Autumn in Rutland I absolutely love Rutland in the autumn. I took this photo last year just outside Edith Weston as the autumn sun was rising. The weather has been unusually warm and it is only now that we are enjoying crisp autumn mornings. As well as the beautiful autumn scenery, Rutland is particularly quiet at […]
Here is the guest feedback for October 2014: Fantastic area, brilliant fishing and walking. Locals very friendly. We love Puddle Cottage. It’s everything you need and more for a very relaxing holiday. Sandra, Tony and Ben Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings. Extremely well equipped with modern appliances. Very comprehensive for everything. All info can be […]
Today saw our annual inspection by Visit England and we are delighted to announce that we have retained our 4 star status for self catering! We continue to make ‘tweaks’ and improvements since we opened the cottage doors two years ago and this has been reflected in our assessment. Our full written assessment should be […]
Please find below the guest feedback for August 2014: Excellent accommodation, very well equipped and comfortable. We loved the welcome pack and quickly settled in. An enjoyable week’s relaxation. Information booklet & very good tourist information within cottage which made stay easy to plan. We would definitely recommend and return. Judith, Sue and Val. We have […]
Here is a list of some of the things taking place in Rutland and the surrounding area this August: Badger Watch, Rutland Water Nature Reserve: 5th August 2014, 9-11pm (http://www.rutlandwater.org.uk/events/badger-watch-6 ) Osprey Cruise, Rutland Water Nature Reserve: 6th August 2014, 4:30pm – 7:15pm (http://www.rutlandwater.org.uk/events/osprey-cruise-11 ) Manton Open Gardens: 10th August 2014, 12-6pm, Entry £5. Lunch […]
Please find below the guest feedback for July 2014: We had a fantastic week in your lively cottage which we found to be clean, comfortable and well equipped just like last year. The garden is so peaceful. Thank you Anna and Dominic, we will be back for our next holiday, next year if not before. […]
Buckets and spades at the ready! The big ‘Puddle’ (Rutland Water) now has a beach and a swimming area which opens this weekend! Anglian Water, which owns the reservoir, has invested £20,000 to transform the North shore near Sykes Lane Visitor Centre, with two hundred tonnes of sand now covering a 590ft stretch of shoreline alongside a 107 […]
Please find below the guest feedback for June 2014: The only thing missing from Puddle Cottage was the 5th star! Perfect! Thank you! So comfortable and well equipped. Pam, Bill and Thomas. The cottage is wonderful. The garden is wonderful. Surrounding area is wonderful. So well run. Pam, Bill & Oscar. Fantastic cottage with everything […]
Here is the guest feedback for April and May 2014: Excellent accommodation. Spotless. Well equipped. Cosy. Everything catered for. We hope to be back. We loved Puddle Cottage, and will definitely be booking here again. The personal touches were brilliant. Thank you once again for all your help in this beautiful cottage. Cathrine, Wellia and […]
Happy May Day! If you are visiting the area this month, here are a few things going on in the area: Eric Twiname Junior Championships, Rutland Sailing Club: 10th-11th May 2014 Rutland Walking Festival: 18th May – 31st May 2014 Grainstore Brewery Sausage and Cider Festival: 22nd May to 26th May 2014 Living Heritage Game and Country Fair, […]
