Stay in a holiday cottage in or around Oakham for a taste of real England. Bring your bicycle, there are few hills, making cycling most enjoyable. Click on any holiday cottages displayed below to find a good quality place to stay for a week (short breaks in low season) and explore Oakham and the surrounding countryside of Rutland.
The market town of Oakham in Rutland is one of those charming old English towns with a history and matching preserved ancient builds that go back centuries. Interesting to explore on foot, walk around Oakham, stop and admire Oakham School and the Buttercross, 12th century Oakham Castle with its great hall adorned by sculptures, and charming olde worlde thatched cottages on Church street.
There is a thriving market in the old marketplace where you can stock up on high quality farm fresh speciality cheese, breads and local produce all year round. A special treat is in store for anyone visiting Oakham on the second weekend of December - there are Christmas events to get you into the festive spirit, Santa complete with reindeer, gift fayres, Christmas carollers, a farmer's market and hot food stalls.