Victory Cottage

All Rutland, Central England

Thatched cottage in quiet Cottesmore village with countryside views
Free fishing at Stretton Lakes for cottage guests
Private south-facing garden with patio and gas BBQ
Thatched village pub a two-minute walk away
Ideal base for walking, cycling, sailing, fishing and bird watching

Victory Cottage is a beautiful thatched cottage in the quiet village of Cottesmore, with countryside views to the front and the village church behind. It sleeps 4 guests across two double bedrooms and a single, with a cosy lounge, log burner and a private south-facing garden with patio and gas BBQ. Guests benefit from free fishing at Stretton Lakes, just 4 miles away, and Rutland Water is 5 miles off, with Rutland Water Whitwell Creek beach around 3.8 miles from the cottage. The thatched Sun Inn pub is a two-minute walk away, and local attractions including Rocks by Rail, Workshop and Rutland Falconry & Owl Centre are all close by, making it a great base for exploring Rutland.

How far to…

Stretton Lakes: 4 miles
Rutland Water: 5 miles
Station: 4.1 miles
Beach: 3.8 miles

Practical details

Check-in: from 3pm
Check-out: 10.00am
Parking: available for two cars

Accommodation on site

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Details taken from the operator's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ WiFi
✓ Parking
🚆 Near a Train Station

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Events from Skiddle

Sat 14 Nov · 09:30

Care and Repair Workshops

Melton Carnegie Museum, Leicestershire · 9.7 mi

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Mon 16 Nov · 19:00

Early Christmas Sip & Paint at The Bull, Market Deeping

The Bull, Market Deeping, Market Deeping · 14.8 mi

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Sat 12 Dec · 22:00

FASTA, MISC, Alcemist @ Gold

Gold Nite Spot 8 Market Place Grantham NG31 6LJ, Grantham · 13.8 mi

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Fri 22 Jan · 19:30

The George Harrison Project

Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham · 13.6 mi

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£707 per break

Sleeps: 4
Book with: cottages.com

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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Rutland Water Whitwell Creek Excellent3.8 mi
Rutland Water Sykes Lane Excellent4.1 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

Oakham 4.1 miles
Stamford 9 miles
Melton Mowbray 9.8 miles

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