The Barnsdale, Rutland

Facade/entrance, Bird's eye view, Garden

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(1,091 Ratings)

Hotel in South Kesteven District

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this hotel

Nestled close to the shores of Rutland Water, just 5 minutes’ drive from Oakham and a 50-minute drive from Leicester. This former farmhouse is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Rutland countryside and offers free WiFi, free parking.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of South Kesteven District

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

36.8 mi

National Trust - Belton House

30.1 mi

Sundown Adventureland

70.5 mi

Newstead Abbey

57.5 mi

Available Rooms

Cozy Room

1 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Room

1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Room

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Culture Room

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Bunk • 301 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

The Barnsdale, Rutland

$$$$

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(1,091 Ratings)

Hotel in South Kesteven District

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of South Kesteven District

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

36.8 mi

National Trust - Belton House

30.1 mi

Sundown Adventureland

70.5 mi

Newstead Abbey

57.5 mi

Available Rooms

Cozy Room

1 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Room

1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Room

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Culture Room

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Bunk • 301 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(1,091 Ratings)

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4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Loved it

Lovely generous welcome tray, beautiful garden

Room was slightly small

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Very stylish and peaceful place

Beautiful, you can see attention and love to each detail at the property.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Very nice stay

The hotel is very nice. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent. Service throughout was outstanding.

3.5 / 5.0

May 2024

The staff were all very friendly and helpful which made our stay very enjoyable

A nice looking hotel with a good feel which looked like it had recently been upgraded.

The finer details need attention : Most uncomfortable pillows we had ever slept on Hand soap dispenser in our bathroom didn’t work on arrival The bed valence was too big for the bed and looked unattractive Lovely crockery but the cutlery was not to the same standard

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Can’t wait to go back!

Super stylish hotel in a lovely setting with helpful and friendly staff on hand to look after you - well done 👍

N/a

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

A very pleasant hotel, and a thoroughly enjoyable evening with a relaxing breakfast next day.

Staff were all pleasant and welcoming. The room clean and comfortable with a nice supply of tea and coffee. A good choice of breakfast.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Lovely hotel polite attentive staff

Was here for a wedding Clean room with toiletries fluffy towels selection of tea coffee and complimentary biscuit

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Lovely break in a quaint hotel

Staff on reception, bar and in general couldn’t do enough for us. Relaxed atmosphere

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Very pleasant ,rooms recently refurbished .

Not clear you had to make dinner reservations before you arrived. At first said for second night restaurant full to my daughter ,but then when we asked again said last table 1915 which was fine but would have been upset if none available as did not want to drive anywhere after long day out and nowhere near .

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful, wonderful staff and fantastic food

Absolutely gorgeous spot , fantastic food and bar. Free wine on arrival. Wonderful staff.

The room was quite dusty, maybe not been used in a while but it was not a situation at all that was worth me not ever staying again. I felt so happy and relaxed and staff are great, only little downfall

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Lovely hotel that could be a great hotel if it sorts out service

Lovely location, staff and general layout - its a lovely place but the restaurant let it down in terms of service (food was lovely)

Service in the restaurant was very poor. Not just very very slow, but confused with dishes going out to wrong tables and courses landing out of sync. Huge shame as the food is lovely. Breakfast was the same - potentially lovely food but all cold as service let it down . Plates were not cleared or tea sorted etc

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Nice place but for the money disappointing

Location and quality of food

Some of the staff could do with some training in dealing with guests

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Lovely stay thank you very much.

Everything was lovely, food, drink, accommodation and the added bonus of a bed for the dog plus bowls.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

An above average hotel at an average price!

Everything! Picturesque location, plenty of parking, spacious room, comfortable bed, pleasant efficient staff, nice lounge, croquet pitch, excellent breakfast freshly cooked.

Nothing!

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Good stay but glad we booked early and paid the price we did

Good check in Attractive room Location for our requirements was good Pleasant staff throughout

Room was a bit hot but better when we discovered an electric fan Dinner was tasty but very slow drinks service (had to chase) and very expensive relative to what we paid for the room (£150 for two of us which was only three drinks and two courses). We were seated in the Orangery the night we were there and although a nice space it wasn’t special enough (no table cloths/tables very close together etc) for the cost

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Quiet comfortable stay.

Lots of variety at breakfast, served in very pleasant surroundings. Hotel in beautiful part of England, quiet at night, very comfortable room and bed.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A luxurious stay!

Layout and outside space

Nothing. The only issue was trying to get a taxi to/from Oakham. A long list provided by the team, none of the taxis could help.

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Very nice hotel.

The breakfast was excellent with a good choice.

We had a meal in the hotel on a Sunday evening. From ordering to being served was almost two hours. The food was very good but the wait was very disappointing.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Booked for our wedding, wedding team fabulous, excellent day, highly recommended

3.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Very nice if you are not too fussy about peace and quiet.

Lovely location. Generous quantities for Breakfast and Dinner Staff were very helpful, in particular dealing with issue with bathroom fixtures. See below

2 out of the 3 days were given over to work gatherings with some upheaval at Dinner time, and with unacceptable noise in the evening one one evening. Barnsdale had always been a welcomely quiet and peaceful and haven for a few days, in perfect keeping with the natural surroundings. If the management persist with functions of these kinds then many of the regular clients will go eleswhere. We have stayed at Barnsdale several times, typically around this time of year. At present it is unlikely we will stay there From above, we were not impressed with the "accessibility" bathroom. No toilet seat cover, no plug in sink, no shower curtain, only liquid soaps from dispensers. However, the staff were very responsive when we flagged this up.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Girls weekend

The hotel was beautifully presented with plenty of sitting areas inside and out. The food was really good. Staff were really friendly.

Bathroom doors stuck and were difficult to open

3.5 / 5.0

May 2023

teething problems

friendly staff

no hairdryer no iron or ironing board old wine bottle left on top of wardrobe

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

great hotel great location and friendly staff

stunning location and very clean

bay staff were very slow but very friendly

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Wedding stay - the hotel hosted an incredible reception with many guests staying overnight.

A wonderful place set in lovely countryside.Fabulous staff nothing was too much trouble for them. We stayed for my Son's wedding and they helped make it a perfect day.

It was all exceptional

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Great place for a relaxing break

Quiet & nice ambience

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Would love to return but only if rooms offer value, which currently they do not.

The staff are always very friendly and welcoming, which is a big appeal and much appreciated. The renovations may not be to everyones taste but for me they work and add to a welcoming retreat.

The rooms are poor value and recent changes to the naming leaves guests unclear as to what is on offer. 'Royal' rooms are actually just standard rooms (£210 with no breakfast via Booking.com) 'Classic' rooms are shoebox rooms and best avoided (£135 with no breakfast via Booking.com). I could not sit straight on the toilet as the room was so small. As a frequent global traveller I know good value (or otherwise). This is the first time in a long time I feel cheated when booking a room and not getting what I expected. Check carefully when you book. Breakfast was offered at £14.95 extra per person. Really??

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Refurbishment helping in some areas, but restaurant service and staffing still need attention.

The upgrading of the hotel has improved certain facilities, including the furniture in the conservatory, which needed an upgrade, and the bathroom in our room (most of these were very tired before). Moving the bar to give it more space has also been a plus.

The hit-and-miss service that has always been a feature in the restaurant and bar of Barnsdale Lodge hasn't yet been improved upon. An efficient maitre d' is needed at meal times, and the systems and staff training could be much improved. Sitting in the revamped 1760 restaurant (as opposed to the conservatory area) feels a bit like Crewe Junction, with staff periodically whizzing past out of the kitchen to go to one of the private rooms. The food is good, but the menu is a bit limited in range (and isn't cheap).

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very enjoyable stay.

Lovely spacious comfortable room and very comfy bed. Good breakfast choice and quality to match, Delicious food on the dinner menu over all 3 courses, beautifully cooked and presented with good wine to match. The outside pathway will be lovely once the area is fully planted and established.

Another flat surface for our own items, e.g. computer would have been useful in our room. The narrow selection of teas was disappointing - no fruit/mint/ camomile options. Nowhere beside kettle to put wet spoon etc - it's a small thing, but making a cuppa just hadn't been thought through! I had to go looking for the waitress on our second morning to get a coffee 🙁. Everything is in place for Barnsdale being an excellent hotel, just not quite there yet.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Kesteven District?

The average price for a rental in South Kesteven District is $185 per night. This rental is $25 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Barnsdale, Rutland. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Barnsdale, Rutland. Enjoy the water!

Is The Barnsdale, Rutland pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Barnsdale, Rutland?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Barnsdale, Rutland

Hotel in South Kesteven District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of South Kesteven District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Cozy Room

Classic Room

Heritage Room

Culture Room

Family Room

The Barnsdale, Rutland

Hotel in South Kesteven District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of South Kesteven District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Cozy Room

Classic Room

Heritage Room

Culture Room

Family Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Kesteven District?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Barnsdale, Rutland pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Barnsdale, Rutland?

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