Exton is a village set in the East Midlands county of Rutland. The Fox and Hounds public house overlooks the tree-planted green, offering cosy winter evenings around the fireplace and lazy summer days out in the beer garden. Oakham is the nearest town, boasting a combination of stone and thatched buildings, a range of shops, along with pubs, bars and eateries to choose from. The Rutland Water Nature Reserve offers watersports, a small water adventure park, birdwatching, a sailing club and fishing opportunities.