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 […]
Guest feedback from June and July 2013: Lovely cottage. We look forward to staying again next year. Thank you! Eden family, June 2013 Very many thanks for everything. We have had a very enjoyable holiday. B&B, July 2013 If you would like to book a stay at Puddle Cottage, please contact Anna 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk. […]
Fotheringhay is within easy reach of Puddle Cottage If you are visiting Rutland to enjoy some of the local historic houses and castles, you may want to venture over to Fotheringhay near Oundle which is only 17 miles away from Puddle Cottage. Fotheringhay Castle was the site of Mary Queen of Scot’s execution, and can be […]
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 […]
I had to share this photo taken last week in Stamford. It reminds me of all the reasons why I (and so many others) love Stamford. There are lots of historic backstreets to explore and independent shops, coffee shops and restaurants and it is no surprise that the town was recently voted as Britain’s best […]
Where is the year going! I can’t believe June is just around the corner! If you are visiting the area in June, there is plenty going on. Here are a few things which might take your fancy starting with the 181st Rutland County Show taking place on Sunday. Rutland Water Sailing Club Open Day: 1st June […]
Guest feedback from May: The cottage is fabulous and just what we needed. We’ve had such a great weekend. Thanks for everything and we hope to stay again here soon! Michelle, Andy, Aimee and Elsa, May 2013 We like Puddle Cottage very much. Cosy. Easy to keep clean, Would come again. Both of us have […]
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 […]
Here is the feedback from March: Just a quick note to say we had a lovely weekend in the cottage (despite the weather!). The cottage was perfect and a good location for us. The village shop and pub within walking distance were great and we had a lovely meal in the Wheatsheaf! Thanks for the […]
Barnsdale Gardens have published their wide variety of courses for 2013 and there are plenty to choose from It is fantastic to see such a variety of courses offered – not just gardening but also photography, painting, design and even Christmas wreath making! I have listed the courses for 2013 below, taken from the Barnsdale […]
