Charles and Camilla are visiting Oakham and Rutland Water next week! Here is the article in the Rutland Times: Excitement has been building in Rutland with the news that the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will visit the county this month. Prince Charles and Camilla will make several stops during their trip on […]
Isn’t the weather just lovely at the moment? I had to share this photo taken this morning near Manton overlooking the big ‘puddle’ Rutland Water!! Everything looks so peaceful. I was lucky enough to spend half an hour walking round Rutland Water this morning and didn’t see another sole. Saying that I did see plenty of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here is the guest feedback for August: Thus wee cottage is a delight perfect for two, so peaceful and ideally suited next to Rutland Water. Appreciated the quality of the essentials and necessities already here to use. I have to say the bed is total ‘heaven’. Carole and Harry, August 2013. If you would like […]
British Bird Fair 2013 is about to begin! Rutland has become a hive of activity as the final preparations are made for the 25th British Birdwatching Fair which starts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve on Friday and runs until Sunday 18th August 2013. All the details on the Bird Fair can be found on their […]
A few more of the popular ‘Wildlife Workshops’ have been organised by Rutland Water Nature Reserve Watch out for Water Voles – Sunday 28th July 2013, 10am – 4pm: Lloyd Park, Reserve Officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve will introduce you to the hidden world of Water Voles. Consisting of an informal talk covering field […]
Book early to avoid disappointment July and August are very busy months and we have already taken bookings for these months for next year so you will need to book early if you want to stay at Puddle Cottage. The 4 star self catering cottage is located in Edith Weston on the South shore of […]
It’s not long until Sweet Pea Week at Easton Walled Gardens which takes place from 30th June until 7th July 2013. Visitors are invited to Easton Walled Gardens to see over 60 varieties of sweet peas in full flower. There are over 60 type of heritage, modern, scented, striped, flake and bicolour sweet peas in […]
Today, the new Rutland Shorelink bus service launches – a new bus service which links sites around Rutland Water with Oakham. The bus service will operate 7 days a week, including bank holidays, between 9am and 7pm. Tickets prices are as follows: £2.50 for adults (single) £4 for adults (day ticket) £1.50 for children (single) £2 for […]
