Broccoli Bottom

We had an amazing stay at the carrot cottage, the silence of the country side did us good. The cottage was clean and well organised fully stocked with all essentials plus. It’s got a beautiful front yard with large table and chairs. Cottage was comfortable and cosy, definitely recommend. The Rutland area is fantastic for family’s with kids, many things to do all a short 5 min drive from Broccoli cottage.

My husband and I took a last minute three day break to celebrate our 58th wedding anniversary staying in Lettuce Lodge studio. We couldn’t have chosen better. A beautiful clean, spacious cottage with a well equipped kitchen, massive very comfortable bed, good bathroom with an excellent shower and our own secluded west facing patio where we took in a few evening rays. Very convenient car parking outside the front door, adjacent to a couple of self catering apartments. Pots of well looked after plants and flowers added to our already happy vibes. A reasonably walkable trek to the nearest pub for a bite to eat, although we took the car as easy parking. Perfect place to visit the stunningly beautiful area with Rutland Water easily walkable. Plenty of excellent eateries. Super garden centre nearby serving great food.

We had a wonderful time at Broccoli Bottom. We stayed in Fennel Folly for a few nights, and it was a lovely home from home. The lambs and sheep were friendly neighbours in the adjacent fields, and the owners were accommodating and cheery. (The owner and her co-worker made a terrific double act!) We cycled round Rutland Water, not knowing what to expect. It’s not as flat (or as consistently paved) as you might expect, and it was rather muddy in places, but the views are attractive, and it’s an enjoyable and challenging (but not too arduous) day out. For food, the local pub in Manton is good, and Uppingham is great for the bakery and for fish and chips.

We had a wonderful time at Broccoli Bottom. We stayed in Fennel Folly for a few nights, and it was a lovely home from home. The lambs and sheep were friendly neighbours in the adjacent fields, and the owners were accommodating and cheery. (The owner and her co-worker made a terrific double act!) We cycled round Rutland Water, not knowing what to expect. It’s not as flat (or as consistently paved) as you might expect, but the views are charming, and it’s a good and challenging (but not too arduous) day out. For food, the local pub in Manton is good, and Uppingham is great for the bakery and for fish and chips.

We have just returned from a short break staying in Parsnip Place. Lovely one bedroom place ideal for the two of us and our dog. Fab shower! Very quiet setting. Lots of lovely walks from the doorstep. Easy access to all of Rutland Water. Pub in village a short walk away. Highly recommended place to stay.

Christmas for the family. This is the second year we have booked carrot cottage for a Family get together. The cottage is 6 bedded with the most comfortable double bed we've ever slept in and 4 beds in the other room. Accomodation is available in the other smaller cottages so anyone wanting more privacy can stay there. The kitchen has plenty of equipment and all you need for Christmas dinner. A 10 minute walk from the reservoir banks and 5 minutes to the pub, what more could you want?