Guests say
Pheasant Cottage is a well-liked property in a picturesque village close to Rutland, appreciated for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The local pub and amenities add to the charm, and the garden, while needing attention, is enjoyed by guests and their pets. Some concerns over space and maintenance issues are noted, but overall, guests have had pleasant stays and some would happily return.
The property is generally found to be lovely and clean, although some guests have reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and dampness in storage areas. The majority of feedback, however, suggests a satisfactory level of cleanliness.
The cottage is situated in a beautiful village, with proximity to Rutland water and local attractions. The location is highly praised for its convenience and the welcoming nature of the local community.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the central heating welcoming, but some have issues with the size of the double bedrooms and accessibility around the beds. The garden's unevenness is a concern for older guests.
The property boasts a well-equipped kitchen and good central heating, but several guests have reported broken or missing items, such as toilet seats and lights, and a lack of drying space for wet clothing. Maintenance issues are a recurring theme.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owner towards the guests, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Perched in the village of Cottesmore, Rutland, is this wonderful three-bedroom cottage, Pheasant Cottage. Enjoying a delightful setting with the local amenities right on your doorstep, Pheasant Cottage is a fantastic dog-friendly choice for a group or family of six. The property benefits from roadside parking for one car, as well as a private rear garden with seating. Inside, you will find a well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can rustle up your favourite meals, ready to enjoy at the dining table over a bottle of wine, along with an inviting sitting room with plush corner sofa and a TV, perfect for enjoying relaxing film nights with your loved ones. Completing the ground floor is a tastefully decorated double bedrooms, served by a bathroom, ideal for those with limited mobility. Upstairs, you can freshen up at the end of the day in the well-appointed shower room, before discovering two further bedrooms, a double and a light and airy twin. Explore the village, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal at The Sun Inn, stock up on essentials at the Post Office, sample local ales at McNeill’s Bar or order in from The Chip Shop. On the outskirts of the village, you can delve into history at the Rocks By Rail, Living Ironestone Museum. Next stop is Oakham, where you can visit the historic sites of Oakham Castle and Rutland County Museum, visit The Rutland Showground, dine at Hitchen’s Kitchen, Orbis Oakham and San Giorgia, spend a fun-filled day at Rutland Farm Park, or enjoy wildlife walks through the Rutland Water Nature Reserves, where you can stumble across the further attractions of Rutland Watersports, Rutland Zoo, and Rutland Water Dam. Continue onto Stamford, where you can enjoy the delights of Browne’s Hospital and Museum, St Leonard’s Priory and the stunning nearby Burghley House. Venture further afield to enjoy the delights of Leicester, home a magnificent cathedral, the National Space Centre, a racecourse, and Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. Adventure awaits at Pheasant Cottage.
Between Oakham and Stretton in the East Midlands is a quaint little community called Cottesmore. The village has a variety of services, including a fish and chip restaurant, a bar, and a post office, and is notable for being the largest settlement in Rutland. Oakham Castle, Cutts Close Park, the Rutland County Museum, the Rutland Farm Park, and the surrounding Rutland Water Nature Reserve are just some of the sights worth seeing in Oakham. There are several places to eat in the area, including 10 Dining Street, Hitchen's Barn, and The Railway, and a corner store is available for last-minute errands and supplies. Move on to Stamford, where you can enjoy meals at the Cosy Club and Tobie Norris, relax at the historic Stamford Spa, see a show at the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, and check out the neighbouring, highly regarded Burghley House. Leicester, a bit further away, is a city filled with attractions like the National Space Centre, the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, the Leicester Cathedral, and the De Montfort Hall.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking for 1 car.
Rear garden with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (9)
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Griff
Third bedroom is a cupboard. Not suitable for six people. Good location.
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Bertwistle
I tried to use the dimplex heater and cleaned out the dust but it did not work.everything else was fine
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Joanne
Visited for a week with elderly parents. Was delighted to have found a place that had a downstairs bedroom, bathroom and garden my small dog. However, I can only really asses our stay as 'adequate' and sorry to say that I wouldn't return or recommend, we left a day early. There were issues with cleanliness; damp/mould(?) in the cupboards designated as wardrobes so didn't really want to hang clothes in there; there was quite a bit of dust and lots of cobwebs (floors especially in need of thorough cleaning); some of the bed linen needs renewing as some was a bit grubby. The downstairs bedroom is far too small for a double bed. Although we only had one person in that room a couple would need to decide who climbs over the other to get in/out of the bed. We even kept the blind shut all the time once we'd climbed over to close it. The shower door is so ill-fitting that the entire floor gets soaked. Also, floor mats need some kind of gripper, very slippy on wooden floors. We rolled up the kitchen one and kept it under the table for the duration of our stay. The biggest disappointment was the garden. Although previous guests had commented on the garden not being entirely secure and the response being that it had been rectified, this is not the case. There are still gaps in the hedge at the end of the garden where a small dog can get through and what is behind is like a maintenance area. I used a couple of the outdoor seats to block the gaps. Small bin needed outside for poo bags otherwise having to carry it through the house to the main bin at the front (although I left them in the garden, by the table that serves as a stop gap, and took them to the bin on our last day). The other disappointing aspect to the garden was how ill-kept it was. Overgrown and untidy, even mowing the lawn would make a significant improvement. Overall the whole property inside and out needs a deep clean and some basic maintenance done. One last point: instructions in the property ask for guests to strip the beds before leaving. We did do this (on 2 of the 3 beds used) but this is a task for the owner/manager/housekeeper. Although we left a day early so had some time there isn't time for guests to do this kind of housekeeping and vacate the property by 10am. Emptying bins, washing up, yes no problem, but stripping the beds? Bit of a cheek. The village is beautiful and the location great for exploring Rutland but I noticed several other cottages in the village that were listed as self-catering so would look at those in future.