Rutland is a small county in the East Midlands in England. Rutland is so small in fact that it is England’s smallest county. What Rutland lacks in size though it makes up for in quality of environment, Rutland is a largely rural county with beautiful country landscapes to discover.
Rutland is home to the well known beautiful Rutland Water nature reserve which covers 600 acres of countryside. Rutland is therefore a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife, and an excellent destination for country cottage breaks if you want to immerse yourself in an area with miles and miles of beautiful scenery. If you enjoy cycling, walking, boating or wildlife watching you should find plenty to keep you entertained during a self catering holiday in Rutland.
If you want to pop in to town you may want to visit one of Rutland’s attractive market towns such as Stamford, Oakham or Uppingham. Rutland is also well located for visiting the famous town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire which usually takes around 30 minutes to drive to from Stamford. Whether you choose to take it easy on a self catering holiday in Rutland or plan an activity filled break we hope you have a great time. Similarly whether you stay in a rustic log cabin, a country cottage or a self catering apartment we trust that you will enjoy the sights and attractions of Rutland during your holiday.