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Tipplemill Gin: From Fenland Wheat, Field to Glass

A story that links five generations of farming with Moulton Windmill, British craftsmanship and a carefully traced field-to-glass spirit Tipplemill London Dry Gin begins with wheat grown by James and Lily Craven, whose family has farmed in the Fens for five generations. That matters because the base spirit is not treated as anonymous. Growing the grain creates a direct line between field and bottle, allowing the family to talk about soil, harvest and traceability as part of the drink’s character rather than as background decoration. Milled by the wind The wheat travels to Moulton Windmill, built in 1822 and described by its custodians as the tallest working windmill in Britain. Volunteers mill when conditions allow, with Tipplemill explaining that useful...

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Where to Eat in Rutland and Stamford: Local Food Guide 

Rutland and Stamford offer an unusually rich choice of restaurants, pubs, cafés and producers. Use this guide to plan a...

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The Red Lion West Deeping: A Country Pub Worth the Journey

Frazer and Emma have shaped The Red Lion into a confident modern country pub where local produce, warm service and...

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Rutland Vineyard Ketton: August Update

It’s August at the Rutland Vineyard, and there’s plenty to celebrate — award-winning wines, a new Triple Tipple Red on...

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Hambleton Hall Rutland: Dining at the Michelin-Starred Hotel

Nearly 47 years after Tim and Stefa Hart welcomed their first guests, Hambleton Hall remains one of the best country...

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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford

Our roundup of the best starters and first courses from restaurant across Rutland and Stamford.

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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford: The George in Oakham

After three years of sympathetic renovation, Oakham’s George Inn has been transformed into a refined destination for dining, drinking and...

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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford: The Six Bells at Witham on the Hill

This month we’re enjoying a return visit to The Six Bells, a country pub restaurant which retains its long-standing Michelin...

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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford: The White Hart, Ufford

A great setting, a genuinely warm welcome and really nice quality pub restaurant dining are the hallmarks of The White Hart...

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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford: The Lake Isle, Uppingham

This month we’re celebrating 25 years of consistency, exceptional dishes and the warmest welcome every single time. Richard and Janine...

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Restaurants in Rutland: Cloisters

The presence of romance may be in doubt, but the availability of exceptional European dining is unquestionable. Now under new...

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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: Blossoms

A happy new year is guaranteed for diners at Blossoms in 2026 with new Executive Head Chef Lee Clarke. He’s now...

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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: The Good Food Awards

Congratulations this month to our local business as we reveal the winners of our Good Food Awards for 2025. Back...

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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford

All we really want for Christmas is exceptional dining and a warm welcome… happily, Frazer & Emma King of West...

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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: The George of Stamford

Curated continuity at The George of Stamford ensures it’s a consistent pleasure to visit Stamford’s oldest restaurant It never gets...

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Restaurants in Rutland: Uppingham’s No.23

There’s a culinary epilogue to summer in Uppingham thanks to No.23, a bistro with more than a hint of Mediterranean...

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The County of Good Taste

Rutland is well-known as The County of Good Taste, and for good reason. This month ahead of a wealth of...

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Restaurants in Rutland: The George & Dragon at Seaton

A fabulous pub restaurant offering two AA rosette dining and an admirable philosophy no matter what the weather… If it’s sunny,...

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Restaurants in Rutland: Hambleton Hall

Enjoying a formidable reputation as Rutland’s Michelin-starred dining room, Hambleton Hall this month celebrates 45 years of exceptional service, enjoyable...

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English wine in Stamford & Rutland

Congratulations to Rutland Vineyard’s Zoe & Tim Beaver on the release of their new Second Nature wine… a great example...

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Rutland Restaurants: The Fox, North Luffenham

Celebrating 10 years of hospitality, Jason Allen’s community pub restaurant offers quality dining, value for money and a warm welcome…...

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Restaurants in Stamford: Milly’s Bistro

This month we’re enjoying delicious dining courtesy of Bex Goddard and the team at The William Cecil’s Milly’s Bistro, where...