Strawberry Lodge

This larch clad, single storey property boasts a beautiful veranda commanding breath-taking views of rolling countryside. Accommodating six guests in three en-suite bedrooms, Strawberry Lodge is the perfect base to enjoy all that Rutland, Leicestershire and the surrounding area has to offer. Situated in the middle of a working farm of 200 acres, with mixed produce of strawberries, sheep, arable, geese and turkeys for Christmas, you are well away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to enjoy this wonderful county with its many attractions. Central to four market towns – Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Uppingham and Oakham (all of which are within 10 miles). Also just 10 miles away is the city centre of Leicester with the National Space Centre. The nearest village is Billesdon, just 5 minutes in the car and has a wonderful village shop, doctor's surgery, post office, two pubs, an Indian restaurant, church and community centre with tennis courts. Rutland Water is just 12 miles away, where you can sail, cycle, bird watch, fish along with enjoying a super aquatic children's play area. This holiday at a glance Sleeps six guests. Single storey accommodation. Two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom. All bedrooms are en-suite. Situated on a working farm with breathtaking views over rolling countryside (see Notes). WiFi. Parking. Children and infants welcome (please provide your own cot and highchair). Sorry no dogs. Minimum of a two night stay. Additional features French doors to a delightful enclosed veranda and access to grass fields. Large open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. Electric oven with separate electric hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Dishwasher and washing machine/dryer. Television with Freeview and DVD player. Garden furniture and barbecue area with built in gas barbecue. Attractions and nearby amenities No doubt, Rutland Water will be on your to-do list, and quite right too. Just 12 miles away. Visit Belvoir Castle, owned by the current 11th Duke of Rutland, with its wonderful ‘Capability Brown' gardens. With six interactive galleries, the UK's largest planetarium, and the iconic 42m high Rocket Tower, the award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience. Burghley House, one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age and is under an hour's drive away. It is also home to the Burghley Horse Trial three day event, normally held the first weekend in September. Also in nearby Leicester, discover the incredible story of the king under the car park at the award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre. Enjoy a meal at the local pub, the Queens Head, a five minute drive away. A little further afield but worth the trip is Hambleton Hall, an award winning restaurant with Michelin starred chef.