Puddle Cottage and Snowdrop Cottage, Rutland Water

14/08/2026

🥐 Changeover day!

Starting the morning as we do every changeover day - collecting fresh pastries from the wonderful team at Hambleton Bakery, ready for our guests arriving today.

03/08/2026

Due to a cancellation, we now have availability at Snowdrop Cottage for the weekend of 14th August, which is the Rutland Flower Show

✅ Character stone cottage
✅ One bedroom (king size or single beds)
✅ Walking distance to Rutland Water
✅ Beautiful village with great shop & pub

👉www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

29/07/2026

Due to a cancellation, we have availability at Snowdrop Cottage in August, and can accommodate anything from a 3 night stay to 2 weeks.

W/c Friday 14th August 2026
W/c Friday 21st August 2026

📍www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

15/07/2026

Bookings now open until end July 2027.

📍www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

30/06/2026

June 2027 bookings are now open at Puddle Cottage! ☀️

It's always the first month of the year to fill up — so if summer by Rutland Water is calling, now's the time to grab your dates.

📍 Book at www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

22/06/2026

☀️Snowdrop Cottage☀️

A hot day for changeovers today but the gardens look so inviting!

We now have just a handful of dates remaining for Summer 2026.

🏡 Snowdrop Cottage
✨ 3–10 July 2026 (3–7 nights)
✨ 13–17 July 2026 (3 or 4 nights)

For up to date availability and to book instantly online, please visit our website 👇

www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

16/06/2026

🌿 Limited Summer Availability for 2026 🌿

Looking for a relaxing escape by Rutland Water? We now have just a handful of dates remaining for Summer 2026.

🏡 Puddle Cottage
✨ 31 July – 7 August 2026 (3–7 nights)
✨ 31 August – 7 September 2026 (3–7 nights)

🏡 Snowdrop Cottage
✨ 3–10 July 2026 (3–7 nights)
✨ 13–17 July 2026 (3 or 4 nights)
✨ 31 July – 7 August 2026 (3–7 nights)

For up to date availability and to book instantly online, please visit our website 👇

www.puddle-cottage.co.uk

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