Here are a few little known facts about our little county of Rutland: Rutland Water is Europe’s largest man made lake. It was built in 1977. Rutland is the smallest country in the United Kingdom. Rutland was originally part of Leicestershire but was reinstated as an independent county in 1997. Rutland is the only county […]
All the seasons in Rutland have a different feel and all are fantastic within their own right. I have to say though that autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. One of our family traditions in autumn is to make Sloe Gin. The start of the autumn brings with it the start […]
With the mini heatwave due to hit Rutland any day, one common question people ask if whether BBQ’s are allowed at Rutland Water. And who can blame anyone for wanting to get surely the best table in area, and cooking and having dinner overlooking Rutland Water. The picture I’ve put on the blog is a […]
Puddle Cottage has always warmly welcomed walkers but we have recently decided to apply for the Visit England Quality in Tourist ‘Walkers Welcome’ award. This is a UK wide scheme which ‘gives walkers the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs’. On close inspection, it does appear that we have […]
