Puddle Cottage and Snowdrop Cottage, Rutland Water

25/04/2026

🌿 Bluebell season is here… and it’s breathtaking 💜

The bluebells are absolutely stunning at the moment in Barnsdale Woods. The colours are incredible, and the scent in the air is simply divine.

Why not turn it into a peaceful countryside escape?

✨ Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 (£375)
✨ Fresh air, scenic walks & total relaxation
✨ Quiet village setting with a cosy pub nearby
✨ Walking distance to Rutland Water

📅 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 – 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
🏡𝗣𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
• Mon 4th – Fri 8th May (3 or 4 nights)
• Mon 18th – Fri 22nd May (3 or 4 nights)

🏡 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲*
• Mon 4th – Fri 8th May (3 or 4 nights)

Perfect timing to catch the bluebells at their best 🌸

📩 Message to book
✉ [email protected]
☎ 07734 175291

14/04/2026

Amazing news! 29 ospreys confirmed back in the area so far this season 🦅

RUTLAND OSPREYS 2026 NEWS!

Following on from our update two weeks ago, we now have 29 ospreys confirmed back in the area so far this season...

12 females:
30(05)
00(09)
25(10)
HJ8(14)
5H1(22)
3H9(23)
Maya
Argyll BTO-ringed
BTO-ringed
Unringed
Unringed
Unringed

17 males :
06(09)
11(10)
33(11)
6K(14)
T3(16)
T7(16)
3AH(17)
3AY(19)
093(20)
355(21)
358(21)
359(21)
1H5(22)
1H7(22)
2H8(22)
4H6(23)
plus a yet to be fully identified bird on a nest on private land, but likely to be 1K(13)

Given that there is still plenty of time for the usual later return of the younger birds, this could yet prove to be another record-breaking year!

12/04/2026

🔥 NOW BOOKING – WINTER 2027 🔥

We’re excited to announce that Puddle Cottage is now open for bookings right through to the end of March 2027!

✨ Secure your spot early and keep this year's prices
🔥 Prices include a generous supply of logs, coal & kindling included for the open fire
🐾 Dogs are very welcome (just a £20 supplement)

Book your stay now 👉 www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

11/04/2026

10 consecutive Airbnb Superhost quarters 🎉

We mainly welcome guests through direct bookings, but it’s lovely to be recognised on Airbnb too when filling the occasional gaps.

A huge thanks to all our wonderful guests for your support ❤️

👉www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

09/04/2026

🌿 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌿

Enjoy the calm of Rutland at its best… the perfect time to slow down, explore, and unwind in the countryside.

✨ Stay 4 nights for the price of 3
✨ Peaceful surroundings, fresh air & scenic walks
✨ Ideal for switching off and recharging
✨ Charming village with pub, walking distance to Rutland Water

📅 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆

𝗣𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
• Monday 4th – Friday 8th May (3 or 4 nights)
• Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May (3 or 4 nights)

𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
• Monday 4th – Friday 8th May (3 or 4 nights)

Whether you're after a quiet break, a change of scenery, or a relaxing countryside escape, these dates won’t be around for long.

📩 Message us to book
✉ [email protected]
☎ 07734 175291

04/04/2026

Due to a cancellation, we now have availability at Snowdrop Cottage for the Global Birdfair (week commencing 10th July) 🦅

✅ Character stone cottage
✅ One bedroom (king size or single beds)
✅ Walking distance to Rutland Water
✅ Very short drive to the Bird Fair at Lyndon
✅ Beautiful village with great shop & pub

👉www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

25/02/2026

🌸✨ 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 ✨🌸

Due to illness, we now have unexpected availability at 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 for 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (week commencing 3rd April 2026) 🐣🌷

If you’ve been thinking about a spring getaway, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxing break.

Book online here:

🌿 www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

10/02/2026

🌸 Dreaming of brighter spring days? 🌸

A few lovely dates have just opened up if you’re planning a peaceful getaway in Rutland…

🌿 Puddle Cottage
✨ Fri 17 Apr → Fri 24 Apr
✨ Mon 4 May → Fri 8 May
✨ Fri 15 May → Fri 22 May

🌼 Snowdrop Cottage
🐣 Easter Week: Fri 3 Apr → Fri 10 Apr
✨ Fri 17 Apr → Fri 24 Apr
✨ Mon 4 May → Fri 8 May
✨ Fri 29 May → Mon 1 Jun

Perfect for spring walks, fresh air, and a proper reset 🌱

Availability is limited, so do get in touch if one of these dates works for you.

🔗 Book online: https://www.puddle-cottage.co.uk/tariff-and-availability/

☎️ 07734 175291

✉️ [email protected]

17/12/2025

We have been treated to some wonderful sunrises over the past week, and today was no exception.

Booking now for 2026. We have some January and February availability too on our winter rates 💫

👉 www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

26/11/2025

Deep and crisp and beautiful ❄️