Oakham 2.4 miles. Located on the lovely Ranksborough Hall Holiday Park in Langham, near Oakham in Rutland, you will find the charming, two-bedroom holiday lodge of 27 Brocklehurst. Boasting off-road parking for three cars, an enclosed decking, and a superb location just a short distance from the nearest pub and shop, this delightful home welcomes a family or group of four friends sharing for a relaxing, self-catered escape near the idyllic Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Park up next to your new abode and take a moment to breathe in your new surroundings. Step up onto the surrounding decking, where you will find garden furniture for you to kick back on, before you enter your new home-from-home. Inside, you will discover a well-appointed, open-plan living space kept warm by a gas fireplace, featuring a fully-equipped kitchen with SMEG appliances where the chosen chef can rustle up a delicious, home-cooked feast that can be savoured around the dining table with seating for four. When you’re full, head to the sitting area to kick back and unwind on the large corner sofa as you watch a film or two on the sleek, wall-mounted Smart TV. When the sun has set, refresh with a shower or a soak in the bath before you retire for a well-earned rest in either a plush double bed, with accompanying en-suite shower, or an inviting twin bedroom. If you can tear yourself from your wonderful new dwelling, head out to explore what your local area has to offer. Your nearest pub, The Noel Arms, can be reached on foot, whilst your closest convenience stores and supermarkets can be found in Barleythorpe on your car trip into nearby Oakham. In the county town, you can brush up on some local history by visiting the ancient site of Oakham Castle or roaming the exhibits of Rutland County Museum. Get up close with nature at Rutland Farm Park and The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre, before you spend a day ambling and birdwatching within the protected wetlands and lagoons of the Rutland Water Nature Reserve. For a full day out, the city of Leicester lies a brief drive to the west, home to the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, the Jewry Wall & Roman Baths, the Castle Gardens, and The Clock Tower. All of this and more is yours to enjoy by booking a stay at 27 Brocklehurst.

Oakham is the delightful county town of Rutland, and is a great place to visit and spend a holiday. It is filled with pretty stone and thatched buildings and offers something for everyone, it's a great family holiday destination. The town centre offers a good range of shops, restaurants and bars to choose from as well as a local history museum, a 12th century castle and a 14th century church adding real character and beauty. To the outskirts of the town sits one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe in the Rutland Water Nature Reserve which offers watersports, a small water adventure park, a bird watching fair, sailing club and fishing facilities for you outdoor people. There is also Rutland Water Golf Course overlooking the lake. The Midlands is packed with lovely towns and cities that are worth visiting, the train station in Oakham offers access to places such as Nottingham and Leicester with their great shopping and stunning buildings. Why not visit Melton Mowbray, the home of the pork pie?

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