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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Oakham Road westwards The boundary wall of Exton Hall park is to the right.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

4 out of 5
Peterborough Business Park Peterborough England
The price is S$117 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
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Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026

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Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Belton Grantham England
The price is S$160 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
S$160
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Had a very nice stay room was clean and tidy breakfast was excellent all fresh apartment coffee machines they don’t make good coffee. All the pastries are nice and fresh fruit was fresh. Breakfast was cooked. Nice it overall staff excellent facilities a good base to get around the area. Would stay ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar, 2026

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Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
North Oakham Oakham England
The price is S$177 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$177
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026

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Ascot House

Ascot House

4 out of 5
Lynch Wood Peterborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nene Valley Railway - Overton Station and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
Good facilities and large rooms. Very noisy - the building seems to attract alot of youngsters wanting parties etc, so not ideal for a business trip. I also wouldn't recommend it for a lone female traveller - there were some undesirable characters around.

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Relax Inn - Thorpe Lodge Hotel

Relax Inn - Thorpe Lodge Hotel

2.5 out of 5
87 Thorpe Rd Peterborough England
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Relaxing Room With Ensuite Rutland Point

Relaxing Room With Ensuite Rutland Point

3 out of 5
5 Glaston Road Oakham England
Stay at this apartment in Oakham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rutland Water Golf Course and Lyddington Bede House are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Comfortable
Lovely comfortable clean room, attached to a very nice cafe.

Reviewed on 29 Aug, 2025

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Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rutland Water Nature Reserve during your travels in Oakham. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Rutland Water Nature Reserve
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Rutland Water Country Park

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The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre

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Oakham Castle

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