! We were also thrilled that Snowdrop Cottage was also awarded 4 stars by Visit England at its first ever inspection. We would like to thank […]
Discover Rutland have launched their Autumn Winter Visitor Guide which is available to read here It’s full of an array of things to see and do if when visiting Rutland between now and April, including useful ‘diary dates’ and well worth a read. If you are planning a visit to Rutland, why not stay at […]
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 […]
