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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Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
North Oakham Oakham England
$119 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$143 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Oakham. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Nice setting

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Belton Grantham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$102 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$122 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Grantham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Comfortable rooms, although a very long walk from reception. Restaurant is average at best. Great setting and excellent golf course.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

4 out of 5
Peterborough Business Park Peterborough England
$72 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$86 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
Great spa , food excellent, room a little noisy with the h vac ducting .,room clean tho

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough
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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! (26 reviews)
We've stayed in these apartments most weekends for the last month. They have everything we need they are clean & quiet. Close to the hospital. Washer dryer & dishwasher make it easy All the staff were really friendly a the late check out fee is reasonable.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Ascot House
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Peterborough

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Peterborough

4 out of 5
Broadway 5 hereward tower, floor 3 Peterborough England
Stay at this apartment in Peterborough. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and ...
6/10 (1 review)
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Comfortable but some DIY needed. Good location, parking is great and access safe and clear.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Peterborough
Luxury, in the heart of Rutland. A home for all occasions

Luxury, in the heart of Rutland. A home for all occasions

Ketton England
Stay at this vacation home in Stamford. Enjoy a hot tub. Popular attractions Forestry Commision, Top Lodge Fineshade Wood and Rutland Zorbing are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Lemon Squeezy house was the perfect setting for our family get together.Attention to detail amazing, gorgeous welcome pack, cleanliness excellent and facilities all in working order.We enjoyed all the different zones, and all ages had a great time- from our nine year old to the oldies on the trip.Highly ...

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Luxury, in the heart of Rutland. A home for all occasions
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Rutland Water Nature Reserve

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Rutland Water Country Park

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