| set on 120 acres of farmland with 6 manmade lakes, this upscale retreat is 1. amenities include free parking and fishing. the cosy, rustic-chic log cabins offer kitchens, living rooms and dining areas, along with free wi-fi and stereos. 5 miles from the a1 motorway and 9 miles from grimsthorpe castle. all also come with saunas, hot tubs overlooking the lakes, and decks with bbqs and seating, as well as private jetties. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. upgraded cabins add oak furnishings and ipod docks with speakers throughout the cabin
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 57
Barnsdale Gardens (11 min)
Horticultural site designed to offer inspiration for gardeners plus a plant nursery and tearoom. Oakham Castle (18 min)
The Great Hall is rare example of 12th century architecture, decorated by sculptures from same era. Rocks By Rail Living Ironstone Museum (13 min) Aqua Park Rutland (17 min)
Water park Rutland Water (25 min)
Man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating, fishing, hiking/biking & birdwatching. Grimsthorpe Castle Park & Gardens (21 min)
Estate with oak forest, gardens and quadrangular historic house with central courtyard. Shut winter. Easton Walled Gardens (14 min)
Terraced, landscaped gardens with hedges & orchids on the site of a bygone 16th-century manor house. Twinlakes Park (27 min)
Family-friendly zoned theme park with rollercoasters, rides, a water park and falconry displays. Woolsthorpe Manor House (12 min)
This 17th-century farmhouse was once the home of Isaac Newton & features artifacts from his life. Simon Tebbutt Falconry (9 min) Fineshade Wood (23 min)
Family-friendly walking paths, plus a forest horse-riding trail, kids' playgrounds & an art gallery. Burghley House (23 min)
Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter. Normanton Church (16 min)
Church saved from the water, open to public on selected dates, available for weddings and concerts. Rutland Water Nature Reserve (23 min)
Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands, breeding ospreys and 31 birdwatching hides. Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre (13 min) | 
