Luxury Self-catering Cottages, Rutland

What are the cottage arrival days?

Our arrival days are either a Monday or Friday for the changeover day. This allows for the following break durations; 1 week, 4 nights (mid-week) 3 nights (weekend). However at some times of the year we can be more flexible, so please contact us should you have any requests.

Please see Travel Chapter for precise details, which change depending on seasons, amongst other things

Is bed linen provided?

Yes, bed linen is provided at all of our holiday cottages and all beds will be made up ready at the cottage.

Are towels provided?

Yes, towels for every confirmed guest are provided at all of our cottages.

What time can I access my cottage from and what time must I leave?

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, your  cottages is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and not before. We ask that you depart by 10am on the day of departure. If you require an early arrival or late check-in it may be possible to arrange this. Please contact the Estate office to discuss this.

How do I access the estate and cottage?

Access instructions for the estate will be provided prior to your arrival.  On receipt of the full balance payment we provide you with a detailed Guest Info PDF which includes directions and information on how to arrange access to the property. We recommend you print this PDF and read it carefully at least 1 weeks before arrival to ensure you are comfortable with any required arrangements.

How do I pay my balance?

Your balance due date will be 8 weeks prior to your arrival date.

Please see Travel Chapter for precise details.

Do you offer last minute discounts?

We don’t normally advertise discounted rates but some cottages do offer last minute reductions. Please contact us directly for details.

What’s Included?

All the beds are made up ready for you, towels are included so no need to bring those, and shower mats are also provided.
Two tea towels and a set of oven gloves/oven cloth will be in the kitchen along with a starter pack that includes: washing up liquid, kitchen roll, toilet roll, basic cleaning products, a bin bag in each bin and a few dishwasher tabs. This is just to ‘start you off’; you will need to buy your own once these have run out.

How do I book my holiday cottage?

For holiday cottages, please contact Travel Chapter via the website. For assured short hold tenancies, please contact the Gunthorpe Estates Limited on 01572 737514 or by email by using “Contact Us” on this website.

How do I pay my deposit?

Deposits are due within 24 hours of booking.  These are to be paid electronically to Gunthorpe  Estate Limited, and full details will be provided at the point of booking.   If your booking is more than 8 weeks away we will ask for a deposit payment initially, which will be  25% of the full cost of your stay.    If your booking is less than 8 weeks away we will ask for full payment.

Please see Travel Chapter for precise details. For ASTs, the Tenant deposit Scheme is used.