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The Barnsdale, Rutland

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Located close to Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water Nature Reserve, The Barnsdale, Rutland provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, 1760, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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.

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  • 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

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Exceptional
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  • 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.

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Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Oakham, The Barnsdale, Rutland is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Oakham Castle and Burghley House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nottingham Raceway Karting and Stapleford Park Golf Course. Don't miss out on a visit to Barnsdale Gardens. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Oakham travel guide
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The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, England, LE15 8AH

What's nearby

  • A historic building on an island in a body of water, with a seagull flying overhead.
    Rutland Water Country Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A rocky shoreline with calm water reflecting sunlight.
    Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central entrance.
    Burghley House
    19 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Rutland Water
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Barnsdale Gardens
    2 min drive - 1.7 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

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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

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Barnsdale, Rutland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Barnsdale, Rutland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barnsdale, Rutland?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Barnsdale, Rutland?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Barnsdale, Rutland located?

Situated on the waterfront, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Barnsdale Gardens. Oakham Castle and Normanton Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Barnsdale, Rutland Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 743 reviews

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6/10 Okay

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Friendly staff nice warm greeting when we arrived. Seemed to be not many staff around on the Monday evening despite a few evening meals and being
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved everything about The Barnsdale. Great rooms, great pool and spa, lovely staff and amazing restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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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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The most amazingly helpful and friendly staff and a lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful breakfast. No decaf tea or coffee in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed 2 nights with our dog during a tour of the Rutland area and further afield. We were really impressed by the hotel - great location, friendly and helpful staff, lovely walks locally, well maintained facilities, lots of spaces for chilling out, lovely food and welcoming of our dog in all locations. We had a lovely stay and this hotel is high on our list for a return, perhaps without our dog so we can use the spa facilities! The only slight negatives were that the room looked a little tired (we understand that there's a major refurb on the way) but it was perfectly fine and perhaps now is the time to get a good price before the refurb! And, a small gripe, the lovely breakfast was spoiled by having to make our own toast using two toasters that couldn't brown both sides of the bread at the same time (I spend many minutes standing around with others trying to get a decent slice to go with my eggs) - a minor but irritating annoyance. But overall a fantastic stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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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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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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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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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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 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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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 staff, lovely room and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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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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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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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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous staff, comfortable room. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Amazing. Breakfast and dinner was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were great. Food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic stay at The Barnsdale, such a beautiful, relaxing and picturesque venue. We enjoyed use of the spa, which is beautifully done, small and intimate. Evening meal in the Brasserie was delicious with fabulous service and breakfast was just as delicious, with lots of choice and was well organised. All staff were very polite and helpful, especially the lovely lady on reception. The welcome glass of wine on arrival was such a lovely touch. Only disappointment was that the king size bed was in fact two single mattresses pushed together, also the window wouldn’t open and so the room was quite warm. All that said, the room was clean, cosy and so beautifully decorated Overall though, our stay was so beautiful, and so so relaxing! Thanks so much for having us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026