Flat 2, The Maltings

About this property

Flat 2, The Maltings is a beautiful, Grade II listed, first-floor apartment, perfectly located just off the high street, in the middle of the market town of Oakham, Rutland. The property has a contemporary interior with white walls, blended with period features such as a stained-glass window and exposed beams. Close to the bustling high street with everything you need, this two-bedroom property welcomes six or a small family. On arrival, you will find the shared garden with a patio set to soak up the sun (enclosed by rails to keep the little ones safe). Enter the long, impressive hallway and from here, you will find the well-equipped kitchen with shaker-style units, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, and a slimline dishwasher. Walking through the home, the living/dining room is an excellent space for socialising, with a large corner sofa for relaxing, a Smart TV, an electric fire, and dining seating for six. Gather at the dining table to recount the days adventures or why not make it an alfresco affair to make the most of the outdoor space/terrace. As dusk approaches, it feels like Christmas every night with views to the rear of the ‘snowflake’ lit Maltings. there are two bright and airy bedrooms to choose from, a king-size with storage, and a zip/link twin bedroom again with Storage and a Smart TV and en-suite shower room. Begin your day by exploring this quaint, market town (markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays) and browse the flurry of independent stores, bakeries or unwind in a café with a cup of coffee. There’s also a large choice of good, local pubs and restaurants, all within walking distance. The town of Oakham is surrounded by countryside, so you can explore The Rutland Water Nature Reserve, a great place to enjoy the outdoors, and All Saints Church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture, whilst Oakham Museum and Castle are a stone’s throw away. The area is rich in outdoor activities, walking trails, fishing, sailing, cycling, Aqua Park and boat trips, all in and around the beautiful Rutland Water. With a short drive to Geoff Hamilton’s Barnsdale Gardens, Rutland Water and Greetham Valley golf courses, and Rutland Farm Park, the apartment is ideally positioned offering something for everyone. For rich history and culture, venture to the city of Lincoln; here you can meander around the 11th century cathedral and the National Trust site of Tattershall Castle, or why not wander along the high street for a variety of shops to suit all budgets. All this and more awaits at Flat 2, The Maltings. Note: We now offer parking, offering greater flexibility and ease for guests at the flat.

Oakham is the delightful county town of Rutland, and is a great place to visit and spend a holiday. It is filled with pretty stone and thatched buildings and offers something for everyone, it's a great family holiday destination. The town centre offers a good range of shops, restaurants and bars to choose from as well as a local history museum, a 12th century castle and a 14th century church adding real character and beauty. To the outskirts of the town sits one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe in the Rutland Water Nature Reserve which offers watersports, a small water adventure park, a bird watching fair, sailing club and fishing facilities for you outdoor people. There is also Rutland Water Golf Course overlooking the lake. The Midlands is packed with lovely towns and cities that are worth visiting, the train station in Oakham offers access to places such as Nottingham and Leicester with their great shopping and stunning buildings. Why not visit Melton Mowbray, the home of the pork pie?

Accommodation

First-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request) with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Unless specifically requested the second bedroom will be set up as 2 single beds.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with electric fire and sofa bed

Central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, 2 x hair dryers.

2 x Smart TV, Netflix, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking.

Enclosed front shared terrace with seating.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Sofa bed in living/dining room sleeps additional two guests.

Note: The property is accessed via a set of external steps, up to the terrace; due to this, this property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

Note: This property does not accept any tradesmen/worker bookings and is for holiday rentals only.

Note: There are a couple of small steps in the property (due to level changes typical of a grade 2 listed building) Note: If you require the use of the sofa bed please inform us at your time of booking, to allow us to ensure the additional bed linen is made available for you.