Famously Britain’s smallest county, with England’s largest man-made lake as a centrepiece, Rutland offers a taste of quintessential England at its pure best. Explore over 3,000 acres around Rutland Water – a great place for bird watching, outdoor activities and wildlife spotting. Rutland makes a lovely undiscovered alternative to the Cotswolds; there are many lovely villages and local pubs to discover, typically built from the local yellow ironstone, connected by lovely winding country lanes.