Bakers Retreat Exton

Bakers Retreat is a thatched cottage in Exton, Rutland. It's old, 17th century, so you get the beams and stone walls. It's surprisingly big inside.

It sleeps six, has three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. One bathroom is an en-suite. It's got a 4 Star rating, so it's comfortable and well-equipped.

The kitchen is a good size. The living room has a big inglenook fireplace with an open fire. There's a separate dining room with sofas as well. The stairs are standard for an old cottage.

Outside there's a garden with a patio and seating. There's a bike store that holds six bikes. Parking is on site.

The village is quiet and pretty, with a green and old cottages. There's a pub a short walk away. The cottage backs onto the Exton Estate, so you can walk straight out into the countryside.

Rutland Water is two miles away. You can sail, fish, cycle, or walk there. There's a birdwatching centre. For local information, Rutland Water and Visit Rutland are useful.

Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford are the nearest towns for shops and cafes. Stamford is a nice market town.

If you like historic houses, there are several within about half an hour. Burghley House is 12 miles away. Rockingham Castle is 16 miles. The National Trust has Belton House and others a bit further.

Facilities include the open fire, dishwasher, washing machine, WiFi, and bedding and towels. No pets.