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Blossoms – one of the best restaurants in Rutland
Renown for its superb food and spectacular views, Blossoms is one of the best restaurants in Rutland.
Experience the thrill of riding a steam engine, learn about the railway’s history and explore the picturesque surroundings of the Nene Valley area.
The Olive Branch and Beech House in the pretty village of Clipsham, just 2 miles off the A1 and 10 miles from Stamford and Oakham.
A family-owned, independent garden centre with a restaurant and cakery on the outskirts of Oakham, located within a selection of tempting shops at Rutland Garden Village courtyard with children’s play area.
Rutland Hall is a stunning lakeside hotel set over 70 acres of rolling parkland, on the shores of Rutland Water. Guests can enjoy a charming and relaxing visit to this warm and welcoming dog-friendly resort which offers two distinct types of accommodation – hotel rooms and individual, self catering lodges.
AA 4* Accommodation, 2 AA Rosettes and Home To Jimmy’s Smokehouse in Rutland
Luxury eco-lodges tucked away on the superb Greetham Valley estate near Rutland Water. Each property has three bedrooms sleeping 6 with two bathrooms.
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Originally a 17th century farmhouse on the Exton Estate, home to the Noel family (Earl of Gainsborough) for generations at the head of a horse chestnut tree-lined avenue, The Barnsdale is now a superb 44 bedroom hotel and restaurant, named 1760 after the year the original lodge was built.
A Stunning, traditional country pub dating back to the 16th century, with a roaring fire in the winter and a suntrap of a garden to the rear. Settle in amongst the locals and their dogs for a pint, cocktail or a bite to eat.
In May 2023 we opened ‘The View’, a new 100-seater restaurant with panoramic views across stunning Rutland Water to the hills beyond.
Rutland’s best kept secret!
In 2014, we celebrated 40 years in business as a wholesale plant nursery, so we decided to open our most ambitious project yet – the Garden Centre and Café. Focusing on a wide range of plants and core elements of gardening.
Our family-run garden nursery, shop and restaurant is situated on the south shore of beautiful Rutland Water.
A refined yet relaxed boutique hotel in the heart of Rutland’s beautiful countryside. Close to Rutland Water and the undulating hills of England’s smallest county, this former 17th Century farmhouse is an idyllic retreat for anyone wishing to escape.
Originally created by Geoff Hamilton for the Gardeners’ World TV show, Barnsdale is home to 38 pocket-sized, themed garden ‘rooms’, built in his trademark, practical style, and full of inspiration for garden-lovers of all ages. Go for great ideas for your own outside spaces or simply have fun exploring- there magical hidden corners, ponds full of tadpoles and newts, and an allotment with chickens and giant organically grown veg.
Rutland Retreats brings you a rare chance to stay in contemporary and stylish self catering accommodation close to Rutland Water, with a host of activities on your doorstep.
The Retreats are a collection of two and three bedroom environmentally friendly buildings with sedum roofs, open-plan living spaces and fully-fitted kitchens, set in a beautiful, idyllic, natural countryside surrounding.
Ideal for families, each Retreat comprises a master bedroom and one or two additional bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room, double wardrobe and French doors opening onto the garden.
