Bennett's Cottage

Exceptional property(this was our second visit)Maintained and presented to a very high standard,every detail has been very well thought through.

Generous welcome pack and great communication beforehand with hosts.Val and Dave are super hosts and set the bar very high for other properties.We would recommend this to anyone wanting to visit this lovely area,very well placed in Oakham,a lovely market town.

This was a very high standard cottage.

The quality of the towels and bed linen was excellent. Comfy beds. Spotlessly clean. Well situated in Oakham town centre but very quiet. Everywhere you turned was everything you needed and more. I think the owners had thought of everything you could possibly need to live very comfortably in the cottage on holiday. There were even 2 knife sharpeners, which is a bonus, as we usually take a sharp knife on holiday as often they are blunt which doesn't make food prep easy! We would definitely consider this cottage again if we need to stay in self catering accommodation in Oakham. The owners communicated very efficiently with us, and although we didn't meet them, we felt a very warm welcome. It is very well situated for visiting Rutland and the surrounding areas.

Lovely cottage with a very well equipped kitchen.

Owners left lots of nice welcome gifts. There was bread, milk, butter, squash, crisps and some beautiful cakes when we arrived. All very much appreciated. The only thing that could potentially be slightly improved is the family bathroom upstairs. The sink is very small and (for a family of three) there is not a lot of space to keep things. This hasn’t negatively impacted our stay at all though and we have spent a very enjoyable week in Oakham and the surrounding area.

Excellent accomodation, beautifully presented with some really lovely touches like fresh local bread & jam.

This is one of the best properties we have ever stayed at.

There is a fantastic welcome pack of local treats from the Hambleton Bakery which we then visited most days. The house is bright spacious and very well appointed. We loved sitting in the garden and ate out there several times. Parking is easy with a pass for the nearest car park , less than a minute There is an EV charger in the car park as well. The Wheatsheaf pub is close by. It has a fantastic beer garden and does good pub grub. The village has everything you need including a market twice a week in the square. Hitchens Barn serves fantastic food but book well ahead as it’s very popular. There are many fantastic walks around the water for all abilities. We visited the Water Nature Reserve and were lucky to see Osprey’s nesting with their chicks. There is train station with easy access to nearby town and cities.

What a fabulous cottage - this was our 4th stay and we have already booked for next year!

The cottage is beautiful, tastefully furnished and very well equipped. It is wonderfully located only a short walk to all the shops, cafes and restaurants. Best of all are our wonderful hosts who are so warm and generous - they have thought of everything. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage and can't wait for next year.

Comfortable, clean and well maintained in a great location for exploring Rutland.

The attention to detail was superb.

A welcome pack of milk bread tea coffee cake and cordial. One of the best cottages I've stayed in. The location is very good. Minutes from the town and lots of places to visit close by. Would definitely recommend it.

A well appointed cottage and thoughtfully equipped providing all one's needs.

Well located in the centre of Oakham with the benefit of a parking permit for the car park close by, opposite the church. Very handy for the local amenities, pubs and restaurants so not really tested the kitchen as dined out except for one night and all worked well. Would recommend the Wheatsheaf almost next door especially on Thursday steak night deal. Great for a 4 night stay and ideal for a couple. The unexpected welcome pack was greatly appreciated.

This was our third stay at Bennet Cottage and we as a couple can honestly say the cottage decor the cleanliness and all the added extras( being the welcoming gifts on arrival) were better than our first stay.

As the cottage is in such a prime position in the town everything is within walking distance, only taking a couple of minutes to reach shops and restaurants. It also is extremely peaceful as the road it lies in is not a major through route. Parking, by the permit provided, in the car park close by, is very convenient and worked really well for us. All in all probably one of the best cottages we've ever stayed in .!! Thanks to Val (the owner) for her prompt replies to any texts we had sent her also for her hard work maintaining the standards of this wonderful cottage. The proximity to Rutland Water and surrounding villages and places of interest is such a bonus.

Bennett’s Cottage owners have thought of everything anyone could wish for in a holiday cottage.

It was warm and cosy and beautifully furnished. The bed was so comfortable with lovely bedlinen. In fact, this cottage was one of the best equipped we have stayed in. Parking was easy in the car park 2 minutes walk away, using the parking permit provided. The cottage is within 1 minutes walk from the High Street for shopping and pubs & restaurants which is great. A lovely place to stay.

Bennett's cottage is in a great location & is such a wonderful place to relax & unwind, The host have thought of everything it's a very tasteful, amazing little retreat so much care has been put into it, they are so thoughtful & look after their guests so well with a really lovely welcome, i love being there always goes to quickly, looking forward to returning again.

Would highly recommend it. Can't thank them enough for all their efforts.

What a wonderful cosy and comfortable cottage in a perfect location, walking distance into the lovely town of Oakham.

So much thought and love has clearly gone into furnishing this cottage and you can see and feel this as you walk through the front door. The Owner's communication was very friendly and helpful and we really appreciated the supplies of bread, Jam, milk and cakes from local suppliers that were waiting for us on arrival. I would highly recommend this cottage and hope to visit again.

The hosts have put a lot of thought and care into equipping the cottage, with a particularly well supplied kitchen that made our three week stay very enjoyable.

Beautifully clean throughout. Comfy bed with good quality bed linen and towels, plenty of clothes hangers and drawer space. A great central location in Oakham with parking literally two minutes away and parking permit supplied. The visitors book is full of well deserved compliments and it's easy to see why. Host was responsive and helpful when contacted and arrangements for access were clear and simple.

Very helpful when we first arrived came to help us settle in and make sure we knew how to obtain the key plenty of bread and jam and milk in the fridge upon arrival everything very clean and warm and cozy a great place to stay perfect location as it is only about 10 minutes away from the train station the town centre get on a bus and you can go to the nature reserve it's not very far fantastic place to be

Bennett's Cottage is a fabulous property in a great location.

We really enjoyed our weeks stay there. The cottage is warm, cosy, well equipped and immacutely clean. Lovely treats left for us and other little touches make Bennett's special - thank you. We made use of the parking permit, easy and hassle free to park just around the corner in Church Street car park. Val and Dave have truly created a home from home quality property for guests to enjoy and we would love to return in the future. Highly recommended.

Thank you so much for an amazing stay at a beautiful cottage.

Everything was spotless and we hugely appreciated the warm and incredibly kind welcome of treats! We found the cottage to be the perfect size with everything we needed to cook and chill out in the evenings. The beds were super comfy and the attention to detail in including things like items we might've forgotten, a hairdryer for each room and flannels in addition to towels made the whole stay feel relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks so much!

An amazing cottage with first rate facilities.

Quality towels, bedding and everything in the cottage you could wish for. Super clean and a lovely selection of treats left for us. Ideal central location for exploring and very quiet. The owners have put a lot of time and thought into the property.

What a find , Bennett’s Cottage was everything we wished for and more.

The hosts provided a welcoming place to enjoy and relaxing in. We are only disappointed to find it is mostly booked up for the rest of the year. We will be returning soon hopefully.

It was a delightful cottage and if we wish to visit Rutland again we wouldn't hesitate to book Bennett cottage.

It was very comfortable and clean and well maintained. The owners left so many treats including some delicious cakes, bread and jam from a local bakery and a bottle of cordial. We have already sung its praises to our friends.

Superb place to stay.

Excellent location and a host who has literally thought of anything and everything that you might need. We have been before and will most probably be visiting again. Thank you.

One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in.

This was our third stay at Bennetts Cottage and we shall be coming back next year.

We love it here - the cottage is beautifully and tastefully furnished, it is well equipped and absolutely pristine. Bennetts Cottage is a testament to Val and Dave's fantastic attention to detail and is the best cottage we have ever stayed in. In addition, the cottage is located just a couple of blocks back from the high street which contains lots of lovely individual shops and cafes, wonderful bakers and butchers etc. In the local area there is lots to do - Rutland Water, Barnsdale Gardens, Wymondham Mill, Stamford, Rutland Nurseries etc. Val and Dave were super hosts and we can't thank them enough for their kindness and generosity. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage.

We loved our stay in Bennett’s Cottage which is delightfully furnished and equipped providing all modern amenities but retaining a real cottage feel.

The back garden space was a lovely place to sit and relax. What a brilliant location in the heart of Oakham but on a quiet side street. The parking permit was welcome and the nearest car park literally round the corner. We would thoroughly recommend it.

This was my second stay.

its such a lovely cosy tasteful fab place they have thought of everything & the lovely welcoming treats make it extra special. you relax & enjoy the moment you arrive. Can't thank them enough for making a break so nice. Looking forward to my next visit.

Fantastic cottage in the heart of Oakham.

The house was beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays, a lovely touch. Thank you for having us.

An excellent holiday cottage with high quality fixtures and fittings.

Not only clean and comfortable but ideally situated close to shops and restaurants. The owners provide a delightful welcome pack and many other treats! This was our 3rd visit and we will be booking a 4th!

This was one of the best properties we have stayed in and the christmas decorations were a lovely bonus.

We spent a lot of time there due to a storm but it was a pleasure to return to. Very welcoming extras too, coffee tea fresh bread milk and biscuits. I would definitely recommend this property.

We had an absolutely gorgeous stay in Oakham and this cottage was a real gem.

It was beautifully clean and the owners had thought of everything! Would really recommend staying here.

The property was clean, comfortable and homely.

The owners had kindly left lots of 'goodies', which were very welcome.Central position for the town and local amenities. We have no hesitation in recommending this property to other potential visitors.

Bennett’s is probably the best cottage we have stayed in.

Spotlessly clean, comfortable, well equipped with high quality items and lots of very thoughtful little extras to make us feel welcome - a great way to start a holiday, we very quickly felt at home there. We loved the location too. Short walk to town and station but still very quiet. Thank you so much - we will be returning.

Excellent in every way.

Clean, pleasant, very well equiped and well situated in a quiet backwater in the centre of Oakham.

This is third visit which says it all we love it there Would highly recommend Perfect for a relaxing visit Just tried to book again for later in summer but booked up !

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We had a wonderful stay in Bennett cottage!

The cottage was comfortable,cosy and spotless. There’s nothing that we would change and it’s position in Oakham was perfect with it being close to all amenities but in a quiet street with a secluded garden. We will definitely return!

This is our second stay at Bennett's Cottage - we loved it here so much we have already booked to come back next year!

Everything is perfect - the cottage is beautifully presented, scrupulously clean and equipped with everything we needed - and some things we would never have thought about - our hosts have thought about everything! The location of the cottage is perfect - just a few minutes walk from gorgeous Oakham with its lovely little cafes, boutiques and restaurants. We particularly recommend Otters for breakfast and lunch, The Larder and Fika for coffee and The Wheatsheaf (at nearby Greetham) for dinner. Best of all our hosts - Val and Dave - are superstars - they are kind and super generous. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage - it's a 10 out of 10 from us!

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cottage with us.

We appreciated the generous provision of treats and kitchen basics like dishwasher and laundry soaps and paper towels, etc. The birds in the pretty garden were a constant delight and we loved historic Oakham and its close proximity to many stately homes, gardens, golf courses, the Rutland Water, and Leicester, etc. The parking was indeed easy at the Church St. Car park.

Bennett’s Cottage was perfect, the owners had thought of everything you could possibly need or want for a relaxing break.

The location was very quiet yet near to the station and all of Oakham’s amenities. The property was spotless and the welcome pack was excellent. Many thanks to the owners for their hospitality and their organisational skills.

Back after nearly 3 years, and still as perfect in all respects and as described in listing.

A splendid little cottage in a lovely little town - the perfect retreat.

Everything was spotless and extremely welcoming and comfortable. The owners are super hosts. Val provided everything - and more - to make our stay relaxing and lovely. We had the most marvellous time - as ever. Thank you so much.

An excellent, high-quality property that was well-eqipped and had just the right amount of Christmas decoration without being over the top.

Excellent location within easy walking distance of everything that Oakham has to offer. We were told initially that the only place to keep our bicycles would be outside in the enclosed back yard, but in practice they fitted easily into the cupboard underneath the stairs accessed from the kitchen.

This was a really enjoyable repeat visit to Bennett's Cottage.

Everything was clean, welcoming and of the highest standard. There were various welcome goods, including local bread and jam, milk and various other groceries and treats. The cottage had also been decorated in every room for the festive season which was a particularly nice touch. We visit family in the area from time to time and I'm sure we'll be back to stay at Bennett's Cottage when we do. Many thanks for a top notch level of quality.

Delightful cottage which was warm and extremely comfortable.

The house had a good location for both parking and town centre. The cottage was well equipped with high quality furnishings and accessories. There was an extremely generous Welcome Pack and the owners had thought of everything we could possibly need (if we forgot something) and some more.

The cottage is by far the best we have ever stayed in!

The owners are so thoughtful and generous in ensuring their guests are pampered. The quality of fixtures and fittings is excellent and it's position in relation to amenities is brilliant. This was our second stay and we are hoping to book for a third visit next year.

Lovely cottage in a wonderful position Everything you could possibly want supplied and also no need to run to the shop as there is a welcome pack ,bread, milk, etc which was much appreciated Spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds

We had a wonderful holiday at Bennett's Cottage.

The cottage was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and very well equipped with everything you would need. Oakham proved a wonderful base for our holiday - it has wonderful cafes, restaurants and shops - and there is plenty to do in the area including Barnsdale Gardens, Rutland Water and Burghley House. Best of all our hosts were very generous with their time and their welcome pack. We will certainly be returning.

Another brilliant stay.

Thank you. The little cottage was very clean, comfortable and really delightful. The cottage itself and the garden are charming with absolutely everything you might wish for provided by the lovely owners. The position in a quiet spot right in the centre of Oakham is perfect. The town is super with fabulous architecture, cafés, shops, lots of trees and green spaces. We absolutely loved it. We will return. Thank you

Everything in the cottage was in top condition and well appointed including decoration and equipment.

There was an excellent welcome pack and thoughtful touches such as sewing kit, things you might have forgotten. It was very well positioned for the carpark, the town and places to eat. We used the outdoor space for meals. It was an excellent property and we would definitely go back or recommend it to others.

Superb cottage in an ideal spot close to the centre of Oakham.

The hosts have thought of everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay and a lovely welcome pack too.

Excellent cottage.

We had no need to contact the owners as the cottage and its contents were perfect.

Bennett's Cottage is the perfect spot for visiting Oakham.

It has everything we could possibly need and is comfortable and quiet, yet only minutes from the shops. For us, it provides the perfect base for visiting our many friends in the area. This was our second stay and we may well be back.

The owner is a lovely lady,very friendly and helpful.

The cottage homely and spotless. Thoughtfull welcome pack, a real treat .

Fantastic cottage one of the best we’ve ever stayed in.

The owner Val was brilliant and the facilities in the cottage were second to none we will definitely be back and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Oakham.Excellent location and parking was no problem at all

The cottage is extremely well-equipped and in a brilliant location.

The owner is generous and helpful. We had a lovely week.

A first rate holiday cottage.

Marvellous. A very clean, comfortable and really delightful little cottage with everything provided for a wonderful holiday. The cottage itself and the garden are charming. The position in a quiet spot right in the centre of Oakham is perfect. The town is lovely with fabulous architecture, cafés, shops, lots of trees and green spaces. Val and Dave were so helpful before and during our time here. Nothing at all was left to chance. They had thought of everything. We absolutely loved it. We will return. Thank you so much.

Fantastic stay in a fantastic property.

Very close to all of the amenities in Oakham but also very quiet. The cottage is very much home from home with some nice touches such a the welcome pack on arrival.

The cottage is perfect and a pleasure to stay in.

No negatives at all. Val is a very thoughtful, kind and generous owner. More than happy to return.

A very well situated cottage , shops , pub , restaurants literally just round the corner.

Cottage is well stocked with pretty much everything you’ll need in the kitchen and everywhere else in the cottage. Beds are of good quality and my wife and I both loved the pillows. Communication from the owners is exceptional and all information required for the cottage is found within. We were provided with a parking permit for Rutland council car parks and one is situated literally round the corner and we briefly parked outside the cottage to empty the car of suitcases etc and then parked up in the car park which was very safe and convenient. There’s a nice market on Saturday and Wednesday , we used Tesco’s for our food and we would recommend nearby Stamford as a nice place to visit. To conclude we would highly recommend this holiday cottage and a big thank you to Val who was so helpful and kind x

The cottage was exceptionally clean, well situated and well equipped.

The owners pay great attention to detail with lots of little extras like bread, milk and a few tasty treats on arrival. Would definitely recommend this property.

Bennett’s Cottage was a a delight.

Far exceeded expectations,Val & Dave have gone the extra mile in everything . Level of comfort superb ,the tasteful decor & furnishings ,the brilliantly stocked kitchen & appliances . The location was a bonus . .. Just an excellent home , many many thanks . Cheryl

Lovely cosy house in a really nice town, beautifully presented and very well equipped with all you need along with some really thoughtful extras such as the loaf of bread on arrival and the box marked "things you might have forgotten".

Perfectly positioned for the town with great pubs, bars, cafes and shops including an excellent Supermarket. Lots to see and do in all directions Rutland Water, Burgley House and Oakham Castle for example

The bewst cottage so far and we have enjoyed many tears with Sykes

The property was spotless and comfortable and the owners added some thoughtful touches such as local bread, snacks etc.

Everything we needed was provided. The property is within an easy flat walk of pubs, cafes, shops buses and trains but is in quiet surroundings.

The cottage is beautifully, every thing about it is first class very tastfully done

Really enjoyed our stay at this property.

The location was excellent. There are restaurants, shops, bars and a lovely park a short walk away. Bennett's cottage is fitted out to a very high standard. The owners were excellent. They were very generous with the welcome pack they provided us with a lot of useful information regarding Oakham.

An exceptional holiday home.

Spotlessly clean and every possible amenity was catered for.

A beautiful and comfortable cottage in the heart of Oakham.

The garden is a sun trap with visits from the local garden birds! Plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars and little shops on your doorstep and many attractions nearby. Barnsdale Gardens was our favourite. Burghley House and Rutland Water are also nearby. The cottage us equipped with everything you need. My husband and I both loved it.

Bennett’s Cottage is extremely well equipped , clean and very comfortable .

The bathroom is Jack & Jill style but there is also a WC downstairs . Towels and linen are all lovely the kitchen equipment is of the best quality . We booked a cottage in Oakham in order to visit the ospreys at Rutland Water and we weren’t disappointed. We have no hesitation at all in recommending this lovely cottage .

A beautiful well equipped cottage.

A pleasure to stay there.

We had a fabulous stay in the best cottage we've ever had.

Anywhere. Well equipped, spotlessly clean and super comfortable. Especially the beds. Excellent communication with Val, the owner. We really enjoyed Oakham and the excellent Rutland County Museum. Also visited the home of Isaac Newton, Stamford and Rutland Water. Don't forget the Wheatsheaf pub for good food and drinks in the garden. Also blessed with excellent weather! What's not to like? Nancy and John Rickard.

We really loved Bennetts Cottage, it was an ideal base for us as my husband had a recent stroke and walking long distance is difficult.

The town is an easy walk with the pub even closer just around the corner! The property was spotlessly clean and the beds comfy giving us both much needed rest. The weather was kind to us during our stay so we were able to sit in the little garden. The church is very close to the cottage with the steeple being lit up at night and the bells rung on Sunday. All in all a very 'village' feel to this area. Oakham has much to offer so check out its Buttercross and Stocks which are interesting in their history. Overall would highly recommend and would love to visit again.

A delightful cottage.

It's well equipped, very nicely decorated and furnished and has one of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in! The supplies that were left for us were excellent - very nice welcoming touches. The property is very central in Oakham so we enjoyed being able to walk to the shops and so on. A first class stay and our primary reason for choosing the cottage was because we were visiting family nearby (in Melton), so I'm sure we'll be looking to stay at Bennett's Cottage again in the future. Very happy. Well done to the owners for providing a level of service that exceeds expectations in so many ways.

The owners have given a lot of thought to equipping this cottage.

It had everything we needed and was really clean, conveniently situated, very quiet and very comfortable. It is one of the best holiday cottages we have ever rented. ,

Lovely cottage and a great place to stay

Excellent property.

Really appreciated the hospitality.

Lovely cottage in the heart of beautiful Oakham.

Very well presented and equipped really a home from home. Appreciated the extra touches such as milk in the fridge along with a fresh loaf and jar of jam and the biscuits! Would highly recommend.

This is our second visit to Bennet's Cottage and we can only reiterate what a perfect bolt hole this cottage is.

Perfectly positioned in the town , the cottage is equipped to such a high standard ,we defy anyone to find fault.

Exceptional It was a pleasure to stay in this well thought out holiday cottage.

A comfortable and cosy place to return to after a day out. An extremely clean cottage with so many thoughtful extras as well as a generous welcome pack. Good quality furnishings and well equipped kitchen. Parking no problem.

Wonderful property with everything you need for a relaxing stay, the extra touches such as the fresh local bread were much appreciated.

Everything was clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The location is quiet but with restaurants and shops nearby. We enjoyed the walk to Rutland Water. We always found space in the parking bay directly outside the property. Would definitely love to return.

The cottage has been refurbished to a high standard and has a lovely welcoming feel to it.

The owners have thought of everything. It’s like home from home and has everything you could need. A lovely welcome fresh artisan loaf awaited us with beautiful strawberry jam, a bottle of wine and a local newspaper so thoughtful. There was even a little box filled with miniatures of items we might have forgotten. Fabulous!

An ideal house for a winter break; warm and comfortable with many good restaurants nearby.

Having Netflix was appreciated.

Excellent cottage.

Very well equipped and incredibly comfortable. You can tell that the owners take pride in their cottage and want you to have a wonderful stay. The welcome pack was perfect after a long journey. Ideal location in the centre of Oakham but tucked away so very quiet. Easily accessible if travelling by train as it is only a five minute walk to the train station. Highly recommend.

The cottage and it's garden were just perfect.

We could not fault it. The owners have thought of everything and provided such a variety of cleaning products and supplies of other useful items to make the stay here such a memorable one. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again and explore more of Rutland Water and surrounding villages. We have a suggestion for the winter months. A curtain which could be fixed back in the lobby area at the bottom of the stairs would help retain the heat and would add privacy. The sensor light over the back door might have to be moved though. Hope this is useful and constructive .

The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable.

It in a quiet area but a one minute walk into the town so very convenient. There is a lovely rear garden so we were able to sit out in the sun .

A very comfortable cottage in lovely Oakham with so much to see and enjoy in town and countryside.

Highly recommend and would be happy to return.

The cottage was beautiful every thing in it was perfect.

It made our stay in the lovely town of Oakham complete

Perfect cottage and a great base to explore the local area.

Lots of really greats pubs on the doorstep. We had two cars and the parking is seriously no issue at all. We used the parking pass and we were able to park outside the front of the cottage whatever time we returned. The other car park is two minutes away and very secure and you can buy a ticket for the whole week. The owners have thought of everything and there is a very high attention to detail throughout. The garden is an added bonus and a lovely place to enjoy the sun when it appeared. One of the best Sykes cottages we have ever stayed in!

Felt completely at home instantly.

All things were well thought out and sorted.

A lovely well equipped cottage in the pretty, traditional market town of Oakham.

Superb cottage,one of the best we have stayed in over a 25 year period of renting self catering cottages and houses for bigger groups.

The cottage was first class every aspect.

the preparation comfort and cleanliness exceeded all we expected.it’s location in Oakham is ideal for pubs restaurants and shops. Thanks Bennett’s cottage you were the icing on the cake. Also a very quiet area

Positively the nicest cottage we have stayed in, during the many years we have rented holiday cottages.

Recently refurbished and re-equipped with everything you need and more. Our son has disabilities, but the staircase has double hand rails which made access to the bedrooms very easy for him. Oakham itself is full of history and old/quaint buildings. The cottage is a stones throw from the high street, so access to the shops is easy. Parking in Oakham is a bit of a bind, but although a residents parking permit is supplied, you still may have to park a short distance from the cottage. Very highly recommended.

Just WOW!

Everything in me wants to keep this place a secret so we can come back and it be available but it would be unfair to do so. This property literally has it all whilst the photos are good they still don’t do it justice just how fantastic it is. From the little touches added by the owner through to the location it’s absolutely brilliant. We are a family of 4 and felt really at home, relaxed and easy access to everything you need. On the doorstep of Rutland water, 2 mins walk to the main high street, cute shops, beautiful food, a walk to a local brewery which offered some amazing beers! Oh and a view of the church from your garden. Literally everything and more we could have asked for. Thank you :)

A wonderful holiday in a fantastic cottage, spotlessly clean and very well equipped.

The quality of the fixtures and fittings is apparent for all to see. Location is great, handy for the town but so quiet. Also a great base for walking with numerous paths and bridleways enabling multiple routes from the door. We enjoyed meals at the Wheatsheaf and at 10, Dining Street and excellent chips from the shop in Ashwell Road. Just a shame the brewery was closed! Thank you for the welcome basket and wonderful Christmas decorations. We hope to return!

An absolutely fantastic property - I have stayed in many Sykes cottages over the years and this one wins every prize imaginable - a sheer delight.

We will return early next year to explore the area further the timing of which will be dictated by the availability of this property - I would award this cottage 10 stars on every front! It is ran with love and that shows on every level to the thoughtful decor and furnishings to the welcome gifts provided to say nothing of the very thoughtful 'if you've forgotten something' bag - I can not praise this property or its owners enough - amazing.

The cottage is beautifully presented, both inside and out, with so many thoughtful touches to make for a great stay.

Being within a short stroll of all the facilities of Oakham means that we had access to a number of different eateries and takeaways, very unusual for a holiday cottage. The surrounding area is very peaceful and picturesque with Rutland Water, small towns and historic houses all easy to reach. The owners were friendly and helpful both before and during the holiday. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Gorgeous cottage in the centre of Oakham.

A stone's throw away from a lovely local pub, the Wheatsheaf and restaurant, the Admiral Hornblower. You can walk to Tesco, Cafe Nero and Costa Coffee within 5 mins. The cottage itself is really well equipped, we stayed the week as a 'workcation' - a home away from home, so we could work from home in a different location! Kitted out with high spec Smeg appliances, eco-friendly products and every utensil you could possibly think of. Val and Dave left us some fresh bread and jam from the local bakery, crisps, pink lemonade, biscuits and milk. Plus, a box of toiletries in case you've forgotten something. They really have gone the extra mile with this property. Highly recommend! We'll be back...!

The cottage was extremely clean with a lovely welcome pack.

Close to local amenities but off the main thoroughfare. Hosts very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

This was a beautiful cottage.

It had everything we could ask for. The courtyard garden was lovely and we enjoyed sitting in the wooden lounger chairs, listening to the church bells and watching the birds. It was a lovely quiet spot. We would definitely recommend this place.

Lovely Cottage in old part of town, everything brand new.

Comfortable and central location. Back Garden a morning sun-trap ideal for outside living and dining. New outside chairs and table.