Bennett's Cottage

71 Customer Reviews

• "We had an absolutely gorgeous stay in Oakham and this cottage was a real gem."

  It was beautifully clean and the owners had thought of everything! Would really recommend staying here.

  Reviewed by Flora5.0★Oct 2024

• "The property was clean, comfortable and homely."

  The owners had kindly left lots of 'goodies', which were very welcome.Central position for the town and local amenities. We have no hesitation in recommending this property to other potential visitors.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2024

• "Bennett’s is probably the best cottage we have stayed in."

  Spotlessly clean, comfortable, well equipped with high quality items and lots of very thoughtful little extras to make us feel welcome - a great way to start a holiday, we very quickly felt at home there. We loved the location too. Short walk to town and station but still very quiet. Thank you so much - we will be returning.

  Reviewed by Annamaria5.0★Sep 2024

• "Excellent in every way."

  Clean, pleasant, very well equiped and well situated in a quiet backwater in the centre of Oakham.

  Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay in Bennett cottage!"

  The cottage was comfortable,cosy and spotless. There’s nothing that we would change and it’s position in Oakham was perfect with it being close to all amenities but in a quiet street with a secluded garden. We will definitely return!

  Reviewed by Giovanna5.0★Jun 2024

• "This is third visit which says it all we love it there Would highly recommend Perfect for a relaxing visit Just tried to book again for later in summer but booked up !"

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  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2024

• "This is our second stay at Bennett's Cottage - we loved it here so much we have already booked to come back next year!"

  Everything is perfect - the cottage is beautifully presented, scrupulously clean and equipped with everything we needed - and some things we would never have thought about - our hosts have thought about everything! The location of the cottage is perfect - just a few minutes walk from gorgeous Oakham with its lovely little cafes, boutiques and restaurants. We particularly recommend Otters for breakfast and lunch, The Larder and Fika for coffee and The Wheatsheaf (at nearby Greetham) for dinner. Best of all our hosts - Val and Dave - are superstars - they are kind and super generous. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage - it's a 10 out of 10 from us!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2024

• "Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cottage with us."

  We appreciated the generous provision of treats and kitchen basics like dishwasher and laundry soaps and paper towels, etc. The birds in the pretty garden were a constant delight and we loved historic Oakham and its close proximity to many stately homes, gardens, golf courses, the Rutland Water, and Leicester, etc. The parking was indeed easy at the Church St. Car park.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2024

• "Bennett’s Cottage was perfect, the owners had thought of everything you could possibly need or want for a relaxing break."

  The location was very quiet yet near to the station and all of Oakham’s amenities. The property was spotless and the welcome pack was excellent. Many thanks to the owners for their hospitality and their organisational skills.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2024

• "Back after nearly 3 years, and still as perfect in all respects and as described in listing."

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Mar 2024

• "A splendid little cottage in a lovely little town - the perfect retreat."

  Everything was spotless and extremely welcoming and comfortable. The owners are super hosts. Val provided everything - and more - to make our stay relaxing and lovely. We had the most marvellous time - as ever. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Feb 2024

• "An excellent, high-quality property that was well-eqipped and had just the right amount of Christmas decoration without being over the top."

  Excellent location within easy walking distance of everything that Oakham has to offer. We were told initially that the only place to keep our bicycles would be outside in the enclosed back yard, but in practice they fitted easily into the cupboard underneath the stairs accessed from the kitchen.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Dec 2023

• "This was a really enjoyable repeat visit to Bennett's Cottage."

  Everything was clean, welcoming and of the highest standard. There were various welcome goods, including local bread and jam, milk and various other groceries and treats. The cottage had also been decorated in every room for the festive season which was a particularly nice touch. We visit family in the area from time to time and I'm sure we'll be back to stay at Bennett's Cottage when we do. Many thanks for a top notch level of quality.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Nov 2023

• "Delightful cottage which was warm and extremely comfortable."

  The house had a good location for both parking and town centre. The cottage was well equipped with high quality furnishings and accessories. There was an extremely generous Welcome Pack and the owners had thought of everything we could possibly need (if we forgot something) and some more.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2023

• "The cottage is by far the best we have ever stayed in!"

  The owners are so thoughtful and generous in ensuring their guests are pampered. The quality of fixtures and fittings is excellent and it's position in relation to amenities is brilliant. This was our second stay and we are hoping to book for a third visit next year.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a wonderful position Everything you could possibly want ..."

  Lovely cottage in a wonderful position Everything you could possibly want supplied and also no need to run to the shop as there is a welcome pack ,bread, milk, etc which was much appreciated Spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had a wonderful holiday at Bennett's Cottage."

  The cottage was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and very well equipped with everything you would need. Oakham proved a wonderful base for our holiday - it has wonderful cafes, restaurants and shops - and there is plenty to do in the area including Barnsdale Gardens, Rutland Water and Burghley House. Best of all our hosts were very generous with their time and their welcome pack. We will certainly be returning.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2023

• "Another brilliant stay."

  Thank you. The little cottage was very clean, comfortable and really delightful. The cottage itself and the garden are charming with absolutely everything you might wish for provided by the lovely owners. The position in a quiet spot right in the centre of Oakham is perfect. The town is super with fabulous architecture, cafés, shops, lots of trees and green spaces. We absolutely loved it. We will return. Thank you

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2023

• "Everything in the cottage was in top condition and well appointed including decoration and equipment."

  There was an excellent welcome pack and thoughtful touches such as sewing kit, things you might have forgotten. It was very well positioned for the carpark, the town and places to eat. We used the outdoor space for meals. It was an excellent property and we would definitely go back or recommend it to others.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2023

• "Superb cottage in an ideal spot close to the centre of Oakham."

  The hosts have thought of everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay and a lovely welcome pack too.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2023

• "Excellent cottage."

  We had no need to contact the owners as the cottage and its contents were perfect.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2023

• "Bennett's Cottage is the perfect spot for visiting Oakham."

  It has everything we could possibly need and is comfortable and quiet, yet only minutes from the shops. For us, it provides the perfect base for visiting our many friends in the area. This was our second stay and we may well be back.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2023

• "The owner is a lovely lady,very friendly and helpful."

  The cottage homely and spotless. Thoughtfull welcome pack, a real treat .

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2023

• "Fantastic cottage one of the best we’ve ever stayed in."

  The owner Val was brilliant and the facilities in the cottage were second to none we will definitely be back and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Oakham.Excellent location and parking was no problem at all

  Reviewed by Simon and elaine5.0★May 2023

• "The cottage is extremely well-equipped and in a brilliant location."

  The owner is generous and helpful. We had a lovely week.

  Reviewed by Lin5.0★May 2023

• "A first rate holiday cottage."

  Marvellous. A very clean, comfortable and really delightful little cottage with everything provided for a wonderful holiday. The cottage itself and the garden are charming. The position in a quiet spot right in the centre of Oakham is perfect. The town is lovely with fabulous architecture, cafés, shops, lots of trees and green spaces. Val and Dave were so helpful before and during our time here. Nothing at all was left to chance. They had thought of everything. We absolutely loved it. We will return. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Apr 2023

• "Fantastic stay in a fantastic property."

  Very close to all of the amenities in Oakham but also very quiet. The cottage is very much home from home with some nice touches such a the welcome pack on arrival.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2023

• "The cottage is perfect and a pleasure to stay in."

  No negatives at all. Val is a very thoughtful, kind and generous owner. More than happy to return.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Mar 2023

• "A very well situated cottage , shops , pub , restaurants literally just round the corner."

  Cottage is well stocked with pretty much everything you’ll need in the kitchen and everywhere else in the cottage. Beds are of good quality and my wife and I both loved the pillows. Communication from the owners is exceptional and all information required for the cottage is found within. We were provided with a parking permit for Rutland council car parks and one is situated literally round the corner and we briefly parked outside the cottage to empty the car of suitcases etc and then parked up in the car park which was very safe and convenient. There’s a nice market on Saturday and Wednesday , we used Tesco’s for our food and we would recommend nearby Stamford as a nice place to visit. To conclude we would highly recommend this holiday cottage and a big thank you to Val who was so helpful and kind x

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2022

• "The cottage was exceptionally clean, well situated and well equipped."

  The owners pay great attention to detail with lots of little extras like bread, milk and a few tasty treats on arrival. Would definitely recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Nov 2022

• "Bennett’s Cottage was a a delight."

  Far exceeded expectations,Val & Dave have gone the extra mile in everything . Level of comfort superb ,the tasteful decor & furnishings ,the brilliantly stocked kitchen & appliances . The location was a bonus . .. Just an excellent home , many many thanks . Cheryl

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Nov 2022

• "Lovely cosy house in a really nice town, beautifully presented and very well equipped with all you need along with some really thoughtful extras such as the loaf of bread on arrival and the box marked "things you might have forgotten"."

  Perfectly positioned for the town with great pubs, bars, cafes and shops including an excellent Supermarket. Lots to see and do in all directions Rutland Water, Burgley House and Oakham Castle for example

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Oct 2022

• "The property was spotless and comfortable and the owners added some thoughtful touches such as local bread, snacks etc."

  Everything we needed was provided. The property is within an easy flat walk of pubs, cafes, shops buses and trains but is in quiet surroundings.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2022

• "The bewst cottage so far and we have enjoyed many tears with Sykes"

  Reviewed by F5.0★Sep 2022

• "The cottage is beautifully, every thing about it is first class very tastfully done"

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2022

• "Really enjoyed our stay at this property."

  The location was excellent. There are restaurants, shops, bars and a lovely park a short walk away. Bennett's cottage is fitted out to a very high standard. The owners were excellent. They were very generous with the welcome pack they provided us with a lot of useful information regarding Oakham.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Aug 2022

• "An exceptional holiday home."

  Spotlessly clean and every possible amenity was catered for.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Aug 2022

• "A beautiful and comfortable cottage in the heart of Oakham."

  The garden is a sun trap with visits from the local garden birds! Plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars and little shops on your doorstep and many attractions nearby. Barnsdale Gardens was our favourite. Burghley House and Rutland Water are also nearby. The cottage us equipped with everything you need. My husband and I both loved it.

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Jul 2022

• "A beautiful well equipped cottage."

  A pleasure to stay there.

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Jul 2022

• "Bennett’s Cottage is extremely well equipped , clean and very comfortable ."

  The bathroom is Jack & Jill style but there is also a WC downstairs . Towels and linen are all lovely the kitchen equipment is of the best quality . We booked a cottage in Oakham in order to visit the ospreys at Rutland Water and we weren’t disappointed. We have no hesitation at all in recommending this lovely cottage .

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a fabulous stay in the best cottage we've ever had."

  Anywhere. Well equipped, spotlessly clean and super comfortable. Especially the beds. Excellent communication with Val, the owner. We really enjoyed Oakham and the excellent Rutland County Museum. Also visited the home of Isaac Newton, Stamford and Rutland Water. Don't forget the Wheatsheaf pub for good food and drinks in the garden. Also blessed with excellent weather! What's not to like? Nancy and John Rickard.

  Reviewed by Nancy5.0★Jun 2022

• "We really loved Bennetts Cottage, it was an ideal base for us as my husband had a recent stroke and walking long distance is difficult."

  The town is an easy walk with the pub even closer just around the corner! The property was spotlessly clean and the beds comfy giving us both much needed rest. The weather was kind to us during our stay so we were able to sit in the little garden. The church is very close to the cottage with the steeple being lit up at night and the bells rung on Sunday. All in all a very 'village' feel to this area. Oakham has much to offer so check out its Buttercross and Stocks which are interesting in their history. Overall would highly recommend and would love to visit again.

  Reviewed by Ken5.0★Jun 2022

• "A delightful cottage."

  It's well equipped, very nicely decorated and furnished and has one of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in! The supplies that were left for us were excellent - very nice welcoming touches. The property is very central in Oakham so we enjoyed being able to walk to the shops and so on. A first class stay and our primary reason for choosing the cottage was because we were visiting family nearby (in Melton), so I'm sure we'll be looking to stay at Bennett's Cottage again in the future. Very happy. Well done to the owners for providing a level of service that exceeds expectations in so many ways.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2022

• "The owners have given a lot of thought to equipping this cottage."

  It had everything we needed and was really clean, conveniently situated, very quiet and very comfortable. It is one of the best holiday cottages we have ever rented. ,

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely cottage and a great place to stay"

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2022

• "Excellent property."

  Really appreciated the hospitality.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage in the heart of beautiful Oakham."

  Very well presented and equipped really a home from home. Appreciated the extra touches such as milk in the fridge along with a fresh loaf and jar of jam and the biscuits! Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is our second visit to Bennet's Cottage and we can only reiterate what a perfect bolt hole this cottage is."

  Perfectly positioned in the town , the cottage is equipped to such a high standard ,we defy anyone to find fault.

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Mar 2022

• "Exceptional It was a pleasure to stay in this well thought out holiday cottage."

  A comfortable and cosy place to return to after a day out. An extremely clean cottage with so many thoughtful extras as well as a generous welcome pack. Good quality furnishings and well equipped kitchen. Parking no problem.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Mar 2022

• "Wonderful property with everything you need for a relaxing stay, the extra touches such as the fresh local bread were much appreciated."

  Everything was clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The location is quiet but with restaurants and shops nearby. We enjoyed the walk to Rutland Water. We always found space in the parking bay directly outside the property. Would definitely love to return.

  Reviewed by Penelope5.0★Feb 2022

• "The cottage has been refurbished to a high standard and has a lovely welcoming feel to it."

  The owners have thought of everything. It’s like home from home and has everything you could need. A lovely welcome fresh artisan loaf awaited us with beautiful strawberry jam, a bottle of wine and a local newspaper so thoughtful. There was even a little box filled with miniatures of items we might have forgotten. Fabulous!

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Feb 2022

• "An ideal house for a winter break; warm and comfortable with many good restaurants nearby."

  Having Netflix was appreciated.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2022

• "Excellent cottage."

  Very well equipped and incredibly comfortable. You can tell that the owners take pride in their cottage and want you to have a wonderful stay. The welcome pack was perfect after a long journey. Ideal location in the centre of Oakham but tucked away so very quiet. Easily accessible if travelling by train as it is only a five minute walk to the train station. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage and it's garden were just perfect."

  We could not fault it. The owners have thought of everything and provided such a variety of cleaning products and supplies of other useful items to make the stay here such a memorable one. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again and explore more of Rutland Water and surrounding villages. We have a suggestion for the winter months. A curtain which could be fixed back in the lobby area at the bottom of the stairs would help retain the heat and would add privacy. The sensor light over the back door might have to be moved though. Hope this is useful and constructive .

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Oct 2021

• "The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable."

  It in a quiet area but a one minute walk into the town so very convenient. There is a lovely rear garden so we were able to sit out in the sun .

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2021

• "A very comfortable cottage in lovely Oakham with so much to see and enjoy in town and countryside."

  Highly recommend and would be happy to return.

  Reviewed by Eileen5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage was beautiful every thing in it was perfect."

  It made our stay in the lovely town of Oakham complete

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2021

• "Perfect cottage and a great base to explore the local area."

  Lots of really greats pubs on the doorstep. We had two cars and the parking is seriously no issue at all. We used the parking pass and we were able to park outside the front of the cottage whatever time we returned. The other car park is two minutes away and very secure and you can buy a ticket for the whole week. The owners have thought of everything and there is a very high attention to detail throughout. The garden is an added bonus and a lovely place to enjoy the sun when it appeared. One of the best Sykes cottages we have ever stayed in!

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Aug 2021

• "Felt completely at home instantly."

  All things were well thought out and sorted.

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Jul 2021

• "A lovely well equipped cottage in the pretty, traditional market town of Oakham."

  Reviewed by Moira5.0★Jun 2021

• "Superb cottage,one of the best we have stayed in over a 25 year period of renting self catering cottages and houses for bigger groups."

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage was first class every aspect."

  The preparation comfort and cleanliness exceeded all we expected.it’s location in Oakham is ideal for pubs restaurants and shops. Thanks Bennett’s cottage you were the icing on the cake. Also a very quiet area

  Reviewed by Clinton5.0★May 2021

• "Positively the nicest cottage we have stayed in, during the many years we have rented holiday cottages."

  Recently refurbished and re-equipped with everything you need and more. Our son has disabilities, but the staircase has double hand rails which made access to the bedrooms very easy for him. Oakham itself is full of history and old/quaint buildings. The cottage is a stones throw from the high street, so access to the shops is easy. Parking in Oakham is a bit of a bind, but although a residents parking permit is supplied, you still may have to park a short distance from the cottage. Very highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Apr 2021

• "Just WOW! Everything in me wants to keep this place a secret so we can come back and it be available but it would be unfair to do so."

  This property literally has it all whilst the photos are good they still don’t do it justice just how fantastic it is. From the little touches added by the owner through to the location it’s absolutely brilliant. We are a family of 4 and felt really at home, relaxed and easy access to everything you need. On the doorstep of Rutland water, 2 mins walk to the main high street, cute shops, beautiful food, a walk to a local brewery which offered some amazing beers! Oh and a view of the church from your garden. Literally everything and more we could have asked for. Thank you :)

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2021

• "A wonderful holiday in a fantastic cottage, spotlessly clean and very well equipped."

  The quality of the fixtures and fittings is apparent for all to see. Location is great, handy for the town but so quiet. Also a great base for walking with numerous paths and bridleways enabling multiple routes from the door. We enjoyed meals at the Wheatsheaf and at 10, Dining Street and excellent chips from the shop in Ashwell Road. Just a shame the brewery was closed! Thank you for the welcome basket and wonderful Christmas decorations. We hope to return!

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★Dec 2020

• "An absolutely fantastic property - I have stayed in many Sykes cottages over the years and this one wins every prize imaginable - a sheer delight."

  We will return early next year to explore the area further the timing of which will be dictated by the availability of this property - I would award this cottage 10 stars on every front! It is ran with love and that shows on every level to the thoughtful decor and furnishings to the welcome gifts provided to say nothing of the very thoughtful 'if you've forgotten something' bag - I can not praise this property or its owners enough - amazing.

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Oct 2020

• "The cottage is beautifully presented, both inside and out, with so many thoughtful touches to make for a great stay."

  Being within a short stroll of all the facilities of Oakham means that we had access to a number of different eateries and takeaways, very unusual for a holiday cottage. The surrounding area is very peaceful and picturesque with Rutland Water, small towns and historic houses all easy to reach. The owners were friendly and helpful both before and during the holiday. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Sep 2020

• "Gorgeous cottage in the centre of Oakham."

  A stone's throw away from a lovely local pub, the Wheatsheaf and restaurant, the Admiral Hornblower. You can walk to Tesco, Cafe Nero and Costa Coffee within 5 mins. The cottage itself is really well equipped, we stayed the week as a 'workcation' - a home away from home, so we could work from home in a different location! Kitted out with high spec Smeg appliances, eco-friendly products and every utensil you could possibly think of. Val and Dave left us some fresh bread and jam from the local bakery, crisps, pink lemonade, biscuits and milk. Plus, a box of toiletries in case you've forgotten something. They really have gone the extra mile with this property. Highly recommend! We'll be back...!

  Reviewed by Jess5.0★Aug 2020

• "The cottage was extremely clean with a lovely welcome pack."

  Close to local amenities but off the main thoroughfare. Hosts very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Aug 2020

• "This was a beautiful cottage."

  It had everything we could ask for. The courtyard garden was lovely and we enjoyed sitting in the wooden lounger chairs, listening to the church bells and watching the birds. It was a lovely quiet spot. We would definitely recommend this place.

  Reviewed by Annalie5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely Cottage in old part of town, everything brand new."

  Comfortable and central location. Back Garden a morning sun-trap ideal for outside living and dining. New outside chairs and table.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2020

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