Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Chapel Cottage is a beautiful eighteenth century two bedroom home of character suitable for sleeping up to six people. It is set in a secluded, central village location, a base to unwind and relax and to explore the picturesque county of Rutland. This superbly furnished cottage is situated in the village of Greetham, in England's smallest county - an area known for it's outstanding natural beauty and diverse landscape.
Greetham is an attractive village full of ironstone cottages, situated on the A668, not far from Oakham; it even has a village shop with Post Office. There are two pub/restaurants in the village, The Black Horse Inn and Plough Inn offering good food and real ale and only a couple of minutes walk from the cottage.
Chapel cottage is perfectly placed for those who enjoy outdoor activities. For golf enthusiasts Greetham is a major centre for the sport. Greetham Valley Golf Club boasts a Championship course, a second 18-hole course and a smaller 9-hole course.
Greetham village is less than ten minutes from Rutland Water, England's largest man-made lake, for fishing, bird watching, walking, horse riding, cycling sailing and windsurfing. It is also an important centre for wildlife (home to the Osprey) and hosts The International Birdwatching Fair every August. There is also the Butterfly Farm and Aquatic Centre close by in Empingham and the fabulous Falconry Centre at Cottesmore. There are many interesting walks around the village with the Viking Way close by.
There are many interesting places to visit in the vicinity including, Rockingham Castle, Burghley House, home of the famous Burghley horse trials. Another 'must visit' attraction is Barnsdale drought gardens, made famous by the late Geoff Hamilton, well known from his appearances on the BBC's gardening programmes.
There are numerous quality restaurants and pubs in Rutland, many in fabulous village locations. For those who like old English market towns there's Uppingham, with it's friendly Friday market and well known for it's public school and some well known ex pupils including Stephen Fry. Visit the ancient and truly magnificent market town of Stamford, where Middlemarch and many other films have been made.
Chapel Cottage
The Lounge
he Kitchen/dining room
The Master Bedroom
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The Heart of England / Peak District / Leicestershire and Rutland region
Unspoilt and charming, Rutland is England’s smallest county. With it’s historic market towns, gentle rolling hills and quintessential English villages it really is the place to relax and get away from it all.
Explore Oakham, Uppingham and nearby Stamford three of the prettiest towns in the Midlands.
Small is beautiful, and certainly Rutland lives up to this maxim. Rutland County measures just sixteen miles square in area, where the countryside has little changed since medieval times, apart from the vast, Rutland Water reservoir.
Rutland was first recognised as an official Shire County in the 12th Century, although its history goes back much further. Many of the town and village names date back to the early Anglo Saxon period around the 7th Century.
Rutland is a little piece of old England, hidden away in the very heart of England. It's a place where Kings once hunted deer in the valleys, where tiny villages were bequeathed to Mercian Queens and where charming thatched cottages, ancient churches and fine Georgian architecture are all reminiscent of a bygone age.
Oakham area
Historic buildings in Rutland include the Great Hall of Oakham's Norman Castle, which is filled with horshoes from visiting aristocracy over the centuries. The famous Bede House at Lyddington was built as a palace for the Bishop's of Lincoln in the 15th Century and remains an important historic site at the heart of this pretty village.
The 1970's was a most turbulent time in Rutland's modern history. Not only did the county endure a dramatic change of landscape, but against its will it was also merged with Leicestershire, despite much opposition from the local inhabitants. However, Rutlander's independent spirit prevailed, and in 1997 Rutland regained it's status as a separate English County and today remains one of the most charming rural areas in Britain.
How to get there
UK and European low-cost flights from East Midlands (60km) - Ryanair and Flybe. International flights from Birmingham (60km) or London (Heathrow) (140km) Rail; Main line from Oakham Car Hire: Hertz
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
East Midlands (Nottingham): 60 km
Railway:
Oakham: 8 km
Ferry:
Harwich: 140 km
Activities near Oakham
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Chapel Cottage is a beautifully furnished property on two floors. With gas fired central heating throughout visitors can be assured of a warm and comfortable stay whatever the season.
The tastefully decorated lounge has an attractive log burning stove, ideal for sitting in front of on cool winter evenings. There’s plenty of comfortable seating in the lounge and for entertainment; a flat screen TV, DVD and stereo player, also lots of books and magazines to read and games to play.
The dining area, with pine table, suitable for seating six people, is linked to the fully equipped kitchen with everything required to ensure a comfortable stay, including a refrigerator with freezer compartment, washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave etc.
Upstairs the master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds.
The bathroom includes both a bath and shower unit.
The private has a BBQ and plenty of garden furniture, absolutely perfect for enjoying those warm summer evenings outdoors.
There is also a private off-road parking space in front of the cottage
Further details
Well-behaved dogs are allowed but sorry, no cats. Strictly no smoking except in the garden. A refundable breakages deposit is sometimes required at the time of booking, to be refunded within two weeks of departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). 50% of rental fee payable at time of booking and the balance due six weeks prior to your stay.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
low season
4 Jan 08
1 Mar 08
425£ 425
110110
120120
2 Nights
high season
1 Mar 08
4 Oct 08
625£ 625
155155
195195
2 Nights
mid season
4 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
550£ 550
135135
150150
2 Nights
Christmas/New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
695£ 695
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1 Week
31
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Dogs small/medium @ £10
Cot hire @ £5
Highchair hire @ £5
Payment by cheque in GBP sterling.
Overseas guests by International Sterling Cheques.
Availability notes
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