Britian’s Best Bakery?

Hambleton Bakery – Britian’s Best Bakery?

I learnt today that Hambleton Bakery is going to feature on the new ITV series called Britain’s Best Bakery which hits the TV screens later in November. The TV show will showcase bakeries around the UK, and the shortlisted bakeries will compete in a series of baking challenges that put their skills to the test with the aim of finding Britains Best Bakery.

Flying the flag for Rutland will be ‘our’ Hambleton Bakery whose bread and pastries are made at the bakery in Exton, and sold throughout the local area including outlets in Oakham and Stamford. Since opening in 2008, the bakery has quickly grown a fantastic reputation in Rutland for baking quality, traditional bread and has now extended its range to include a range of cakes and deserts. Hambleton Bakery continues to update their range – the latest being a Ploughman’s Parcel which is a new take on their gorgeous focaccia with Lincolnshire Poacher cheese, apple and celery which we tried warmed yesterday with lunch and was absolutely divine. The Oakham and Stamford shops are open 8:30 to 5pm Monday to Saturday (closed bank holidays). The bakery at Exton is open Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, Sundays and bank holidays 9-2pm. For enquiries please contact  01572 812995.http://www.hambletonbakery.co.uk

If you are visiting Rutland and wish to visit one of the best bakeries in the UK, then why not consider a stay at Puddle Cottage? The holiday cottage, based in Edith Weston, is just a short walk to the South shore of Rutland Water as well as being within 8 miles of the maket towns of Oakham and Stamford where Hambleton bakery have shops. Puddle Cottage is a 4 self-catering cottage and can sleep 2 people in either a super king size or full size single beds. For more details, please contact Anna on 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk