planning your stay

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• The Vale of Belvoir  - the name derives from the Norman-French for "beautiful view"... referred to as the ' mini Cotswolds' with it's Ironstone cottages and houses nestling in beautiful undulating countryside.
• Belvoir Castle (pronounced Beaver!)- castle, gardens, and outdoor cinema, events & concerts - Home of the Duke of Rutland (who until the early 1900s owned The Red Barn) 
• Belton House National Trust - gardens and house built c. 1688, great adventure playground
• Woolsthorpe Manor – National Trust - home of Isaac Newton
• Hanwell Estate - Vineyard tours, talks &, of course, wine tasting  
• Oakham – the County town of Rutland, great shopping 
• Stamford -  proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as “the finest stone town in England”  just stunning!

• Walking - country walks and the Jubilee Way on the doorstep -  routes all ready for you 
• Running - run the walk routes or do the Parkrun at Belton House  or Belvoir Castle, or even do the Belvoir Challenge! 
• Rutland Water - aquapark, sailing, cycling, paddle boarding, fishing, powerboat courses, boat trips. 23-mile perimeter, 4200 acres
• Open Water Swimming at Race Hub 
• 31 Degrees Leisure Days offering  Spa Days - sole use  (minimum 6 people) - 3 fields away  
• National water sports centre at Holme Pierrepont
• Ragdale Hall  - absolutely fabulous pampering venue
• Hanwell Wine Estate does tours, talks and of course wine tasting as well as craft workshops and rural antics (ask me more!)
• Manor Farm Cookery School classes
• Garthorpe Point to points
• Cycling -  lockable bike store - please request
• Horse riding at Somerby  & Horseback archery in Goadby Marwood

Or just sit back, relax and watch the wildlife(squirrels, cranes, pheasants, geese, swans, red kites, owls and muntjac and others!) 

There are a wealth of great places to eat nearby; Chequers at Woolsthorpe by Belvoir ,  The Crown at Old Dalby, The Wheel at Branston, The Windmill at Redmile.

Langar Hall (proper fabulous treat stuff!). Restaurant Jericho is a new special experience with 12 course tasting menu. The Tap & Run is being rebuilt so watch this space! :-)

We have also teamed up with a couple of great Chefs who can deliver your  afternoon tea or canapes!   All details in our digital guidebook.  Book early so as not to miss out!

If you need a babysitter we have our own in-house baby-sitter too! 

Whether staying for a family wedding or  wanting to spend quality time with nearest and dearest we are always happy to chat through recommendations.

There is a fantastic choice of local produce to  enjoy at TRB!  We love the farm shops; March House and Gates Farm Shops are fabulous, there is the Engine Yard, Melton Mowbray Farmers Market (Tuesday and Friday), and you can get fresh fish delivered to the door on a Thursday evening ready to barbecue.  Would also recommend Grasmere (best sausages!) and Rob Bowring at the Farmer's Market.  Chez Sebastien deliver artisan pizzas on a Friday and Saturday. 

Escaping to the countryside for fresh air, long walks, cycling, open water swimming, or just need a bit of pampering and fab food with your special people we are here to help make it happen. We can give you a sneak preview of our digital guidebook; just ask!  G&A x