Struggling to Find the Perfect Christmas Gift? This holiday season, surprise someone special with a unique experience or a relaxing getaway. At Puddle Cottage and Snowdrop Cottage, we offer gift vouchers for stays at our cosy, 4-star self-catering accommodations near Rutland Water. Looking for more than just a stay? Combine it with a local experience […]
Autumn at Rutland Water: Stunning Colors, Northern Lights & Festive Finds Welcome to Puddle Cottage and Snowdrop Cottage near Rutland Water! With November bringing mild weather, we’re catching our breath after a busy spring and summer and getting everything cozy for winter stays—chimney sweeping, log deliveries, and preparing for the season. October’s Beautiful Autumn Colours […]
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 […]
The Countdown to the 2025 Burghley Horse Trials Begins! The year has flown by, and the world-renowned Burghley Horse Trials have officially kicked off today. It’s hard to believe we are already into September! What are the Burghley Horse Trials? The Burghley Horse Trials is one of the most prestigious and challenging equestrian events globally, […]
Celebrating Achievement: Becoming an Airbnb Superhost We are thrilled to share that we have recently been awarded the coveted Airbnb Superhost status! Last year, we listed the cottages on Airbnb, having only advertised via our own website for the past 12 years. The aim was to fill any gaps in availability. We were amazed at […]
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s Historic Visit to Rutland On Tuesday14 May 2024 the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh made their inaugural visit to Rutland, a historic event centered around the unveiling of England’s first permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. This visit not only honored the late Queen but also celebrated Rutland’s rich […]
Discover the Culinary Delights of Melton Mowbray The Rural Capital of Food Did you know that Melton Mowbray is known as the rural capital of food? This charming town in Leicestershire, England, is famous for its world-renowned pork pies, Stilton cheese, and craft breweries. The iconic Melton Mowbray pork pies have been a beloved staple […]
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 daffodils are in full bloom and the first Ospreys are back at Rutland Water. This all indicates that Easter isn’t far away now (and hopefully Spring too!) There are so many Easter activities taking place in and around Rutland. Here are a round up of a few local events: There is an Easter Egg […]
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 […]
