19 Main Street, Empingham, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 8PR  (Show me directions) Show Map

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Primrose Hall Cottage

The cottage is in the centre of the village with parking immediately outside. A pub serving hot, home-cooked food is one minutes walk away and open all day. There is also a shop open 7 days a week, a doctors surgery and a hairdressers. Originally a farm building, Primrose Hall was converted in 1860 as a meeting place for The Primrose League, but during the middle of the 20th Century it lapsed into dis-repair. In 2007 the current owners completely renovated it, converting it into the wonderful holiday cottage it is today. Original features remain including an Ancaster Arms Crest imbedded in the stone fireplace, a highly unusual oak block floor in the open plan living area and exposed beams are displayed in every room.Empingham lies half way inbetween the historic market towns of Stamford and Oakham. The quaint alleyways and hidden corners in each of the towns are home to some exquisite independant retailers. Stamford, with its Georgian townhouses is widely regarded as one of the finest stone towns in England and is home to Burghley House, one of the most magnificent stately homes in the country.Rutland Water is home to The British Birdwatching Fair and perfect to enjoy an active or relaxing holiday. Go sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, fly-fishing, birdwatching, rock climbing, take a cruise or just enjoy the wonderful views with a gentle stroll around its footpaths.Three miles from Empingham is Barnsdale Gardens, a theme park for garden enthusiasts. Built by Geoff Hamilton for the BBCs Gardeners World, it contains over 30 individually themed gardens and provides courses and events throughout the year.Rutland may be the smallest county in England, but has two Michelin starred restaurants and many with one or more AA rosettes and is home to The Good Pub Guide's "Pub of the Year" 2014. Good quality food is a passion, and the cottage contains a folder with sample menus from over 30 local eateries, as well one with infomation on the numerous things to do in the area designed to cater for every taste and budget. Both folders are constantly up-dated so you can easily find out "what's on" when you stay.

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