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BUMBLE BEE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Barrowden

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

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Oakham, East Anglia
  • Popular LocationNormanton Church10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRutland Water Nature Reserve10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBurghley House19 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)77 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage, rustic but comfortable. A quiet small village but I like that. Sheep for neighbours, but the lovely Ru...
Janet L.
May 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

En-suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

BUMBLE BEE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Barrowden

This superb thatched cottage rests in Wakerley, near Barrowden, in the East Midlands and can sleep two people in one bedroom.

Bumble Bee is a lovely thatched cottage nestled in Wakerley, near Barrowden, East Midlands. Hosting one double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, sleeping a total of two guests. There is a ground-floor cloakroom, fitted kitchen, dining room and sitting room with a coal-effect gas fire. Outside has an enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture. Bumble Bee is a wonderful choice for a rural escape to the East Midlands. Parking is available a few yards down the road from the property, as the property is on a bend. Note: This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

Amenities: Gas central heating with electric woodburner. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD player and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture. On road parking. Two well-behaved pets are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles and pub 1 mile. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £50.00. Please also use parking elsewhere on the road as the property is located on a bend. Note: This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Note: up to the end of Oct 2022 due to an issue in the local area, the internet access at the property is very intermittent and therefore cannot be guaranteed'




Region: Comprising mainly of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, the East Midlands has something for everyone from historic castles and National Trust properties and beautiful landscaped parks to gardens.

Town: Barrowden is a village and civil parish resting in the East Midlands, within the Rutland district. The modest village has access to a convenience store and local pub/restaurant for your amenities. Surrounded by history and adventure, you can access The Rutland Water for watersports and Rutland Water Golf Club. Discover the thriving towns and cities of Corby, Peterborough and Leicester for a wide-range of attractions.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

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English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oakham

This cottage is located in Oakham. Browne's Hospital and Museum and Rutland Open Air Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include International Swimming Pool and Barnsdale Gardens. Queen Eleanor Cross and The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Oakham, East Anglia

What's nearby

  • Normanton Church - 10 min drive
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 10 min drive
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min drive
  • Burghley House - 19 min drive
  • Rockingham Castle - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Stamford Station - 14 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coach House Inn - 6 min drive
  • Exeter Arms - 14 min walk
  • The Railway Inn - 10 min drive
  • Fox & Hounds - 9 min drive
  • The Collyweston Slater - 8 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thatched cottage, remote getaway
A lovely cottage, rustic but comfortable. A quiet small village but I like that. Sheep for neighbours, but the lovely Rutland Water 5 miles drive away, with bird watching and cycling and walking trails. 17 miles round the water and 2 bird reserves.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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One bedroom: 1 x double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with 1 x double sofa bed and electric woodburner

What makes this property unique

Gas central heating with electric woodburner. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD player and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture. On road parking. Two well-behaved pets are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles and pub 1 mile. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £50.00. Please also use parking elsewhere on the road as the property is located on a bend. Note: This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Note: up to the end of Oct 2022 due to an issue in the local area, the internet access at the property is very intermittent and therefore cannot be guaranteed'

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