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Rutland - Accommodation for birdwatchers

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 Rutland Water Accommodation
 
Bed and Breakfast Self Catering Rutland Lodges at Greetham Valley

Greetham Valley Hotel, Golf & Conference Centre Greetham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7NP
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. Each 3 bedroom lodge comfortably sleeps 6. Ideal location for birdwatching, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, cycling, walking, riding, golfing - or just relaxing!

Discounts for Lodge guests at Greetham Valley Hotel's bar, restaurants and golf courses. Free on-site coarse fishing, free Par 3 golf. Archery, bowls, salmon fishing, off road driving, quadbiking can all be arranged on-site. Well over 100 bird species have been recorded by our resident birdwatcher!

 
Bed and Breakfast Orchard House - Oakham

197 Brooke Road, Rutiand. LE15 6HQ
Tel: 01572 757589
   email Barleythorpe  

Orchard House
Luxury accomodation in this recently completed new house, approx three miles from Rutland Water, within easy walking distance of the Town Centre.

We have two double en-suite rooms, and a further double room with private use of a large bathroom.The cost of £35.00 per person per night includes a full English breakfast. We also offer free Wi Fi access.

Ideal for bird-watching holidays and the August Bird Fair.There are over 20 hides at the nature reserve at Rutland Water, also known for the breeding Ospreyand there are experts on hand to help you identify birds and wildlife.
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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 Barleythorpe Training & Conference Centre - Oakham

Barleythorpe, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7ED
Tel: 01572 723711    Fax: 01572 757657
   email Barleythorpe  
Barleythorpe website
Barleythorpe
Barley lodge is set in 5 acres of wooded parkland, close to Rutland Water.  The lodge is a modern chalet style single storey building with immaculately maintained en-suite bedrooms and spacious well-furnished bar lounge, with garden patio over looking a well-stocked pond and the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside.

Please note that at weekends we require a minimum number of 12 residential guests per night and for safety reasons, the centre is regrettably not suitable for children.

Fri/Sat/Sun 2005 - single en-suite with English or continental breakfast - £49.95 inc vat
Fri/Sat/Sun 2005 -  twin en-suite with English or continental breakfast - £76.00 inc vat  

All meals are freshly prepared on site.  Lunch or evening meals are available, but need to be pre-arranged.  Please contact us to discuss your meal requirements.  The lodge is a 10 minute drive from Rutland Water and the grounds of Barley Lodge are currently host to a long-term study of the movement of birds.  Our website provides links to a range of local attractions.

 
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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