Two Hoots Cottage is in an ideal location to explore the riches of Rutland . Rutland Waters Sykes Lane Tourist Information Centre and the North Shore are in walking distance of the Cottage either via the road or on the Hereward Way Walking trail which lies at the bottom of the Lane. There is much to do there cycling, climbing, bird watching, fishing, sailing, boat trips, windsurfing - on a windy day it isn’t unusual to have over 50 windsurfers out there loving the conditions! The White Horse Inn a two minute stroll from the cottage is the village pub typically English and offers good food at reasonable prices with a variety of well kept real ales, children are made welcome, in fact all over the county there are delightful pubs and village inns offering high quality food. The village store, a short stroll from the cottage, provides a wide range of foods and fresh local produce and the usual daily newspapers.
A 10 minute drive away is the beautiful Georgian stone town of Stamford with shops, pubs and restaurants, the Elizabethan House of Burghley which is open to the public and where the Burghley Horse Trials are held every September. A few miles away are the picturesque towns of Oakham and Uppingham both well known for their public schools, they are blessed with a wide range of antique and speciality shops, cosy cafes, bars and restaurants, all towns hold weekly markets. There is also a train station in Oakham with links to Peterborough, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Birmingham and Stansted Airport.
For a relaxing break in the countryside, without the traffic or the queues, come to Rutland. You’ll be surrounded by open countryside, big skies and wildlife, the Lanes are awash with wild flowers in the Spring and Summer, and Autumn brings brilliant golds, bronzes and reds as the countryside prepares for Winter. Want activities? they are here in plentiful supply whatever the season see our Places to visit for things to do in Rutland and get inspired!