Cottage View Rutland
Sightseeing
This is really close to Stamford town centre, one of the greatest Elizabethan houses to be built. Either tour the house, or just walk the lovely parkland and take in the views.
150 locals recommend
Burghley House
This is really close to Stamford town centre, one of the greatest Elizabethan houses to be built. Either tour the house, or just walk the lovely parkland and take in the views.
Historic and beautiful Georgian town. One of the prettiest stone towns in the UK
134 locals recommend
Stamford
Historic and beautiful Georgian town. One of the prettiest stone towns in the UK
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LanePlenty to explore and just a few minutes from Cottage View
Historic market town just 5 minutes drive. A good selection of boutique shops, coffee shops and pubs. The Signal box at the railway crossing was used at the inspiration for the Hornby model railway signal boxes!!
58 locals recommend
Oakham
Historic market town just 5 minutes drive. A good selection of boutique shops, coffee shops and pubs. The Signal box at the railway crossing was used at the inspiration for the Hornby model railway signal boxes!!
25 minutes drive to this historic castle, not open every day so check their website for opening times
59 locals recommend
Rockingham Castle
25 minutes drive to this historic castle, not open every day so check their website for opening times
Birthplace and home of Sir Isaac Newton, now a National Trust property. A visit here would last around 2 hours.
21 locals recommend
Woolsthorpe Manor House
Birthplace and home of Sir Isaac Newton, now a National Trust property. A visit here would last around 2 hours.
Small little zoo housing lizards, reptiles and birds. Better inside than it looks from outside and new owners are adding more enclosures and animals. A visit here lasts about an hour.
6 locals recommend
Bugtopia The Zoo
Sykes LaneSmall little zoo housing lizards, reptiles and birds. Better inside than it looks from outside and new owners are adding more enclosures and animals. A visit here lasts about an hour.
People travel for miles to visit Gates. A huge garden centre with a large restaurant that do great breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea. There is also a really big farm shop selling a variety of products. Well worth a visit.
12 locals recommend
Gates Garden Centre
Somerby RoadPeople travel for miles to visit Gates. A huge garden centre with a large restaurant that do great breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea. There is also a really big farm shop selling a variety of products. Well worth a visit.
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Food scene
Just a short drive to the Hambleton Peninsula this pub serves excellent food and the patio has lovely views over the water.
The Finch's Arms
Oakham RoadThis is a high end gastro pub about 10 minutes drive. Expect to pay a bit more here.
28 locals recommend
The Olive Branch
Main StreetThis is a high end gastro pub about 10 minutes drive. Expect to pay a bit more here.
On Oakham high street this pub serves great food and has a great beer garden often featuring live bands.
16 locals recommend
The Admiral Hornblower
64 High StOn Oakham high street this pub serves great food and has a great beer garden often featuring live bands.
Great Turkish restaurant in Stamford. Choose to eat in the cosy main restaurant or in the spacious outside garden room with its retractable roof.
21 locals recommend
The Mad Turk
8-9 St Paul's StGreat Turkish restaurant in Stamford. Choose to eat in the cosy main restaurant or in the spacious outside garden room with its retractable roof.
This has now moved to a prominent position on Oakham high street. Great delicatessen.
7 locals recommend
Otters Fine Foods
44 High StThis has now moved to a prominent position on Oakham high street. Great delicatessen.
Outdoor Activities
Open through the summer months this is a really fun activity for all the family.
15 locals recommend
Aqua Park Rutland
Bull Brig LaneOpen through the summer months this is a really fun activity for all the family.
Rutland Cycling Whitwell
Bull Brig LaneHire a bike and explore Rutland Water