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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Rutland in Heart of England/Peak District

From £470 per week |  From £95 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

With accommodation for up to 6 people, St Monica’s provides single storey accommodation suitable for a couple or couples wanting a quiet retreat, perhaps visiting some local attractions or for families wishing to enjoy the many activities available locally. Bird watching, cycling, sailing, walking, fishing, windsurfing and golf are all easily accessible nearby.

Its recent renovation provides a traditional setting with a contemporary interior, log burning stove and beautiful gardens and views. Egleton is home to the International Bird Fair during August. The area is a haven for birds and the perfect place to relax in luxury.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Enclosed oak porch
Large Kitchen Dining and living area with central wood burning stove. Leather sofas and new fitted kitchen.
One large double bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom . Roll top cast iron bath and large shower. Patio doors to rear garden from bedroom
One twin bedroom with adjacent shower room
One separate sitting area with two single sofa beds and door leading to rear garden. This room is adjacent to the shower room

Further details outdoors:
Enclosed private gardens to front and rear of property. The front garden is laid to lawn with borders and the rear is paved with views over farmland. This area has a table and seating for 6 people and additional seating is available to place at the front or rear of the property. There is off road parking for one vehicle and a space in a lockable garage for bicycles, fishing tackle etc.

Further details

£595 per week Christmas/New Year/Burghley Horse Trials Week

Christmas and New Year periods (21 December 2010 to 3 January 2011) have a minimum booking of 1 week

Short Stays of 3 nights minimum are available at £95 (low season), £100 (high season) or £110 (Christmas/ New Year extra nights/ Burghley Horse Trials) per night

Cleaning and breakage security deposit of £50 per booking for bookings of more than 4 people (payable on arrival and held for maximum of 7 days after return of keys on departure date)

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St Monica's Cottage and Front Garden

 

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Main bedroom with king size bed

 

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Rear garden with seating and views over fields

 

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Kitchen area viewed from the living area

The Heart of England / Peak District / Leicestershire and Rutland region

Rutland is England’s smallest county, often described as “the Cotswolds without the tourists”. As well as a selection of quaint villages, the county also boasts Rutland Water. This vast reservoir has become one of the most significant wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain as well as providing an array of leisure activities. Rutland’s motto “Multim im Parvo”, meaning “much in little” certainly sums up the area.
Local towns including Oakham, only 2 miles away, Stamford (9 miles) and Uppingham (5 miles) provide all the necessary amenities as well as all having weekly markets. They also have a wealth of designer boutiques and high quality shops providing local produce. As well as restaurants in these towns, the surrounding villages have an excellent choice of gastro pubs. The area boasts fine dining at Hambleton Hall Hotel (Michelin Star restaurant) only 5 minutes from St Monica's, as well as other notable hotels such as Stapleford Park and The George in Stamford. Burghley House (Stamford) is only 20 minutes away by car as is Rockingham Castle. Belvoir Castle and Belton House are both a 45 minute drive away. There are many picturesque drives through beautiful villages and countryside.

The Rutland area

Egleton forms part of the cycle path which travels around the reservoir and is home to the Egleton Bird Reserve. Cycle hire is available on both the north and south shores. Oakham, Rutland’s county town remains a charming and thriving hub, with its Castle situated in the centre of town near the market place which holds a bustling market every Wednesday and Friday. A monthly Farmers Market is also held. The Castle is the remains of a manorial hall which now houses a vast collection of mainly ornamental horseshoes given by visiting dignitaries. Rutland County Museum houses a Visitor Centre and collection of artefacts reflecting Rutland’s rural history. Oakham has a heritage trail booklet available to explore its history and you can discover a variety of excellent shops and designer clothes boutiques. Stamford is a fine example of a Georgian stone town and has many historic houses and churches as well as a series of interesting alleyways and courtyards to discover. The George Hotel sits by the stone bridge spanning the River Welland. Sailing, windsuring, fishing, walking, cycling and birdwatching are all easily accessible. Rockingham circuit provides car experience days.

How to get there

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Egleton is situated 2 miles from Oakham and the A1 at Stamford is only a 10 minute drive away. The A47 towards Leicester is 5 minutes to the south.
Travelling by car from Central London takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
Oakham Railway Station is a 5 minute drive from Egleton with connections to Peterborough (and Stansted Airport), Leicester and Birmingham. There is a fast train service to London from Peterborough. There is now an early morning direct service to London, returning in the evening. A pick-up service from Oakham station can be arranged on your arrival. East Midlands Airport is 45 minutes by car.

Activities near Rutland

Reviews

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08 Nov 2011

“Perfect!!,” Great place! Evrything was beyond expectations! Place was very tidy and clean! Location is superb! Will recommend 100% Response: Many thanks for taking the time to review St Monica's. It was a pleasure to have your group to stay and I'm pleased that you found everything clean and tidy! It's always great to have feedback. Thank you again for your time and for recommending the cottage. I look forward to welcoming you back if you choose to stay another time.

05 Sep 2011

“Absolutely perfect” This hidden away cottage in the countryside was an excellent choice chosen by myself. It lived up to every expectation. Very nicely decorated inside warm & cosy. The owner was very friendly and helpful all the way through my booking. Booked for dinner at Hambleton Hall was ok!! Had better! Would still go back. Also had dinner at Finch's Arms. Was very busy so would advise to book, food was top notch. Will definitely be returning in the near future. Response: Thank you for taking the time to review St Monica's cottage and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I am very appreciative of feedback and very lucky that I have such appreciative guests! Once again, thank you for your lovely review.

23 Aug 2011

“a beautiful cozy cottage that makes you smile” we attended the birdfair in rutland last week and we stayed in this marvellous cottage. the moment i saw it, it made me smile and kept me happy all throughout our stay. the space is perfect for 6... more

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26 May 2011

“A perfect little cottage retreat in a peaceful setting.” What a wonderful place to stay. The cottage had been beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated. With a view into a field of lambs, this was a great escape from it all. St Monica's cottage is well equipped - with dishwasher, washing machine etc - the wood burning stove was also great for cool evenings, and for those not so cool evenings there was a lovely patio to the rear. The cottage was in a good location - allowing us to walk from the house and visit the bird hides and also to set off and sample some excellent local pub lunches. We would definitely recommend a stay here. Response: I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at St Monica's. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review on line as well as your lovely comments in the visitors book at the cottage.

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Guestbook for St Monica's Cottage

Beautiful cottage and we were made to feel really welcome. Had a lovely time and will definitely visit again.

Fantastic cottage. We had a really comfortable stay and would happily recommend you to all our friends.

What a beautiful place to stay. Thank you so much for making me so comfortable.

Stunning restoration. Wonderful ambience. Thanks for a lovely stay.

You have a beautifully restored cottage and we were blessed to have stayed for 4 nights. Thanks for what I've described as our 'miracle' home in Egleton.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	1 Apr 11	28 Aug 11	550£ 550	100100	110110	3 Nights
Burghley Week	28 Aug 11	5 Sep 11	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	5 Sep 11	2 Oct 11	525£ 525	100100	110110	3 Nights
Low Season	2 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	475£ 475	9595	110110	Flexible
Christmas/New Year	18 Dec 11	3 Jan 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	3 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	470£ 470	9595	110110	Flexible
High Season	1 Apr 12	1 Oct 12	550£ 550	100100	110110	3 Nights
Low Season	1 Oct 12	21 Dec 12	475£ 475	9595	110110	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.

Preferred payment by cheque.

25% non-refundable deposit required upon booking and balance required at least 6 weeks prior to start of your stay. (Short notice bookings can, however, be accommodated with bank transfer in GBP or a cheque if sufficient time for clearance is available before arrival).

Prices for up to 4 guests. Above 4 guests on short term stay available at extra £10 per guest per stay.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting P Robinson Landline +44 01572 722749 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.