Just a mile from the north-eastern corner of the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, this picturesque holiday cottage makes a wonderful retreat for seven guests, with ample space for two pet dogs as well. Located in the heart of the pretty village of Empingham and featuring a quaint thatched roof, relaxing hot tub and exposed oak beams, the property offers a wonderfully idyllic escape for families and friends seeking a quiet getaway in beautiful surroundings. Entering this beautiful property, the flagstone hallway leads through to the charming and fully equipped kitchen with its stunning exposed wall and surrounding beams, which makes an ideal space for cooking up all your favourite family meals. The welcoming dining room has a large inglenook fireplace and is perfect for getting together to chat about the day. Stepping down into the cosy lounge, this characterful room has wooden floors and beams, and is a lovely space for sitting back with a good book or enjoying a film in the evenings. The ground floor also has a handy shower room. There are four peaceful bedrooms upstairs: two king-size, a double and a single, along with a family bathroom featuring a beautiful slipper bath. Going outside, the large garden is enclosed by a five-bar gate and mature hedging, and features a lawn with space for dogs to stretch their legs, as well as a charming patio with a hot tub and plenty of seating. This is a fantastic area to explore with your four-legged friends, with Rutland Water offering some glorious walks. The nearby towns of Stamford (5.5 miles) and Oakham (6 miles) have a great range of shops, cafes and pubs. Dogs are also welcome in the parklands surrounding Burghley (9 miles) and Grimsthorpe (15 miles), and in the grounds of Oakham Castle (6 miles). House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - Sleeps 6+1 ( Maximum of 7 guests) - 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin bedroom and 1 single - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath and WC, and 1 ground floor shower room with WC - Electric oven and hob, steam oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and washing machine - Travel cot and highchair available on request - TV in the lounge - Shared enclosed garden with lawn and patio - Hot tub - 6 seater hydrotherapy - BBQ - Off-road parking for 4 cars - Pub/restaurant and shop within 400 metres - Raised pond covered by a net - Small step from the main landing to the double & twin bedrooms - Annex attached to the cottage which is occupied - Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.