The Old Post Office, Rutland water – Home 5345422 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Old Post Office, Rutland water – Home 5345422
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 4 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Old Telegraph and Post Office cottage, featured in Conde Nast 20 Best Villages in the UK and Starfish, the movie is in the village of Hambleton on a peninsula in the middle of Rutland Water, one of Europe's largest reservoirs. Hambleton is probably one of the nicest village locations in England. There are 3 reception rooms and a kitchen and 3 bedrooms, two king size beds and a third bedroom with single bed with pull out bed underneath and a good-sized kitchen with table and brand new kitchen units by Neptune and a newly renovated bathroom with marble tiles with freestanding bath and overhead shower. There is a downstairs loo and log burner in one sittingroom and an open fireplace in the other sittingroom. The entrance hallway has a dining table. The cottage is a opposite the pub, The Finchs which is like a restaurant. Items provided: shower gel and soap provided. Most of the time I provide bread, milk, eggs, butter and a small jar of marmalade time permitting inbetween bookings and dependent on repairs and cleaning issues/ spillages to sort out.
Hambleton village has an excellent pub called The Finches with terrace overlooking the lake. Hambleton Hall, a Michelin starred hotel is also in the village. There is a cycling path around the lake and the Hambleton pensinsula. Fly fishing and sailing is also available on the lake. Oakham is 2 miles away providing a selection of restaurants and pubs and shopping facilities and Uppingham is 5 miles away and the larger Georgian and Medieval town of Stamford is around 10 miles away. The Finches pub has an excellent NEW YEAR party and so does Hambleton Hall. .
There are a variety of activities nearby. The lake has various activity centres including bird watching ( Osprey nest on the lake) and canoeing and windsurfing as well as open water swimming. Rutland Sailing club is nearby. There is a golf course overlooking the lake, falconry centre, horseriding, picnicing areas. Rutland water is one of the best fly fishing lakes in Europe.
The Old Telegraph and Post Office is fairly newly renovated to a high standard.
Rutland is England's smallest County around 90 miles from London. It is like a small Cotswolds. Hambleton can be reached by rail via Peterborough ( 45 minutes from Kings Cross) to Oakham (25 mins) with a connecting train. Journey time around 1.5hrs. Oakham is 2 miles from Hambleton. Alternatively Rutland can be reached from the A1 turnoff at Peterborough ( 2-2.5 hours from London) Corby station is also only 14 miles away and trains are 1hr 10 from St Pancras.
Hambleton Bakery is nearby owned by Hambleton Hall. It won Britain's best bakery and is open 7 days a week.( Located near Exton in a copse) Exton also has a lovely pub. You can get fresh bread and various types of British tarts and buns from Hambleton Bakery. It serves many of the hotels and pubs in the area.
Oakham, 2 miles away has a deli in the High st called Otters as well as a few lovely shops including Cavells, a small department store selling designer clothes and there is a large Tesco. Cooperative supermarket is a short drive away as is a drive-in M&S.There is also an Aldi amd Lidl. The Barn is a lovely small restaurant in the town and Fika in Mill st does good brunch. . There are several other cafes and restaurants. Stamford around 10 miles away has a broader selection of shops and The George Coaching Inn is recommended for food. Burghley House nearby hosts a selection of events all year. There is more than enough to do for a week holiday in the area.
Oakham castle is in the town of Oakham surrounded by the old moat and inside Oakham Castle is a selection of large horse shoes including one recently donated by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. Rockingham castle is around 14 miles away, Belvoir castle is 40 minute drive and Greetham Castle is nearby. The National Space centre in Leicester is excellent. There is a small art deco cinema in Melton. Gates garden centre is award winning and Rutland water garden centre is opening a new cafe. Stapleford Park Hotel does good afternoon tea and falconry experiences.
Another excellent pub is located in Clipsham called the Olive Branch. I would also recommend the Kings head in Wing, and the Fox and Hounds in Knossington. Sarpech , the Indian restaurant is very good in Oakham.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
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Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($185.96) £150.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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House rules
There is space for one car directly in front of the cottage and other parking spaces on the road nearby. We have three cottages with 3/4 spaces in front of the cottages.
About the owner
Sharon D.
- Response rate:
- 95%
- Calendar last updated:
- 17 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
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“Great place to stay, 5*!”
Beautiful home in a great location, had everything we needed and Sharon was very helpful sending us tips on where to go and what to do. Would highly recommend staying at The Old Post Office!
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“A nice weekend stay in a lovely property”
It is a very attractive and well equipped stone cottage in pretty little village. The heating system did warm the house, but it did seem to have a mind of its own at times.. There seem to be lots of … More
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“A lovely, cosy cottage in a stunning location”
A really lovely cottage which was cosy even on the coldest weekend of the year. Full of character and charm, with very comfortable beds and bedding. Perfect location for scenic walks and the award win… More
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“Rutland cottage stay”
A great cottage, very homely and comfortable for all of us. Everything and more catered for, really cosy in the evenings with the fires. Lits of space for a fmaily of 4, especially as having 1 revisi… More
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“A homely place to stay”
A well equipped and relaxing place to stay. Highly recommended. A very quiet location opposite Hambleton Church with the Finches Arms a stroll away. The small garden is a sun trap and surrounded by ro… More
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“A lovely place”
A wonderful building, well equipped and comfortable. Plenty of space. Excellent location near Rutland Water, for walks and other activities. We were all very impressed. A really good find and we'… More
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with Sharon (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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Send Sharon (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Sharon (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
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- Why can't I call Sharon (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Sharon (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sharon (the owner) a message.
If Sharon (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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