Cottesmore holiday cottage letting with internet access, walking, fireplace and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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STICKY END:

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 on the Main Street (B668) of the busy & bustling 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.

The Stamford Shakespeare Festival (June-August) 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 to experience the annual summer Shakespeare Festival (9th June-29th August 2020 - Love's Labour's Lost, Romeo & Juliet, The Importance of Being Earnest).

Rockingham Motor Speedway and Rockingham Castle lie just to the south of Rutland. The Stunning Belvoir Castle stands splendidly in the Vale of Belvoir just a short drive to the north.

Richard III: In the summer of 2012, archaeologists from the University of Leicester, working with Leicester City Council and the Richard III Society, unearthed the ruins of the lost medieval Grey Friars church and within the ruins, the grave of a battle-scarred warrior. Until Spring 2014, The Guildhall, in the shadow of Leicester Cathedral, hosts a major exhibition telling the story of King Richard III, his life and times and the search for his lost remains. From nearby Oakham, Little Thatch guests can catch a direct train into Leicester city centre, or indeed drive in approximately 40 minutes.

London: From Oakham you can also catch a train to Peterborough on the East Coast Mainline for connections directly into London for a day trip to the capital.

** Sister property to local Rutland Thatched Cottages:

Little Thatch, Seaton, Near Uppingham, Rutland - Property No. 1130618

NB: Both our cottages operate a strictly "Non-smoking" & "No pets" policy.

Adults only.

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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
* Complimentary Wi-Fi.

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

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Strictly no smoking property.
No pets allowed.
No stag or hen parties.
To use the premises as a private holiday residence for up to 4 persons only (NB 2 Double rooms, no twins) and not for any other purposes whatsoever. Only those guests who have been pre-registered on our Booking Form are permitted to stay. Additional persons may be accommodated by prior arrangement only and a nominal charge may apply.

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About the owner

Martin & Julia C.
Calendar updated:
19 Feb 2024

Years listed:
18

Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 14 Mar 2006. Located in Rutland, it has 43 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £1026 to £1187.
The Owner has a response rate of 79% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Feb 2024.
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Reviews

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Connector581954

Great property and perfect for exploring Rutland
Mar 2023

Stayed for 5 nights in early March. The welcome from owner Martin was warm and the cottage had everything we needed. The decor is quirky and full of interest (especially for book and antique lovers!… More 

Reviewed 9 Mar 2023

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F3817GSanneo

Dream Cottage
Aug 2022

We stayed at Sticky End for 9 nights, and it was really wonderful. The village is very pretty with lovely walks. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean and very comfortable, lots of extra touches tha… More 

Reviewed 11 Sep 2022

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Althefish
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Exceptional and ultra clean cottage with many eclectic and quirky features
Aug 2022

This cottage was immaculate, everything we needed was provided. It was very tastefully decorated, unique, comfy beds, spotless - we could not fault a thing, the attention to detail was excellent. The … More 

Reviewed 31 Aug 2022

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i842018
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Perfect retreat
Jun 2022

Sticky End is a stunning cottage with all that is needed for a perfect stay in a beautiful part of England. The attention to period detail is outstanding. Julia and Martin are wonderful hosts and pro… More 

Reviewed 15 Jul 2022

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geoffe263
London, United Kingdom

Exceptional
Jan 2022

A supremely comfortable cottage in the centre of Cottesmore, comprehensively and thoughtfully provisioned by the owners, Martin and Julia, and ideally situated to enjoy all that Rutland has to offer. … More 

Reviewed 3 Feb 2022

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Review 1-5 of 43

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Martin & Julia (the owner) a message.

If Martin & Julia (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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