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Puddle Cottage retains its 4 star status!

Today saw our annual inspection by Visit England and we are delighted to announce that we have retained our 4 star status! We have continued to make ‘tweeks’ and improvements since we opened the cottage doors last year and this has been reflected in our assessment. Our full written assessment should be with us in […]

Guest Feedback September 2013

Here is the guest feedback for September: ‘Beautiful area with lots of walks. Barnsdale Gardens are worth a visit, Oakham is delightful and Otters Deli is a great place for lunch or tea. Hambleton Bakery does some really yummy bread & cakes (forget the waistline!). A lovely little cottage which we found well equipped, comfortable […]

Happy Rutland Day!

Happy Rutland Day ! Morning everyone and Happy Rutland Day! A chance to celebrate all that Rutland has to offer from fantastic scenery, historic market towns,  gorgeous local produce and fantastic independent shops. Even though Rutland is the smallest county in England, the motto ‘Multum in Parvo’ or ‘Much in Little’ really does apply. Rutland […]

Sunset Season!

The long evenings and recent fair weather has brought some magnificent skies over Rutland Water and I thought I would share some of the photos which I have taken. Puddle Cottage is ideally located on the South shore of Rutland Water in the charming village of Edith Weston, so a stroll ’round the corner’ to […]

Guest Feedback – August 2013

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!

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 – June and July 2013

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. […]

Wildlife Workshops at Rutland Water Nature Reserve

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 […]

Summer in Rutland

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 […]

Fotheringhay – another historic site nearby

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 […]