
Rose Cottage Empingham is a gorgeous thatched cottage in the heart of Rutland. This 400-year-old beauty sits just 1 mile from Rutland Water's north shore in the pretty village of Empingham. Perfect for families with 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 7 guests - it's like stepping into a fairy tale, except with modern plumbing and WiFi.
The area is a playground for outdoor lovers. Rutland Water offers fishing, sailing, bird watching and miles of cycling paths. Stamford is just 5 miles away with its historic streets and market. Fancy a day trip? Burghley House is 8 miles off - home to those horse trials where posh people watch other posh people fall off horses.
Rose Cottage Empingham is a gorgeous thatched cottage in the heart of Rutland. This 400-year-old beauty sits just 1 mile from Rutland Water's north shore in the pretty village of Empingham. Perfect for families with 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 7 guests - it's like stepping into a fairy tale, except with modern plumbing and WiFi.
The area is a playground for outdoor lovers. Rutland Water offers fishing, sailing, bird watching and miles of cycling paths. Stamford is just 5 miles away with its historic streets and market. Fancy a day trip? Burghley House is 8 miles off - home to those horse trials where posh people watch other posh people fall off horses. The location scores a whopping 4.8/5 in guest reviews - and that's not just because the pub's within walking distance!
The accommodation includes four bedrooms - one king-size, one double, one twin and one single - spread across the cottage. There are two bathrooms including one with a luxurious roll-top bath where you can soak away your troubles. Downstairs features a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge with French doors to the patio and a dining room with a stunning inglenook fireplace.
Nearby attractions include Rutland Water (1 mile) for water sports and wildlife watching, historic Stamford (5 miles) with its Georgian architecture and shopping, Oakham (6 miles) with its castle and market and Burghley House (8 miles) - one of England's grandest Elizabethan houses.
Rose Cottage Empingham is ideal for family gatherings or friends' reunions. The enclosed garden with hot tub is perfect for evening drinks while the kids are in bed. Who doesn't want to sit in bubbling water while drinking bubbling wine?
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Oakham, Leicestershire13°C
Partly cloudy
Updated: 16 Sep 2026, 2:51am
Hare is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
67m
(220 feet above sea level)
Hare sits in a peaceful Leicestershire setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.6665000° N | Longitude: 0.5947° W
Today's sun times for Oakham (Wednesday, 16 September 2026):
5:36am
Sunrise
5:17pm
Golden Hour
6:17pm
Sunset
This month in Oakham, you have approximately 12.68 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Hare.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Rose Cottage Empingham
The private hot tub gets top marks from guests who love unwinding after walks around Rutland Water. Perfect spot for evening stargazing.
Just 1 mile from Rutland Water with great walks, cycling and water activities. The village pub and shop are within easy walking distance.
The thatched cottage with inglenook fireplace offers authentic character while providing modern comforts. Guests love the mix of old and new.
The enclosed garden is ideal for families and dogs. Many guests enjoyed playing badminton and having BBQs in the private outdoor space.
With four bedrooms sleeping up to 7 people, families find the layout works well for multi-generational stays and gatherings.
Several reviews mention the responsive and helpful property owners who quickly address any questions or issues during stays.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Rose Cottage Empingham by car, take the A1 and exit at Stamford, then follow the A606 towards Oakham. Turn onto the A6121 for Empingham. The cottage is located in the village with off-road parking for four cars.
For rail travellers, the nearest station is Stamford, about 5 miles from the cottage. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to Empingham. Oakham station is an alternative option, approximately 6 miles away.
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