Rutland is a relatively unknown gem, situated in the east of England, north of Cambridgeshire. It doesn't have the high profile of the Cotswolds and yet it is equally stunning.
The area is renowned for its beautiful Georgian stone-built market towns and villages, the Burghley Estate with its Capability Brown-designed gardens, Rutland Water and its beautiful countryside. The area has recently featured in the films of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, The Da Vinci Code and the BBC's adaptation of George Eliot's Middlemarch.
two chapel lane is situated in the pretty village of Ketton, just four miles from the Georgian market town of
Stamford. There are two local pubs, a convenience store (with post office facilities) and a church; and all just a short stroll away.
Visitors have easy access to a variety of activities and events including sailing, fishing, bird watching, cycling, golf, concerts and the theatre as well as cosy
pubs and some excellent restaurants. Stamford also offers some great
shopping including stylish boutiques, gift shops and specialist food stores.
Local supermarkets include M&S, Tesco and Waitrose (for details of their delivery service
click here). The popular Burghley Horse Trials take place every September.
For more see
rutlandtourism,
rutnet and
stamfordliving and
the Stamfordian
