Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Meadow View Cottage is situated in the attractive village of Whissendine, in Rutland close to the Leicestershire border. There is a fully equipped kitchen, and downstairs family bathroom. Comfortable lounge with log burning stove.
Upstairs there is a single bedroom, and master bedroom with king size bed with en suite bathroom. The beautiful views from the master bedroom across meadowland and the windmill, make this cottage a cosy retreat for a romatic break. The garden to the rear has a patio area, decking area and BBQ.
To the front of the cottage there is an off road parking area. The cottage is located on a quiet country lane.
Meadow View Cottage
The village green
Master Bedroom - en suite
Lounge
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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. Rutland is England's smallest county - an area well known for it's outstanding natural beauty and diverse landscape a perfect base to unwind and relax and to explore the surrounding picturesque countryside The cottage overlooks the famous landmark,Whissendine windmill, built in the early 1800’s and reputed to be the second tallest windmill in Great Britain.
The sails of Whissendine windmill were damaged by a storm in 1922 and the mill stood derelict for nearly 80 years. Nigel Moon, now the miller, bought it in 1995 and he immediately initiated a retoration programme for the mill. From that time, with major funding from English Heritage Nigel continued with restoration work and in September 2006 a brand new pair of sails were fitted thus retuning the mill to its original power source.
Whissendine, recorded as Wichingedene in the Domesday Book of the 11th century reveals its Anglo-Saxon origins. It refers to the “Wisingas” who lived in a stream valley (dene). In the last 50 years Whissendine has grown in size but there is still much to remind us of the medieval village nestled alongside the Whissendine Brook.
The village was once famous for the production of a soft cheese called Whissendine Slipcote. Made by Ann and William Fowler of Manor Farm, it was much in demand by fashionable London clubs in the late 19th century. By the end of World War 1 production of it had ceased and the recipe itself has been lost. Another large building in Whissendine, built in the 19th century is Whissendine Brewery. At the end of the last century this industrial building was converted into a large dwelling house which can be seen today as 'the Red House' in the Nook. There are two pubs in Whissendene, The white Lion and the Three Horseshoes
The White Lion is an Everard’s pub with an attractive restaurant. Unfortunately it is closed on Sundays. The Three Horseshoes is a small, friendly drinking pub, used extensively by the Whissendine villagers.
Very close to Whissendine is the village of Cottesmore where the Rutland Railway Museum is situated. The museum is dedicated to telling the story of railways in industry especially local ironstone quarrying. There’s a fantastic collection of locomotives, wagons, vans and coaches on display.
Meadow view Cottage is perfectly placed for those who enjoy outdoor activities. It’s less than fifteen 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.
Other visitor attractions in the area include Rockingham Castle, Burghley House, home of the famous Burghley horse trials and Barnsdale drought gardens, made famous by the late Geoff Hamilton, well known from his appearances on the BBC's gardening programme, Gardeners World.
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.
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 / Whissendine area
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.
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) (160km).
Rail; Main line from Oakham.
Car Hire: Hertz
From either the North or South on Motorway M1 Leave at Junction 21, heading towards Leicester. Follow ring road around Leicester and leave when signposted A47 eastbound, towards Peterborough. Continue on A47 for approximately 30km until reaching the town of Uppingham. At Uppingham turn off the A47 onto the A6003 towards Oakham (12km). Follow the A6003 (Oakham bypass) towards Oakham/Melton Mowbray. At Oakham follow signposts A606 towards Melton Mowbray. Within 2km look out for right hand turn signposted Whissendine. Upon entering Whissendine turn right into Oakham Road. Take first right into Cow Lane. Again take first right into the Nook. Within 100m look out for Meadow View Cottage on the left hand side of the lane.
From either the North or South on Trunk road A: From the A1 – coming from either north or the south the best junction to exit is at the junction signposted Stretton, between Stamford and Grantham. At the Stretton exit follow the signpost for Greetham and Cottesmore. Pass through Cottesmore looking for a right hand turn signposted Ashwell (Cottesmore Road). Follow the road to Ashwell and upon entering Ashwell look out for signpost Whissendine. Follow the Whissendine Road, leading into the Ashwell Road, eventually leading into Main Street in Whissendine. Follow Main Street through the village. At the very edge of the village you will see a smll village green. At the green turn left into The Nook. Within 100m look out on the left hand side of the lane for Meadow View Cottage.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
East Midlands: 60 km
Railway:
Oakham: 10 km
Ferry:
Harwich: 140 km
Activities near Rutland
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 3, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Cosy romantic cottage ideal for that well deserved break.
Further details outdoors: Set in a quiet country lane overlooking a pretty meadow.
Further details
Weekend breaks available subject to availability. Long terms rentals considered.
Conditions
Please note: 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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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
low season
6 Jan 08
29 Feb 08
375£ 375
125125
150150
2 Nights
high season
17 Aug 08
5 Oct 08
495£ 495
150150
175175
2 Nights
mid season
5 Oct 08
21 Dec 08
450£ 450
125125
150150
2 Nights
Christmas/New Year
21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
575£ 575
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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. Cot or Highchair hire £5 per week per item.
Pets £10 per pet.
£25 breakage/cleaning deposit for parties over 5 persons, refundable after inspection.
UK cheques accepted, International Sterling cheques from overseas guests.
Guestbook
Hi, Just wanted to say thank you, the weekend was bliss, the cottage perfect. Louise - Somerset.
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