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New Year, New Start

If you are looking to escape over the New Year period and start 2013 afresh, then why not consider a stay at Puddle Cottage? The 4 star cottage is just a short walk from the South shore of Rutland Water as well as Rutland Sailing Club, Rutland Fishing Lodge, Rutland Cycling and Normanton Church. This […]

Stack ’em high!

The open fire is ready for cosy evenings at Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water. Are you looking for a cosy Rutland cottage with an open fire to curl up in front of? Puddle Cottage has just taken delivery of its winter supply of logs which are free for our guests to use during their stay. If you […]

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 […]

Rutland Water – Autumn Dawn

Rutland Water in Autumn Rutland in the autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. And it’s not surprising when you see views like this.  I took this photo as the sun was rising over Rutland Water this morning. Apart from the spectacular scenery, why else do I love autumn in Rutland? The […]

Wedding Party at Puddle Cottage

Wedding at Normanton Church! We are really excited to have received our first booking for a couple attending their daughter’s wedding next Spring! The wedding is taking place at Normanton Church which is within walking distance of Puddle Cottage which is located in Edith Weston. Normanton Church is a popular venue for weddings, and it’s no […]

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 […]

Walkers Welcome Award at Puddle Cottage!

‘Walkers Welcome’ award given to Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water. We are delighted to annouce that the Quality in Tourism Board have awarded Puddle Cottage, Rutland Water with a ‘Walkers Welcome’ Award! The scheme was set up by the Quality in Tourist Board to give walkers the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation meets their […]

Crisp, sunny, autumn days at Rutland Water

Autumn at Rutland Water I thought I would share this photo I took on Sunday from the banks of Rutland Water. These crisp, sunny days by the reservoir in the autumn are some of my favourite and it’s a real treat that this view is just a short walk from Puddle Cottage. While it isn’t the […]

Cosy Drink in a Cosy Bar?

How about a cosy lunch or drink at the Cosy Club, Stamford? If you are in Stamford and are looking for somewhere to eat, or maybe enjoy a drink after a wander around the town, then why not pop into the Cosy Club. Dominic and I popped in for a drink and a bite to […]

Burghley House Flower Festival

Burghley House holds its Flower Festival in October. During October, Burghley House is holding a Flower Festival. From the 6th to the 14th October (excluding the 12th October when the house is closed), the state rooms at Burghley House are being decorated with floral displays from local flower societies. There is no additional charge for […]