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Luxury Holiday Retreat near shores of Rutland Water/Oakham/Stamford/Uppingham

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 667 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Empingham
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Northampton (ORM-Sywell Aerodrome)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Luxury Holiday Retreat near shores of Rutland Water/Oakham/Stamford/Uppingham

Enter through the oak front door and you will not be disappointed ......
Step into the open plan sitting/dining area ........Relax and unwind in this open plan living space with a neutral toned, natural stone floor, comfortable sofa and flat screen wall mounted TV. The sofa converts to a sofa bed giving additional sleeping if required.
An oak extendible dining table with seating up to six people provides a practical space and gives a sophisticated feel with contemporary twist.
Bi-fold doors provide plenty of natural light and opens on to a west facing courtyard.
A contemporary kitchen area........incorporates ivory fitted units with a grey breakfast bar to provide a functional space to enjoy a leisurely croissant and morning beverage or prepare delicious food with fresh, locally sourced produce.
Integrated appliances include dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, induction hob, oven and microwave. Under cabinet and plinth lighting creates a relaxing ambience as well as providing functional working light.
Kitchen essentials are provided including cling film, kitchen foil, kitchen towel, washing up liquid, dishwasher gel/rinse aid, dishcloth and scourers.
A welcome basket awaits incorporating some local produce such as – traditional handmade artisan bread from Hambleton Bakery, Belvoir cordial/pressé, fresh fruit, preserves and free range eggs.
A ground floor cloakroom/shower room...... contains a stylish wall hung toilet and cloakroom unit with square deck mounted basin and an illuminated mirror enhances a minimalist look. Step into the enclosed shower to freshen up, with a high pressure mixer and hand held shower.
Shaver point, heated towel rail and a supply of bath sheets, hand towels, shower mat and complimentary toiletries are also included.
A bespoke staircase .......with oak handrail and black iron spindles leads to two bedrooms and shower room on the first floor
The master bedroom...... has a vaulted attic ceiling with beams and an oak boarded floor that is accessed through the Suffolk latched, oak door. A pine double bed with quality mattress, pillows, duvet and bed linen provides a comfortable sleeping space.
Two pine bedside tables with bedside lighting provide a relaxing ambience within the room. Open hanging space is provided at the entrance to the room.
The second bedroom ..... has two pine 3’ beds with quality mattresses, pillows, duvet and bed linen. Pine bedside table with bedside lighting completes this twin bedroom. Enclosed hanging space with wooden hangers is provided outside the bedroom on the landing.
Upstairs shower room..... contains a stylish wall hung toilet and vanity unit with an elegant square deck mounted basin. Step into the enclosed shower to freshen up, with a high pressure mixer and hand held shower.
Shaver point, heated towel rail and a supply of bath sheets, hand towels, shower mat and complimentary toiletries are also included.
A small paved and gravel courtyard.........provides the perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy eating alfresco.
Pibbles Nook is in a peaceful location and it is not the venue for loud music or late night noise
There is parking for one ordinary sized car outside the property.
Free WIFI Internet access available.





Property manager

Alison Yeates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry- strictly no pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly No Smoking property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakham

Oakham is home to this cottage. Browne's Hospital and Museum and Rutland Open Air Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include William Browne Hospital and Oakham Castle. Consider Launde Abbey for a night out or Barnsdale Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Empingham

What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Normanton Church - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Burghley House - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Stamford Station - 11 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Danish Invader Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coach House Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Collyweston Slater - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Holiday Retreat near shores of Rutland Water/Oakham/Stamford/Uppingham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Holiday Retreat near shores of Rutland Water/Oakham/Stamford/Uppingham?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Holiday Retreat near shores of Rutland Water/Oakham/Stamford/Uppingham?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Holiday Retreat near shores of Rutland Water/Oakham/Stamford/Uppingham located?

This family-friendly Oakham cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rutland Zorbing, Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Rutland Water Country Park. Normanton Church is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas getaway
We were very fortunate to find such such a delightful cosy accommodation for us to spend Christmas with our Son who lives nearby.All amenities provided and everything was to a high standard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Pibbles Nook
Excellent small place to stay. Spotless with everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samanthi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning!
Recently, whilst looking for a place for a 'girlie weekend away' we discovered Pibbles Nook: a bijou lodge in serene Rutland Waters. It was every inch that we envisaged: a pretty compact cottage with all the essentials (& beyond) to consummate our girlie getaway! The interior decor of the property was tastefully done & it was immaculate throughout. In addition, the property is conveniently situated where you could drive into the pretty market town of Stamford within 15 minutes whilst the Rutland Water park could be reached in 15 minutes on foot. Above all these, a big shout out should go to our ever so helpful host: Alison whose tips we found quite handy in order for us to explore the area. She’s gone the extra mile to surprise with lovely goodies on the kitchen table on arrival. We recommend Pibbles Nook for anyone who seeks tranquility in the region of Rutland Waters!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful property. Perfect for me, my husband and our 13 year old son and very well situated to explore the local area and the beautiful Rutland Waters. As mentioned in other reviews, everything in the cottage is of a very high standard and comes with a fully equipped kitchen - including washer/dryer and dishwasher. You do need to be a bit careful if you’re taller when in the bedroom, due to the sloping ceiling, but since I’m only 5ft3” it wasn’t much of an issue for me! 😃 I met Alison and Kenneth during our visit and they were very nice and we had a lovely chat! Really appreciated the little welcome pack that we received on our arrival (rolls, jam and eggs) - very nice touch! Would definitely recommend this property if you’re coming over to Rutland for a stay. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaun c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem
What a beautiful and well presented little place. Everything in this space is finished off so well. Clean, tidy, and stacks of information on the local area available. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners who were a lovely and very helpful. Easy short walk to Rutland water which is a hive of outdoor activity while still a very relaxing place. Thank you !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot and excellent location
The property has been renovated to the highest standard. It’s in a perfectly peaceful location which has plenty to do on your doorstep. Hosts were delightful and available if you needed anything. Couldn’t have asked for anymore would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

emmanuelle g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay in Rutland
Very much enjoyed staying there. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empingham
A beautiful and very comfortable property that is superbly positioned for visiting Rutland Water, Stamford and Oakham. The owners have gone out of their way to make our stay enjoyable through good communications, a welcoming pack of groceries and drink and an excellent information pack about the area all of which were greatly appreciated. I would thoroughly recommend staying here to visit all that this area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empingham stay
Very good location. Clean and well appointed property (but tall people beware; limited headroom upstairs). Hosts friendly and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rutland experience
Clean comfortable property nicely furnished and decorated. Comfortable beds, double room compact due to being under the eaves. Generous welcome pack. Excellent location in nice villsge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Holiday experience
Everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little gem of cottage
Well presented, very clean and cosy accommodation and all that's necessary for an enjoyable stay. Hosts extremely friendly and helpful. Ideal location for access to Rutland Water
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris Murray
Excellent cottage with everything we needed. Many thanks to Alison for the welcome pack. All in all a very comfortable short stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage
Lovely and clean property. Thought had gone into the layout and the furnishings. Kitchen facilities very high spec. Perfect little spot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
Beautiful bijou cottage ideal for exploring the local area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but beautifully designed
An amazing property with a wonderful location close to Rutland Water. Every inch of space is put to good use. Beautifully decorated throughout and everything you may need is provided and all of a good quality. It is small, particularly upstairs, but I’m 5 foot so not an issue for me! The additional downstairs shower room is a bonus. The under floor heating was very efficient. Thank you Alison (who popped by to check everything was ok), a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful little gem
The property was perfectly kept and situated for a nice peaceful break. Everything was provided and of excellent quality. Alison, our host, was very welcoming and helpful. we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pibbles nook
Our stay was very relaxing in a very clean and well maintained property we don’t have any negatives about the property. We would highly recommend it if anybody asks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Gem
Very last minute booking on our behalf but Alison was prompt with a reply and was able to accommodate us with less than 24 hours notice so that we could get away for the weekend. Very well designed and immaculate accommodation that was more than comfortable for 2 adults and both a 9 and 13 year old. Open plan compact design of kitchen, diner and couch area with bi-folds doors to enjoy the open space. 2 bathrooms was a bonus and well equipped for what we needed for our short break. Well located for a short drive to Rutland water and the footpath beside the accommodation allowed us to enjoy approx. 15 minute walk across the fields to the reservoir which was bonus. Great cooked breakfast at the Harbor Café and walking distance to the White Horse pub was a great find for dinner - the pizzas were amazing. Bike hire easy from Rutland Cycles (although perhaps a little steep at £101 for 4 bikes - that needed maintenance) and the boat ride across the reservoir was enjoyable too. 10 minute drive into Stamford is great for shopping and food outlets and 45 minute drive to Leicester was a bonus to enjoy the National Space Centre on our last day. Would definitely return and recommend for all, great little find.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day stay at Pibbles Nook. Alison was doing some gardening when we arrived and gave us a very warm welcome. It is clear from the cottage and the surrounding gardens that Alison and her husband take great pride in what they do. The cottage was beautiful; spotlessly clean and very well equipped with good quality furniture and fittings. I would certainly recommend the property to others and stay there again myself if I get the chance. Very well situated for Rutland water and other attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous cosy cottage
What a find! A wonderful peaceful setting which is a short walk from Rutland water. The cottage is stylishly furnished with quality furnishings, beautiful cotton bedding and fresh flowers from the hosts' garden. A second armchair would have been nice but there are plenty of wooden chairs for sitting at the dining table and a couple more at the breakfast island. Alison and Kenneth gave us a warm welcome and said that should we need anything that we should just let them know. We stayed for a long weekend but all said that we wished we could have had a few more days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in a lovely village.
Pibbles Nook had everything we needed for a very restful birthday get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay
Excellent location for access to Rutland Water and surrounding area. Lovely accommodation - comfortable and stylish and a much appreciated welcome with local eggs, rolls, jam and fruit . Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant cosy and warm in a very convenient location to get out and about well equipped & clean
Easy and efficient progress would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We enjoyed our stay, great location, nice and clean with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alison Yeates

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I have been a member of the Institute of Hospitality (formerly HCIMA) since qualifying in hospitality management in the 1970's. During my training I specialised in accommodation management and throughout my career have worked in the accommodation sector of the industry and education. Interior design is a personal interest of mine and I am passionate about providing high standards to achieve a quality experience for all guests. Pibbles Nook has been newly renovated by my husband and I, and our aim is to provide a warm welcome to exceptionally clean and comfortable surroundings and make your stay an enjoyable and memorable one.

Why they chose this property

The accommodation nestles in the delightful village of Empingham, and has been furnished in a palette of neutral, calm colours, with design touches and attention to detail throughout to provide self catering with the luxury edge. Pibbles Nook is an ideal place to stay if you want to ...relax for a few days ...enjoy country walks ...visit local attractions ...explore the area ...attend a friend or family celebration ...visit the public schools of Oakham, Uppingham or Stamford.

What makes this property unique

This holiday retreat is ideally located to explore one of the finest examples of creative conservation in Great Britain - Rutland Water. Stroll down the bridle path next to Pibbles Nook, climb the stile, make your way across the meadow and pass through the spinney that leads to the edge of the water where you can enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits including water sports, trout fishing,bird watching, cycling and walking.

Languages:

English

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