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  We wished we could have extended our stay but Bee Cottage is popular. Despite being an old property it was really warm, cosy and comfortable. it was surprisingly spacious... read more with several seating areas. We especially loved the conservatory and looking through it from the dining table. Steve's and Hanri's creative talents can be seen throughout. They've done an excellent transformation.
Hambleton Bakery and Cafe is just a mile away and from there one can walk to Fort Henry and Exton Park.
A wonderful break

  Beautiful cottage in a fantastic situation. Everything you need is on your doorstep. Steve and Hanri were the perfect hosts. Friendly, easy to communicate with and they left generous gifts... read more for we humans and our furry friends!! Thankyou!

  Beautiful thatched country cottage with lots of character.
A warm welcome gift from our hosts which was lovely.
Plenty of room for the family to have their own space if... read more needed. Lots of comfy spaces to read or relax.
Close to a great pub which was very handy for meals.
Well worth a stay.

  Was home from home, beautiful accomodation. Exceptional hosts.

  Absolutely beautiful cottage, in a beautiful village. Excellent position, perfect distance from the pub, and the fish and chip shop provided a top notch meal.

Couldn't fault the facilities... read more in the cottage, everthing you could need, easy to find.

Highly recommend this a a base to explore Rutland and the surrounding areas.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Bee Cottage!

  Had a fabulous stay at Bee Cottage. Absolutely beautiful property and much larger inside than we imagined.
Welcome Pack on arrival plus our little welcome note was much appreciated- pastries... read more were amazing!
Really appreciated the laminated suggested walks which we made good use of.
Really couldn't have asked for anything more.
The only thing I'd mention for future dog owners is that, although the garden is very safe, my little monsters quickly learnt how to jump over the front gate. Just something to be aware of!

  We had such a lovely long weekend at Bee Cottage!

The cottage itself is a beautifully renovated 16th century property. We especially appreciated the log burner in the... read more gorgeous open plan lounge, which made for lovely cosy evenings on the sofa.

Lots of really nice little touches, from the personalised welcome pack (including a huge slice of amazing vegan chocolate cake!) to the helpful cottage handbook and well equipped kitchen.

It's easy to find, with clear directions and parking directly outside. The surrounding area is beautiful, very quiet, but with plenty to see and do nearby. I'd highly recommend lunch or just a drink at the Finch's Arms, a short drive away in Hambleton.

We will definitely be back to visit in the summer if we can!

Thanks again, Steve & Hanri, for letting us stay with our soppy feline furbaby!
Caroline, Mike, Ava & Logan x

  We absolutely loved our stay

  We stayed for two nights at the beautiful Bee Cottage. The beds are comfy and the downstairs space is lovely. The hosts were really helpful and the welcome pack was... read more much appreciated. I love Rutland, having been born and bred there and every time I come back it feels like coming home. Bee Cottage made this feel even more special. My daughter said the bed downstairs was the best she’d ever slept in!

  The Bee Cottage was a great place for 5 friends to meet up for a weekend. The sitting room was cosy and warm, but spacious enough for 5 adults to... read more sit comfortably and chat. The log burner was great and the house soon warmed up. The local ground coffee and mince pies were a lovely welcome treat - a very nice touch. The house was beautifully decorated and a real pleasure to stay in. Would definitely stay here again if meeting up again as a party of 5 again.
We had a lovely evening in Oakham, made extra special by Chris & Bianca who run Ovation, a cocktail bar in town. They provided a very reasonably priced car service so we didn't have to worry about taxis, and we had a reserved table for both pre- and post-dinner drinks. We were very well looked after.
All in all we can definitely recommend The Bee Cottage for a relaxing weekend catching up with friends - could not fault it.

  A beautiful house that looked just like the pictures, very helpful hosts that provided a personal touch ♡

  A lovely cottage to spend a weekend with our toddler and baby. The cottage is quiet and peaceful and has a much bigger than expected living room for relaxing when... read more the kids had gone to bed. Lots to do and plenty of good restaurants and bakeries nearby.