Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This stylish rustic 17th century detached character stone cottage is a FOUR STAR family accomadation and occupies a charming central position by the church within the picturesque village of RYHALL and offers a base to relax and unwind in its lovely secluded grounds. RYHALL has 2pubs serving good food,a shop, postoffice and a fine butchersall a short stroll away. It is very well placed for many of the activities and events in and around the RUTLAND/STAMFORD area BURGHLEY house is very close by as is TOLETHORPE , the famous Shakespeare open air theatre/park. STAMFORD is just 2 miles walking distance away, RUTLAND WATER just.15 mins drive.facilities include bt int connection secluded gardens and ample off rd parking.
Cottage and grounds
Front of period house
spacious Warm living area
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The Heart of England / Peak District / Leicestershire and Rutland region
Rutland, England’s smallest county situated in the East Midlands, is rural, unspoiled and charming.he area is renowned for its beautiful Georgian stone-built market towns and villages. In fact, nearby Stamford was proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as “The finest stone town in England”.
St John’s Cottage is a beautifully furnished 300 year old detached character stone cottage under collyweston slate roof. The cottage itself occupies a charming central position by the church within the village of Ryhall, and offers base to relax and unwind in its lovely secluded grounds.
Ryhall is a quaint village with two pubs serving real ale and good homemade food. It also has a village shop, all a short stroll away.
Ryhall marks the start of many stunning country walks, with visitors having easy access to a variety of outdoor activities and events including horse riding, rock climbing, cycling, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, golf and bird watching. Rutland water, Western Europe’s largest man-made lake, plays host to many of these (just 20 minutes away). Within walking distance of St John’s Cottage is Tolethorpe, the unique open-air theatre with its annual 13-week summer season of Shakespeare plays. Burghley House, a glorious Elisabethan mansion, plays host to the famous Burghley Horse trials held in September.
Ryhall is also well placed for the lovely old town of Stamford (just 2 miles away) renowned for its historical religious and architectural heritage.
There are other delightful market towns to visit such as Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle, as well as many fascinating unspoilt villages.
Stamford area
Ryhall is a quaint village with two pubs serving real ale and good homemade food. It also has a village shop with post office and a fine butchers, all a short stroll away.
Ryhall marks the start of many stunning country walks, with visitors having easy access to a variety of outdoor activities and events including horse riding, rock climbing, cycling, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, golf and bird watching. Rutland water, Western Europe’s largest man-made lake, plays host to many of these (just 20 minutes away).
Within walking distance of St John’s Cottage is Tolethorpe, the unique open-air theatre with its annual 13-week summer season of Shakespeare plays. Burghley House, a glorious Elisabethan mansion, plays host to the famous Burghley Horse trials held in September.
Ryhall is also well placed for the lovely old town of Stamford (just 2 miles away) renowned for its historical religious and architectural heritage.
There are other delightful market towns to visit such as Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle, as well as many fascinating unspoilt villages.
How to get there
Stamford train station (2 miles) . Bus available between Stamford and Ryhall. Taxis available
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
EastMidlands Airport: 60 km
Railway:
Stamford Train station: 3.5 km
Activities near Stamford
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Games room, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: St John's Cottage sleeps seven with off st parking forb all Bedroom 1 Master bedroom with double bed, fitted wardrobes and painted floorboards.a z bed can be provided on request. Second bedroom Good size family bedroom with double bed and single bed [wardrobe, wash basin with mirror ect.. , painted floorboards. Small downstairs single bedroom Single bedroom with single bed and solid oak flooring. Living area Sitting room with large sofa and winged back chair, large inglenook fireplace with open log fire and original bread oven. Solid oak flooring, original beamed ceiling and window seats. Second sitting room Second sitting room with double sofa bed, feature beamed ceiling, solid oak floor and window seats.internet access. cdplayer/radio Kitchen Large shaker style country kitchen with hard built units, Belfast sink and solid wood surface. Double range cooker integrated fridge/freezer/dishwasher. Solid pine table that seats 8 people. Bathroom Bathroom with large Victorian style bath / panelling and power shower. (also downstairs toilet with wash basin.) Outside Directly outside kitchen is a toilet with sink and washing machine. There is a lovely secluded patio with York stone flooring and stone wall complete with table chairs, barbecue and lighting. The patio overlooks the pretty secluded gardens of approx. 1/3 acre with many apple trees and fresh water pump. Different seating area within gardens.
Further details outdoors: The cottage has a lovely view towards the centre of the village .we have great lock up facilities for cyclists and a heated boot room for walkers[as well as access to water taps for cleaning those boots!
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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july-august
20 Jul 09
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775£775
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set-oct
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745£745
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nov-dec
1 Nov 09
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645£645
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550£550
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595£595
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675£675
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22 Dec 10
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please note: the above rates exlude the following:
- New Year Week
- Burghley Week
- Christmas Week
A minimum three nights' stay is required
Guests are asked for a £100 refundable breakages deposit
Costs include all bed-linen and towels
St John's Cottage operates a non-smoking policy
We do not allow pets in the cottage
Guestbook for St John's Retreat
"the cottage is absolutely wonderful, comfortable and superbly decorated ,we had alovely time" {boyce and woodwood families-8-15/O8/O8]
""what a gorgeous cottage-gives you a real taste of countryliving".-boaler family sheffield{9/O6/O8 ]
""this is the most idylilic ,peacful and perfectly decorated cottage weve ever stayed in! we really appreciated the welcome basket and it was all well thought out,we will be back"" !-pickering family[21-25/8/O8]
""i fell in love with this cottage the moment i saw it ,it is magical""-the cooper family -buckinghamshire[21/9/08]
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