Pheasant Cottage

About this property

Perched in the village of Cottesmore, Rutland, is this wonderful three-bedroom cottage, Pheasant Cottage. Enjoying a delightful setting with the local amenities right on your doorstep, Pheasant Cottage is a fantastic dog-friendly choice for a group or family of six. The property benefits from roadside parking for one car, as well as a private rear garden with seating. Inside, you will find a well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can rustle up your favourite meals, ready to enjoy at the dining table over a bottle of wine, along with an inviting sitting room with plush corner sofa and a TV, perfect for enjoying relaxing film nights with your loved ones. Completing the ground floor is a tastefully decorated double bedrooms, served by a bathroom, ideal for those with limited mobility. Upstairs, you can freshen up at the end of the day in the well-appointed shower room, before discovering two further bedrooms, a double and a light and airy twin. Explore the village, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal at The Sun Inn, stock up on essentials at the Post Office, sample local ales at McNeill’s Bar or order in from The Chip Shop. On the outskirts of the village, you can delve into history at the Rocks By Rail, Living Ironestone Museum. Next stop is Oakham, where you can visit the historic sites of Oakham Castle and Rutland County Museum, visit The Rutland Showground, dine at Hitchen’s Kitchen, Orbis Oakham and San Giorgia, spend a fun-filled day at Rutland Farm Park, or enjoy wildlife walks through the Rutland Water Nature Reserves, where you can stumble across the further attractions of Rutland Watersports, Rutland Zoo, and Rutland Water Dam. Continue onto Stamford, where you can enjoy the delights of Browne’s Hospital and Museum, St Leonard’s Priory and the stunning nearby Burghley House. Venture further afield to enjoy the delights of Leicester, home a magnificent cathedral, the National Space Centre, a racecourse, and Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. Adventure awaits at Pheasant Cottage.

Between Oakham and Stretton in the East Midlands is a quaint little community called Cottesmore. The village has a variety of services, including a fish and chip restaurant, a bar, and a post office, and is notable for being the largest settlement in Rutland. Oakham Castle, Cutts Close Park, the Rutland County Museum, the Rutland Farm Park, and the surrounding Rutland Water Nature Reserve are just some of the sights worth seeing in Oakham. There are several places to eat in the area, including 10 Dining Street, Hitchen's Barn, and The Railway, and a corner store is available for last-minute errands and supplies. Move on to Stamford, where you can enjoy meals at the Cosy Club and Tobie Norris, relax at the historic Stamford Spa, see a show at the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, and check out the neighbouring, highly regarded Burghley House. Leicester, a bit further away, is a city filled with attractions like the National Space Centre, the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, the Leicester Cathedral, and the De Montfort Hall.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Central heating.

Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking for 1 car.

Rear garden with seating.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 miles