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. The Barnsdale, Rutland is a privately owned hotel in Rutland, the smallest county in England. It is 3.5 mi from the historic town of Oakham and 22 mi from Leicester. All of the 46 bedrooms with attached bathroom are individually furnished and offer views of over the surrounding countryside or the picturesque courtyard. Each bedroom also features free WiFi, TVs with digital channels and a range of Signet Toiletries. The rooms have Freeview digital TVs , tea/coffee The Barnsdale, Rutland offers a full cooked English breakfast each morning. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are made using local, seasonal food.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Irina
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful, you can see attention and love to each detail at the property.
  • Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff were friendly accommodating and efficient Accommodations met my needs and were aesthetically pleasing Price was fair
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    a glass of wine on arrival, extremely helpful and friendly staff. room nicely furnished comfortable and clean, very well-cooked food, had the trout, to be recommended, excellent breakfast cooked to order, no rubbery eggs
  • Pisut
    Thailand Thailand
    room cleanliness, staff hospitality, breakfast, parking space
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the room as requested one in ground floor as eyesight not good so difficult on stairs. Room Very nice, clean and comfy bed and very warm.
  • Keri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Barnsdale Lodge was a great location as we were visiting Barnsdale Gardens for afternoon tea etc. Our plan the next day was to walk across the dam and more at Rutland Water. A visit into Oakham and Melton Mowbray. So a super location. Our room...
  • Antonia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely staff, nice big room, great shower and bath. Lovely bar area .
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Barnsdale Lodge is always as expected - exemplary.
  • Pennie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous place to stay, comfy bed, polite and welcoming staff and a great breakfast!
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The comfortable room....relaxing in the lovely courtyard . Staff very pleasant & efficient .Food delicious

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 1772 Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Barnsdale, Rutland
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is popular with locals and guests. It is advisable therefore to book ahead.

Please note that guest wishes to dine with the property, must booked in advance of their stay to avoid disappointment.

The latest addition to The Signet Collection, Barnsdale Lodge Hotel is about to embark on an exciting new chapter, as The Barnsdale.

The Barnsdale will be a refined yet relaxed boutique hotel, at the heart of Rutland's beautiful countryside. Quirky British sensibility meets elegant authentic luxury. Guests will see the old blended with the new, the refined with the comfortable, and the local with the worldly.

We will soon open our doors again; reimagined, revitalized and oozing with laid-back luxury, celebrating our Rutland setting and paying tribute to the hotel’s heritage.

FAQs about The Barnsdale, Rutland

  • Check-in at The Barnsdale, Rutland is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Barnsdale, Rutland include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at The Barnsdale, Rutland can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
  • The Barnsdale, Rutland has 1 restaurant:

    • 1772 Brasserie
  • The prices at The Barnsdale, Rutland may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Barnsdale, Rutland is 3 miles from the center of Oakham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Barnsdale, Rutland offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):