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 January 2014: Good location, welcolming warm cottage, friendly villagers. Very well equipped. Bedroom and bathroom lovely presentation. Bed very comfortable, lovely warm duvet. Very well equipped kitchen, general level of cleanliness is excellent. Good downstairs flooring for dogs. Linda, John & Riley, January 2014 If you would like […]
As Christmas fast approaches, we have received details of the Christmas services being held in Edith Weston Church, St Mary the Virgin. Sunday 22nd December 2013 sees the Carol service take place at Edith Weston Church, starting at 6pm. There is no service on Christmas Eve in Edith Weston. However Churches nearby have a Crib Service – […]
Here is the guest feedback for December: Thanks so much again for the warm welcome back. We had another fabulous weekend and no doubt we will return again! Lisa, Glenn & Woody, December 2013 Lovely cottage – very cosy & well renovated. Things I liked were: – Good basic supplies/ items already here e.g. tea/ […]
I love Rutland in the autumn and winter months. I look this picture last week on the South side of Rutland Water near Manton in the early morning. These crisp autumn mornings make for fantastic walks from the cottage, and of course there is the open log fire to curl up in front of at […]
As Christmas is now fast approaching , here are details of local Christmas Markets. 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 and recover from your shopping with a […]
We have recently had our annual 4 star assessment by Visit England and I am delighted to be able to publish the report from our assessor: Overview Puddle Cottage is a lovely traditional stone property which sits in a quiet Rutland village, the reservoir being just a short stroll away. The rating will always sit […]
