Little Launde Cottage

About this property

Little Launde Cottage rests in the tranquil setting of Launde. Offering a delightful retreat for families and friends seeking a rural escape, this well-presented cottage boasts a toasty woodburning stove and stunning countryside views, creating an inviting base for exploring Leicestershire’s scenic landscapes. After leaving your car along the quiet lane, the tranquil sound of nature greets you at Little Launde Cottage, a characterful mid-terrace retreat surrounded by stunning countryside. Step into the porch where you can hang coats and boots before moving into the sitting room, a welcoming space with an inglenook fireplace and beams overhead, where the woodburning stove casts a gentle glow and a large Smart TV offers entertainment after a day of exploring.

Continue through to the kitchen, where lime-washed walls, wooden fixtures, and a country-style design create a warm, rustic ambience. Prepare hearty meals with ease and gather in the dining area, where polished wooden flooring leads to doors opening out to the garden, inviting you to savour the fresh air and uninterrupted views across open fields. Upstairs, the ambience continues in two thoughtfully arranged bedrooms. The king-size room features a cast iron fireplace and a window framing sweeping countryside views, while the super-king-size bedroom offers even more spectacular vistas over rolling farmland. Both rooms are carpeted for comfort, blending traditional character with soft textures.

The bathroom provides a soothing space to refresh, complete with a bath and a separate shower for ease. Step outside to the enclosed garden, where a patio and lawn lead to a summerhouse beside a gentle pond. Here, you can enjoy morning coffee while gazing across the fields or simply listen to birdsong in the crisp country air. From the doorstep, countless public footpaths invite you to explore, and Launde Abbey is just a short walk away, its landscaped grounds and historic architecture offering a serene escape. For days out, Gates Garden Centre is close by and offers far more than plants, with tempting eateries and unique shopping experiences.

Rutland Water is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, where you can cycle around the reservoir, try watersports, or enjoy a lakeside picnic. A short drive brings you to Burghley House, a historical treasure with grand Elizabethan architecture, ornate state rooms, and parkland dotted with sculptures. Oakham, with its boutique shops and inviting cafés, is also within easy reach, while the nearby A1 opens up routes north and south for exploring Stamford and beyond. Uppingham and the surrounding area are steeped in history and offer something to suit all tastes and interests. Many sporting events are available at Rutland Water including walking, fly fishing, birdwatching, cycling and horse riding as well as golf, rock climbing, a high rope course and numerous watersports.

Little Launde Cottage for a stay where countryside tranquillity meets timeless charm, creating the ideal setting for memorable moments with family and friends.

Historically founded in Saxon times, Tilton on the Hill was at the crossroads of old paths between Leicester, Oakham, Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray, offering great access to markets and towns. Nowadays the village is a pretty English settlement with a mix of original cottages and modern houses built in a classic style. Home to a village general store, a pub called the Rose and Crown, and a village hall hosting community events and clubs, its a delightful environment to enjoy a peaceful break. There's lots to do in the surrounding area, little ones will love Rutland Farm Park where they can feed the animals, Twinlakes Outdoor Waterpark and Theme Park will be a hit in summer, and on rainy days go to Flip Out Leicester for some indoor bouncing fun! Thanks to its central location Tilton on the Hill ensures easy access to several major towns, while being a peaceful place to return to each day of your self-catered stay.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with Smart TV, 1 x king-size.

Bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV.

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer.

2 x Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair and baby bouncer available.

Roadside parking.

Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture, pond and summerhouse.

One well-behaved pet welcome, two by request.

Welcome hamper.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 4.4 miles, pub 3.9 miles.