The Wisteria Hotel

The recently renovated Wisteria Hotel, located in the historic market town of Oakham, provides comfort and hospitality, combined with the charm and character of a country house ambiance. Achieving in 2019 a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence two years running and a “Loved by Guests” award from Hotels.com you can be assured of a warm welcome and comfortable stay.  Once a hunting lodge this attractive property, part of which is a cottage dating back to 1604, has been carefully extended to offer facilities and services for both the business and leisure guest.

Rocks by Rail: The Living Ironstone Museum

Rocks by Rail is an outdoor living museum covering 19 acres of reclaimed quarry and railway tracks to offer a journey back in time. Situated 4 miles from Oakham, explore fascinating nature trails, take a train trip, drive a classic loco and tour the workshop.

Spanhoe Lodge

Spanhoe Lodge is situated in the East Northamptonshire Village of Laxton, just 2 miles from the Rutland Border and the Welland Valley Viaduct. Close to market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford, and near to Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Whether for a romantic break, time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a special occasion or business, Spanhoe Lodge offers everything you want and more.

The Kings Arms Inn

AA 4* Accommodation, 2 AA Rosettes and Home To Jimmy’s Smokehouse in Rutland

Rutland Garden Centre, Village Store & Café

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.

The Barnsdale Brasserie – 1760

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.

Rutland County Museum

Rutland County Museum, located on Catmos Street in Oakham, is the perfect introduction to the smallest county in England.

Rutland Watersports

Rutland Watersports Centre is on the north shore of Rutland Water Park at Whitwell and offers sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding, from beginner to expert we can offer you the perfect activity, course or day out for everyone.

Rutland Retreats

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.

Fineshade cycling outdoors attraction

Fineshade Wood

A hidden gem in the countryside south of Rutland! Located between Stamford and Corby, Fineshade Wood provides a picturesque setting for your next family adventure.

The Barnsdale

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.

Rutland Water Visitor Centre & Mini Golf

Make sure you pop into the interactive and informative Rutland Water Visitor Centre at Sykes Lane near Empingham. You will find lots to be learned; with items telling the history of the reservoir, and explaining the wildlife on the nature reserve, not forgetting the array of local information you can pick up to plan your time in the area, alongside maps, cycle routes, souvenirs and gifts.