Enjoy a game of golf amongst the panoramic views of Rutland Water. 

With a choice of an 18 hole championship course, or a nine par 3 holes, or you can even touch up your skills on the driving range and putting green.

Clubs and Buggies can be hired for the day

Rutlands fishing lodge attracts visitors from all over the UK and Europe.

Predominately a trout fly fishery, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced anglers.

Why not take a ride upon the Rutland Belle and enjoy the sights of Rutland Water whilst listening to commentary about points of interest.

You will find the watersports centre on the north shore of Rutland Water. A number of watersport activities can be enjoyed, from sailing to canoeing

Enjoy miles of beautiful, traffic-free cycle routes around the reservoir and surrounding area. The cycle route is 23 miles, with a shorter route optional at 17. Theres a friendly pub half way round, and numerous places to stop for that well earnt rest.

Bikes can be hired from Rutland cycle centre.

Oakham Castle is a 20 minute walk from the cottage and is the finest surviving example of Norman domestic architecture in Europe. Open 6 days a week, and with a gift shop on site selling a host of souvenirs and gifts.

Based in Oakham, the centre is home to an international collection of Birds of Prey. For a small fee, you are able to hold a bird of prey, and admire these beautiful birds up close. 

For those gardeners, why not head over to Barnsdale Gardens., known as the "theme park for gardeners". Eight acres for you to explore, showing a variety of garden styles and planting schemes.

A small, family owned zoo with an emphasis on interactivity and affordable fun for the entire family. The zoo is home to over 75 different species of animals, from Meerkats and Raccoons, to Ants and Dragons.

Just a short drive away, you will find Rutlands Farm park whichy is a small 18 acre working farm in the Market town of Oakham. Food bags are available in the shop for you to feed the animals, and there is a tea room onsite for you to refuel.

Rutland County Museum is the perfect introduction to Englands smallest county. The museum is free to visit and offers many displays and exhibits, as well as a visitor centre, a gift shop and a garden

Using strategy, team work and brain power, to crack codes and solve puzzles in order to escape. Open 7 days a week, however pre booking is essential.

Just a ten minute drive, is one of the best garden centres in Leicestershire. You will find everything from garden tools and pots to patio furniture, water features, clothing, homeware and pet care. There are indoor and outdoor play areas for children, and a garden restaurant for the adults to enjoy.

Set in 19 acreas of reclaimed quarry, this museum is a journey back in time. From taking a train trip, to driving a classic loco, to exploring the nature trails, and taking a tour of the workshop and exhibition centre, you can then sit back and enjoy a drink in the 1960's style cafe. 

Based in the heart of the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, you can enjoy miles and miles of local off-road bridleways. Somerby is an approved BHS riding centre, with qualified instructors on hand 7 days a week. For beginners, you can enjoy a lesson on one of the centres well-schooled horses, or for those with some expierience, the centre offers trekking rides, from 1 hour to full day hacks.

The Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre is the gateway to the Egleton Nature Reserve, which makes up the larger part of Rutland Water Nature Reserve. A network of lagoons and wetlands, joined by meadows, hedgerows and woodlands, every inch of this beautiful place is bursting with wildlife