The Location

Spinney Hill is a 5 minute walk from the town centre and sits on the southern edge of Oakham, with lovely views over the Vale of Catmose towards Rutland Water. Oakham Railway Station is a 10 minute walk through the town centre. The railway line has direct train services to Leicester & Birmingham to the west and to Peterborough, Cambridge & Stansted Airport to the east. Oakham also has a direct train service to London St Pancras International.

About Oakham

Oakham is the county town of Rutland, recently voted as the best rural place in Britain to live. Its historic sites include the 14th century church, the medieval castle and the Buttercross – all a short walk from Spinney Hill. Oakham has excellent primary and secondary schools, including Oakham School, one of the leading independent schools in the country.

Oakham has a large number of excellent boutique shops and good restaurants and there is also a market held in the town twice a week. Oakham has excellent sporting facilities and clubs, including a cricket and a tennis club (both within a few minutes’ walk from Spinney Hill) as well as a rugby and a football club – all of which have excellent junior sections.

Rutland Water is less than 2 miles from Oakham and offers a great range of outdoor activities - including sailing, fishing, walking and cycling. Rutland Water also has a nature reserve, which serves as a breeding site for ospreys.

Satnav

The nearest postcode for satellite navigation devices is LE15 6JB.