Visit Rutland and stay in high quality self catering holiday cottages - it is only 18 miles by 17 miles big, making it the smallest county in England, but there is plenty of activities for you to enjoy. Rutland is landlocked, bounded to the west and north by Leicestershire, to the northeast by Lincolnshire and the southeast by Northamptonshire. There are two main towns in Rutland are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham. At the centre of the county is Rutland Water, a large artificial reservoir that is an important nature reserve. Many parents who live abroad visit their children at boarding school in this area and rent self-catering holiday cottages. Half-terms can therefore get booked up quickly! Holiday properties large and small for the perfect break, well equipped with everything that you need, it is a 'turn key' holiday solution for staying in idyllic settings in beautiful locations. Browse the list of properties below - last minute discounted rates will be shown if applicable.