Category: Rutland Attractions

Burghley Horse Trials 2013

If you are coming to the Burghley Horse Trials this year (5th – 8th September 2013)  and are looking for self-catering accommodation close to Burghley, then why not consider a stay at Puddle Cottage? Puddle Cottage is situated in the charming village of Edith Weston and is just a short walk to south shore of […]

The English Versailles – Local setting for Hollywood Blockbuster!

The English Versailles! Les Miserables hit the big screens last weekend making £8.1 million in its first weekend and accounted for a huge 40% of all of last weekends cinema viewings! The film, featuring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe,  is based on the hugely popular musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel. The […]

Britian’s Best Bakery?

Hambleton Bakery – Britian’s Best Bakery? I learnt today that Hambleton Bakery is going to feature on the new ITV series called Britain’s Best Bakery which hits the TV screens later in November. The TV show will showcase bakeries around the UK, and the shortlisted bakeries will compete in a series of baking challenges that put their […]

Reasons we love Stamford

Reasons we love Stamford Rutland Pride is a lovely magazine and covers all the key events and places to visit in the area. You will find the latest copies in the dresser in the living room at the cottage, along with maps, leaflets and guides on the area and plenty of entertainment too. If you are […]

Rutland makes headline news again!

We’ve got quite used to Rutland making the headline news this year. Firstly, when Rutland was named the best place in mainland UK to live, and then Oakham was named the 6th best town in the UK to live in several weeks ago. Today, Rutland is in the headline news again as the Thor missile site at […]

What’s on in the area 2012…

Here is a list of dates for local events. If you are visiting the area and are looking for accommodation in Rutland and close to Rutland Water, then Puddle Cottage could be for you. For more details please e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk Topper National Series Event, Rutland Sailing Club: 15th – 16th September 2012 Stamford French Market, […]

Happy Rutland Day!

What a better day to celebrate Rutland Day than showcasing the counties fantastic produce. On Saturday, the county celebrated ‘Rutland Day’ with a family event and food fair on the shores of Rutland Water. The event was a showcase for all the fantastic local produce in the local area. It was great to see a […]

Choo Choo! Prepare to be Rocked by Rail!

Rocks by Rail – The Living Ironstone Musum in Rutland is re-opening soon When visiting the area you may want to pay a visit to the Rutland Railway Museum which is based just outside the village of Cottesmore on the North side of Rutland Water. Rutland Railway Museum (under its new name Rocks by Rail […]