Rutland 5-7 Sep 15

Not too far to travel to this highly recommended site on the south shore of Rutland Water - and we can see why it is so highly commended. It is massive, very well kept, picturesque and, best of all, incredibly cheap. Likewise, the chap who runs it is more than helpful and makes each visitor feel like a long lost friend. Nothing is too much trouble.

We arrived on Saturday morning. pitched up overlooking the water, unpacked the bikes and cycled into Oakham where we watched the Rugby in a fantastic pub, the Railway Inn. Although not much to look at the staff and regulars were very welcoming, the place is very clean and they serve decent beer at excellent prices. What more could you want from a pub! We wobbled back to the site and, tired, relaxed for the evening.

On Sunday we had a little walk along the side of the water to the local golf club, where we had a crafty pint before returning to the van for more serious relaxing. A very good weekend!