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Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Oakham

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oakham
  • Place, Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Burghley House
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nottingham (NQT)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakham

In Oakham .You'll find Rutland Zorbing and Rutland Water Nature Reserve within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Rutland Water Country Park and Normanton Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Stamford Meadows - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Burghley House - 15 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 11 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Birch Tree Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪danish invader - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Green Man - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

Primrose Hall Cottage is a beautifully converted two bedroom stone barn in the heart of Rutland. Comfortably sleeping four guests, perfect for families, couples, long breaks or pop weekend stays.
Situated in Empingham which borders Rutland Water, its the perfect location to enjoy and explore the area. The cottage offers comfortable and homely accommodation and is steeped in history and character. We are dog friendly, offer free WiFi and like to be as flexible as possible with check in and departure times.
We offer contactless check in and departure , using a key safe at the property, avoiding personal interaction if you prefer.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, Near Rutland Water Oakham

Reviews

Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Primrose Hall is unmissable!! We fell in love with the cottage immediately - it is cosy and very charmingly furnished and decorated, with a log burner and very well-equipped kitchen. Dale is an excellent and very generous host providing many thoughtful extras including homemade jams and freshly baked bread. He is extremely helpful and responded promptly to all our queries and requests. The surrounding area is very beautiful and we enjoyed walks by Rutland Water and visits to bustling attractive market towns nearby.Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot, couldn’t fault it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday cottage cosy warm very clean all facilities there beds very comfortable Lovely box with fresh bread, milk, orange juice eggs James butter spread all left for us.Easy to get to Stamford and Oakham We even borrowed folding chairs for Saturday at Burghley Lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is lovely and we were so pleased to be presented with some freshly baked bread, fresh eggs and other things. The location is perfect for exploring and all villages etc are so close. Food in surrounding villages excellent, particularly the fox and the Wheatsheaf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect cottage for our annual fishing trip to Rutland reservoir! Faultless communication, exceptionally clean and a wonderful place to stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay

A beautiful property with bags of charm. It was very well equipped, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Our hosts had left a lovely welcome basket and texted to make sure we had everything we needed. Well placed for visiting Rutland water and exploring the local area. It didn’t bother us but one thing to consider if you have light sleepers in your party: Inevitably as an old property the upstairs floors creak a bit which some may find disturbing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

We absolutely loved our stay at Primrose Hall, when we arrived the owners had left a warm loaf of bread, eggs, juice etc. the place was spotless and we can not think of anything that wasn't just perfect. The village of Empingham is so pretty and our hound loved going to nearby Rutland water. We would without hesitation stay here again. Thank you both so much.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P., Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness

That good we came back

Lovely property in a lovely area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just homely

It had everything we needed - a comfortable ground floor with kitchen, dining area and lounge (open plan) with a shower room off, plus snug bedrooms and toilet upstairs. Not to mention the welcoming goodies! Close to Rutland Water and ideally placed between Stamford, Uppingham and Oakham …
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for.

Full of history and bags of character. A great location for walks, within easy distance to Rutland water. Many places to visit from gardens, stately homes and much much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Loved the cottage and the welcome was truly wonderful! We did have problems with Maisie as there is no safe place to let her out as the cottage opens onto the road, also all the area around Rutland water is dogs on leads only so sadly no proper exercise there. We did find a truly wonderful walk around Empingham along the river through plantations of newly planted trees and the most incredible display of wildflowers, excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic little house in Empingham

We stayed at this house for the second time, using it as a base for fishing at the nearby by reservoirs of Rutland, Grafham, and Pitsford. It's a great property, very well equipped and comfortable. Communications with the owners were easy and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P., Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Lovely cottage set in the heart of a beautiful village. Very clean and well equipped. Lovely welcome pack.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion!

Incredible conversion of a very interesting barn. All history provided. Hope to meet up again at Primrose Barn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

L M., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Primrose Hall Cottage. It was immaculately clean, cozy & contained
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

A beautifully converted cottage in a stunning location. The friendliest and most welcoming hosts ever. Superbly equipped, lovely welcoming touches, comfortable, home from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Catch up with friend

The property is a little gem. It is so comfy and perfect for a short or long break, whatever the weather. We had a fantastic time and Dale and Helen were perfect hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cottage & great hosts

Fabulous, quirky cottage. Everything you could want for a break near Rutland Water, which is in walking distance. The hosts have thought of everything from lots of fluffy towels to a freshly baked loaf of bread to go with the pots of homemade preserves.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful break in a beautiful property

We had a wonderful stay at Primrose Hall in November. This is a beautifully restored and very well appointed home in a lovely area of Rutland. Close to all the amenities and beauty that Rutland Water and surrounding villages has to offer, our hosts Dale and Helen put the icing on the cake with their warm welcome and help for our elderly Labrador during our stay. Some lovely touches of bread, milk, eggs, logs for the fire and all essentials to welcome us and we were set for a cosy, relaxing time. Scrupulously clean, lovely comfortable bed and inviting surroundings. We couldn't ask for more! Cannot recommend highly enough- thank you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Quality accommodation

The cottage is very comfortable with all the conveniences anyone could need for a pleasant stay. Lots of lovely period features in this historical building. A very pleasant surprise was the lovely groceries at arrival. Dale and Helen were lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gloriously cosy

*charming *comfortable *full of character *well-provisioned *perfect for exploring Rutland
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect

Communication with Dale and Helen was excellent from start to finish. Primrose Hall was even better than the pictures suggested with plenty of room for four adults, a baby and a small dog! It is a beautiful and stylish renovation with countless lovely touches. And to cap it all, we entered to the smell of a freshly baked homemade loaf left for us with other essentials. Really thoughtful. And Empingham itself and the surrounding area is a delight. A perfect few days. Highly recommended. Thank you so much, Dale and Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant holiday cottage.

Wow what a lovely holiday cottage a real home from home. The hosts were great and the smell of welcoming bread was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic cottage in the heart of Rutland

This is a superbly renovated and maintained cottage that sits close to Rutland Water in a pretty village and beautifully reflects the architecture of the area. The hosts, Dale and Helen, have thought of pretty much every guest's needs and catered to them; from the ready to light wood burner to the welcome pack and copious information about local amenities and facilities. Quite simply, we'll be back and for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele A., Todmorden

Liked: Cleanliness

Quintessentially English

Beautiful cottage with charm and personality. Spotlessly clean, catering for all your needs (and your dog). The warm welcome of smelling of fresh bread on arrival. Lovely country walks from the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022