“Fiona manages to be friendly and welcoming, as well as providing a professional service We enjoyed having a suite of rooms and breakfast was delicious. Can’t recommend The Blue Ball highly enough - beautifully renovated. Superb food and v.good service.”
Mike and Jackie Wigglesworth
Edwinstowe, Notts. Aug ‘10
“Lovely setting, very peaceful. Only stayed the one night but would like to visit again. Village pub The Blue Ball supplied excellent meal, wonderful steak, cooked just right. Had a good nights sleep, very comfortable, nice to have a bath as well as shower.”
Jo and John Kelm
Ipswitch, August ‘10
“Lovely room, bed, linen. Great breakfast. Fantastic meal at The Blue Ball.”
Sue and Bill Dolden
Royston, Herts. June ‘10
“Quiet and peaceful setting in lovely village. Atmospheric local pub - The Blue Ball. Thanks very much.”
Rita and Paul Crowe
Derby, May ‘10
“Excellent food at Blue Ball. Had a wonderful day at Rutland Water - Ospreys were a wonderful experience. Fiona and Richard were excellent hosts and both can cook a great breakfast!!”
Sheila and Jim Leak
Lytham St. Annes, May ‘10
“Lovely quiet spot. Great accommodation. Excellent food at Blue Ball. See you again.
Julie Benedict.
Sudbury, Feb ‘10
“The peace and privacy of our stay was excellent. It is a lovely area for walking. The Blue Ball serves excellent food as does the Admiral Hornblower in Oakham. We did not visit The Old Plough. Braunston and Gable Cottage are in an ideal place for a relaxing break. Thoroughly enjoyable.”
Jane and John Anderson.
Chelsmford, Nov ‘09
“Ideal place to stay. Fiona is a lovely host who will help you with anything if within her means. Blue Ball excellent pub. Cannot wait to come back.”
Jackie and Gary Holler
Doncaster, Oct ‘09
“Blue Ball pub was beautiful, food lovely. Charming accommodation. Bed very comfortable. Very peaceful location. Rutland Water beautiful, plenty of fishing opportunities!”
Ian and Julia Waters
Chelmesord. Sept 09
“Can’t fault the property, location or breakfasts . Ideal location for Rutland Water and a leisurely drive through the villages is well worth it. The two local pubs offer good food and hospitality, although Blue Ball shades it for us, but only just. A very restful stay with excellent hosts. Thank you.”
Christine and Peter Marklew
Horley, Surrey, Aug ‘09
“Lovely peaceful location, great pubs in village, near to Rutland Water for bird watching, welcoming hostess, lovely room and good food - what more could you want!”
Christine and Alan
Hull, July ‘09
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here...the village and walks were/are fantastic. We ate at both pubs both of which were great.”
Andrea and Simon
Nottingham, May ‘09
“Best nights sleep away from home we've ever had! Lovely place, will certainly come again.”
Lynne and Darryl Playford
Norfolk, April ‘09
“Thank you for a very comfortable stay, with everything we needed. Good breakfast to set us up for the day”
L and R Heywood
Coalville. April ‘09
