Manton Cottage, Manton, Near Uppingham

Rutland. Sleeps up to 6

This beautiful village property is ideal for discovering all that Rutland has to offer from watersports to quaint market towns. . 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: With wood burner, 42" Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player, iPod dock and patio doors leading to courtyard.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tiled floor.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bedroom 3: With 2ft 6in twin beds (can be kingsize on request).
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.. Gas central heating (underfloor on ground floor and bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included (November - March). Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard with terraced patios, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 4 steps in the garden. . This traditional, terraced, stone cottage is situated in the quiet and pretty village of Manton, on the banks of the southern shore of Rutland Water. This cottage has been lovingly restored and still boasts many original features including the now decorative traditional fireplace. The property offers a large dining room inside and two patio areas outside which catch the sun, the upper one offering use of a fantastic BBQ area.
Rutland Water is a haven for birdwatchers and lovers of wildlife, with the Rutland Osprey Project at Lyndon Nature Reserve and Rutland Water Nature Reserve at Egleton close by. The latter site hosts the British Birdwatching Fair every year, described as the ‘Glastonbury of birdwatching’ by the organisers.
The cycle route around Rutland Water passes through the village, and the local dining pub is one of the best en route; it is well equipped with cycle racks and outdoor tables, so a great place to start or finish your ride, and only 250 yards from Manton Cottage. There are many activities that can be enjoyed at Rutland Water, including sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, boat trips, crazy golf, fishing, rock climbing, high ropes course, abseiling, cycling, hot air ballooning or just walking. If you want to discover more of the area, the market towns of Oakham, Uppingham, Stamford and Melton Mowbray are all close by. A little further afield are the larger towns and cities of Leicester, Peterborough and Market Harborough. Oakham Castle, a fine example of 12th century architecture, one of England’s greatest Elizabethan houses, Burghley House and Rockingham Castle, a remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror are all nearby. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 250 yards.