Single-storey, log-cabin resting near the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, on the fringes of Greetham village. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly.

An absolute beauty of a property located close to the centre of the historic market town of Oakham on a quiet residential street. The owners have really shown style and personality in this property with fantastic decorative features showcasing the mix of wood and exposed brickwork. The well-equipped kitchen provides everything you need to rustle up a lovely meal, and with the open-plan living space, everyone can enjoy time together. The living room area also can be used as extra sleeping space with a comfy sofa bed which can be converted into a double. Upstairs you have two bedrooms and a shower room. Outside you and your four-legged friends can enjoy access to an enclosed garden and inside, see if you can find the secret doggy door!

A short walk will take you into the traditional market town of Oakham, packed full of heritage, and enjoy an array of local facilities including high street and independent shops, cafés, tearooms, and restaurants. The town also boasts a small castle and museum. The local train station is only a quick 3-minute walk with links to Birmingham New Street via Melton Mowbray and Leicester and Stansted Airport or Cambridge via Peterborough. There are also trains to London St Pancras.

No visit to Rutland is complete with time spent at the stunning ’Rutland Water’ which is just 4 miles away and can be reached by hiring bikes directly with the owner (payable locally). It boasts 4200 acres of open countryside and nature reserves where you can enjoy stunning walks, bird watching at the local nature reserve, fishing, rock climbing, high ropes, golf, crazy golf, boat trips, and water sports including windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, Aqua Park, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding during the summer. Also within easy driving distance are more local market towns including Uppingham and Stamford with more independent shops and eateries. There are plenty of places to visit including Burghley House, with its annual horse trials, 14 miles, Boughton House, Barnsdale Gardens, Sacrewell Farm, and Rockingham Castle. Other market towns slightly further afield include Oundle, Market Harborough, and Melton Mowbray.

Rabbit Hole, a beautiful lodge positioned in the rural outskirts of Edith Weston, Rutland with a toasty woodburning stove and a delightful hot tub. Oakham 8.3 miles; Uppingham 6 miles; Peterborough 17.5 miles.

Set in the heart of Rutland, in the pretty village of Cottesmore, this detached Grade II listed, thatched property is the ideal getaway for families and friends to get together. The cottage has a lovely outlook to the village church and a short stumbling distance to the local pub. Rutland Water is only 5 miles away, and is a great day out for everyone; for the adrenaline seekers, have a go at sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, golf, mini golf and rock climbing. Or for the more sedate, there are many walks, great places for fishing, or spotting the local birds from the bird watching centre.
The market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford are close by and they all have a range of shops, pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. There is so much more to discover with lots of castles and stately homes in the area, including Burghley House, which is famous for its international horse trials, 14 miles away. Belton House, 19 miles; Belvoir Castle, 23 miles; Rockingham Castle, 16 miles; Grimsthorpe Castle, 17 miles and Elton Hall 21 miles away. A little further afield is Althorpe House, Princess Diana’s resting place, as well as Boughton House and Cottesbrooke Hall. Shop 70 yards, pub 200 yards and restaurant 2 miles.

Chicken Run, a stylish, contemporary lodge set on the outskirts of Stamford, near a river in Rutland, with hot tub, Smart TV, and pet-friendly policy. Oakham 8.3 miles; Uppingham 6 miles; Peterborough 17.5 miles.

Rose Cottage is a delightful cottage in the village of Langham in Rutland. Woodburning stove. Freestanding bath. Pet-friendly. Barbecue. Family-friendly. Melton Mowbray 8.5 miles; Stamford 13.3 miles; Lincoln 50 miles; Cambridge 61 miles.

Lodge 1 is a contemporary lodge on a leafy site in South Luffenham near Edith Weston, Rutland. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Private garden. Pet-friendly. Stamford 6.5 miles; Oakham 8.3 miles.

Lodge 2 is a stylish lodge on a leafy site in South Luffenham near Edith Weston, Rutland. Hot tub. Private garden. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Stamford 6.5 miles; Oakham 8.3 miles.

This delightful, two-bedroom lodge rests in Langham near Oakham, Rutland. Smart TV. Gas fire. Enclosed decking. Off-road parking. Melton Mowbray 8.1 miles; Lincoln 50.4 miles; Cambridge 61.1 miles.