Cottesmore is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland, England, set in a predominantly agricultural landscape. The settlement is compact with a long local history and a strong community feel; its character was shaped in the 20th century by the nearby airfield, RAF Cottesmore, which introduced military and aviation links to the area and has since been redeveloped as Kendrew Barracks.
Locally notable traditions include the name-giving Cottesmore Hunt, and the village has the sort of medieval church and vernacular buildings typical of Rutland. Its proximity to attractions such as Rutland Water and the market town of Oakham makes it convenient for walkers and commuters while retaining a quiet, rural atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Cottesmore
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20 miles
- Peterborough 19 miles
- Loughborough 23.7 miles
- Kettering 21.7 miles
- Kettering Town 21.9 miles
- Corby 15.5 miles
- West Bridgford 24.3 miles
- Grantham 13.8 miles
- Spalding 21.9 miles
- Melton Mowbray 10 miles
- Oadby 18.8 miles
- Market Harborough 19.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barrow Parish 1.1 miles
- Greetham Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Market Overton Built-up area 2 miles
- Burley Parish 2.1 miles
- Exton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Exton and Horn Parish 2.6 miles
- Ashwell Parish 2.6 miles
- Thistleton Parish 2.8 miles
- Teigh Parish 3 miles
- Stretton Parish 3.2 miles
- Whitwell Parish 3.3 miles
- Oakham North East Ward 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Cottesmore
LE15 7BY, LE15 7BX, LE15 7GF, LE15 7TJ, LE15 7DE, LE15 7DF, LE15 7DB, LE15 7DS, LE15 7DG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 28.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 48.9 miles
- Oakham Railway Station 4 miles
- Stamford Railway Station 8.9 miles
Hotels near Cottesmore Ad
- Barnsdale Lodge Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- The Admiral Hornblower 4 miles
- Finchs Arms Oakham Road 3.7 miles
- The White Lion Inn 4 4.6 miles
- Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa 4 2.8 miles
- Oakham Hotel 4 miles
- Greetham Valley Hotel 3 2.6 miles
- Wisteria Hotel 3 4 miles
- Hambleton Hall 4 3.8 miles
- Brook Whipper-In Hotel 3 3.9 miles
Schools in Cottesmore
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 5.8 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 10.1 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 11.4 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 18.3 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 19.6 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 19.7 miles