Edith Weston

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Originally built as St Matthew's church in 1826 with a tower by Thomas Cundy, a nave and apse was added in 1911. In 1970 with the formation of Rutland Water the valley had to be cleared, so the church was deconsecrated and scheduled for demolition. A trust was organised with the aim of rescuing the building, and various proposals were considered. It was decided that the lower level of the church should be filled in to create a new floor. A causeway was built connecting it to the shore and an embankment was constructed around the building with a layer of boulders as a defensive breakwater to prevent erosion. It is now used as a wedding venue and museum. Pic by Jenny
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Originally built as St Matthew's church in 1826 with a tower by Thomas Cundy, a nave and apse was added in 1911. In 1970 with the formation of Rutland Water the valley had to be cleared, so the church was deconsecrated and scheduled for demolition. A trust was organised with the aim of rescuing the building, and various proposals were considered. It was decided that the lower level of the church should be filled in to create a new floor. A causeway was built connecting it to the shore and an embankment was constructed around the building with a layer of boulders as a defensive breakwater to prevent erosion. It is now used as a wedding venue and museum. Pic by Jenny
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

4 out of 5
Peterborough Business Park Peterborough England
The price is AED 266 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
AED 266
AED 319 total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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Met by Marc on reception who was friendly and efficient. Room was spacious, decor modern, breakfast varied and well presented . Leisure area busy but we went at a quiet time . Only issue was the noisy and expensive bar

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

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Kettering Park Hotel & Spa

Kettering Park Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Kettering Park Hotel Kettering England
The price is AED 472 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
AED 472
AED 567 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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8.8/10 Excellent! (896 reviews)
Great room, lovely staff, great bar and restaurant

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

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Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
North Oakham Oakham England
The price is AED 429 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
AED 429
AED 515 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely hotel, staff very friendly and couldnt do enough for you. Spa area ok. Have been to better.

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

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Ascot House

Ascot House

4 out of 5
Lynch Wood Peterborough England
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Relax Inn - Thorpe Lodge Hotel

2.5 out of 5
87 Thorpe Rd Peterborough England
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Lady Charlotte house is suitable for workers and large families for vacation

Lady Charlotte house is suitable for workers and large families for vacation

Peterborough England
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4/10 (2 reviews)
Booked to stay for one night to visit family waited for the access details to be emailed, messaged the host to be told at 8pm that the property is closed qnd isnt available to stay in but still took the money for the reservation and its non refundable

Reviewed on 30 June 2025

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