Puddle Duck Cottage

Set in the heart of Greetham village in Rutland, Puddle Duck Cottage on Pond Lane offers a family and dog friendly get away in Englands smallest County. With easy access to surrounding areas like Rutland Water, Oakham, Stamford & Burghley House, makes this 200 year old character cottage an ideal location. Within the cottage you will find all amenities to make your stay relaxing and comfortable, with the addition of a separate games room located in the secure garden. The space Welcome to the charming Puddle Duck Cottage which is 200 years old maintaining original features of low ceilings, narrow doorways and a Wood Burner to complete the cosy feel. The cottage comfortably accommodates four people offering two upstairs bedrooms, one double & one twin. Each bedroom provides crisp luxury bedding and fluffy towels. The bathroom is situated downstairs with a shower offering complimentary Cole & Lewis shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, small air fryer, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary tea, coffee & sugar and full size fridge freezer. The kitchen is also well stocked with helpful essentials like salt, pepper, oils, herbs & spices, kitchen roll, cling film, foil & storage containers. Moving through to the original living space for the cottage the lounge offers a Wood Burner with a complimentary basket of logs fire lighters & kindling. A smart TV provides access to most media platforms and a digital bluetooth radio. With a sofa seating four and a chair in the reading corner where we offer a selection of local magazines, books & our guest information folder that includes useful information about your stay and what's on offer locally. There is also an under stairs cupboard where you will find a picnic basket with blanket and picnic set for four and useful items like stair gate, travel cot, baby monitor, iron & ironing board. The last room downstairs is the impressive Oak Conservatory. This area offers an abundance of natural light & sunshine from the south facing garden. Within the Conservatory you will find two easy chairs ideal for morning coffee & reading the paper, and the dining table which is perfect for family meals or an intimate dinner. Puddle Duck cottage also offers a beautiful secure south facing back garden where you will meet an abundance of British birds & the local visiting Ducks. Within the garden is a large picnic bench, a corner seating area for morning coffee or pre dinner drinks, and in addition we offer a Weber kettle BBQ & Chiminea to enjoy the summer evenings. Situated at the end of the garden is a games room offering a break away space with a two seater sofa, Wii games console & multi game table including table football, pool & air hockey. Also within the games rooms you will find jigsaws, board games and cards to enjoy during your stay. The cottage offers an off road parking space for one car at the rear of the property on the quiet lane, additional parking can be found at the end of the lane or on road parking opposite The Plough pub. We warmly welcome a dog at the cottage by offering a secure back garden (please note that fencing is 3ft high on one side of the garden ), and their very own welcome gift box. In addition we provide a feeding mat, bowls & towel. We do respectfully ask for the comfort of all our guests staying at the cottage that dogs are not allowed on the sofa or upstairs. Within walking distance to the cottage are two village pubs the Wheatsheaf & the Plough . A short driving distance from Greetham you will find the neighbouring village of Cottesmore which offers a great chip shop, post office & thatched pub. Around Greetham you can access a golf club, private swimming pool hire, Stretton fishing lakes & the expansive Rutland Water for cycle hire, Aqua Park & numerous outdoor pursuits. Guest access You have full access to all areas of the cottage during your stay and we provide a parking space off road at the end of the garden. Other things to note Upon your arrival you will receive a welcome basket including bread from award winning Hambleton Bakery, Nespresso coffee pods, milk, butter and preserves. For guests bringing a four legged friend they too will receive a welcome pack including a toy and treats , and we will provide for the stay a feeding mat, bowls and a dog towel. Towels are provided, bath sheets, head towels & hand towels.