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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Cottesmore in Rutland

From £455 per week

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Ideal for couples and perfect for a romantic escape, this charming Grade II Listed thatched cottage has been lovingly restored and furnished to a very high standard to provide a warm and welcoming holiday or short break retreat. Sticky End is located in the conservation village of Cottesmore in England's smallest county, Rutland.

Sticky End is an ideal base for exploring the region including the nearby busy market & impressive public school towns of Oakham and Uppingham, and is only 10 miles from historic Stamford (filming for the 2005 movie Pride & Prejudice and TV's Middlemarch). Rutland is a truly unspoiled rural gem in the heart of Middle England.

Rutland Water, along with the surrounding countryside and villages, provide a beautiful back drop for sailing, water sports, fishing, cycling, bird watching, golf and walking. Traditional country pubs offer excellent cuisine, stately homes such as Belvoir Castle, magnificent Burghley House (home of the famous Burghley Horse Trials and popular film set) and National Trust properties including Woolsthorpe Manor (Sir Issac Newton's Home) and Belton House at Grantham are within a short drive, whilst shopping tends to be "unique and antique" and a pleasurable world away from the shopping centre chains. Geoff Hamilton's legacy of his famous Barnsdale Gardens are close by.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
* Oak beamed sitting room with open inglenook log fire and dining table
* Quaint study/library with books/DVDs & CDs for your stay
* Traditional country pine kitchen with cosy dining area
* Separate utility room / cloakroom with washing machine
* New bathroom suite, also with shower
* Main double bedroom with luxury bed linen plus washbasin & en suite toilet
* Comfortable & cosy second double bedroom with luxury bed linen

Further details outdoors:
* Front cobbled cottage garden
* Charming rear courtyard garden with garden furniture and barbecue facility. A real sun trap if you are lucky with the weather!
* Private garage for secure parking and storage of bicycles, fishing equipment, etc

Further details

Terms & Conditions + Booking Form on request.

Conditions

Strictly "No Smoking" property (inside cottage & external/garden areas).
No pets allowed.
Children: The property is not suitable for children. However, a cot and high chair are available on request for "babes in arms" only.
A Refundable £100 Security/Breakages Deposit is required.
Full Terms & Conditions on request.
Two double bedrooms only, both have one double bed only. No twin accommodation is possible.

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A Cottage for all Seasons

 

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Second Bedroom (Small Double)

 

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Master Double Bedroom (with toilet & sink)

 

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Traditional Cobbled Cottage Garden

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

Cottesmore is situated in the East Midlands county of Rutland, a small but beautiful and unsung area waiting to be discovered. Nestling in Middle England, it is bounded on the west and north by Leicestershire, northeast by Lincolnshire, and southeast by Northamptonshire. The historic town of Stamford is just over the border in a protruding part of Lincolnshire.

Sticky End therefore makes a perfect base from which to explore the immediate area as well as treasures such as Cambridge and Lincoln plus major cities such Nottingham, Leicester and Peterborough, all of which are within a 60 minute drive.

Rutland's greatest length north to south is only 18 miles; greatest breadth east to west, 17 miles. It is the smallest (in terms of area) normal unitary authority in mainland England (only the City of London is smaller!).

The two principal towns are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham, whilst there are many quintessentially English villages to be enjoyed. At the centre of the county is a vast and picturesque reservoir, Rutland Water, which is an important nature reserve, serving as an over-wintering site for wildfowl and a breeding site for Ospreys. Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Europe, covering some 1225 hectares(3100 acres). Completed in 1977, the reservoir is in the centre of Rutland and has a 25-mile circular track for walking and cycling.

The Rutland / Cottesmore area

Rutland is a haven for cyclists, walkers & those who enjoy the quiet pace of country life. Rutland Water hosts an aray of water sports, a pleasure boat, wild life and hosts the annual British Birdfair event at Egleton Nature Reserve (17-19 August 2007).

Oakham and Uppingham are charming market towns, famous for their public schools. Oakham hosts its own summer festival. Melton Mowbray including its reknowned Pork Pie shop lies just to the north of the county.

Stamford is a beautiful historic town with excellent shops and on its outskirts boasts the jewel of Burghley House home to the Burghley Horse Trials (03-06 September 2009) and a popular location for filming. The Stamford Shakespeare Festival (8 June-29 August 2009 - The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream & Oliver Twist) is held annually at Tolethorpe Hall where a picnic on the lawns, a stroll around the lawn, pond and flowerbeds and shrubberies all add to the magic of a visit to Rutland Open Air Theatre.

Three stunning film locations for the Da Vinci Code movie, Burghley House, Belvoir Castle & Lincoln Cathederal are all within a short drive.

Rockingham Motor Speedway and Rockingham Castle lie just 25 minutes drive south. The Stunning Belvoir Castle stands splendidly in the Vale of Belvoir just 25 minutes drive to the north. Leicester is home to the National Space Centre which is a 30 minutes drive. Several National Trust properties are within an hour's drive including Belton House at Gratham.

There are 3 golf courses within a short drive, including the excellent Greetham Valley.

How to get there

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By Road:
Located in Cottesmore village on B668, 4 miles west of A1 (B668, Oakham (N) exit)
Oakham 5 miles / Stamford 10 miles
Private Garage Parking + street parking at property

Train:
Oakham station - 5 miles (Central Trains)
Stamford Station - 11 miles (Central Trains)
Peterborough Station - 24 miles (East coast mainline/ GNER, Central Trains, WAGN)
Grantham Station - 16 miles (East coast mainline/ GNER, Central Trains)

Airports:
Equidistant travelling times (approx 1 Hr 30 mins) to London Stansted (direct train service to Oakham), London Luton, Birmingham & Nottingham East Midlands.
Airport transfers may be arranged on request.

Activities near Rutland

Guestbook for Sticky End

"Absolutely fabulous - Heaven on Earth - Perfection - Thanks a million!

Liz Knight, Bexhill on Sea


A lovely place in which we had a fantastic few days. The cottage and Rutland are brilliant!!

Tony Gillam, Darlington


We couldn't believe how lovely Sticky End has been made and the attention to detail is stunning.

We have been blessed by beautiful weatherand enjoyed eating in the courtyard - it's a real suntrap!

Lesley & Mike Blundell, Neasham

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid-Season (Spring)	24 Mar 10	2 Apr 10	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter Weeks	2 Apr 10	18 Apr 10	545£ 545	0-	0-	4 Nights
Mid-Season Spring	18 Apr 10	6 Jun 10	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season (Summer)	6 Jun 10	12 Sep 10	545£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid-Season (Autumn)	12 Sep 10	7 Nov 10	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season (Winter)	7 Nov 10	19 Dec 10	455£ 455	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas/New Year Weeks	19 Dec 10	2 Jan 11	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season (Summer)	4 Jul 11	12 Sep 11	545£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid-Season (Autumn)	12 Sep 11	7 Nov 11	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season (Winter)	7 Nov 11	19 Dec 11	455£ 455	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas/New Yeah weeks	19 Dec 11	2 Jan 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

* 3 night weekend breaks from £275 & 4 night mid-week bookings from £350, subject to late availability - please enquire for details.

* Tailored packages available for Champagne Breaks or special occasions.

* Christmas week & New Year week prices on request.

* Easter weeks are High Season

* Special rate if booked for both Christmas and New Year.

* Owners reserve the right to change the above rates (but not after letting agreement has been signed).

Availability

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1 years listed You are contacting Martin & Julia Copeman Landline +44 01572 813507 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.