| the sleek rooms have modern furnishings and decor, and en suite bathrooms with upscale toiletries. there's also a garden terrace and a cosy bar with log fireplaces and a wood-beamed ceiling. 2 miles from the market town of oakham. all come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. most have water views, while some also have patio doors leading to balconies. breakfast is included, while afternoon tea and a lunch and dinner menu are also available in the 2 restaurants. set in a 2-storey stone-built 17th-century cottage overlooking rutland water nature reserve, this contemporary country inn is also 3. check-in time: 4:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Heathrow Airport 2 hr 3
Oakham Castle (7 min)
The Great Hall is rare example of 12th century architecture, decorated by sculptures from same era. Rockingham Castle (25 min)
Royal bastion with Tudor sitting rooms and grand halls, plus frequent events and private hire. Rutland County Museum (6 min)
Archaeological, agricultural & crime exhibits are featured at this county-history museum. Rutland Farm Park (6 min) Woolsthorpe Manor House (23 min)
This 17th-century farmhouse was once the home of Isaac Newton & features artifacts from his life. Burghley House (28 min)
Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter. Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre (8 min) Normanton Church (14 min)
Church saved from the water, open to public on selected dates, available for weddings and concerts. Barnsdale Gardens (8 min)
Horticultural site designed to offer inspiration for gardeners plus a plant nursery and tearoom. Rutland Water (6 min)
Man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating, fishing, hiking/biking & birdwatching. Rutland Water Nature Reserve (8 min)
Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands, breeding ospreys and 31 birdwatching hides. Twinlakes Park (26 min)
Family-friendly zoned theme park with rollercoasters, rides, a water park and falconry displays. Easton Walled Gardens (25 min)
Terraced, landscaped gardens with hedges & orchids on the site of a bygone 16th-century manor house. Fineshade Wood (27 min)
Family-friendly walking paths, plus a forest horse-riding trail, kids' playgrounds & an art gallery. Aqua Park Rutland (10 min)
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