Exton

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The present church dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, although it was much restored in Victorian times. In fact the whole appearance makes it seem Victorian. The cause of the restoration was a hailstorm on 25th April 1843 when the spire was struck by lightning and masonry fell into the nave destroying the roof and the old gallery at the west end. The vicar at the time, the Honourable and Reverend Leland Noel (a brother of the Earl of Gainsborough), immediately began the work of restoration and employed a young London architect, Richard Cromwell Carpenter (1812-55). Apparently he found much needed doing, not just as a result of the lightning strike. He would have liked to do a great deal but a dispute arose between the Vicar and the parish. Whatever the reason he was replaced in 1851 by well-known architect John Loughborough Pearson. Pearson had also worked on the tower and choir of Peterborough Cathedral.
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Exton: The Town Pump This was once the source of drinking water for the village
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Thatched cottages in Exton, Rutland
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Oakham Road westwards The boundary wall of Exton Hall park is to the right.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

4 out of 5
Peterborough Business Park Peterborough England
$82 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough
Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Belton Grantham England
$105 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$126 total
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room dated Staff excellent in the evening but I’ve never been anywhere where I’ve been treated Expensive

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Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
North Oakham Oakham England
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$116 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$139 total
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The hotel is in a beautiful location by Rutland Water and there is easy access to a lovely walk beside the lake. Our room was very clean, the bed was extremely comfortable and we had a large bathroom with good quality towels and toiletries. However, the lighting in the room was very dim and this ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa
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3 bedroom accommodation in Exton, near Oakham

3 bedroom accommodation in Exton, near Oakham

Exton, near Oakham
Stay at this cottage in Oakham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Zorbing are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
The cottage is better in real life than the photographs.
The cottage is better in real life than the photographs. Great geographical central location for a meet up of 4 old uni friends from different parts of the country. Lovely walks from the front door. Good base to discover the area. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

3 bedroom accommodation in Exton, near Oakham
Ascot House

Ascot House

4 out of 5
Lynch Wood Peterborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nene Valley Railway - Overton Station and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
Good place for business and family stay

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Relax Inn - Thorpe Lodge Hotel

Relax Inn - Thorpe Lodge Hotel

2.5 out of 5
87 Thorpe Rd Peterborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Peterborough. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Nene Valley Railway - ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
The room was spotless and near the city centre.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Rutland Water Nature Reserve

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Rutland Water Nature Reserve
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Rutland Water Country Park

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