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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 4 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Old Village Hall is just the perfect place for a get-away-from-it-all holiday. It’s situated on the edge of the village green in Bisbrooke, Rutland, England's smallest county - an area known for it's outstanding natural beauty.
The Old Village Hall was built in the early 1870s as an infants’ school, the building being paid for by Baroness Carbery of Glaston. After its closure in the 1920’s the school served as the village hall until 1991.
Bisbrooke is a small village straddling an ironstone ridge between two brooks. Bisbrooke, was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. At the time of the Norman survey it is likely that Bisbrooke had a population of about 75 people with around half the land being owned by the King and the rest by Countess Judith of Fotheringay in Northamptonshire.
There’s no longer a village shop or Post Office in Bisbrooke but it does have a pub called the Gate, which has been run for very many years by Ruby D’Arcy. Its very likely she has seen many a schoolboy from Uppingham Public School, Stephen Fry, Rick Stein, Jonathan Agnew, David Whitaker and Johnny Vaughan among them, who has slipped across from Uppingham to relax, away from their masters’ watchful gaze in the Gate’s only bar. There are no restaurants in Bisbrooke, however it’s just a short drive to Uppinham where there is a huge choice of restaurants.
The Old Village Hall is perfectly placed for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Only ten minutes drive from Rutland Water, England's largest man-made lake, for fishing, bird watching, walking, horse riding, cycling sailing and windsurfing. On a sunny summer afternoon take a trip across the lake in the Rutland Belle motor steamer – its great fun. For the children there's a butterfly farm to visit, a climbing wall for budding rock climbers and a number of playgrounds for smaller children.
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 the area, many in fabulous village locations. For those who like old English market towns there's Uppingham, with it's friendly Friday market. Visit the ancient and truly magnificent market town of Stamford, where Middlemarch and many other films have been made.
The Old Village Hall
The Lounge
The Dining Room
The Master Bedroom
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The Heart of England / Peak District / Leicestershire and Rutland region
Small is beautiful, and certainly England's smallest county 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.
Where the name Rutland came from, no one is certain. Some claim it refers to the rich red colour of the soil, but it is more likely that Rutland was Rota Land, a ruler who owned a large estate in the area soon after the Roman period.
Rutland is a little piece of old England, hidden away at the heart of the country. 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.
Rutland / Bisbrooke 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) (130km) Rail; Main line from Market Harborough (16km) to London Kings Cross and St Pancras (60mins) Car Hire: Hertz
FROM THE NORTH: Motorway M1 - exit at junction 19. Take A14 eastbound towards Kettering, leaving at junction 7. Travel on the A43 for 2 miles, then onto A6003 signposted Oakham and Melton Mowbray. Pass through Rockingham and Caldecott on the A6003 and continue to Uppingham. Pass through Uppingham, still on the A6003 until meeting the junction with the A47. Take the A47 eastbound towards Peterborough. Within 2km look for a small right hand turn signposted Bisbrooke. As you drive into Bisbrooke you will see the village green and an old style telephone box. The Old School is directly opposite the green.
Trunk road A1 - exit onto A43 at Stamford and head towards Kettering, leaving A43 at its junction with A47. Travel west on the A47 towards Leicester and Uppingham. Approximately 16km from this junction you will enter a small village called Glaston. Pass straight through the village in less than a kilometre look for a left hand turn signposted Bisbrooke. As you drive into Bisbrooke you will see the village green and an old style telephone box. The Old School is directly opposite the green.
FROM THE SOUTH: Motorway M1 - exit at junction 15 and onto the A508 towards Wellingborough. Exit A508 onto A43 towards Kettering (10 miles). At junction A14/A43 head towards Corby on A14. At next exit take A43, towards Stamford. Leave A43 onto A6003 towards Oakham and Melton Mowbray. Pass through Rockingham and Caldecott on the A6003 and continue to Uppingham. Pass through Uppingham, still on the A6003 until meeting the junction with the A47. Take the A47 eastbound towards Peterborough. Within 2km look for a small right hand turn signposted Bisbrooke. As you drive into Bisbrooke you will see the village green and an old style telephone box. The Old School is directly opposite the green.
Trunk road A1 - exit onto A47 at Peterborough and travel west on the A47 towards Leicester and Uppingham. Drive on the A47 for approximately 22km. You will then enter a small village called Glaston. Pass straight through the village and in less than a kilometre look for a left hand turn signposted Bisbrooke. As you drive into Bisbrooke you will see the village green and an old style telephone box. The Old School is directly opposite the green.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
East Midland or Luton: 60 km
Railway:
Oakham: 10 km
Ferry:
Harwich: 140 km
Activities near Rutland
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive 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:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The Old Village Hall is a beautifully furnished oak beamed property set 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 inglenook fireplace, the log-burning grate is ideal for sitting in front of on cool winter evenings. There’s plenty of comfortable seating in the lounge and for entertainment; a TV, DVD and stereo player, also lots of books and magazines to read and games to play.
The attractive dining room with polished wood flooring, has a large table, suitable for seating six people.
The fully equipped kitchen has everything that is required to ensure a comfortable stay, including a refrigerator with freezer and microwave etc.
The bathroom has a bath with a shower unit.
Upstairs there’s the master bedroom with a double bed and the second bedroom with twin beds.
The garden is fully enclosed. To the side of the cottage there’s a small secluded area surrounded by an attractive shrubbery, perfect for enjoying those warm summer evenings outdoors
There are plenty of parking spaces in the lane directly in front of the cottage garden.
Further details
Well-behaved dogs are allowed but sorry, no cats. Strictly no smoking except on the balcony or 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.
Conditions
Rentals of 2 nights minimum by arrangment. Bank holidays charged at peak season rates. Extra nights of 1 week charged by the nightly rate.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
low season
6 Jan 08
29 Feb 08
425£ 425
125125
175175
2 Nights
high season
8 Apr 08
5 Oct 08
595£ 595
175175
225225
2 Nights
mid season
5 Oct 08
21 Dec 08
495£ 495
145145
175175
2 Nights
Christmas/New year
21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
695£ 695
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1 Week
31
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Cot charge £5 per week Highchair £5 per week Dogs £5 per pet 50% deposit with booking, Balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival date. UK Cheques accepted. International Sterling cheques from overseas guests.
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