See all properties

The Barnsdale, Rutland

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Barnsdale, Rutland

Banquet hall
Outdoor pool
Lobby lounge
Culture Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
The Avenue Exton, Oakham, England, LE15 8AH
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Fort Henry Suite

Fort Henry Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Fort Henry Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Room

Royal Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Royal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Culture Room

Culture Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Culture Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Cosy Room

Cosy Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Cosy Room

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

View all photos for Classic Room

Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Heritage Room

Heritage Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Heritage Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (296)
$133 nightly
The price is $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

About this property

The Barnsdale, Rutland

4-star Oakham hotel close to Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, massage/treatment rooms, and a business center.
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.
The Barnsdale, Rutland features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2023.

The Barnsdale, Rutland is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English

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

The Barnsdale, Rutland Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 636 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and attentive staff in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect country side retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

I have contacted the hotel directly due to a number of things not being to the standard we would expect. The room was dirty and dusty, the doors across the hotel all slammed shut very hard which meant sleep was disturbed, we didn’t receive promised complimentary items.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointed

Booked as surprise for daughter, supposed to be a distress break, spoilt by being inundated with phone calls to book evening meal, even called my daughter, break spoilt, cobwebs in room, massage booked cancelled twice by staff not turning up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful weekend break. Rooms, facilities and staff all wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Cosy welcoming hotel

We really like this hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We liked our room and it was cosy too. We thought the newly renovated dining room was delightful but would have appreciated stronger lights so we could read in the bar area. A lovey stay and hoped to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The grounds are nice and the area wonderful.

The rooms are on the small side and so are the bathrooms but the bed was very comfortable and had some nice touches. Tea and coffee and biscuits. The menu wasn’t great but what we had was quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Fabulous and friendly

Very friendly staff made this a thoroughly lovely experience. From the glass fo wine handed to you on arrival, you are left with the impression that the staff simply can't do enough for you. Excellent food in the restaurant (supper and breakfast) with prompt service thoughout. Even thought this was only a business stay, I would highly recommend this hotel to people visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One man and his dog

Two night stay with my dog, enjoyed my time at the hotel until checking out, when the receptionists rolls her eyes when you question something or when you ask for a quick check out and just forward the receipt but she wont do it because its easier for her to do it then.. well it taints your stay a little. Apart from that, all good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Beautiful place really great staff loved it

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This may be the first hotel that I have stayed at with complimentary drinks at reception and then also in the room. A nice touch! Rooms are clean, well appointed and have everything you need, want and works.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value very easy pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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

Great hotel for families

Amazing place, wonderful treatment. The outdoor pool was great fun :) we will definitely be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent staff

The staff at Barnsdale were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble and they were proactive. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel without views of Rutland Water

It’s a nice enough hotel, quite old fashioned, but spa area is lovely - outdoor pool small but warm enough on October. Sauna & hot tub were wonderful. Just a real shame that the hotel didn’t have views of Rutland Water - it really could be in any field anywhere in the UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Staff & service
The slightly negative review revolves around the bathroom in our room. It was clearly designed to be wheelchair accessible, which I applaud (even though I am not a wheelchair user), however, as a result the bathroom was very sparse and basic, comparable in fact to a hospital bathroom (and arguably worse). There was not even a toilet lid, everything was made of plastic, and worst of all there was a very bad smell emanating from the shower drain which made its way into the bedroom. The spa was amazing, however.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent choice. Atmosphere greatly enhanced by 'Skippy' i/c food and beverage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024