Water activities
| A wide variety of water activities including Fishing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Water-skiing, Jet Ski, Canoeing Wakeboarding, Swimming for the novice and the more experienced, are available by prior arrangement at Tallington Lakes, Rutland Water and Ferry Meadows, as well as swimming at Bourne Indoor Leisure Centre. Fishing is available at a number of local fishing lakes. | | Golf Courses | There are numerous golf courses in the area where tuition is available upon request. Prior booking for a round is normally required.
Toft Hotel, Bourne. (nearest local) (01778 590616)
Rutland County, Stamford. (01780 460239) (Special Rates given For Maycroft Cottage Guests)
Burghley Park, Stamford. (01780 762100)
Greetham Valley. (01780 460004)
Thorpe Wood, Peterborough. (01733 267701)
Orton Meadows, Peterborough. (01733 237478)
Milton, Peterborough. (01733 380793)
| | Walking | The Countryside surrounding Maycroft Cottage lends itself to exploration on foot. From a leisurely stroll to a more strenuous hike, the area is criss-crossed with public footpaths. Town/village and woodland walks by qualified guides. There is something for everyone to see, history and architecture, flora and fauna, riverside trails, picturesque villages and churches. In fact walks for everyone wishing to relax and enjoy this part of the country. | | Cycling | The area surrounding Maycroft Cottage is idyllic cycling country, from the flatness of the fens to the gentle rolling hills, village trails and riverside meander. Cycle Hire is available or bring your own cycles and discover "hidden" picturesque hamlets and villages at your own leisure and pace. | | Bird watching | Whether you are an avid twitcher or a casual observer, the richness of the bird life in the area never ceases to amaze visitors. See buzzards, sparrow hawks, kestrels, barn, tawny and little owls on our doorstep. Relax in our secluded garden and watch wrens, robins, tits and numerous other visiting birds feeding and nesting. A short drive will take you to observe ospreys fishing on the lakes at Rutland water or red kites in their natural habitat at Fineshade, The Forestry Commission have installed CCTV where nesting red kites can be observed from the comfort of a building.
Book a few hours with our local naturalist Terry Barnatt and enjoy guided forest tours to identify birdsong and other wildlife sounds. Purchase Wildlife Sounds on CD, bird tables, bird boxes and bird food from Maycroft Cottage. |
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