Manton Lodge high quality self catering Rutland.

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Welcome to Manton Lodge Self-Catering! We offer two tranquil, modern and comfortable self-catering apartments, in the heart of rural Rutland.

Located in the southern wing of an 18th century ironstone farmhouse the modern-built apartments have their own private entrance, are surrounded by NGS gardens and sit in more than 100 acres of privately owned rolling pasture. The property is located on the Rutland Water cycle path and is in walking distance of the south shore.

The Valley View Apartment on the first floor, sleeps 2 (3) and comprises: a Master suite / sitting area (with sofa-bed); galley kitchen; and en suite bathroom. It overlooks the gardens and offers sweeping views of the Chater Valley to the south and west.

The ground-floor Garden Apartment sleeps 2, and comprises: a Master bedroom; large bathroom; and separate kitchen-diner. The bedroom opens directly onto the southern terrace, and offers wonderful views.

The apartments are well furnished and can be set up as super-king doubles or as twin bed rooms.

A feature of the house is its delightful garden, developed over more than 40 years by the current owners, and open regularly as part of the National Garden Scheme. Guests are invited to explore the terraces and walkways, or just sit and relax on one of the many benches. With a small ornamental pond, specimen trees and a myriad of flowers it’s an oasis of colour and scent, and of course it acts as a haven for birdlife.

Manton Lodge offers easy access to Rutland Water with all its amenities. The house is walking distance to Manton village and the Horse & Jockey pub. While nearby are the ancient market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford, famous for their public schools and stone architecture, and offering plenty to do and see.

We hope you enjoy your stay in Rutland – England’s smallest county and best kept secret!

Manton Lodge gardens and surroundings

Both apartments look directly onto Manton Lodge’s stepped gardens and guests are invited to relax on the terrace or explore the tranquil setting below. They extend to more than an acre of lawns, shrubberies, flowerbeds, walkways, yorkstone terraces and kitchen gardens, with features including specimen trees and shrubs, rose gardens and a pretty ornamental pond with fountain. The gardens have been a labour of love for the present owners, who designed and developed them over the course of more than forty years. They are open regularly for the National Garden Scheme and were recently featured in Rutland Pride magazine.

Beyond the gardens, the house is surrounded by more than 100 acres of private pasture grazed by sheep and horses. The landscape rolls down to the little Chator River, a tributary of the River Welland, with views to the Ridlington ridge beyond. Over the past decade several thousand trees have been planted and guests are invited to explore the spinneys around the house. As well as these walks, Rutland Water is easily accessible from the house, either on foot through Manton Village (15 minute walk) or by bicycle. For those with longer legs – or on two wheels – the Rutland Water Bird Centre, the Lyndon Top Nature Reserve and the Osprey Centre are approximately two miles away along the water’s edge.

There is ample parking available for cars; also for boats and bicycles on request.

The County of Rutland

Manton Lodge makes an ideal base for exploring the ancient county and its many attractions. Rutland Water, Europe’s largest man-made expanse of water, and famous for its trout fishing, bird-watching, wildlife nature reserves and blue-bell woods, well as facilities for sailing and cycling, is within easy walking distance.

The Golf Club is just 5 minutes away with stunning views over Rutland Water. 9 and 18 hole courses, accessible on a pay as you play basis.

Other activities that can be enjoyed locally include horse-riding, clay-pigeon shooting and paragliding.

Uppingham and Oakham, both charming market towns with a wealth of beautiful architecture and abundant bucolic charm, and each famous for its historic public schools, are just three miles away, while the wonderfully preserved and beautiful Georgian town of Stamford, a popular location for period films and TV shows, is just 10 miles away, sitting in the shadow of Burghley House, one of the finest Elizabethan mansions still in existence.

Manton village lies just south of Rutland Water and is a pretty little village with some very charming and quaint ironstone cottages, an unusual and very attractive 12th century church as well as a cosy and thriving pub – the Horse & Jockey – within six minutes’ walk from Manton Lodge. To find out more, please visit our Rutland page.

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Manton Lodge Self Catering Rutland Reviews and Guestbook Entries

Garden Apartment

The flowers in the garden are beautiful and the roses spectacular. The perfect place to recharge your batteries.
G & J, Herts, September 2020

Lovely place to stay. Gardens are outstanding.
P & C, Cheshire September 2020

This was our 6th visit…perfect for lots of walks and for sitting outside and relaxing.
S & K, Loughborough, September 2020

Owls hooting, greater spotted woodpeckers and many other birds – lovely to see and hear.
C & S, Kent, November 2019

Beautiful gardens and views. Top quality beds and bedding. Thank you.
S & J, Yorks, September 2019

Thank you for your kindness and sharing your lovely gardens with us. Our apartment had everything needed, plus a wonderful view.
P & K, Kent September 2019

Valley View Apartment

Very much enjoyed our stay, lovely garden and perfect for our dog, she loved the runs in the fields. Thanks.
J & L August 2020

Perfect apartment with stunning views. Very friendly welcome. Acres of walking to explore. Relaxing stay, we will definitely come back.
F & D August 2020

Very relaxing, lovely stay in such a beautiful setting. Wish we could have stayed longer!
C, D & C July 2020

Beautifully Bucolic, Leafily Luscious, Horsily Hospitable & Extremely Enjoyable
A & S October 2019

Really enjoyed our stay in both apartments!! Lots to do – great cycling around Rutland water & open air Shakespeare. Thanks!
J & J August 2019

Lovely & Peaceful stay in a beautiful area. Thank you.
J & J July 2019

A very comfortable apartment and the most beautiful garden & views. Walking around every evening after our meal was a joy.
K & J July 2019

Amazing 5 week stay prior to moving to our house. stunning views, so comfortable. Perfect 🙂
N & J January 2019

Wonderful stay whilst having work done on our house. Fab weather & so peaceful.
A, E & T March 2019

Thank you for a lovely stay!
S & J March 2019

Other Guestbook Reviews

Another relaxing break in lovely surroundings. Already looking forward to next year!
Mr. Mrs. N, Canterbury

As always everything is wonderful.
Mrs. M, Italy

Lucky to have found you. Thanks.
Mr. Mrs. B, Stafford

A quiet oasis of peace.
Mr. & Mrs. W, Kidderminster

What a gem! Everything is so beautiful and there is the most amazing peace here.
Mrs. M, Italy

Peace and tranquillity, lovely setting and beautiful garden.
J & K, Kent

The farm nestles so comfortably into the hillside with views across the valley. We enjoyed the beautiful garden here and particularly the warm welcome atmosphere.
Mr & Mrs. O, Bourne End

We had a glorious time here in Manton and at your beautiful country house, splendid views, gardens and accommodation – all with a smile.
Mr. & Mrs. S, London