Set in 5 acres of flat private grounds in the heart of the ancient county of Rutland near the village of Stainby and buckminster - this incredible home is only an hour and a half North of London by train or by car.
This beautiful and elegant home wants for no luxury and is fully equipped with all modern conveniences brought together in a fusion of contemporary and traditional lifestyle, to provide a fabulous property suitable for both the private and corporate guest alike.
There are a number of excellent living areas including a cinema, formal lounge ,dining room, informal lounge, snooker room and a gymnasium. The property also has a fabulous indoor heated swimming pool and sauna.
The property is ideal for the private family or for social events such as weddings and birthday parties. The owners are able to provide a full range of ancillary services to make your stay smoother and more relaxed. Chefs, drivers, maids, marquees and even a helicopter pad.
There is plenty to do in this fabulous part of the world for all the family; Fishing - fly at Rutland water for trout etc , lessons and days to suit; Sailing , at Rutland water - Europes biggest man made lake; Cycling, 25 mile ride around the lake. Golf, can be arranged at, The Stapleford championship course ,Stoke Rochford or Greetham Valley.
September is Burghley horse trials, this is one of the main horse events world wide and is within 10 miles. International bird watching week at the of summer. Many country houses and fine restaurants in the area.
Inside
• Bedrooms: 6 doubles, 2 twins and a further 3 doubles in converted stables. The bedrooms are generous in size and TVs in each room
• Fired Earth bathrooms with roll-top baths. Luxury tile finishes throughout. Quality bubbles and soaps.
• Living spaces: Open fires in the hallway and formal sitting room. Under-floor heating throughout; logs for the fires are supplied
• Recreation: Indoor pool with rigid safety cover, gymnasium and sauna; bicycles for your use; snooker room; a selection of games. Outdoor sound system for summer parties.
Outside
5 acres of "child friendly" grounds, complimentary bikes ready for you to explore the local area - Rutland Water is a favourite for cyclists - where more bikes are available for hire should you require them.
Gastronomy
• Should you wish to cook yourself then the kicthen is a chefs delight! There’s a large Aga, a Gaggenhau oven and a BBQ steamer - with lots aditional equipment to make your cooking experience as trouble free as possible.
The housekeeper can rrganise to have your groceries ready and waiting, or you can pre-order a welcome hamper.
A dining table to comfortably seat 16 guests or 22 guests is provided as per your requirements.
• Catering can be arranged by contacting the highly recommended Tollemache Arms (only 1 mile away). This was formally owned by the owners of the house and so there is an excellent long standing relationship with them and they have a great track record of looking after the house guests extremely well.
For menus and prices, or to request a private chef contact 01476 860007 or email enquiries@thetollemachearms.com.
• Gourmet Weekends are available on request.
• Dining out: The Tollemache Arms has it’s own great restuarant - worth a visit if you decide to eat out. They have a private function room available if you want a to celebrate a special occasion. Also worth a look sample some of the fantastic local cuisine available at Hambleton Hall www.hambletonhall.com and the Olive Branch pub www.theolivebranchpub.com both around 10 minutes from the property.
The Olive Branch won the prestigious award of Michelin Pub Of The Year 2008.
Whats Included in the Rental Rate?
• Linen and towels
• Toiletries
• Fresh flowers to welcome you
• Champagne and canapés on arrival
• Daily bed making
Getting there
• On the map: Situated on the border of Rutland, the meeting point of five surrounding counties
• By car: Approx an hour and a half from North London, 30 minutes from Leicester and 40 minutes from Nottingham
• By train: The nearest station is Oakham which is 15-minutes from the property - also Grantham is served out of Kings Cross and operates a limited express service which takes approx 1 hour.
