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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 stone building with multiple windows and a well-maintained garden with hedges and shrubs.
A sauna room with a wooden bench, a bench outside, and a sauna heater.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $161
$134 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15

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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)
    ‪73 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 - 19 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Funky Fox Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hambleton Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Finch's Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬9 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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

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. 419 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 736 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

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most amazingly helpful and friendly staff and a lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, answered all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place with a great steak dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sir David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for two nights Staff very helpful and fruendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast and very charming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, nice rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, lovely room and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful, friendly staff throughout the hotel. Good, clean rooms. Delicious dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great trip. Great relaxed hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Caring staff who helped my husband who uses a wheelchair.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sushila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is set in beautiful surroundings and in calm , quiet location. The room was nice and clean and a good size. The presentation for the tea and coffee in the room was excellent and a really nice added touch. The breakfast choices were good and cooked on individual requests. A great place to stay . Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very helpful staff, food was great and bar area very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu excellent Evening meal disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous staff, comfortable room. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, such a nice spot to have time out, stay away but with all the home comforts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Breakfast and dinner was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was good and the room comfortable. We were however in an upstairs annex and the room was incredibly noisy overnight (boiler?). Didn't get much sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was a good size but sadly the cleaning and maintenance were not up to scratch. The spa facilities are lovely and breakfast good in the lovely orangery.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026