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The Barnsdale, Rutland

Property class: 4

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Outdoor pool
Outdoor treatment area, sauna, hot tub, deep-tissue massages, massages
Garden
Outdoor treatment area, sauna, hot tub, deep-tissue massages, massages

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, England, LE15 8AH
  • Place, Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Room

Cosy Room

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

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Culture Room

Culture Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Fort Henry Suite

Fort Henry Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Room

Heritage Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room

Royal Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oakham

When you stay at The Barnsdale, Rutland in Oakham, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water Nature Reserve. .This spa hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Oakham Castle and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Normanton Church.

What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Normanton Church - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Burghley House - 19 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 8 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Noel Newton (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Finch's Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Barnsdale, Rutland

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at 1760, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
1760 - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

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
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

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. 382 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 685 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, excellent service, extras such as a glass of wine on arrival and a complimentary nightcap at 9pm were a notable and appreciated courtesy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl, Mansfield

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Glass of wine on arrival and treats in the room were a lovely touch. Close to Rutland Waters and plenty of places to visit nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were very friendly, breakfast was good. Current dinner menu seemed somewhat limited compared to previous ones online and dinner prices were high.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely place in beautiful countryside, had everything for your comfort. Even the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel with pleasant staff . Relaxing . Excellent Food albeit expensive.. Note their is a Supplement of £25 pp to use the Spa Facilities if you have not booked via the Hotel Website.. Enjoyable stay however and the complementary Red wine at 4pm is a nice touch. Breakfast Team are super friendly..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

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

Another great stay

Another great stay at the Barnsdale, great setting, great room with benefit of access to the Spar. Bliss will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A nice experience.

Great location, room was quiet. Everything just looked a bit tired though. Food was excellent although they were very keen to clear your plates away as soon as you finish finished eating. Overall a nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good check-in and glass of wine offered. Nice rural vibes. Breakfast awful - for such a high room rate, queuing with the previous days wedding party for a very average offer wasn’t a nice start to your day. Seriously, the sausages and Bacon were Premier Inn at best! Also, the world of breakfast has moved on and you need to change not stay locked in the 90s.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel with a friendly team of staff. Access to the spa was a great bonus. The food was really good and welcome drink a nice surprise. We ate in the restaurant both nights. The Courtyard was a lovely space to take your drink. Good location. I would recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Disliked: Staff & service

Poor service from management. Food average but ££

My partner (wearing socks)stepped on a staple sticking up in the room carpet causing a puncture wound to his foot. The staple was given to reception staff - they expressed concern and said the Manager would want to speak to us - but he was busy and would catch us later. We were around during the evening and at breakfast but no-one sought us out. After paying the bill we completed an accident form and were asked to wait and talk to a Manager. We waited 10 mins but, again, they were busy so we said we'd see them later in the day when we returned to collect our car. We again waited 10 minutes but still no-one came to see us so we left for home feeling totally ignored. Accidents happen but how they are dealt with make a difference to a customers experience. We did not feel valued. Restaurant food is average and overpriced. £5 for side dish of Jersey Royal potatoes - they came sliced and fried. I think they had been cooked the day before. The bedside reading lights do not work unless the main light is on!!! The room was clean and comfortable but had a noise problem from people upstairs - sounded like two elephants walking around at 6.30 in morning. Courtyard is a nice place to sit and have drink. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Can’t fault the stay.

Lovely hotel, excellent customer service and beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaveh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Friendly helpful staff Fabulous food Nice calm atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025