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Rutland Water is a fantastic location to visit. The circular walks/cycle riding paths are 1st class with a mixture of wood trail and tarmac. No swimming in the water but the is a very large aqua park for the kids to enjoy. We found a gem restaurant at The Everest Lounge Church St Oakham. Nepalise, Indian, Asian dishes well worth a visit

I’ve never visited Rutland Water before. It’s a lovely area with lots to do. Walking, cycling and water sports. We did some bird watching at the centre at Egleton (cost £7.50 pp). At every access point to the water there is a pay car park. If you visit several places this can mount up. We had a coffee and a very disappointing bacon roll at the Barnsdale takeaway cafe. I asked if the bacon to be crispy. It was absolutely burnt. We had Sunday lunch at the Finches pub on the peninsula. We ate at 3.30 and although it was pretty good the roasties had probably been kept warm too long and were tough. The smoked salmon starter was delicious and the chocolate brownie was nice and big. Staff were very nice. Large garden. Car park rammed.

Rutland water is an excellent intro to nature walks and waterside activities. Cafés and restaurants abound along with gift and souvenir shops. Oakham town is nice to walk around as is Stamford. Burleigh house and gardens deserve a whole day (at least) to explore.

It is in nice settings. Lots of walking. Restaurant is up a lot of steps from our accommodation. We only found out as we were leaving that there are buggys and a lift in one of the buildings. A bit more communication when you book in would help.

Oakham is such a lovely place to wander around. You could start at the Castle Cottage cafe within the castle grounds and see the walls of horseshoes, wander down the high street to the small-but-perfectly-stocked Walkers bookshop and pick up the best pork pie from Leesons butchers or perfect bap from Hoagies next door. Pop into Victoria Hall for art from local artists and watch Oakham's resident potter in action. Lots of independent shops. The museum is free and was surprising excellent (loved the friendliness of the staff and the good selection of gifts for children and arty people). There is a market on Wednesday and Saturday - veg and a baker, with florist, fishmonger, butcher, dairy and picture framing among others. Dog friendly banking hub if you need cash, And so many great pubs! Recommendations: Jamel's cafe, Sarpech (fancy Indian), Hitchins Barn (fancy English), Mill Street for fancy shops then through to the Maltings for Rocka-Buy Records, Finkey and Dean Street are cute to walk along. The Grainstore brewery do tours which come with a ploughmans, and you'll want to stay local or catch the train home afterwards! Ovation for wine and cocktails. For lounging near a fire, try Wisteria Hotel or the George on the market square. There seems to be a lot of concerts in the park in the summer (most Sundays), and lots of beer festivals too (CAMRA in the museum, the grainstore pub). The library and the museum have leaflets for what's on. Wednesday lunch you might be able to catch a free Oakham School concert in All Saints Church. If you are into bird-watching, apparently Rutland Water is one of the best places for it. Trains don't run on Sunday mornings - one to bear in mind if you want to visit Stamford (which is easiest by train). Public toilets: Church Street, in the castle or one in the library.

I love the scenery, the wildlife, I'm a walker, so great walks, the town of oakham has everything u need, but what I like most is it's not commercialised, still a pretty little market town.i also used train & went to peterborough, the parking at the station was only £2.50 for the whole day. I had lunch one day at a lovely little cafe tucked in the corner of the market Square called Hungry Birds.