Cottesmore is a ward and village in the north‑west of Rutland, England, set in gently rolling agricultural countryside close to the Leicestershire border. It retains a compact, rural feel with stone cottages, a parish church and narrow lanes, yet lies within reach of larger towns so some residents commute for work.
The area is best known for its hunting and military connections: the historic Cottesmore Hunt has long been part of local culture, and the former RAF airfield at Cottesmore was redeveloped as Kendrew Barracks, a presence that has influenced the local economy and community life. Farming and small businesses remain important, giving the ward a blend of traditional village character and modern influences.
Postcode districts covering Cottesmore
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Peterborough 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Loughborough 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Kettering 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Kettering Town 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Corby 16.5 miles26.5 km
- West Bridgford 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Grantham 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Newark-on-Trent 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Spalding 21.7 miles35 km
- Melton Mowbray 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Oadby 19.2 miles30.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Barrow Parish 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Cottesmore Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Market Overton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Greetham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Thistleton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Teigh Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Stretton Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ashwell Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Burley Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Exton Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- South Witham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Exton and Horn Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Cottesmore
LE15 7BB, LE15 7PF, LE15 7DQ, LE15 7DA, LE15 7BG, LE15 7DL, LE15 7FG, LE15 7AJ, LE15 7DG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- Birmingham International Airport 49.2 miles79.1 km
- Oakham Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 9.5 miles15.3 km
Hotels near Cottesmore Ad
- Greetham Valley Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hambleton Hall 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Crown Hotel Stamford 4 9.3 miles15 km
- The George Hotel of Stamford 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 6 miles9.6 km
Schools in Cottesmore
- Cottesmore Academy Primary
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Burghley House Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 19.3 miles31 km
- Belgrave Library Library 19.7 miles31.8 km