When you stay at The Barnsdale, Rutland in Oakham, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Barnsdale Gardens. .This spa hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Oakham Castle and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Normanton Church.
What's nearby
Rutland Water Country Park - 4 min walk
Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 12 min walk
Barnsdale Gardens - 18 min walk
Oakham Castle - 5 min drive
Normanton Church - 7 min drive
Getting around
Oakham Station - 5 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
The Captain Noel Newton - 4 min drive
The Sun Inn - 6 min drive
Amigos Pizza - 4 min drive
Hambleton Bakery - 4 min drive
Fika - 4 min drive
About this property
The Barnsdale, Rutland
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
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.
Signet 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 spa 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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
1760
Things to do
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Free newspapers in reception
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage/treatment rooms
Outdoor treatment areas
Sauna
Spa open daily
Hot tub
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Low-height worktop and sink
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Renovated entire property – February 2023
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
Digital channels
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Soundproofing
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
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
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
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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
8/10 Good
Eleanore
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Have stayed here for years. It’s a bit overpriced during Burghley week but ticks all the boxes
We stayed here for 3 days and had a really nice time. The property is very well maintained and clean. Our room was very nice. The bed was a bit small and the floorboards were a bit creaky. The walls are very thin and consequently “in room noises “ from other rooms were easily heard. The location is very rural and not close to much. The restaurant was decent but the service was poor. Don’t get the mussels!
What a lovely , peaceful place. Staff very friendly. Room very clean and comfortable.
The dinner menu is a bit pricey and there was a mix up in meals. My friend ended up with chicken instead of the sea bass ….hence one star off for service… our dinner drinks were ages in coming too.
I will definitely be going back when the spa opens.
Very nice country location in a traditional style stone built property. Food was excellent. Wedding was happening at the same time but didn't affect our experience.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Karen
24 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff very kind and helpful. Lovely spot.
Expedia didn't share my needs with the hotel but the staff did their best to help me manage my stay.
Overall room was average in what i have stayed in . On viewing the bathroom area , the cleaning was disappointing as the toilet still had not been cleaned from the last guest . Hairs on the seat and other persons toilet still in the basin . When seating on the toilet it was to close to wall and the toilet holder was right by you on the right hand side.Poor lighting in bathroom.
On a plus side food was very good , breakfast and dinner A1.
Hotel super. Staff in all areas were fabulous- friendly and extremely professional.
Only one comment was that room 1 was noisy as directly above bar/restaurant and there was a group of men on a conference who were up until around 1am. However, could not fault anything else. Breakfast was wonderful
Super friendly and attentive staff, a credit to the hotel. Food was delicious, nice touches included a glass of wine on arrival as, well as biscuits and a small bottle of liqueur in the room. Fantastic, uninterrupted views of the countryside, and the gorgeous highland cattle, in the next field.
Overall a very pleasant atmosphere.
I am a regular guest, visiting at least monthly on business. Truely this is my home from home, a beautiful location and property in every season. The rooms are comfortable and the service and food exceptional. Just need to find time to visit for leisure!