Category: Puddle Cottage

Peterborough Cathedral

If you are staying over the next week you may be interested in visiting Peterborough Cathedral to see the ‘Museum of the Moon.’ The stunning ‘Museum of The Moon’ arrived at Peterborough Cathedral yesterday and will be on show until 14th October. It has been hung from the ceiling at the Cathedral and is a real spectacle. The […]

Autumn at Puddle Cottage

We’re ready for autumn!! 🍂 After a busy afternoon, the logs have been delivered & stacked ready for cooler days and darker evenings. Did you know we provide a large pile of logs, coal and kindling so you can cosy up in front of the log fire? If you would like to book a stay at […]

Christmas Markets in Rutland 2018

As the evenings draw in and the temperatures slowly start to drop, 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. Here […]

Guest Feedback August 2018

Here is the guest feedback for August 2018: ‘Puddle Cottage is a gem. Full of personal touches and well thought out aspects – clear instructions, informative visitor pack etc. Lovely and clean and well appointed. Enjoyed its quiet location and very private back garden. Thanks for a great stay’ ‘Fantastic cottage. Cottage in excellent location […]

The Dairy Barn Café

What a summer we are having! There is no sign of the warm, dry weather coming to an end just yet. Thankfully the thick stone walls and the flagstone floor downstairs are keeping guests nice and cool. We stumbled across The Diary Barn Café last week which was the perfect stop in the heatwave. As […]

Guest Feedback June 2018

Here is the guest feedback for June 2018: Loved the cottage. Have visited  many self-catering cottages over the years and this is definitely in the top 10. Lovely welcome pack. Lots of instructions and information which I like. As the weather was lovely it was great to sit in the garden. Very peaceful area. Fiona Loved the […]

Rutland Water Beach

As the weather heats up and it’s looking like a mini heatwave next week, relaxing by Rutland Water is the perfect way to relax. Located on the North shore of Rutland Water at Sykes Lane (LE15 8QL) is Rutland Water beach which has 140 meters of sand and plenty of water to paddle and swim […]

Fish Tank Sushi, Oakham

EDIT – NOW CLOSED If you are looking for somewhere to eat in Rutland, you make want to try Fish Tank Sushi in Oakham which is located in Baker’s Yard on Church Street in Oakham. The restaurant was opened last year by a husband and wife team, Romy and Sam Letteri, who have worked together in […]

National Watersports Festival

It’s the 12th National Watersports Festival at Rutland Water this weekend! The Event which takes place over 3 days has so many watersports activities including taster sessions in sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, diving and stand up paddle boarding, windsurf and stand up paddle boarding, live music and a pro clinic covering everything from freestyle techniques to […]

The Rutland Show 2018

It’s the 186th Rutland Show this weekend, Sunday 3rd June 2018!  The Rutland Show takes place at the Rutland Showground in Oakham. It’s a fantastic day for all the family – a real showcase of rural life! There are plenty of local food and drink stalls as well as shopping from hundreds of trade stands. […]