Stables Cottage

Beautiful place I had a lovely holiday with my family and the downstairs bedroom and bathroom was exactly what i needed as I am elderly and can't get up stairs.

Watching the horses every morning in the fields was a delight. On arrival the owners had left a lovely cake for us and everywhere was clean and spacious. Waking up to the amazing scenery was something I wont forget .

Lovely overall stay, especially seeing the horses and Eli and William.

The lovely cake left for us was very much appreciated.

Lovely setting with plenty of walks locally.

Stables cottage was spotlessly clean and we were very happy with the accommodation and facilities offered.

There was plenty of space for 4 adults. Two bathrooms were a particular bonus. The beds were comfortable and the place was quiet. We were able to sit in the garden and enjoy the beautiful views. We thoroughly enjoyed being able to wander around the stables, meeting friendly animals and people. A highlight was feeding carrots to Eli the donkey and William his neighbour. We would be more than happy to stay here again, which is not something I say lightly. Thank you Alistair and Debi.

Stables Cottage is everything you could wish for.

Quiet location, beautiful views and the owner is always on hand should you need anything, he is very welcoming and to be able to walk around the livery yard is a bonus.

We had a super stay at this cottage.

The owners were very friendly and helpful. The property is excellent especially as we had a dog staying with us. There is a huge boot room which was great for the dog. The beds were very comfortable and there was lots of space. We loved that there was a shower room downstairs with toilet and then a bathroom and toilet upstairs. Excellent value and we loved feeding the resident donkey a carrot!

We have stayed at a lot of Sykes cottages and this was one of the best.

The cottage was well equipped, clean and very well maintained. The beds were really comfortable and the bathroom and bedrooms upstairs were really spacious. There were plenty of games, DVDs and books for all ages and tastes and we felt very at home there. We loved the visits from black labs Mabel and Olive and seeing the donkey, pony and horses out of the kitchen window. The cottage is in a fantastic location to explore pretty villages, Rutland Water and lots of lovely restaurants and shops were in the area. Our family would love to visit again and Debi and Alistair were very friendly, welcoming and helpful.

Had a very happy Christmas in Stables Cottage - prettily decorated for us.

Plenty of space for 6 plus dog. Lovely setting with easy local walks.

We really enjoyed our stay at the stables.

Loved watching the horses it was so peaceful.. The house has everything you need with a fully equipped kitchen.. The beds were very comfy too.. It was such a shame we had to leave early due to my hubby being poorly.. Thank you for the home bakes too they were very tasty

The information and photos on the web site were brilliant in helping us choose the Stables.

We needed either single storey or at least a bedroom and shower downstairs. We got this and then 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Facilities in kitchen were great, like home from home. Everything we needed on hand. Host welcomed us on the night we arrived and a cake inside left for us. Nice touch. Thanks

We found Stables cottage to be very comfortable and with great facilities especially if you bring your dog(s).

The utility room provided a great space to rub down wet and dirty dogs and the walk around the paddock was enjoyed by us and our dogs. The cottage was warm and the beds very comfortable. We appreciated the welcome cakes :0) .Overall a great place to stay with fabulous countryside all around to enjoy. Thank you Alistair and Debi

Stables to Superb!

Cosy, spacious, comfy beds, scrummy cakes, wonderful views and horse riding on the doorstep. Couldn't ask for any more, thank you Alistair & Debi

Fabulous hosts from start to finish Rated by our group as one of the best cottages we had stayed in Ideal location for Burley Horse Trials, Rutland Water and surrounding market towns We would highly recommend to anyone.

Such a beautiful cottage which was very well equipped.

Tea bags and milk there on arrival which was a lovely extra touch. Our 17 month old had a lovely time running around and it was pretty child friendly. The door on the bottom of the stairs was brilliant as it stopped the baby getting up there as well as the dog. Having the enclosed garden for our dog was great as well. Then having the beautiful view out the back. My partner had a few horse riding lessons which he very much enjoyed. The owners are lovely and so friendly. We have already booked to come back soon. Thank you ☺️

We had a great stay at Stables Cottage.

Great location, lovely hosts and perfect accommodation for 6 people!

The accommodation was lovely.

Kitchen completly stocked with enough plates , utensils, glasses etc. The only downside was the washing machine, I put some some washing in and it was hairy when it came out. Obviously previously occuppiers had put a dog towel in or something. Lovely quiet surroundings. Excellent horse riding lessons. Please tell next holiday makers don't go to fox inn in Hallaton as service and food awful, two of us were ill from it.

Lovely, clean and comfortable.

We booked for a family get together and would definitely book again

We had a wonderful weekend stay here for our girls’ getaway – six of us and two dogs, and the cottage was absolutely perfect!

There were three spacious bedrooms (two upstairs and one downstairs), and the whole place was much bigger than we expected. It had everything we needed, and as a lovely touch, the owners had even left us some fresh cakes as a welcome gift. The cottage is set next to a livery yard, which was such a bonus – we got to meet the resident horses and even a friendly donkey who was very fond of carrots! The surrounding countryside is stunning, and we enjoyed a scenic walk to a local pub (about an hour each way), where we had a delicious lunch. Even the locals at the pub were incredibly friendly. The owners took the time to introduce themselves and were so warm and welcoming. The cottage itself was spotless, with two modern bathrooms and a lovely outdoor patio area with a table and chairs. We made the most of the sunny weather and had a BBQ one evening, which was such a highlight. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay – thank you so much for having us!

Communication was great from the owners from the start, we received a lovely warm welcome, the cottage was warm, very clean and had everything we needed for our stay.

It felt spacious and relaxing and peaceful. It was lovely watching the horses close by, we visited lots of lovely towns and had a day on a canal boat at Foxton. We were a 3 generation family staying here and all loved our stay. Something for everybody, we would highly recommend this property, we are already looking at coming back with more family and having the cottage next door too. Thank you Debi and Alistair. We loved our stay!

The cottage is lovely and I'm a beautiful setting.

The owner came to greet us and was very helpful and friendly. We had great news years stay. Our only criticism was the sofa wasn't very comfortable... wouldn't stop us returning though

We stayed in the cottage for Christmas and found it very cosy and comfortable.

It is spacious (more than is shown from the photos) and the utility room is a real bonus with family clobber. Lovely walks and cycle rides from the house. Very quiet so we all slept well. Lovely little touches such as dog towel, homemade cakes and decorations. The owner really cares about making sure you are happy during your stay.

We had a fantastic stay at the cottage.

It was warm, comfortable and very well equipped. The owners were very welcoming and we would love to stay again.

What a great find.

My friends and I go on reunion breaks twice a year and stay at different places but this is the best yet. Lovely location and great hosts. Meeting the very friendly animals was a bonus. We’ll definitely come back again.

We enjoyed everything about the cottage, and the location was wonderful.

Alistair and Debbie were a pleasure to meet, as were all their 4 legged friends dogs and horses. Walking around the farm fields and yard was such a unique thing for us to do, and really enhanced our holiday. We took out a canal barge for the day in Market Harborough and also enjoyed a cruise around Rutland water. We would love to return one day.

The Stables was everything we wanted and more.

Comfortable, well equipped, quiet with a useful outdoor space for enjoying the sunshine. Beautiful countryside and great riding ……… the delicious cake was a very welcome end to our journey …….. we have already booked a return visit.

We had a lovely stay at Stables cottage, having a bedroom downstairs was perfect as it meant I could sleep downstairs with my fur babies.

It was very hot when we arrived 32 degrees, I asked if there was any spare fans as myself and my dogs were very hot. Alister picked a fan up for me the next day which was very much appreciated. Thankyou for the lovely cakes too Alister and Debbie. Loved my walks with the dogs chatting to Eli and William and offcourse the other lovely horses that were also in the fields. Had a bit of fun with the oven but was fine afer I mastered it etc. All in all a brilliant stay and holiday.

We had an excellent stay.

Everything about the cottage was perfect, although I would have liked blackout curtains in the front (facing the road) bedroom. Spotlessly clean thanks to Fliss, superb situation and beautiful horses. Mustn't forget Olive and Mabel the two black labs - really well trained. All the team were friendly and helpful and were happy to listen to our ramblings, despite being really busy! We have already booked a return visit for later this year.

A great weekend stay at Stables Cottage for the 6 of us.

Everything was as described, or even better! Situated in a beautiful area and the horses on the doorstep were a bonus. Nothing was too much trouble for Alistair & Debi, and the cakes left to welcome us were so lovely and a thoughtful gift. Hopefully we will be back

I had a lovely break with my 4 best and oldest friends.

The cottage was beautiful very relaxing...excellent beds and the owner Alastair was friendly and helpful.Would book again without hesitation...maybe both cottages to fit most of my family in thank you!

What a beautiful cottage and setting.

Home from home. It had absolutely everything we needed. Plenty of room for the six of us, spotlessly clean and comfortable. We needed for nothing! Quiet and peaceful location. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back. We loved it. Thank you so much Alistair and Debi, you've done a fantastic job :) Ray and Jenni

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stables Cottage.

It is attractively decorated, comfortable and equipped with everything we could possibly need. The underfloor heating keeps it nice and warm downstairs and it was particularly useful to have a utility room kitted out with towels for muddy paws. Dogs are not allowed upstairs but it is easy to ensure as there is a door to the stairs, which we kept closed at all times. Alistair is friendly and helpful and was always on hand to answer any questions we had. It was a lovely touch to have fresh flowers, a (very tasty) cake and a jug of milk provided to welcome us.

Had a lovely stay over Christmas!

The house is equipped with everything you could possibly and was comfortable enough for 6. Alistair responded to our queries quickly and was very welcoming. We loved seeing the horses and donkey. Excellent stay and highly recommend!

Such a cosy and relaxing cottage in a truly beautiful setting.

We have just enjoyed a fabulous Christmas break. We had everything we needed and the hosts were keen to make sure they were on hand to answer any questions. Would highly recommend.

This is a lovely property, spacious and comfortable.

We stayed for two weeks with our small dog and it was a home from home, extremely clean and excellent facilities, very highly recommended.

This was outstanding.

It was spacious but cosy, clean and well equipped, the beds were comfy and the bath and shower were glorious after long days out with the children. We all loved being in the middle of a stables and hearing the horses and donkeys - took me back to my childhood. The owners lived opposite and were really helpful and kind. We've all said that we would happily return to this property again. Thank you so much!

Just had a week in Stables cottage which we used as a place to meet up with family.

Lovely spacious cottage with a large kitchen and lounge. The bedrooms upstairs are very spacious and all the beds very comfortable. We loved watching the horses in the yard and being able to see them in the fields from the view in the lounge and garden. If you have a dog you can walk round the fields near the horses as well. Absolutely delicious cakes on our arrival and we were met by Alistair who was very welcoming. Both him and Debbie are friendly and helpful but also leave you to enjoy your holiday.

Stables Cottage is a fabulous place to stay.

Very tranquil and peaceful. The owners are lovely, the views are wonderful, and the horses, dogs and pussycat are a special treat. This cottage is one of the best we have ever stayed in. Immaculate with really comfy beds.

A wonderfully well equipped, clean and comfortable cottage.

Great rural location close to lovely market towns and beautiful villages. Our hosts were very friendly, welcoming and really have thought of everything. Scooby snacks and towels for a wet dog are a great touch.

Perfect get away with a very friendly welcome including a delicious cake, clean & comfortable decor, very peaceful setting next to the riding school.

Really fun watching all the horses, our children loved it. Plenty of local things to do for children not too far away. Comfortable beds, good showers, all you need in the kitchen to cook! Lots of books and games provided making a fun evening activity if the kids are bored. Highly recommend.

Our party of 6 adults and two dogs had a wonderful time at Stables Cottage.

The accommodation was characterful, comfortable, clean and equipped with everything we could want. The location at the riding stables was great. It was interesting to see the horses and riders and the view of the meadows with the horses grazing was very tranquil. During our brief stay we enjoyed walking around Rutland Water and visiting Stamford. We also highly recommend Barnsdale Gardens for the beauty and variety of its planting and garden styles. Thank you so much Alistair and Debbi (and Olive and Mabel) for your friendly welcome.

The cottage was perfect for our family of 3 adult couples, a baby and a dog.

Exceptionally clean, well laid out and comfortable, this is one of the nicest places we have stayed. The outdoor area with dining table and chairs is great and the setting is lovely. We ate in every evening and found the kitchen facilities well suited to cooking for 6 people. The host was also very friendly and welcoming.

The cottage is lovely, the photos don’t do it justice & the owners are very friendly & helpful.

The small garden was fine for a small dog but a bigger dog could jump the fence but that’s a minor point. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days break.

Only positive.

Accommodation great, location great, owners great.

Perfect set up for visiting with a dog.

It was quite a muddy w/e so no stress about our dog leaving muddy footprints.

We had a wonderful stay at Stables cottage and were made to feel extremely welcome, would definitely stay there again.

The location is lovely, with great views and plenty of space for a dog walk. The cottage itself was even better than in the pictures, with lots of indoor space and great facilities. Thank you :)

This is our 2nd visit to Stable cottage & certainly will not be our last.

The cottage is certainly home from home.On arrival you are welcomed with gourgous cake & Tea & milk.The Cottage is beautifully clean and everything you need is there.Lovely views from the windows & a court yard garden with table.The cottage provided us with a good base to visit relatives & also The Great Central Railway Winter gala.Lovely Dog walks on your doorstep as well as lovely towns to visit.Alistair & Debi are wonderful hosts and nothing is to much of a problem. Olive & Mable the Owners dogs will be up for a walk with your dogs.In all,I would highly recommend Stable Cottage to anyone looking for a cottage which is away from the rat race in a peaceful area and relaxing be walks to be had.The stables provide horse riding,but obviously needs to be booked with the owners..In all a fabulous week.Thanks Alistair & Debi..Brian & Lynda.

Six of us spent a fantastic weekend in Leicestershire and the cottage was the perfect location for trips to Leicester and Rutland Water.

The cottage was extremely clean and well maintained, and there was plenty of seating, crockery etc, and the beds were very comfortable. The host, Alastair, was great and went above and beyond both before (arrived to a delicious cake, milk, tea, dishwasher tabs etc) during (checked in to ask if there was anything he could help with) and after our stay (returned a left behind item). I would not hesitate to recommend Stables Cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at stables cottage.

The property has everything you need, is spacious clean and comfortable. Very friendly hosts.

We had a fabulous week at Stables Cottage.

It was tasteful, clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The four-legged residents were a bonus! It is a convenient base to explore the surrounding areas, being not far from the A47 but also rural enough to have an ‘away-from-it-all’ experience. The owners were great hosts who go the extra mile to ensure everything meets expectations. Thank you Alistair and Debi (and Mabel and Olive) for a lovely stay, we hope to be back again soon!

We had a lovely long weekend at Stables Cottage.

The cottage is attractive, comfortable and well furnished. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and our hosts were very welcoming and helpful. The delicious cake awaiting our arrival was very much appreciated. All round an excellent choice we would highly recommend to others.

Stables cottage is a true 'home from home' and is situated in the deep Leicester shire countryside ideally placed to visit Rutland and the surrounding area, this being our intention.

On arrival were greeted by very warm and friendly hosts, and also rewarded after our journey by a sumptuous plate of locally sourced cakes, these being delicious and very welcome after a very intense Friday journey on the A1 M . Our hosts were very kind and showed us around the outside and explained the layout of the dog walking facilities.The cottage itself was presented spotlessly clean and with a very up to date and extremely tasteful kitchen with all mod cons. There was plenty of room and the bed was wonderfully comfortable. The whole experience was peaceful and very comfortable. We would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone who enjoys all things rural. I can not sign off without mention of Eli the pet donkey, who is delightful and a real character, and really entertained us during our week long stay. Thanks very much Robin and Anna W.

No need to say much “ Perfect in every way, from cottage to owners”

Stables Cottage is located next to a livery stables.

The owners were very friendly and helpful and we were allowed to look around the livery yard and met Eli the friendly donkey. You can book horse rides if you wish. Tea, milk and a selection of small cakes were left for us to enjoy on arrival. The cottage was clean and tidy and had everything needed for a week stay. The TV is connected to an internet device which allows viewing of BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and catch up etc. Very handy as the ITV signal was subject to pixelation. The shower was really good and the bedrooms, clean, light, large and airy and the beds comfortable. Lovely views across the countryside and the fields containing the livery horses. The location is down a good road about a mile from the A47 so access around the area is easy. The road leads to Hallaton and Medbourne, the latter has a small and friendly village shop and post office. We had a lovely week and would recommend Stables Cottage for a restful stay and a good location for exploring the local area. During our stay we visited the Nene Valley Railway, Sacrewell Farm Park, Barnesdale Gardens, Oakham, Harringworth Viaduct, Uppingham, Woolsthorpe Manor (NT) and Lyveden (NT). All were in easy reach. Enjoy your stay!

Fantastic property-wonderfully equipped, clean and beautifully peaceful-can also recommend the horse riding !

The owners were very welcoming and nothing was too much.

A lovely home baked cake was waiting for us which was a lovely touch. Do not hesitate to recommend this holiday let.

Fantastic cottage and great location.

Very well equipped, owners very helpful and friendly.

Stable cottage is a lovely cottage, thoughtfully and comfortably presented with everything you could possibly need.

It's spacious and bright in a lovely location yet within easy access of everywhere. The countryside around is stunning with some lovely walks.

We had a lovely holiday at The Stables.

The owners were really nice people. The cottage was in a super setting. The cottage was well placed for the things that we wanted to do. The cottage was well equipped and more than served it’s purpose. However our experience with Sykes during 2020 and before this deferring this holiday to 2021 was absolutely shambolic. We understand that we were not the only people to experience such difficulties. We were placed in a very difficult situation and there seemed to be no flexibility in Sykes’ response to our needs. It would be true to say that the internal photographs of the cottage were not up to date.

The Stables Cottage was very clean and well equipped.

Alastair and Debbie were always on hand if needed. The rural location was great and lovely to easily pop out for a walk. We really enjoyed our stay and the children loved being able to have a riding lesson. Would definitely recommend!

If you like a peaceful location and amazing views of the countryside this place is for you.

Lovely cottage and well placed for Rutland Water. Really spacious and everything you need. Lovely village of Hallaton is 1.5 mile away. Some really nice walks and pub. Horse Riding on site that can be arranged while you are there. Hosts were great, there if you need, but no interference in you holiday. We had a really great time.

Stables Cottage was an immaculate and spacious home for our family of 5 with beautiful views of the countryside.

It is the perfect place to stay if you have a dog too. The owners and their resident labradors were friendly and helpful. This will become our go-to home from home when visiting family who live nearby.

This is a beautifully furnished and well equipped cottage, well placed for visits to local attractions in Rutland and surrounding counties.

The owners were unobtrusive, but always on hand for queries. The cottage is based on a small holding with stables and a riding school where visitors are welcome to either view the horses or participate in riding lessons. Dogs are also welcome.

Very warm and friendly welcome from Alistair.

Delicious cake on arrival was a very thoughtful touch. As mentioned in previous reviews, WiFi is very hit and miss, we found it never worked in the lounge and ground to a halt when people in the neighbouring cottage returned! I would have liked a few more "bits" in the kitchen, such as a whisk and a bit more cutlery, but not a big deal. A great location for us to visit nearby family, we'll definitely be back. Great dog walks at Wardley Woods, Fine Shade and East Carlton.

The hosts could not have been more welcoming and helpful.

The location is perfect for those who want a bit of peace and quiet yet have access to many local villages and the larger town of Stamford.

The cottage was comfortable and very clean.

Alistair was a great host, and very helpful all round. Waking up to the sound of the horses was wonderful. If you are looking for a base to explore Rutland and the surrounding area this is a must. We will definitely go back and stay again without hesitation.

Great, everyone (especially the dog) enjoyed the holiday very much.

Fantastic place but also great weather and less than an hour away from home!

Gorgeous cottage, lovely location.

And owners extremely friendly and welcoming. We had a super week. Pub in Lyddington was lovely. Rutland water kayaking great fun and Stamford beautiful. My daughter rode lots and we all loved the location and dog walks.

We had a lovely time at the Stables.

The owners are very friendly and it was nice to be on the livery as we fed the horses apples from the trees each day and enjoyed seeing all the stableyard activity. Lovely walks from the door for our dog and he enjoyed meeting the resident black labs who were also very friendly. Lots to do locally and spoilt for choice with good local pubs to eat out. WiFi a bit patchy at times but only really a problem for the teenagers! Thanks for a lovely week.

Alasdair and Debi have made a very comfortable cottage in a glorious setting.

Everything was very clean and our stay was a relaxing one. Alasdair was extremely helpful and friendly and we could not have asked for more. We even received a welcome cake! Thank you for a great week.

Lovely property, owner’s extremely helpful and the cottage was home from home.

Attention to detail was impressive. A lovely cottage. Would like to stay in the adjoining cottage, Groom’s too.

We had a wonderful time at The Stables.

So clean and comfortable. Beautiful scenery. Loved seeing the horses every day. Smashing owners. Thank you both so much. Merry Christmas. So many nice towns and villages nearby including Uppingham and Oakham. Rutland Water close too. We love all the old traditional shops so were in our element. Lots of lovely coffee shops too. Had a lovely Sunday roast at The Sun Inn, Cottesmore. To top it all the Stables are only 53 miles from where we live. THANK YOU

The owners were really friendly and helpful, even when we thought we’d lost the key!

The property was lovely and warm when we arrived and was so cosy throughout our stay. It catered well for dogs with even dog towels and biscuits. There was lovely cake when we arrived. It was just a few miles from Rutland Water where there are off lead areas for dogs

Just returned from a week at Stables Cottage 18th to 25 October with my daughter and family.

A beautiful stable conversion done to the highest standard I have ever experienced. The cottage is lovely cosy and warm and set in the heart of rural countryside. Daughter and grandson tried out horse riding on this working stable farm and where thrilled and the attention shown was very professional. The cottage is a lot bigger than it is portrayed with rural traditional touches. The host Alister and Debbie were really friendly and accommodating and made you feel like they knew you personally. With the likes of Oakham, Stamford, Uppingham and endless idyllic villages nearby it’s the perfect base to start from. Wildlife is abundant and plenty of quite dog walking nearby. We will certainly be returning soon. On behalf of myself and family a warm thank you for a lovely holiday. Thank you Alan Waring Thanks Alan Waring

The cottage is surrounded by lovely countryside, just ideal for dog walks.

We were made to feel very welcome by our hosts, Alistair and Debi, who were always on hand if needed. There's everything you need in the cottage including a great utility room at the entrance, which we found ideal for the dogs. We were attending a wedding at Normanton church, and the location for this was ideal. I didn't know much about this area of the UK, but found some lovely places to visit and some great places to eat!

A lovely holiday in rural surroundings.

Plenty of places to visit. Looking forward to going to the area again

We were attending Burghley horse trials and it was a really easy drive to Burghley from the cottage, and got us into the West Gate which is our preference.

The cottage was clean, the beds comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. The views from the cottage are lovely and its a part of Leicestershire I really don't know and it has so many interesting places to visit nearby. If you are taking dogs, the utility room is huge, and the floors are tiled plus the garden is enclosed. Whilst it is on the yard of a riding school, it really didn't interfere in any way with our break and the yard was immaculate, so whilst we love horses if you aren't into the ponies its certainly not intrusive.

Stables Cottage is very comfortable, spacious and clean.

Alistair and Debbie made us very welcome on arrival and were always on hand if needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in the cottage and exploring the area - Uppingham, Rutland Water, Oakham, Foxton Locks etc - and there are two good pubs in nearby Hallaton. If you enjoy horse riding the cottage's location is ideal. At short notice we enjoyed lessons on two well mannered horses belonging to Debbie. All in all an excellent week.

Fantastic family holiday, the cottage is brilliant with everything provided.

The owners were very helpful. Would definitely :stay again.

Great owners.

Excellent setting. Added bonus of horse riding

Had a wonderful week at The Stables, whilst attending a family wedding in the area.

What a beautiful part of the country it is! We really enjoyed exploring the area with our 2 labradors finding beautiful parks we could give the dogs a good run out and seeing wonderful villages and thriving pubs. The cottage is extremely spacious and comfortable, and the owners are very helpful and friendly. The cottage is situated on a working stables and it was wonderful watching the horses out of the kitchen window and the daily activity of horse riding lessons etc. (It wasn’t intrusive or noisy at all by the way, it was great to see). The kitchen was well equipped, with some good quality recipe books for your perusal which was handy, and the double oven was of excellent size and quality so that we did a roast dinner for 6 with ease. Fantastic selection of DVDs and board games as well should you need, and plenty of books to choose from if you need a read. A wonderful cottage that more than met our needs and we would highly recommend.

Debi and Alistair were fantastic hosts.

Wonderful rural location with stunning views. Ideal for people with dogs with fields to walk round on site. Horse riding available as it is a working stable. Children will love the donkeys and Debi and Alistair's dogs Mabel and Millie (both Labradors) very friendly. Fox pub about a mile away serves very good food. Dogs and children welcome, next to the village duck pond. Uppingham village is six miles away with a petrol station and local shops including a co-op.

The cottage was extremely clean with a lovely home made cake and flowers on arrival.

Situated at the entrance to a riding stable, with the opportunity for riding lessons, with wonderful views across the stable yard and surrounding countryside. Activity at weekend but never any intrusive noise. It was great to be able to feed the donkeys. Alastair and Debi were very welcoming ,as were their lovely black Labradors, and informative. The cottage is extremely well appointed, warm comfortable living. Rural situation but easy access to many locations and attractions. Would certainly recommend and revisit.

Stables Cottage is a lovely place to stay, very clean.

Beautiful views & some good family friendly places to walk the dogs & eat locally.

Extremely helpful and friendly owners who made us feel very welcome, complete with flowers and home made cake.

What could be nicer? A fantastic, spacious, warm and yet cosy cottage that was a real ‘home from home’. A fabulous cottage in a great location. Couldn’t be happier!

Stables Cottage manages the difficult task of being stylish, spacious, extremely well appointed while remaining warm and cosy.

The country location is quiiet and peaceful while the surrounding villages, towns and amenities provide something for most tastes. The proprietors supplied a friendly welcome with a lovely cake and the horses and dogs were a welcome but unobtrusive background. Definitely a “find”.

An area which is not widely known and has beautiful countryside, interesting town and lots to do and see.

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We found the cottage to be very clean, warm and very well equipped.

The owners were friendly and very welcoming. We would recommend this cottage and we hope to return.

great place to stay owners very welcoming and friendly would recommend to anyone saying in this area

We all had a lovely time at stables cottage .

It was a beautiful and peaceful cottage. The horses and the donkey was the icing on the cake. The owners helped us with making the bed higher for a friend of ours . She really was made comfortable.it was a lovely cottage to bring in the new year. Would not hesitate to go back there . Thank you from Mr & Mrs Taylor.

A beautiful cottage set in lovely surroundings.

We got to enjoy a great family Christmas in comfort. The owners made us feel very welcome, I particularly liked the welcome cake and the squeaky donkey. The working stables were of great interest to the 3 year old in our company. Rutland Water also provided a good walk or two to stretch the legs. Would most definitely return.

A very comfortable cottage, set in a lovely rural location.

We were made very welcome by the owner.

Stables Cottage was a lovely place to stay while we were on a training course.

The Cottage had everything we needed and it was warm, cozy and very clean. We would definitely stay here again.

We really loved this cottage.

The owners had really made it extremely homely and we relaxed immediately. The cottage is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable- we loved it and would definitely stay again. It was great being part of a working stables- I loved watching "Horse TV" from our kitchen window and we enjoyed some lovely walks around the field with our dog Ruby. The beds are very comfortable and we really liked the big Tv and choice of DVDs/books/games. Also the stand alone bath was a real treat! The two teenagers we were forced to bring really liked the various blankets/rugs they were able to wrap themselves in and they enjoyed demolishing the homemade cake! Thank you for a lovely break!

The addition of 2 friendly dogs visiting from next door and the welcome chocolate cake on arrival.

A lovely cottage in a tranquil location, set in a livery yard where I could watch the horses every day and go riding.

Plenty of walking and great places to eat, lots of historic houses to see. The cottage was beautifully decorated, really spacious and well equipped. All in all a perfect holiday.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week staying at Stables Cottage.

As our group contained some horse enthusiasts, the location was perfect for us! The owners couldn’t have been more helpful and made us feel so welcome. The cottage was spacious and comfortable, particularly the upstairs with the large double bedrooms and large bathroom with roll top bath. Being able to watch the horses from the windows was wonderful and our Labrador enjoyed going for walks around the fields, sometimes with the owners’ lovely two dogs joining us! The children enjoyed going out to the stable yard and seeing the animals, in particular feeding the donkey! Several of us took the opportunity to have riding lessons during our stay and we enjoyed ourselves very much. It was the perfect place to get away from it all and relax in the beautiful countryside which is all around. At the end of the week we were very sad to be leaving and look forward to returning to stay again as soon as we can!

A lovely cottage with very welcoming friendly owners.

Everything one could need for a comfortable stay.

Host Alister was welcoming and freindly cottage set in a stables.

Lovely, relaxing cottage in a beautiful, but often overlooked, part of England.

Lots to see and do in the local area for all ages. Loved watching "Horse TV" through the window so if you like horses, donkeys and dogs, this is an added bonus!

Stables Cottage suited our needs perfectly.

We will return without doubt. We loved its clean and modern interior. Alister and Debs couldn’t be more helpful. The location is not only beautiful but very interesting, especially if you like wild life and animals.

We really want to emphasize the incredible hospitality of the owners, the beautiful surroundings and the more than lovely area with all its quirky little villages, with the local farm and other shops, butchers etc.

Good old England at its best, really.

We had a nice holiday in a good cottage with enough facilities.

The ownership were nice and helpfull, our daughter especially liked the horses. We surtanly will come again.

Fantastic weekend away, really enjoyed our time at Stables Cottage.

Photos don't do justice how comfortable and spacious the property was. There was plenty of room for our party of 6 and 1 dog throughout. We enjoyed the personal touches throughout, including the DVDs and books available to enjoy and it very much felt like we were staying in a friend's house rather than renting. Underfloor heating downstairs was a nice perk too! Enjpyed being part of farm life, even just for a weekend, would recommend to anyone wanting to get away into the countryside. Many thanks

Excellent cottage.

we have had some bad experiences from Sykes in the past so this cottage was a refreshing positive experience. owners very helpful and cottage had all we could ask.

The cottage was really lovely, spacious,clean and extremely well presented.

The owners were very, very helpful and as it was situated in a riding stable there was plenty of fields surrounding the cottage where we could walk our two dachshunds with the owners permission. Nice little touches added by the owners just made our stay even better. It is perfectly situated for travelling a short distance to rutland water, Foxton Locks and other surrounding villages. We would definitely return and also recommend this cottage to family and friends.

Cottage itself was lovely, the back garden was a suntrap and would have been a great place to eat, if the weather had been better.

The owners were extremely friendly and helpful and our children thoroughly enjoyed the hack they took from the stables. There was a great view across the fields from the lounge window, whilst watching the activities in the stable yard provided interest from the kitchen window. A great place to relax.