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Squirrel's Nest, South Luffenham

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Leicestershire » South Luffenham
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Squirrel's Nest is a stunning two-bedroom lodge in South Luffenham, Rutland. This stylish woodland retreat offers private decking with a wood-fired hot tub where you can soak your worries away with a favourite drink. . The lodge combines modern comforts with rustic charm in England's smallest county - perfect for those who want countryside without the long drive.

Set in peaceful surroundings with a freshwater dip area nearby, this spot gives you the best of rural life. Rutland Water is just a short drive away with cycling, walking and water activities to fill your days.

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About Squirrel's Nest

Squirrel's Nest is a stunning two-bedroom lodge in South Luffenham, Rutland. This stylish woodland retreat offers private decking with a wood-fired hot tub where you can soak your worries away with a favourite drink.. The lodge combines modern comforts with rustic charm in England's smallest county - perfect for those who want countryside without the long drive.

Set in peaceful surroundings with a freshwater dip area nearby, this spot gives you the best of rural life. Rutland Water is just a short drive away with cycling, walking and water activities to fill your days. After working up an appetite, several excellent pubs are within easy reach - The Boot Inn is less than a mile away when you can't be bothered to cook.

The accommodation features an open-plan living space with a woodburning stove, fully-equipped kitchen with electric oven, two-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There's a ground-floor double bedroom, plus a twin accessed via a steep ladder that kids absolutely love. The bathroom includes a P-shaped bath with shower over.

Nearby attractions include Rutland Water with its Visitor Centre (15 minutes), perfect for cycling, sailing and fishing. Stamford House (20 minutes) offers historical splendour. Burghley House (25 minutes) provides magnificent gardens and events. Fairshade Wood (10 minutes) is ideal for dog walking and hiking trails.

Squirrel's Nest is ideal for families, couples and dog owners seeking a relaxing break. The smart TV and WiFi keep you connected while the surrounding nature helps you disconnect. Book Squirrel's Nest for that perfect balance of comfort and adventure.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Squirrel's Nest

Hot Tub Experience

The wood-fired hot tub is ready on arrival and maintained daily. Perfect for evening relaxation under the stars.

Peaceful Location

Set in tranquil woodland with private garden space and decking. Guests love the quiet setting away from busy life.

Family-Friendly Layout

Kids adore the upstairs twin room accessed by ladder. The open-plan living space keeps everyone together.

Modern Amenities

Smart TV, WiFi, dishwasher and air fryer provide all home comforts. Everything needed for a stress-free holiday.

Helpful Owners

On-site owners are friendly and attentive. They ensure the hot tub is maintained and are available for any questions.

Excellent Location

Just minutes from Rutland Water and local pubs. Perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of England.

Getting To Squirrel's Nest

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Squirrel's Nest by car, take the A47 towards South Luffenham. Follow local signs to the lodge which is easily accessible from main routes. You'll have convenient off-road parking available upon arrival.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest station is Oakham, about 6 miles from South Luffenham. From there, you'll need to take a short taxi ride to the lodge. Stamford station is another option at approximately 8 miles away.

Off-road parking at the lodge
Oakham station (6 miles)
Accessible from the A47

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Rutland Water Visitor Centre
Distance: 5.3 miles
LE15 8QL
Burghley House
Distance: 9.2 miles
PE9 3JY
Stamford Town
Distance: 7.8 miles
PE9 2LB
Rutland Water Circular Walk
Distance: 5.5 miles
LE15 8QL
Fairshade Wood
Distance: 4.2 miles
LE15 9JL
South Luffenham Heath
Distance: 1.2 miles
LE15 8NS
Oakham Town Centre
Distance: 6.3 miles
LE15 6DT
Stamford High Street
Distance: 7.8 miles
PE9 2LB
Uppingham Market Square
Distance: 5.7 miles
LE15 9QR
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.9 miles
LE15 8NB
Oakham Train Station
Distance: 6.1 miles
LE15 6QT
Stamford Train Station
Distance: 8.2 miles
PE9 2HA
Rutland Water Visitor Centre
Distance: 5.3 miles
LE15 8QL
Burghley House
Distance: 9.2 miles
PE9 3JY
Stamford Town
Distance: 7.8 miles
PE9 2LB
Rutland Water Circular Walk
Distance: 5.5 miles
LE15 8QL
Fairshade Wood
Distance: 4.2 miles
LE15 9JL
South Luffenham Heath
Distance: 1.2 miles
LE15 8NS
Oakham Town Centre
Distance: 6.3 miles
LE15 6DT
Stamford High Street
Distance: 7.8 miles
PE9 2LB
Uppingham Market Square
Distance: 5.7 miles
LE15 9QR
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.9 miles
LE15 8NB
Oakham Train Station
Distance: 6.1 miles
LE15 6QT
Stamford Train Station
Distance: 8.2 miles
PE9 2HA

Is Squirrel's Nest Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids love the adventure of climbing the steep ladder to the twin bedroom - it's like having their own secret hideaway! Rutland Water is nearby with outdoor activities including cycling, walking and water sports. The freshwater dip area on site provides summer fun, while the spacious garden offers room to play. Smart TV with WiFi keeps them entertained on rainy days.
For Couples
The wood-fired hot tub is perfect for romantic evenings under the stars with a glass of wine. The cosy woodburning stove creates a snug atmosphere in cooler months. Nearby pubs like The Boot Inn (0.8 miles away) offer intimate dining options. Peaceful surroundings provide privacy, while Rutland Water offers scenic walks hand-in-hand through beautiful countryside.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Squirrel's Nest with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Fairshade Wood is just 10 minutes away - perfect for walkies. Rutland Water offers miles of pet-friendly paths. The garden provides space for play, though it's not fully enclosed so supervision is needed. The Boot Inn pub (0.8 miles) welcomes well-behaved dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Squirrel's Nest

The Boot Inn

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LE15 8NG

The Coach House Inn

Located 2.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LE15 9JR

The Finch at Hambleton

Located 5.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LE15 8TL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Squirrel's Nest

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Squirrel's Nest features a wood-fired hot tub on the private decking area. The hot tub is heated for your arrival and maintained throughout your stay by the helpful on-site owners.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Squirrel's Nest welcomes dogs and is ideal for pet owners. The nearby Fairshade Wood (10 minutes drive) offers excellent dog walking opportunities and the garden area provides space for pets to enjoy.
How many people can the lodge accommodate?
The lodge can accommodate up to 4 people. It has one ground-floor double bedroom and one twin bedroom accessed via a steep ladder, making it suitable for families or small groups.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric oven, two-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher and air fryer. All essential cooking equipment is provided for self-catering holidays.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, Squirrel's Nest offers off-road parking directly at the lodge. This makes unloading luggage convenient and provides secure parking throughout your stay.
What's the nearest pub to the property?
The nearest pub is approximately 0.8 miles away. Several good options are in the area including The Boot Inn, The Coach House Inn and The Finch at Hambleton for dining out.
Is the garden enclosed for dogs and children?
The garden is not fully enclosed, so supervision is required for both dogs and children. Additionally, children must be supervised outside due to the freshwater area on the property.
What entertainment options are available at the lodge?
The lodge provides a Smart TV and WiFi for indoor entertainment. Outside, you can enjoy the hot tub, decking area and the peaceful natural surroundings.

Squirrel's Nest Reviews

Lovely property in equally as lovely surroundings. So peaceful and private.
Really great stay owners were brilliant. Really helpful and approachable.
Lovely place with views over fields. Good privacy on the decking and for the hot tub for any naturists out there too. Very likely that we will book again. Be aware that the rail line is adjacent to the site but very few if any trains ran during sleeping hours during our stay.
Daniel
The lodge was amazing! Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to stop in such a great location. The facilities provided were unmatched and everything was just managed so well. Will definitely be coming back again!
Everything was as listed! We had such a great time and would love to come again. The place was beautiful, comfortable and exactly what we needed. The hot tub was amazing! The only thing id mention to improve is the cleanliness of the kitchen utensils cups as there were a couple dirty ones and also the cabin windows need a clean. But overall that did not affect our stay and we are happy we booked the Lodge.
I stayed here for a week with my brother and we will be coming back, we stayed in the squirrels nest cabin, there is a fairshade wood just 10 minute drive that is perfect for dog walking or hiking.
The location and the lodge were beautiful however a shame about a few things that would have made the stay closer to perfect. Cleanliness whilst it wasnt dirty it wasnt up to the standard I would expect for the cost, dirty windows, cobwebs and dust Train tracks very close to the train tracks so sleep wasnt always guaranteed to be restful, alongside the poor quality mattress Fresh water dippIng this was advertised as available however the platform for this was still under construction on our visit Plenty of pros also, owners were very friendly, location and lodge were beautiful, very relaxing atmosphere and a beautiful part of the country
Kristan
Great property, stylishly designed, kitted out with everything you could need for a lovely relaxing retreat. host was great, hot tub was great, thoroughly recommended.
Richard
Upon arrival the host greeted us and ensured he passed on all relative information, including close by dog walks for our dog. He was very friendly and helpful and also kept the hot tub warm through out our whole stay. The Lodge was absolutely beautiful with lots of little touches and big garden space. We will definitely be returning next year.
Beautiful cabin, friendly, helpful owners. Wild swimming may be a future thing, but not yet as the stream is small and inaccessible, however, the site is new and that will change, I am sure. Only tiny criticism is that some kitchen appliances toaster, airfryer are on top of tall cupboards!! Would love to go back sometime xx
Teresa
Beautiful location and surroundings so peaceful great for a break away. Loved the space outside the lodge. Lack of storage in kitchen and no real wardrobe space. Feel the listing of the lodge and facilities isnt correct really does need updating and to inc the train line immediately behind and ongoing works on site didnt bother us a we also have a train line nearby to where I live Lodge felt un finished needs tweaking needs blinds over main door and high windows also needs steps onto the decking. If you go in summer take fly spray with you! Lovely for a break away.
Stephanie
Squirrels nest is great. Clean, spacious, excellent mod cons. Wonderful location for exploring the area.
A fantastic lodge for all the family, so relaxing my girls loved the upstairs room every kids dream. Dog friendly, nice and close to Rutland aqua park which my girls also loved. The hot tub was fab and the fire pit so cosy. Allan the manager was very welcoming and friendly setting up the hot tub everyday. We had a very relaxing holiday and will defo be back and would highly recommend this lodge.
Myself and my friends had a lovely time here, we really enjoyed the privacy provided when in our cabin in the garden area. The cabin itself was lovely, hot tub was fantastic and already heated for us when we arrived! The only thing would be I wish there was a bit of cabinet space for our food that doesnt belong in the fridge but thats so trivial anyway, everything else was perfect! Owners were so lovely and would love to come back one day.
Trevor
Absolutely loved the Lodge and surrounding area. Really nice owners on site. Hot tub was amazing.. Maybe a welcome pack with information on area and shops , pubs etc and some info on Lodge heating operation would be a nice addition. These are not faults, just trying to help you going forward, one last tip would be to have someone clean windows as this would increase the outlook of the lovely views.
We stayed over bank holiday weekend. The owner was extremely friendly and polite, her was very accommodating. I would 100 recommend this place for people to stay, very good value for money. Weve really enjoyed our stay.
As advertised. The property owner was very kind & informative, always approachable if needed, very welcoming. Would definitely visit again & recommend to family & friends. Surpassed expectations! Thank you.
Charly
Stayed with 6 girls over the weekend, had an amazing time throughout our stay, facilities were great, very well furnished and very local to pubs, Rutland water and supermarkets. Will definitely be returning!!
Very highly recommended. Allen is a fabulous host & the cabin offers everything you could wish you & much more. It's a beautiful & tranquil setting & definitely worth staying. Absolutely loved every minute & can't wait to go back.
The lodge was clean and modern throughout, equipped with everything we needed. Our host was lovely, keeping the hot tub going for us for the duration of our stay!
Gorgeous lodge with everything you need. Really beautiful location and great for walking. The pub isnt far too. The owners are lovely and really helpful and also ensured the hot tub was hot for the evenings. They also have outdoor heaters you can use too. Would really recommend.
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