| breakfast is available (surcharge), while an upscale menu is also served in the restaurant, including produce from the inn's own smokehouse. dating from 1649, this country inn lodging is 2 miles off the a47, 5. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all come with flat-screen tvs, free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's also a rustic bar with a fireplace, flagstone floors and beamed ceilings. the cosy simple rooms have contemporary decor with some original features including beamed ceilings and exposed brick detail, plus traditional and antique furnishings including sleigh beds. 5 miles from oakham castle and 6. 1 miles from rutland water nature reserve Heathrow Airport 1 hr 59
Aqua Park Rutland (15 min) Water park Barnsdale Gardens (13 min) Horticultural site designed to offer inspiration for gardeners plus a plant nursery and tearoom. Burghley House (28 min) Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter. Sacrewell (20 min) Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre (13 min) Oakham Castle (10 min) The Great Hall is rare example of 12th century architecture, decorated by sculptures from same era. Rutland Water Nature Reserve (13 min) Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands, breeding ospreys and 31 birdwatching hides. Kirby Hall (19 min) 17th-century English Heritage country house with tours of elaborate state rooms and formal gardens. Rutland Water (18 min) Man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating, fishing, hiking/biking & birdwatching. Fineshade Wood (16 min) Family-friendly walking paths, plus a forest horse-riding trail, kids' playgrounds & an art gallery. Rutland Farm Park (8 min) Rutland County Museum (9 min) Archaeological, agricultural & crime exhibits are featured at this county-history museum. The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre (10 min) Normanton Church (10 min) Church saved from the water, open to public on selected dates, available for weddings and concerts. Rockingham Castle (18 min) Royal bastion with Tudor sitting rooms and grand halls, plus frequent events and private hire. |