Dale’s guidebook

In the cottage, you will find a list of supermarkets in Stamford and Oakham with their postcodes, and emergency telephone numbers for pharmacies/doctors/dentists etc. There is also an extensive range of local information including sample menus, places to visit, walks and bike rides.

Rutland Water is within walking distance from the cottage and has a wide range of activities around its shores. These include fishing, watersports, cycle hire, a climbing wall and sailing (all with tuition available). It also has the largest AquaPark in Europe in the Summer and is home to the British Birdwatching Fair. For family entertainment, there's an adventure playground, mini golf and Bugtopia Zoo.