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 Rutland Water Accommodation
 
 Self Catering Holly Cottage Tea Rooms and B&B - Loddington, Rutland

Holly CottageHolly Cottage, Loddington, Rutland LE7 9XE Tel: 01572 717984    email Holly Cottage  Website

A beautiful 16th century Grade 2 listed thatched cottage, set in a beautiful conservation village near Launde Abbey an Rutland Water, serving home made cakes, scones and light lunches every weekend throughout the year including bank holidays.

Luxury Bed & Breakfast offered in two double rooms, both ensuite and WiFi is available. Full English breakfast included in the price. Tea rooms will open in the week on request for parties of 8 plus.

See our website for details www.hollycottagerutland.co.uk.

 

 
 Self Catering Self Catering Broccoli Bottom - Manton Rutland

Broccoli BottomBroccoli Bottom, Wing Road, Manton, Rutland LE15 8SZ Tel: 07702 437102   email   Website

Set in 7 acres of countryside in the heart of England’s smallest county. Walking distance to Rutland Water and Village Inn. 5 minutes drive to birdwatching centre, sailing club/fishing lodge. Rear driveway leads to cycle path.

Broccoli Bottom provides traditional bed & breakfast with 2 beautifully furnished rooms. Set in the grounds are the self catering properties, Lettuce Lodge, Carrot Cottage, Parsnip Place, Mange-Tout Maison, Beetroot Barn and Fennel Folly providing a comfortable stay in relaxed surroundings. Sleeping up to 27 peopleBroccoli Bottom is the ideal place for friends and family gatherings.

Ample parking, lockable storage for cycles, golf clubs. Laundry/drying room, WiFi, Pet friendly.

 
 Self Catering Postbox Cottage - Oakland Rutland

Postbox CottagePostbox Cottage, King Edwards Way, Edith Weston, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8EZ Tel: 01780 722072    email Greetham  Website

Postbox Cottage is at the heart of the village of Edith Weston on the south shore of Rutland Water, famous for its water sports, trout fishing, bird watching and in particular Ospreys. There is a fine church, a well stocked shop, post office and a pub which serves excellent food. Egleton and Lyndon nature reserves are close by and the sailing club and the fishing lodge are within walking distance. The beautiful towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford are a short drive away.

The cottage boasts a light and airy open plan living and dining room, with fully fitted kitchen, while upstairs the low beams and sloping ceilings of the original building have been preserved. There are two bedrooms, one double and one twin, each with their own bathroom.

 
 Self Catering Chestnut Cottage, Rutland

Chestnut CottageChestnut Cottage, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AS Tel: 01572 756630   email Greetham  Website

Lovely well equipped self catering cottage listed Grade II in pretty estate village close to Rutland Water with old Coaching Inn serving good food and easy access to excellent Bird Watching at Egleton (British Birdwatching Fair) and Lyndon Nature Reserves.

3 double bedrooms (1 with double and single beds), large sitting room with log fire, TV, DVD, CD/stereo, Window Seat, French Windows to walled garden, well equipped kitchen/dining, utility, downstairs cloakroom & upstairs bathroom. Off road parking for 1 car.

Bird Watching, cycling, walking, Barnsdale Gardens, sailing, windsurfing, golf, riding, stately homes and much more.

 
Bed and Breakfast Self Catering Rutland Lodges at Greetham Valley

Greetham Valley Hotel, Greetham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7SN
Tel: 01780 460444 Fax: 0178 0460623
   email Greetham  
Website
Greetham Valley
Luxury eco-lodges near Rutland Water, set amidst 276 acres of rolling countryside on the superb Greetham Valley estate. Each 3 bedroom lodge comfortably sleeps 6. Ideal location for birdwatching, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, cycling, walking, riding, golfing - or just relaxing!

Bar and restaurants on-site, lodge and cottage guests very welcome. Free on-site coarse fishing, free par 3 golf and free use of the gym. Golf, archery, bowls, salmon and trout fishing, off road driving, quadbiking can all be arranged on-site. Well over 100 bird species have been recorded by our resident birdwatcher, including the ospreys fishing our lakes!

 
bed and breakkfast Brook Whipper-In Hotel - Oakham

The Market Place, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT Tel: 01572 756 971   email Email Whipper-In Hotel  Brooks Hotel website
Brook Whipper-In Hotel


The 3 Star Brook Whipper-In Hotel is situated in the old market square of Oakham, Rutland, Britain's smallest county. Once a 17th-century coaching inn, this charming Hotel retains many original features such as real log fires, deep armchairs and original oak beams which create a warm and welcoming atmosphere

The Brook Whipper-In Hotel Oakham has 24 en suite rooms which have been tastefully and individually decorated to reflect the hotel's original character and charm.

Dining is a delight with 2 renowned restaurants and a bar to choose from, there are a wide variety of dishes on offer to cater for all tastes and moods.

 
bed and breakkfast Tithe Barn - Oakham

Clatterpot Lane, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DW Tel: 01572 813591      Website
Tithe Barn
Tithe Barn is set in an attractive village location, away from any busy roads, and offers a welcome retreat for all our guests. It retains many of it’s original features and unique charm, and we offer professional and friendly accommodation. Set in some of England’s least discovered yet most staggeringly beautiful countryside in the county of Rutland, we offer very comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation in a charming and friendly atmosphere.

Rutland Water, just outside Oakham, is one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe, and provides a huge number of leisure pursuits. Whether you want to walk, cycle, fish, sail, windsurf, go birdwatching or simply relax and enjoy the scenery, you're certain to get plenty of choice at Rutland Water.

 
self catering Two Hoots Cottage - Empingham

The Eaves, Nook Lane, Oakham. LE15 8PT
Tel: 01780 460909
   email St Monica's Cottage  
Two Hoots Cottage website
Two Hoots Cottage
Two Hoots Cottage set in the delightful county of Rutland a beautifully furnished two bedroomed, newly converted stone barn open August 2009.

The self-catering Cottage in the village of Empingham is in an ideal location to explore the riches of Rutland Water being just a stroll away. Activities including birdwatching, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, cycling, walking, riding, golfing.

The Cottage has luxury under floor heating throughout the ground floor, an Aga wood burner for added comfort in the winter, all combined with those little extras that make this lovingly cared-for cottage a welcoming home from home, like fires laid, cushions plumped up and breakfast hampers full of local produce.

 
self catering St Monica’s Cottage - Oakham

St Monica’s Cottage, 17 Church Road, Egleton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AD
Tel: +44 (0)1572 722749
   email St Monica's Cottage  
St Monica's Cottage website
St Monica Cottage
Set in the picturesque conservation village of Egleton in Rutland, St Monica’s Cottage provides luxury, well equipped self catering accommodation for up to six people following its recent renovation (two bedrooms, two sofabeds).

Log burner, enclosed gardens. Predominantly stone built, thatched cottage overlooks farmland to the rear, beyond which is Rutland Water. Within the village is the Egleton Bird Reserve, with the annual International Bird Fair during August.

Bird watching, walking, cycling, sailing, fishing and golf are all nearby.

 
Bed and Breakfast Self Catering Rutland Lodges at Greetham Valley

Greetham Valley Hotel, Greetham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7SN
Tel: 01780 460444 Fax: 0178 0460623
   email Greetham  
Two Chapel Lane website
eetham Valley
Luxury eco-lodges near Rutland Water, set amidst 276 acres of rolling countryside on the superb Greetham Valley estate. Each 3 bedroom lodge comfortably sleeps 6. Ideal location for birdwatching, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, cycling, walking, riding, golfing - or just relaxing!

Bar and restaurants on-site, lodge and cottage guests very welcome. Free on-site coarse fishing, free par 3 golf and free use of the gym. Golf, archery, bowls, salmon and trout fishing, off road driving, quadbiking can all be arranged on-site. Well over 100 bird species have been recorded by our resident birdwatcher, including the ospreys fishing our lakes!

 
self catering Two Chapel Lane - Ketton

2 Chapel Lane, Ketton, Rutiand. PE9 3RF
Tel: 01780 444298 / 07764 160956
   email Barleythorpe  
Two Chapel Lane website
Two Chapel Lane
Just 15 minutes from Rutland Water - a newly refurbished grade 2 listed self-catering cottage in Ketton. 2 double bedrooms, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, lounge with wood-burning stove and courtyard garden with BBQ.

A good selection of books and DVDs also included. Two local pubs, a 2 and 7-minute walk away (latter serves food). Local post office/shop nearby. Perfect for bird-watching holidaysand the annual Rutland Bird Fair in August.

 
bed and breakfast Forge Cottage - Oakham

Hambleton Road, Egleton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AE Tel: 01572 722408 email The Lodge  The Lodge website

Forge Cottage, RutlandFirst rate accommodation in this delightful 18th century cottage in the picturesque village of Egleton on the edge of Rutland Water.

Egleton is famous for its Bird Sanctuary and is host to the internationally renowned Annual British Birdwatching Fair each summer. Forge Cottage is situated at the entrance to the Bird Watching Centre as well as sitting alongside the cycle path that runs round the Lake.

Rutland Water is wonderful for fishing (trout), sailing & windsurfing, walking & cycling (hire shops & clubs connected to these activities are to be found on both the north & south shores of the Lake).

 
bed and breakfast The Lodge - Barnsdale

The Lodge, Barnsdale, North Shore Rutland Water, Rutland LE15 8AB
Tel: 01572 722422  
email The Lodge  
The Lodge website

View from the houseLuxury Bed & Breakfast in the closest house to Rutland Water.
Completely renovated, The Lodge stands on the North Shore overlooking Dickensons Bay. We see Ospreys from the house regularly and hear nightingales in the wood. (right - view from house)

A perfect place to stay, close to Birdwatching centre.
2 xtwins & 1 family room from £55.00 per room inc Breakfast

 
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