Willow Cottage - The perfect Bed and Breakfast for Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham Castle, Rutland Water and more...

Local info and Attractions

Bordering 3 counties, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland set in the beautiful Welland Valley; Middleton is a quiet village with 4 pubs all serving food in the evenings and within walking distance from the cottage. Rockingham (the castle and speedway) and Eyebrook Reservoir Fly-Fishing are less than 10 minutes away and Market Harborough, Uppingham, Kettering and the A14 are just 15 minutes away. Nearby is the historical town of Stamford; Burghley House (famous for the horse trials and beautiful house); Rutland Water (the largest man-made lake in the UK) and many other tourist attractions. brook.com

	Rockingham Castle Built by William the Conqueror Rockingham Castle is a 900 year-old Norman castle and boasts magnificent views across the Welland Valley. For more information and details of the many events held here throughout the year please visit the Rockingham Castle website.
	Rockingham Motor Speedway Britain's newest motor racing circuit with regular motorsport and music events. Special track days are also available which make ideal gifts. For more information about this unique and exciting venue go to www.rockingham.co.uk
	Local Golf Courses Blackthorn Wood driving range and 9-hole golf course is only 5 minutes away, and the championship-size 18 hole Priors Hall golf course is just 10 minutes further. And with the beautiful Stoke Albany golf club just 10 minutes in the other direction plus many more local courses it's a perfect for a golfing get-away.
Rutland Water The largest man made reservoir in Western Europe. A popular attraction offering fly fishing, water sports, cycling, leisure and wildlife conservation. Eyebrook Trout Fishery There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen at Eyebrook Reservoir Fly-Fishing and it is not unusual for sightings of Ospreys, Otters and Kingfishers. Ospreys give daily flying displays and are a lesson to anglers on how to catch the rainbow, blue and brown trout. These rare birds are an exciting topic of conversation for any visitor or fishermen who witness these masters of the air in action. Burghley House One of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, between 1555 and 1587. Althorp House Home to the Spencer family for nearly 500 years. It became the focus of world attention following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales in September 1997. Hunting Lodge Hotel 5 minutes walk from Willow Cottage the Hunting Lodge Hotel provides a tranquil setting to enjoy quality Anglo-French cuisine. There are also three other pub/restaurants in walking distance. East Carlton Countryside Park Just 5 minutes walk away this popular country park has a number of visitor attractions including craft workshops, a children's playground and a café. Foxton Locks Fun for all the family this historic ladder of 10 working canal locks offers lots of things to do - and entrance is free of charge. It's also open all year round and even has a canalside pub! Further Local Attractions...click here... ...