Situated in the village of Cottesmore & only 5 min away from Rutland Water, is a 17th ct picture perfect thatched and recently refurbished cottage. With original features such as low ceilings and exposed beams, wood burning stove, the cottage provides accommodation for up to 5 people with deceptively large living areas. Free Netflix and WiFi provided. We welcome up to 2 well behaved, extremely cuddly & house trained dogs (please note an extra dog stay of £25).

The space
The cottage has a deceptively large living area, with separate seating around a second decorative stone fireplace as well as a tucked away reading corner and a conservatory in which to enjoy a cup of tea. The dining room nestles between the kitchen, lounge and conservatory – bright and airy for leisurely breakfasts and perfectly practical for having an evening meal for up to 6 people.

Free parking (on driveway & off-street).

Upstairs, there are two beautifully presented bedrooms with crisp linens and fluffy towels. The third bedroom is situated downstairs with direct access to the garden (not recommended for younger children due to distance to other bedrooms).

The cottage is situated in a quiet lane only a stone’s throw away from the village pub and shops. With plenty of activities to keep visitors of all ages busy around Rutland Water, the Bee cottage is the prefect place where visitors can relax and put their feet up after busy days exploring England’s smallest county.

Dogs are very welcome, and the cottage garden is suitably enclosed. Dog owners of large breeds should note the fence at the back is 3 foot high. An additional charge of £20 will apply for bookings with dogs.

Guest access
Cars
You have full use of the cottage. We have a gravel parking space alongside the cottage through some gates, please note this is relatively narrow for some vehicles (e.g. SUV). There is also some additional free parking directly opposite the cottage on the main road for wider than normal cars.

Personal care.
This is a 17th century cottage built around 1650 and the cottage remains a similar size to which it was originally built. Please note that some areas of the cottage contain low ceilings, beams and smaller than normal spaces. We strongly advise that our guests move with appropriate personal care around the property. There are few narrow doorways, therefore we advise that it is not designed for individuals with movement disability-related issues and wheelchairs or support frames are unlikely to be compatible within this cottage.

Other things to note
Guests are welcomed in person and provided with a supply of coffee, tea and freshly baked honey & oat cookies (please let us know if you have any allergies).

We advise that the single room (located downstairs) is not recommended for young children due to proximity from other rooms.