Quiet s/c cottage with garden 5 minutes walk to the centre of Uppingham

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Check out the area

Uppingham, Rutland, ENG

Rutland Water Country Park6 min drive
Rutland Water Nature Reserve6 min drive
Normanton Church12 min drive
East Midlands (EMA)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Number 4 Pleasant Terrace is part of a Victorian Terrace built in 1896 with many original features, wood panelled walls, tiled floors, cast iron fires etc. The honey coloured stone on the outside had been taken from an earlier building which stood on the spot as there is a sundial dated 1666 set into it. (The oldest in Rutland apparently) Curtains and Austrian blinds are all hand made from Chinese silk. With its own entrance accessed from the street by a short flight of steps down, regrettably it is not really suitable for wheelchair users. Internally the stairs to access upstairs are narrow and the garden has steep steps down.
We have been welcoming guests to No4 since 2016 and have Superhost status on another hosting platform.
A key safe on the front wall means you can access No4 on arrival without asking for the key. I will give you the code to open it after you book.
I will also give detailed instructions as to where to find us before you arrive. We are in a quiet Cul-De-Sac, a little off the main drag but still in easy walking distance of the Town Centre (5 minutes)
Central heating throughout as well as a log burner which will make any winter visit very cosy and comfortable.
It has a kitchen with sink, electric cooker, microwave and fridge freezer and ground floor sitting room with Futon which sleeps 1 adult comfortably. The TV has Freeview and a built in DVD player with a large collection of DVD's available to watch. The first floor has a fully-tiled bathroom with spacious shower and a comfortable double bedroom with double bed (sleeps 2) and Wardrobe. Outside, the garden has 4 terraces, one with a pond,(so children must be supervised at all times) with fish and extensive country views of open fields across the valley. Planting has been done to maximise each season. Apple trees form the hedge on the west side and you are welcome to try any when in season (usually in September). We live next door and grow vegetables in a small plot at the bottom of the garden and again you are welcome to use any which are in season for your cooking.

Property manager

Marc Oxley

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Number 4 is in a quiet residential street and I would ask you to be considerate to the neighbours. Please remove your shoes when going upstairs. Please do not have the television volume too loud as it can be heard next door.If there is a problem parking outside please park on Station road (just below) where there is unrestricted parking every day. Wet shoes shouldn't be worn inside the house please. Please wash up any plates/cups you use and put them away. When you have finished your stay please lock the door and put the keys through the letterbox. I live next door so hopefully will be on hand if there are any problems.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakham

Located in Oakham, this cottage is in a rural area. Rutland Water Golf Course and Corby Tennis Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Rutland Water Country Park. International Swimming Pool and East Carlton Country Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Uppingham, Rutland, ENG

What's nearby

Lyddington Bede House - 5 min drive
Rutland Water Country Park - 6 min drive
Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 6 min drive
Oakham Castle - 10 min drive
Normanton Church - 12 min drive

Getting around

Oakham Station - 16 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

The Coach House Inn - 7 min drive
Exeter Arms - 9 min drive
Fox & Hounds - 10 min drive
Subway - 10 min drive
Don Paddys - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet s/c cottage with garden 5 minutes walk to the centre of Uppingham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet s/c cottage with garden 5 minutes walk to the centre of Uppingham?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet s/c cottage with garden 5 minutes walk to the centre of Uppingham?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet s/c cottage with garden 5 minutes walk to the centre of Uppingham located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lyddington Bede House and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rutland Water Country Park and Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Rutland Water Golf Course and Lyndon Visitor Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steffen G.

21 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Weekend Away

Fantastic place, nice and cosy. Beautiful sun trap in the garden. Parking was tricky but the town is small and can park in most places fairly easily.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sue J.

10 Jan 2018

Charming Georgian terrace for two

Beautifully kept property, comfortable size for two and a dog. Great that the cricket field was close for morning dog walks. Friendly owner next door. Only drawback was the micro cooker when we tried to do Xmas dinner! But fine for simple cooking. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lowell W.

23 Oct 2017

Cute Victorian townhouse.

Wonderfully accommodating landlord. Apartment was tidy and clean. Difficult parking but it was possible.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David K., Hamilton, Ontario

9 July 2017

Cosy, quiet cottage close to center of Uppingham

We were 3 adults (from overseas) staying for 3 weeks, visiting relatives and old friends plus sight seeing in Rutland and Leicestershire, with 1 person sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room. Everything was spotless, and comfortable, and became home away from home for us. The cottage is a short walk to the Co-op grocery store, and Uppingham has a better variety of places to eat and coffee shops than we had expected. Juanzie and Marc were most welcoming and accommodating. Juanzie is a wonderful gardener, and shared her strawberries and veggies with us. We were lucky enough to be in town to participate in the open garden tour and the Uppingham feast day, which were lots of fun. I would encourage Juanzie to open her garden next year. It is very pretty.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Diane R., Reading

22 June 2017

Will return

Lovely quiet cottage, not good for people with mobility problems cooking facilities very basic but catered for. Was disappointed that I couldn't sit on terrace due to landlords washing!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Marc Oxley

I live next door with my wife Xiao Jun and we bought Number 4 in 2011 for my Mother. After she moved to residential accomodation we refurbished the ground and first floor. We believe it is a oasis of calm in this increasingly stress filled world in which we live. We both like visiting historic buildings and gardens and have created gardens in number 3 and number 4 which give us an enormous amount of pleasure. Hopefully you will enjoy it as well. Xiao Jun & I have been married for 14 years and she is an excellent cook. Mandarin is her first language although she speaks very good English. I have been a dealer in 19thc watercolours since 1981 but am now semi retired.

Why they chose this property

The view from the back is beautiful. Big skies are the order of the day. It has a charm all of its own. The area is very quiet and not many people know we are down here. But we are close enough to the Town Centre to enjoy all that it offers, award winning pubs and restaurants. Excellent takeaways offering a wide range of food choices. There is also a Post Office along with a Co-op supermarket, Budgen and One Stop shop. Uppingham has some excellent Galleries and Antique centres and is becoming a Mecca for those interested in history due to the Heritage Trail. We are close to Eyebrook and Rutland Water for those who enjoy Fly fishing or bird watching. Stamford and Oundle are half an hours drive. Corby is 6 miles away and has a Theatre and Cinema as well as all the major shops. An ideal location for the Annual Bird Fair and Burleigh Horse Trials . We are midway between Leicester and Peterborough, 14 miles from the A14 and 11 miles from the A1

What makes this property unique

The views over open countryside at the back were what sold the house to me when I first saw it 18 years ago. Sitting at my desk and watching Foxes sniffing around the rabbit holes on the hill opposite is magical. We also have red kites flying over on a daily basis as well as a pair of ravens who are nesting 2 miles to the west of us. Badgers have visited our garden and can sometimes be seen at night foraging on the lawn at the back of nearby flats. There are always birds singing in the garden attracted by the insects who feed on the flowers.

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