Dale’s guidebook
Local information
In the cottage, you will find a list of supermarkets in Stamford and Oakham with their postcodes, and emergency telephone numbers for pharmacies/doctors/dentists etc. There is also an extensive range of local information including sample menus, places to visit, walks and bike rides.
Stamford Shakespeare Company
Salters Lane
Stamford
Oakham
Uppingham
Rutland Water
Rutland Water is within walking distance from the cottage and has a wide range of activities around its shores. These include fishing, watersports, cycle hire, a climbing wall and sailing (all with tuition available). It also has the largest AquaPark in Europe in the Summer and is home to the British Birdwatching Fair. For family entertainment, there's an adventure playground, mini golf and Bugtopia Zoo.
There are two cycle hire stores at Rutand Water's North and South shores - Whitwell and Normanton. Hire bikes include mountain bikes, electric bikes, tandems and kids’ bikes. Helmets and route maps are also provided.The range of bicycles available to hire means that it is available for all abilities and includes motorised bikes, tandems and toddler buggies. The cycle paths are all off road and well maintained. Should you want to circumnavigate the whole lake, you have two lengths to choose from....either 17 miles or (if you include the Hambleton peninsula) 26 miles.
11 locals recommend
Rutland Cycling Whitwell
Bull Brig LaneThere are two cycle hire stores at Rutand Water's North and South shores - Whitwell and Normanton. Hire bikes include mountain bikes, electric bikes, tandems and kids’ bikes. Helmets and route maps are also provided.The range of bicycles available to hire means that it is available for all abilities and includes motorised bikes, tandems and toddler buggies. The cycle paths are all off road and well maintained. Should you want to circumnavigate the whole lake, you have two lengths to choose from....either 17 miles or (if you include the Hambleton peninsula) 26 miles.
Rutland Water Tourist Information Centre
Sykes Lane
Rutland Sailing Club
Gibbet LaneRutland Water Fishing Lodge
Normanton RoadThe Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre
Sightseeing
The house is stunning, and fascinating to walk around with a restaurant in The Orangery and a lovely shop. The car parking is free, as is a walk within the deer park.
18 locals recommend
Burghley House Garden of Surprises
The house is stunning, and fascinating to walk around with a restaurant in The Orangery and a lovely shop. The car parking is free, as is a walk within the deer park.
Barnsdale Gardens
Barnsdale Avenue
Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre
Exton Lane
Oakham Castle
Lyddington Bede House
Rockingham Castle
Woolsthorpe Manor House
Yew Tree Avenue
Food scene
The George Hotel of Stamford
71 High Street St Martin's
The Olive Branch
Main Street
The Sun Inn
25 Main St
Horse & Jockey Inn
2 St Mary's Rd
The Finch's Arms
Oakham Road