| 5 miles from rutland water nature reserve. breakfast is served in the cosy restaurant (surcharge) (free at the weekends), and a traditional lunch and evening menu featuring local produce is also available. the rustic-chic simple rooms, 1 of which has a 4-poster bed, come with tvs plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, while room service is also available. there are also 2 event spaces and an outside seating area. set in a former farmhouse dating from the 1600s, this stylish, family-run hotel is a 3-minute walk from oakham castle, a 5-minute walk from oakham train station and 1.
Heathrow Airport 2 hr 2
Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre (7 min) Rutland County Museum (6 min)
Archaeological, agricultural & crime exhibits are featured at this county-history museum. The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre (6 min) Normanton Church (13 min)
Church saved from the water, open to public on selected dates, available for weddings and concerts. Rutland Water (12 min)
Man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating, fishing, hiking/biking & birdwatching. Twinlakes Park (21 min)
Family-friendly zoned theme park with rollercoasters, rides, a water park and falconry displays. Burghley House (27 min)
Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter. Rutland Water Nature Reserve (9 min)
Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands, breeding ospreys and 31 birdwatching hides. Woolsthorpe Manor House (22 min)
This 17th-century farmhouse was once the home of Isaac Newton & features artifacts from his life. Oakham Castle (4 min)
The Great Hall is rare example of 12th century architecture, decorated by sculptures from same era. Easton Walled Gardens (24 min)
Terraced, landscaped gardens with hedges & orchids on the site of a bygone 16th-century manor house. Aqua Park Rutland (9 min)
Water park Barnsdale Gardens (7 min)
Horticultural site designed to offer inspiration for gardeners plus a plant nursery and tearoom. Rockingham Castle (22 min)
Royal bastion with Tudor sitting rooms and grand halls, plus frequent events and private hire. Rutland Farm Park (9 min) | 
