Two Hoots Cottage, Nook Lane, Empingham, Rutland ,England (Rutland Water, Burghley Horse Trials, Bird Fair, Stamford,)

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Two Hoots Cottage

Two Hoots Cottage, Nook Lane, Empingham, Rutland, England

A Rutland village in a striking setting: stone cottages, thatched roofs, farmland, woodland, fields, and a ten-minute stroll from Rutland Water. Two Hoots Cottage is down Nook Lane, an immaculate stone barn conversion fronted by hanging baskets and pretty flowers. More perfection within: chocolate leather sofas and heated Travertine floors, super beds and gorgeous linen, iPod docks, DVD players and a kitchen worthy of a country cottage idyll. The single-storey living area is open plan, its walls and rafters painted soft white; all feels restful and inviting. The main bedroom, smallish, beautifully decorated, is entered via a latched door: a white iron bed, a Venetian blind, a big wardrobe, a vase of flowers. Off here is the bathroom, with sensor lighting and a wet room shower; up the oak stair with rope handrail is the galleried twin, another delightful space. Linda, who lives behind the cottage, supplies a generous breakfast hamper and a bottle of wine. For al fresco dining there's an elegant courtyard with white furniture, plants and chiminea – and an owl to hoot you to sleep: hence the name! As for huge Rutland Water and its shores, all is possible, from fishing, birdwatching, cycling, sailing and windsurfing to cruising on the gracious Rutland Belle.

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Two Hoots Cottage

Contact: Linda Streather

Tel: +44 (0)1780 460909
Sleeps: 5
Rooms: 1 double, 1 twin/double, shower room.
Price: £395 – £695. Short breaks available. Min. 3 night stay.
Closed: Never

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Rutland Water
Burghley Horse Trials Stamford
Barnsdale Gardens
RSPB Birdfair
Rockingham Castle
Rutland Sailing Club

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

A warm welcome awaits you at Two Hoots Cottage

A fantastic open living space with luxury underfloor heating and an Aga multi-fuel-stove

Kitchen and Dining with large farmhouse table and chairs

Delightful Country Double Bedroom

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Two Hoots Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.