Guests say
Victory Cottage in Oakham is a beautifully furnished, characterful property praised for its comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy atmosphere. Guests highlight its excellent location for exploring Rutland, proximity to local amenities, and thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack. The cottage is described as clean, with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. Minor points include the absence of a coffee pod machine and some missing kitchen basics, but overall, guests highly recommend the property and express a desire to return.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage as clean and well maintained, with comfortable beds, fresh towels, and a tidy environment. Only minor issues, such as the need to clean cars due to nearby pigeons, were noted.
The location is frequently praised for its convenience to local shops, pubs, and attractions in Rutland. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting next to the church and easy access to Oakham's amenities.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as cosy and comfortable, with underfloor heating, spacious living areas, and quality bedding. The bathrooms and showers are also highlighted for their comfort.
The cottage is well equipped with modern appliances, streaming TVs, and a spacious kitchen. Some guests noted the absence of a coffee pod machine and a few kitchen basics, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Several guests mention receiving a welcome pack with items such as Prosecco, biscuits, milk, tea, and coffee. While these gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
We love this chocolate box cottage, set in a beautiful village, with use of fishing lakes at nearby Stretton Lakes.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Netflix, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview TV, Netflix, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV, Netflix
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV, Netflix
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas underfloor central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Private rear garden with patio and BBQ. 2 small dogs welcome. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This beautiful cute chocolate box, detached, thatched 5* Gold cottage is set within a quiet location in the lovely village of Cottesmore in the county of Rutland. Boasting countryside views to the front of the cottage and a lawned south facing garden to the rear overlooking the village church where you can enjoy a BBQ on the patio.
Inside the cottage, you are welcomed to a beautifully furnished property with a fully equipped contemporary kitchen/diner, many period-style features, two kingsize bedrooms with their own TVs and one with an en-suite shower room. There is a third bedroom which is used as a dressing room and a single bed for alternative sleeping arrangements. The beamed living room has a log burner to enjoy a cosy evening in. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day sight-seeing within Rutland and surrounding areas. Two small breed dogs are welcome (there is a small charge for the second dog).
Stretton Lakes is 4 miles away which offers free fishing for guests of Victory Cottage, set within 120 acres of farmland and boasting six coarse fishing lakes for you to enjoy from dawn to dusk. The picturesque village of Cottesmore enjoys a beautiful thatched village pub, only a 2-minute walk, fish and chip restaurant, village store/post office, lovely village walks, a playing field and a Holistic Health Centre offering acupuncture, Chinese massage, beauty treatments, herbal and nutritional therapy; perfect for some relaxation and pampering. Just 5 miles is Rutland Water and is a great day out for everyone.
For the adrenaline seekers, why not have a go at sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, golf, mini golf and rock climbing, or for the more sedate, there are many walks, great places for fishing, or spotting the local birds from the bird watching centre. Cycling is also a very popular activity in the area with miles of country roads and cycling tracks.
The market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford are close by and they all have a range of shops, pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. There is so much more to discover with lots of castles and stately homes in the area, including Burghley House, which is famous for its international horse trials, 14 miles away. Belton House 19 miles, Belvoir Castle 23 miles, Rockingham Castle 16 miles, Grimsthorpe Castle 17 miles and Elton Hall 21 miles all within driving distance. A little further afield is Althorpe House, Princess Diana’s resting place, as well as Boughton House and Cottesbrooke Hall.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Rutland Water
- Harlaxton Manor
- Belvoir Castle & The Engine Yard
- Grantham Museum
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
Very characterful cottage nicely furnished with everything you could need provided along with with a welcome pack.
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Confirmed Guest
Our second time at Victory Cottage and I’m sure we will return. Weather wasn’t in our side, but the cottage is very cosy and in a great location within Rutland. If I had one negative…….it would be that there is no coffee pod machine. But that’s me being picky 😜
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Spike Figgett
We stayed in January and got the weather you might expect for that time of year. Luckily Victory Cottage was very cosy with underfloor heating on the ground floor. Kitchen was well equipped and big enough for a table to seat four to five people. Downstairs sitting room was a good size and all rooms, bar the downstairs toilet! and upstairs en-suite and bathroom, had streaming connected TVs. Good broadband/WiFi strength throughout. Nice to have a welcome pack with Prosecco, cookies, milk, tea and coffee on our arrival. Interaction with managing company was very positive and helpful. Local pub, 5 mins walk away, is friendly and accommodating. Ate a Saturday dinner at the Sun Inn and the food was excellent with a very reasonable mark up on some good wines. There is a convenience store virtually next door and an excellent bakery/cafe called Hambletons about 5-10 minutes drive away. Oakham is a lovely little town with an amazing Norman Hall and a thriving market on Wednesday and Saturday.