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The Barnsdale, Rutland

Property class: 4

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A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a rustic stone wall. Tables are set with candles and chairs are arranged for dining.
Two people sitting by a fire pit in a rustic outdoor setting with wooden cabins in the background.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.
A sauna room with a wooden bench, a bench outside, and a sauna heater.
A stone building with multiple windows and a well-maintained garden with hedges and shrubs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $147
$123 nightly
$147 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, England, LE15 8AH
  • Place, Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a small table with a bottle and a cup.

Cosy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with striped pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall with a textured pattern.

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Culture Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bunk bed room with a desk, chair, and a TV on the wall.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a television, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Fort Henry Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a toilet.

Heritage Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

Royal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oakham

When you stay at The Barnsdale, Rutland in Oakham, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water Nature Reserve. .This spa hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Oakham Castle and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Normanton Church.

What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rutland Water - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Burghley House - 18 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 8 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Funky Fox Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hambleton Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Barnsdale, Rutland

The Barnsdale, Rutland offers 45 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at 1760, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
1760 - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,760

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1760
  • Renovated entire property - February 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Spa fee: GBP 25 per person per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Barnsdale Lodge Hotel
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel Oakham
Barnsdale Oakham
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel Restaurant
The Barnsdale
The Barnsdale Rutland
The Barnsdale, Rutland Hotel
The Barnsdale, Rutland Oakham
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel Restaurant
The Barnsdale, Rutland Hotel Oakham

The Barnsdale, Rutland Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 748 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 748 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 748 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 748 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 748 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our stay very much. Great staff, comfortable room, excellent breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had our wedding breakfast at the barnsdale and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting and amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were comfortable, food was excellent and the staff were great. Shout out to Rosie who looked after us exceptionally well. Great location for Rutland Water Parkrun too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The most amazingly helpful and friendly staff and a lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, answered all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All in all, very comfortable. Food very good and staff very friendly and attentive. Would stay again, most enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very welcoming, great room, lovely outdoor space and good service. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. We ate dinner, breakfast and afternoon tea at he hotel and all were excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic surroundings and views. Modern rooms and the restaurant is worth a visit even if you’re not staying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place with a great steak dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay for two nights Staff very helpful and fruendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great breakfast and very charming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed every minute of our stay . Staff were so attentive and friendly, the setting is gorgeous and the food was excellent. The outdoor pool and hot tubs are an added bonus . Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Very quiet, nice rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We have thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at The Barnsdale. Everything was relaxed but perfectly executed. We particularly enjoyed the great food at both breakfast and evening meal in the orangery. Pre dinner drinks in the courtyard were also very pleasant. The only constructive criticism we would make is the outside tables were at times dirty with coffee stains and bird poo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, lovely room and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this great hotel in beautiful surroundings. We have no criticisms to make. The staff were all courteous and attentive, the room was spotless and the food as good as any high class restaurant. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really lovely place. Breakfast was a little odd - a Full English was listed alongside a smaller version. We ordered the Full English and got 1 of everything, which begs the question of how small a small breakfast could be. Otherwise a lovely stay, and will come back (asking for an extra sausage though...).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a beautiful hotel, with a warm welcome from the reception desk. Little things which make you feel welcome. The room was gorgeous, with amazing views where you can just relax. Food was excellent with great service. Will definitely be staying here again and trying out the spa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great trip. Great relaxed hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Delightful, friendly staff throughout the hotel. Good, clean rooms. Delicious dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely location, breakfast was good, but not excellent. The room was beautiful and very comfortable bed. Would stay here again if staying in Rutland
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was spotless, staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Barnsdale hotel is in a lovely and convenient setting with ample parking. The Sydnet spa is great and the pool was wonderful for an afternoon cool down. Plus super cute Highland cows! Breakfast and dinner is wonderful in the beautiful courtyard. The Barnsdale is an old building which means the lack of air conditioning was a challenge during the heatwave. The power shower remains a mystery why anyone thought this was a good choice to install!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent breakfast. Caring staff who helped my husband who uses a wheelchair.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026