Guests say
Bumble Bee Cottage is a quaint and charming property with a beautiful view and cosy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, enclosed garden safe for dogs, and the thoughtful touches such as treats for both guests and pets. The location offers lovely walks and a nice pub nearby, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable stay. Some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, but the overall experience is often described as lovely and relaxing.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage to be clean and comfortable, while others reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and dog hairs. The presence of dog mess in the garden upon arrival was mentioned, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to good walks and a local pub. The peaceful village setting and easy access to nearby attractions like Rutland Water enhance the appeal, although some guests noted concerns with parking and road safety.
Comfort levels are generally positive, with guests finding the cottage cosy and warm. However, there are remarks about the sofa bed being difficult to use and some furniture being unstable. The bed's comfort received mixed feedback, and some guests found the seating not very comfortable.
Facilities are well-received in terms of the kitchen being well-equipped and the garden being secure for pets. Nonetheless, guests have reported issues with appliances, such as the oven and TV, and some found the lack of a freezer inconvenient. Maintenance concerns, such as light fixtures and electrical problems, were also highlighted.
Many guests mentioned appreciating the thoughtful touches, such as snacks and treats for both humans and dogs. These gestures contributed positively to their experience. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be a consistent offering for all stays.
About this property
Barrowden 0.8 miles. Approached via rural country roads, you will come to a delightful thatched cottage nestled in the linear village of Wakerley, Rutland. The property has a quirky style décor, with old stone walls and exposed beams showcasing the level of character this property has. Stepping inside, you will come to a spacious sitting room where you can look forward to unwinding into the evening with a warming electric woodburner to provide that extra bit of warmth during the evening. Walk through to the kitchen which houses a range of contemporary appliances so you can easily rustle up a delicious meal, to be enjoyed at the dining table over a well-deserved glass of bubbly.
Retire to double bedroom where you can get some much needed rest for the day's ahead, with a delightful en-suite bathroom to support. Take a refreshing drink out to the spacious enclosed garden where you can have a spot of alfresco dining whilst your pet stretches its legs. This property is in a fantastic location, surrounded by other very similar 'chocolate-box' style villages in the smallest UK county of Rutland. Within very easy access of Rutland Water, perfect for sailing, walking, running and cycling enthusiasts. Surrounded by a range of pathways for those keen walkers, cyclists and even just nature lovers among you to explore this lovely rural area, with various wildlife attractions.
With easy access to a number old market towns such as Uppingham, Stamford, Oakham, even Lincoln and Peterborough with their cathedrals. You are also within very close proximity to Burghley House, famous for its annual Horse Trials. Return to Bumble Bee cottage for a relaxing evening in front of the warming fire with your loved ones.
Barrowden is a village and civil parish resting in the East Midlands, within the Rutland district. The modest village has access to a convenience store and local pub/restaurant for your amenities. Surrounded by history and adventure, you can access The Rutland Water for watersports and Rutland Water Golf Club. Discover the thriving towns and cities of Corby, Peterborough and Leicester for a wide-range of attractions.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with 1 x double sofa bed and electric woodburner
Gas central heating with electric woodburner.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture.
On road parking.
Two well-behaved pets are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles and pub 1 mile.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £50.00.
Please also use parking elsewhere on the road as the property is located on a bend.
Note: This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: up to the end of Oct 2022 due to an issue in the local area, the internet access at the property is very intermittent and therefore cannot be guaranteed'
Nearby points of interest
- Rutland Water
Reviews (53)
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Peter
The underfloor heating was perfect for February. WiFi not very good but had 4G network anyway. A pleasant 1 mile walk across the fields to a great local pub in Barrowden. Would definitely recommend staying at the Bumble Bee.
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Marie
The cottage is in a beautiful village with countryside views out the back windows. There's the sheep as your neighbours so you can watch them whilst enjoying a cup of tea at the window seat in the lounge. The cottage itself is quaint a typical chocolate box cottage. Has most of the amenities you need apart from a freezer. Beware of the low beams my 6ft 2 husband cracked his head a few times on the first couple of days. There was a lovely Christmas tree decorated for us on arrival. Which was a lovely touch and made it really festive and homely. There's board games and puzzles to enjoy. There are loads of little countryside walks from the cottage that we and our little dog enjoyed. We took our 10yr old son with us but after reading the reviews about the sofa bed not having a lot of room to pull out we decided to take our camp bed which fit perfectly next to the bed upstairs. There was 3 of us and a small dog and the size was perfect but probably wouldn't be big enough for 4 adults. In other reviews people moan about the tv being small and outdated and yes it's not a big smart tv but it had plenty of channels for us to watch at night. There's so much on offer surrounding this cottage that you don't need a fancy big tv. We had an amazing Christmas break and will definately look at booking this beautiful cottage again.
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Michael
It was clean, small and quaint with everything we needed. A lovely rural and quiet location. There are some less than flattering comments online that are really not justified. I agree that the TV is small but it is not really life changing to do without is it? A really relaxing break, thank you