Category: Self catering cottage Rutland

Northern Lights at Rutland Water

On Friday night, Rutland Water experienced a rare and spectacular display of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, due to an unusually intense geomagnetic storm. This storm was part of a larger solar event tied to the peak of the solar cycle, which heightened auroral activity globally. Our guests, Maggie and Craig, captured stunning photos […]

Summer Update!

Hello from Rutland Water and what finally seems to be Summer! The gardens are in full bloom now and the evenings are warm and long – perfect! Thankfully the cottages were built in the 1840’s and the thick stone walls do keep the cottages cool in the Summer months. It was lovely to see Edith […]

Northern Lights at Rutland Water

On Sunday night, we were treated to an amazing display of the Northern Lights over Rutland Water! The Northern Lights are never normally seen in the UK and being able to see them in Rutland was such a treat! The display was beautifully captured by Jamie Hassall. Jamie runs Rutland Photography Workshops and offers photography […]

4 Stars from Visit England for Puddle and Snowdrop Cottage!

We are delighted to announce that following today’s inspection by Visit England we are thrilled to have retained our 4 star status at Puddle Cottage for the 10th year running! We were also thrilled that Snowdrop Cottage was also awarded 4 stars by Visit England at its first ever inspection. We would like to thank […]

Rutland is home to the UK pub of the year

We were delighted to hear that Rutland’s very own ‘Olive Branch’ in Clipsham has been awarded the fabulous accolade of The Good Pub Guide’s Pub of the Year 2021! Needless to say, booking well in advance is highly recommended! If you are planning a visit to Rutland, why not stay at Puddle Cottage? Puddle Cottage […]

January 2020 Specials

For a limited time only, we have released a special 2 night stay throughout January 2020! The price includes a pile of logs, coal and kindling for the open fire! Well behaved dogs are very welcome at Puddle Cottage for an additional £20 to cover the additional cleaning. To book please email enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. We would […]

Belton House National Trust

If you are looking to visit a National Trust property whilst you are staying at Puddle Cottage, Belton House is well worth a visit. Situated in Grantham, Belton House can be easily reached with a 25 mile drive straight up the A1 motorway. There are over 1300 acres of parkland to explore as well as […]

British Bird Fair 2019 is about to begin!

Rutland has become a hive of activity as the final preparations are made for the Birdwatching Fair which starts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve on Friday and runs until Sunday 18th August 2019. All the details on the Bird Fair can be found on their website http://www.birdfair.org.uk.  There are celebrity lectures and cruises on Rutland Water […]

New Coffee Shop in Edith Weston

As a small village by Rutland Water, we are lucky to have a wonderful local pub which serves good pub grub (The Wheatsheaf) and a Village Shop and Post Office, with a great selection of local produce and fabulous service. This month, the Village Shop and Post Office have expanded their business to include a […]

Oakham Farmers Market 2019

In additional to the two markets held in Oakham every week (on a Wednesday and a Saturday), there is also an additional Farmers Market in Oakham on the third Saturday of every month, on Gaol Street. The market runs from 8.30 and to 14.00. The dates for the remainder of 2019 are: Saturday 20th April 2019 […]