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Rose Cottage Caldecott Rutland (cottage)

Home description

This very pretty Grade ll, listed, cottage with a hand crafted thatched roof can comfortably accommodate three people, just perfect for a get-away-from-it-all romantic break. This superbly furnished cottage is situated in the village of Caldecott, in Rutland, England's smallest county - an area known for it's outstanding natural beauty.

Caldecott is an attractive village of yellow ironstone cottages, situated on the A6003 between, Kettering and Oakham. Two local restaurants, The Plough Inn and The Castle Inn offer first-rate food and ale. Both /restaurants have the added advantage of being only a couple of minutes walk from the cottage.

Rose cottage is perfectly placed for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Only fifteen 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 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.

Rose Cottage	The Lounge
The Bedroom	The Dining Area

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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 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. Pass through the village of Rockingham and within 1.5 miles and you are in Caldecott.

Trunk road A1 - exit onto A43 at Stamford and head towards Kettering, leaving A43 at its junction with A47. Head towards Leicester, on the A47, leaving it at Uppingham, junction with A6003, signposted Corby and Caldecott. Keep going, Caldecott is just 4 miles away. As you enter the village you will go around a left hand and within 200yds another sharp right hand bend. Within 250yds the road bends gently to the right. Now, look out on the right hand side for The Plough pub/restaurant. Turn right immediately in front of the restaurant and then first left. Rose Cottage is just 50yds down the narrow lane on the left hand side


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. Pass through Rockingham on A6003 for another 1.5 miles and you are in Caldecott. As you enter the village you will see the village green on the left and facing you The Plough pub/restaurant. Turn left immediately in front of the restaurant and then first left again. Rose Cottage is just 50yds down the narrow lane on the left hand side

Trunk road A1 - Exit A1 at Huntingdon, onto A14 westbound. Leave A14 at junction 7 onto A43 for 2 miles and then onto A6003 towards Oakham. Pass through Rockingham on A6003 for another 1.5 miles and you are in Caldecott. As you enter the village you will see the village green on the left and facing you The Plough pub/restaurant. Turn left immediately in front of the restaurant and then first left again. Rose Cottage is just 50yds down the narrow lane on the left hand side

Activities near Rutland

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Rose Cottage is a small but 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 dining area, with pine table is suitable for seating four people, is linked to the fully equipped kitchen with everything required to ensure a comfortable stay, including a refrigerator with freezer compartment and microwave etc. There are French windows in the kitchen that lead outside onto small enclosed terraced garden and beyond that lays the garden of The House on the Green with a well maintained garden and mature trees and shrubs.

Upstairs there’s a stunning master bedroom with its own en suite shower cubicle and separate WC. An additional single bed or cot can be provided in the bedroom if required.

Parking is on the lane near the cottage or sometimes subjuect to availability, in the drive of The House on the Green if this cottage is not let.

Further details

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

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season	4 Nov 09	23 Dec 09	350£ 350	110110	110110	3 Nights
Christmas/New Year	23 Dec 09	6 Jan 10	525£ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	6 Jan 10	28 Feb 10	350£ 350	110110	110110	3 Nights
peak season	28 Feb 10	31 Oct 10	425£ 425	120120	120120	3 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.

Pets @ £10 each. (small to medium pets only by arrangement with owner.) 2 maximum

Highchair @ £5 per week

Cot @ £5 per week

Payment by cheque from UK bank.

Overseas guest payments by International Sterling Cheques only.

Special dates throughout the yearly calender may be subject to higher rates

Longer lets may be discounted at owners discresion.

Minimum of £275 rental if less than 3 nights.

Guestbook for Rose Cottage Caldecott Rutland

Lovely cosy cottage, will certainly recommend it to our friends. Dorothy & Fred West, Sufolk.

Very enjoyable stay, peacefull surroundings, hopefully back next year. P Grimsdale - Dorset.

Thank you Roger and Mel for your hospitality. A really lovely cottage. Hope to come again. Bob and Wendy Lawson. - Argyll.

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 47499
Name:	Mel Hudson
Company:	Rutland Cottages
Tel:	+44 (0)1536 771357
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