Postbox Cottage
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£280–£485 / week
About the home
Built in the 1850s out of local limestone with a typical Rutland Colleyweston slate roof, Postbox Cottage has an array of original features. The doorway to the bakery has been preserved, as have the beams of the loft, now forming the bedrooms and bathrooms, and in the lounge the impressive twenty inch thick stone wall has been left exposed.
The accommodation is on two floors. On the ground floor there is a spacious lounge and dining area with south and west facing windows. Ercol chairs, settees and footstools and a gas fired simulated wood burning stove offer style, comfort and convenience.
The kitchen, which was newly fitted in 2009, is fully equipped with a gas cooker, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, iron, ironing board, electric kettle and toaster. Double doors lead out onto a secure courtyard complete with table and chairs so that you can enjoy alfresco dining
On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one double with en suite bathroom, and a twin room with separate bathroom with bath/shower over.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Rutland Water, 1km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
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The Heart of England / Peak District / Leicestershire and Rutland region
Rutland was first recognised as a Shire County in the 12th Century, although the history of the area dates back to much earlier times. Many of the villages have names linked to Anglo Saxon times as far back as the 7th Century.
The county certainly lives up to its motto ‘Multum in Parvo’ which means ‘Much in Little’ as it only measures sixteen square miles in area. There are arts, music and food (including real ale) festivals held throughout the summer in both towns and villages and the Rutland Bird Fair held in August each year draws visitors from all over the world.
The towns of Oakham and Uppingham are full of interest and the Georgian jewel of Stamford lies just over the border into Lincolnshire. All three towns have traditional and farmers markets and a host of small independent shops.
Did you know that Rutland horseshoes are hung upside down? This is supposed to stop the devil making a nest in the bottom. There is a 500 year old tradition that peers of the realm visiting the county present a horseshoe, which is then hung in the great hall of Oakham Castle. The earliest horseshoe in the collection is dated 1470 and was presented by Edward IV.
The biggest change to the local landscape happened in the 1970s when the Gwash valley was flooded to create Rutland Water. Normanton Church was saved from flooding and now houses a museum filled with history and fascinating information about the area.
The Rutland / Edith Weston area
The village of Edith Weston lies on the south shore of Rutland Water, famous for its water sports, trout fishing and Ospreys. There is a fine church, a well stocked shop and post office and a pub which serves excellent food.
Rutland Sailing Club and the Rutland Water Fishing Lodge are within walking distance and the beautiful towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford are a short drive away.
How to get there
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Edith Weston lies 4 miles north of the A47, halfway between Leicester and Peterborough. It is 5 miles west of the junction on the A1 with the A606 Stamford to Oakham road and is 3 miles east of the A6003 Uppingham to Oakham road.
There are railway stations at Oakham, Stamford and Peterborough.
East Midlands Airport is approximately 40 miles away.
Activities near Rutland
Watersports
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 7 Jan 12 | 2 Mar 12 | £ 280 | £ 56 | £ 56 | 5 Nights |
| Mid Season | 2 Mar 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 370 | £ 68 | £ 68 | 3 Nights |
| High Season | 30 Mar 12 | 28 Sep 12 | £ 485 | £ 84 | £ 84 | 3 Nights |
| Mid Season | 28 Sep 12 | 16 Nov 12 | £ 370 | £ 68 | £ 68 | 3 Nights |
| Low Season | 16 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 280 | £ 56 | £ 56 | 5 Nights |
| Christmas / New Year | 21 Dec 12 | 7 Jan 13 | £ 485 | £ 84 | £ 84 | 5 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Late availability offers, please phone Jeannette on 01780 722072
25% non-refundable deposit required balance payable six weeks in advance of occupancy..
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP.
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