Located within picturesque Rutland in the East Midlands is the charming village of Greetham. Home to quaint stone cottages and converted barns, a friendly population of less than one thousand and many walking footpaths and cycling trails, Greetham is a wonderful settlement in which to take an enjoyable country cottage holiday in this part of the United Kingdom, particularly if you love being surrounded by serene countryside and glorious fresh air in the great outdoors. Close by for days out are Rutland Water Nature Reserve, a haven for keen cyclists, walkers and wildlife watchers and the beautiful town of Stamford with its many fine buildings.
Hints and Tips on Cottage Holidays in Greetham
Self-catering holidays near a nature reserve
During a cottage break in Rutland, visit Merry’s Meadows Nature Reserve, a a Special Site of Scientific Interest. Owned by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, this gorgeous spot for nature is a haven for those with an interest in flora and fauna as it has an abundance of both. It has a large diversity of grasslands and limestone species such as the fragrant orchid, adders tongue and cuckoo flower, and many species of butterfly can be found within the meadows as well as newts in the ponds. Taking a relaxing afternoon out to explore this gorgeous reserve should definitely be done if visiting or staying in Greetham.
Holiday cottages near a pub in Greetham
Book a self-catering cottage holiday in Greetham near Oakham and enjoy the benefit of a local pub. No village is complete without a friendly traditional pub, and Greetham has three of them! The Black Horse Inn, the Wheatsheaf and the Plough all welcome visitors with open arms and are a great place to meet locals or have a bite to eat. There is also a village shop for those wishing to stock up on food and general items for their cottage stay.
Places to visit during a self-catering cottage holiday in Greetham near Oakham
Every holidaymaker wants places to visit and things to see during their break. Tear yourself away from your lovely country cottage and visit the Parish church of Greetham, the St Mary the Virgin church which is a beautiful and imposing structure in the village. Parts of the building date back to Norman times, although most of it was rebuilt between the 13th and 15th centuries. It is a Grade I listed building and is definitely worth visiting.
There is a fantastic railway museum, the Rocks by Rail, just a few miles from Greetham near the Rutland village of Cottesmore, and visiting this fun and education centre is great for a family day out. For a journey back in time, you can ride the classic quarry trains, go on a workshop tour and visit the diesel and steam locos before having a bite to eat at the brilliant 1960s-style café.
Greetham is a fantastic village for a self-catering break, filled with charm, surrounded by nature and with lots to recommend it for a country holiday.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Greetham, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Rutland.
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