Grange Cottage

Rutland's quiet villages and Rutland Water draw walkers, cyclists and families seeking slower travel. Grange Cottage is a two-bedroom base in Langham, a short distance from Oakham town centre and the nature reserves and shoreline of Rutland Water itself. The whole property is yours alone, with private parking for two cars and space to store bikes.

Downstairs is an open-plan living space where kitchen, dining and sitting areas connect—the kind of layout that works for group holidays as well as couples. Both bedrooms have zip-and-link beds that can be configured as doubles or singles to suit who's staying. There's one bathroom with a shower over the bath. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen and wi-fi are included, and an electric car charging point is on site.

The village pub is within walking distance, and Oakham itself—with its castle, shops and cafés—lies just beyond. No smoking indoors.