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The Barnsdale, Rutland

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Rutland Water Nature Reserve

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Banquet hall
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Fort Henry Suite
Outdoor pool
Courtyard

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
The Avenue Exton, Oakham, England, LE15 8AH
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Fort Henry Suite

Fort Henry Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room

Royal Room

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

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Culture Room

Culture Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cosy Room

Cosy Room

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

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Classic Room

Classic Room

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

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Heritage Room

Heritage Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Oakham

In historical district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Barnsdale Gardens with a stay here. Oakham Castle and Normanton Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Oakham Castle - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Normanton Church - 9 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 5 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Captain Noel Newton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hambleton Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fika - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Barnsdale, Rutland

4-star spa hotel near Rutland Water Nature Reserve
The Barnsdale, Rutland offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Barnsdale, Rutland. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Barnsdale, Rutland was completed in February 2023.

This 4-star Oakham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1760
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Barnsdale, Rutland offers 45 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Oakham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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. 350 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 636 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful weekend break. Rooms, facilities and staff all wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy welcoming hotel

We really like this hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We liked our room and it was cosy too. We thought the newly renovated dining room was delightful but would have appreciated stronger lights so we could read in the bar area. A lovey stay and hoped to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The grounds are nice and the area wonderful.

The rooms are on the small side and so are the bathrooms but the bed was very comfortable and had some nice touches. Tea and coffee and biscuits. The menu wasn’t great but what we had was quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous and friendly

Very friendly staff made this a thoroughly lovely experience. From the glass fo wine handed to you on arrival, you are left with the impression that the staff simply can't do enough for you. Excellent food in the restaurant (supper and breakfast) with prompt service thoughout. Even thought this was only a business stay, I would highly recommend this hotel to people visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One man and his dog

Two night stay with my dog, enjoyed my time at the hotel until checking out, when the receptionists rolls her eyes when you question something or when you ask for a quick check out and just forward the receipt but she wont do it because its easier for her to do it then.. well it taints your stay a little. Apart from that, all good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place really great staff loved it

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This may be the first hotel that I have stayed at with complimentary drinks at reception and then also in the room. A nice touch! Rooms are clean, well appointed and have everything you need, want and works.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value very easy pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for families

Amazing place, wonderful treatment. The outdoor pool was great fun :) we will definitely be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent staff

The staff at Barnsdale were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble and they were proactive. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel without views of Rutland Water

It’s a nice enough hotel, quite old fashioned, but spa area is lovely - outdoor pool small but warm enough on October. Sauna & hot tub were wonderful. Just a real shame that the hotel didn’t have views of Rutland Water - it really could be in any field anywhere in the UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Staff & service
The slightly negative review revolves around the bathroom in our room. It was clearly designed to be wheelchair accessible, which I applaud (even though I am not a wheelchair user), however, as a result the bathroom was very sparse and basic, comparable in fact to a hospital bathroom (and arguably worse). There was not even a toilet lid, everything was made of plastic, and worst of all there was a very bad smell emanating from the shower drain which made its way into the bedroom. The spa was amazing, however.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent choice. Atmosphere greatly enhanced by 'Skippy' i/c food and beverage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
The staff are all brilliant. They are courteous to both guests and each other.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very comfortable hotel, friendly welcome. All bar and restaurant staff were also friendly and gave great service. we really enjoyed the food too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eleanore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Have stayed here for years. It’s a bit overpriced during Burghley week but ticks all the boxes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024