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The Barnsdale, Rutland

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Banquet hall
Outdoor pool
Courtyard
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Outdoor treatment areas, sauna, hot tub, deep-tissue massages, massages
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
Spa

Treatments

Spa treatment services

Room options

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Fort Henry Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Fort Henry Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Royal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Culture Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Culture Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cosy Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Cosy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Heritage Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The Avenue Exton, Oakham, England, LE15 8AH

What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Oakham Castle - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Normanton Church - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Noel Newton (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hambleton Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Otters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hitchen's Barn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Barnsdale, Rutland

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Located close to Barnsdale Gardens and Normanton Church, 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.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and massage treatment rooms
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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
  • 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 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

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

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

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

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 at The Barnsdale, Rutland?

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).

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