Guests say
Hard Day's Night is a well-received cottage, praised for its comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and dog-friendly garden. The adjacent pub and village amenities add to the charm, and the location is ideal for exploring Rutland and Leicestershire. Some guests noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, but the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the property to be clean and well-presented. However, there were several mentions of specific cleanliness issues such as unwelcome flies, a full vacuum cleaner, and dirty oven trays. These appear to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its quiet village setting, proximity to a friendly pub with excellent food, and convenience for exploring the surrounding areas of Rutland and East Leicestershire. The presence of a village shop and the ease of access to local attractions were also appreciated.
Guests consistently report that the beds and sofas are super comfy, and the property provides a warm and cosy atmosphere. The enclosed garden is appreciated by dog owners. Some guests mentioned issues with heating and a need for better quality linen.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests enjoyed the smart TV and PlayStation. However, there were several reports of maintenance issues such as problems with the heating system, a non-functioning TV, and a full bin on arrival. The garden's maintenance and the functionality of some appliances were also brought up.
While some guests missed having a welcome pack and basic provisions upon arrival, which is a common courtesy in holiday rentals, there is not enough information to determine if this is a standard practice for this property or an occasional oversight. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Resting in the pretty village of Tilton on the Hill, Hard Day’s Night is a 300 year-old former skittle alley, which has recently been converted into a delightful home. This stone-built, semi-detached cottage is Grade II listed and with exposed beams throughout, Hard Day’s Night is a charming honey-coloured base from which to explore the beauty of the Leicestershire countryside. Its location close to the county border makes it ideally situated to explore all that England’s smallest county, Rutland has to offer and yet the City of Leicester is less than half an hour’s drive.
You are greeted to the property by off-road parking for two cars, before you step into the open-plan living space where you can grab a spot on the sofa and take advantage of the Smart TV or the DVD player, cook up a storm in the stylish and well-equipped kitchen for guests to enjoy around the dining table or head out of the bi-fold patio doors and enjoy the south-facing garden with a barbecue and furniture so you can indulge in some al fresco dining. The ground-floor also boasts a cloakroom with WC, handy laundry facilities and a double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, making ground-floor living possible for those who need it. Climbing upstairs there is a spacious landing with a dressing table so guests can get ready in style and a double bedroom with a TV for a bit of wind down time in the evening. Flowing through, there is a second landing also with a dressing table, so each bedroom has their own spacious spot to get ready for an evening out, as well as another double bedroom and a bathroom with both bath and Rainfall shower. Hard Day’s Night is just a stone's throw away from the village shop which is perfect for grabbing any essentials and even more conveniently, the delightful cottage is adjoining the Rose and Crown pub so it’s just a short walk to enjoy this charming little pub’s range of excellent value traditional pub grub. In one direction, you can take a short drive into the town of Oakham where children can enjoy feeding the animals at Rutland Farm Park, and there is also a train station, a museum, playgrounds and a 12th century castle. Also in this direction is the Rutland Water Nature Reserve which is home to a thrilling aqua park, a golf course, Rutland Falconry and Rutland Zoo. There is cycle hire, boat rental and other water sports and 26 miles of paths to explore around the reservoir. In the opposite direction, you can explore the thriving city of Leicester which has a captivating cathedral, plenty of interesting museums and galleries including the National Space Centre, a go-kart track and the Flip Out indoor trampoline park, as well as shops, bars and eateries to spoil you for choice. The lovely market towns of Uppingham, Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray, famous for the Pork Pie, are all around 20 minutes away from your base in Tilton on the Hill. There are also many attractive villages nearby and a host of farm shops and cafes offering outstanding local produce. Hard Day’s Night is a stunning, comfortable home with all modern conveniences, which has been created from a quirky old building in the heart of this friendly village.
Tilton on the Hill has a mix of original cottages and modern houses built in a classic style, as well as a village store and a pub called the Rose and Crown. There's lots to do nearby; feed the animals at Rutland Farm Park, take an adventure at Twinlakes Outdoor Waterpark and Theme Park, and on rainy days go to Flip Out Leicester for some indoor bouncing fun! The village has great access to lots of surrounding market towns and cities.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x double with TV, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Double electric oven, induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, coffee machine.
2 x Smart TVs, WiFi, DVD player, PlayStation.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, barbecue and furniture.
Please note, there is external cctv.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 50 meters, pub next door.
Note: Strictly no Stag/ Hen parties or similar.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350.
Reviews (48)
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Leighann
Very clean and tidy upon arrival. It was nice to find a stairgate already set up so that the dog couldn't get upstairs, without us having to find something to block the stairs off. The kitchen is lovely and very well equipped, nice to have some essentials already there like salt and pepper. If I had to mention one thing, it would be that we would've liked some small glasses or even plastic cups for the children to drink from but this is certainly not a complaint. Everyone loved the property, all the bedrooms were excellent, comfy beds and nice and warm. The location was great for us as we visited the Space Centre in Leicester, went bike riding at Rutland Water, walked the dog every morning from the doorstep and daughter went on a riding hack at Somerby Equestrian Centre before we headed to Melton Mowbray. The garden was excellent for the dog being so enclosed (Rottweiler). On the way home we visited Foxton Locks. Nothing was too far away. The shop over the road was an added bonus. Very well stocked and a wonderful welcome. We didn't use the pub next door as they don't have a children's menu but did eat out in Oakham and also in Melton Mowbray at the Anne of Cleves, which was very dog friendly and excellent value for money. All in all, an excellent property and I feel we will be back next time we visit Rutland. We didn't have any communication at all from the owner, but neither did we need it. On leaving the property we had some trouble with the exterior key box as the door on it wouldn't lock into place for us to scramble the numbers. We do know how to use one as have one ourselves and was getting quite concerned that we'd have to leave it open - which we didn't want to do. Eventually, after a bit of stress, it finally shut into place so we could lock it and leave. This might need looking at. During our stay we used the kitchen door and rear garden to come and go so hadn't had to use the key safe. A wonderful property and well looked after.
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Carole
It had lots of additional details such as shower mat in the bath and grab handles as the bath sides are quite high. My elderly mother was able to manage the stairs as they were carpeted and well spaced. Ample storage in the bedrooms with sockets and side lights aplenty. More than enough crockery and cutlery plus many utensils to cook up a storm.
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Diane
E. the national space centre and Rutland water etc. The pub next door were so friendly and the food was lovely and the shop carried the basics we needed. Would be an ideal place to meet up with family or friends as big enough to not feel on top of each other. Would book again