Stamford holiday cottage rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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St John's Retreat (cottage)

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St John’s Cottage is a stylish rustic 17th century detached character stone cottage under collyweston slate roof. This FOUR STAR family accomadation occupies a charming central position by the church within the picturesque village of RYHALL[ nr stamford ] and offers 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 10 mins drive. We also have excellent facilities for WALKERS AND CYCLISTS. includes internet connection

Cottage and grounds	Front of period house
Open fire place and living room	Spacious living space

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/53870

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

Activities near Stamford

Facilities

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.
Second bedroom
Good size bedroom with twin beds, [can easily accomadate another single if required] 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, barbeque 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

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July - August 08	11 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	655£ 655	0-	0-	1 Week
September - October 08	1 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	655£ 655	0-	0-	3 Nights
November - December 08	1 Nov 08	21 Dec 08	495£ 495	0-	0-	3 Nights
Xmas	21 Dec 08	28 Dec 08	675£ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year	28 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	675£ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
January 09	4 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	395£ 395	0-	0-	3 Nights
February - March 09	1 Feb 09	1 Apr 09	425£ 425	0-	0-	3 Nights
April - June 09	1 Apr 09	1 Jul 09	595£ 595	0-	0-	3 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner'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

"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]

Availability

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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/53870

Contact details for home 53870 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Janette McMorrow
Tel:	+44 1778 590596
Mobile:	+44 7703 471664
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