Posted in Rutland Birdwatching, Rutland Water
March 13th, 2024
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 […]
Posted in Events in Rutland, Puddle Cottage
September 5th, 2023
Parkrun Rutland Water is the closet Parkrun to Puddle Cottage and Snowdrop Cottage. The main 5km event takes place on Saturday mornings at 9am on the South shore of Rutland Water. The starting point for the Rutland Water Parkrun is by Normanton Church on the South shore of Rutland Water. If energy levels allow, the […]
Posted in Rutland Attractions, Rutland Nature Reserve
August 1st, 2023
Last week we welcomed two brothers for a 4 night stay – one staying at Puddle Cottage and the other at Snowdrop Cottage. They filled their long weekend with lots of activities which has made me think just how much you can do by Rutland Water in a few days. How might you spend a […]
Posted in 4 Star Cottage Rutland, Cycling in Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Pubs in Rutland, Rutland Nature Reserve, Rutland News, Self catering cottage Rutland
June 13th, 2023
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 […]
Posted in Puddle Cottage, Rutland News
May 11th, 2023
Hello from Rutland Water! It’s been a busy month at the cottage with the holiday season in full swing now with some glorious sunshine. As a result of recently refurbishing and opening Snowdrop Cottage to guests, we have some Spring and Summer availability. If you are considering a stay, please have a look at our […]
Posted in Burghley House, Puddle Cottage, Rutland News, Spring in Rutland
April 2nd, 2023
Hello from Rutland Water! There is something about the clocks changing that focusses the mind to the Spring and Summer ahead, even if the weather hasn’t received the memo! It’s been a busy month by the big ‘Puddle’. The fishing season has started and Rutland Water Fishing Lodge has been hive of activity. There have […]
Posted in Accommodation near Rutland Fishing Lodge, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Eating out in Rutland, Puddle Cottage, Rutland News
March 28th, 2023
Our previous guests will be aware of Hambleton Bakery, once awarded Britain’s Best Bakery, with shops in Oakham, Stamford and Exton. Hambleton Bakery have now opened a café at their Bakery in Exton! The menu focuses on their signature products – freshly made soup with their famous Sourdough, salads, filled Focaccias and of course a […]
Posted in Rutland Birdwatching, Rutland Water
March 16th, 2023
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 […]
Posted in 4 Star Cottage Rutland, Dog Friendly Cottage Rutland, Normanton Church, Puddle Cottage, Self catering cottage Rutland
March 1st, 2023
On Sunday night, we were treated to an amazing display of the Northern Lights over Rutland Water! The Northern Lights are never normally seen in the UK and being able to see them in Rutland was such a treat! The display was beautifully captured by Jamie Hassall. Jamie runs Rutland Photography Workshops and offers photography […]
Posted in Puddle Cottage, Walking in Rutland
November 15th, 2022
Country Living have published their list of 10 of the UK’s most scenic winter walks. Their list includes a circular walk which starts and ends at Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort with a pit stop at the Stilton Cheese Inn in Somerby which sounds like a perfect winter walk to us! The article says: Melton […]