The Barnsdale, Rutland
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The Barnsdale, Rutland

No.1 of 4-star Select Hotels in Rutland
The Avenue, Whitwell, Rutland, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom
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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 hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Oakham Castle and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Normanton Church.Show More
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aerial view of a large house surrounded by green fields , with a lake visible in the distance at The Barnsdale, Rutland
a spacious bedroom with a large bed and a fireplace , creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere at The Barnsdale, Rutland
a conference room with a long wooden table , chairs , and papers on the table , set up for a meeting at The Barnsdale, Rutland
4.2/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.2
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Private ParkingFreeEV charging station24-hour front deskBarRestaurantConference roomMulti-function roomPlaygroundWi-Fi in public areasFree
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Surroundings
Train: Corby
(27.2 km)
Train: Grantham Railway Station
(29.5 km)
Landmarks: The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland
(<100m)
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Culture Room
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Culture Room

1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
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Private toilet
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Cosy Room
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Cosy Room

1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
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Private toilet
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Classic Room
10

Classic Room

1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
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Family Room
9

Family Room

2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
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Royal Room
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Royal Room

1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
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Heritage Room
9

Heritage Room

1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
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Fort Henry Suite
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Fort Henry Suite

1 King bed
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4.2/5
Very Good
40 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.2
  • Amenities4.2
  • Location4.2
  • Service4.2
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P‍a‍u‍l‍ ‍D
November 5, 2024
2nd To none this really should be awarded 5 stars as everything from booking in to checking out was awesome -and each and every single person who works there demonstrates TOTAL Customer Service that is so rare nowadays-and to top it off the new spa,pool sauna and hot tubs really are the best I’ve ever experienced even better than Ragdale & Stapleford .well done Barnsdale Hotel 100% Total Quality
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
November 25, 2024
Lovely place very impressed with the friendly staff lovely décor and the whole place in general, only popped in for a couple of glasses of wine and to book a Sunday lunch for the family, Must admit it would have been cheaper to buy a bottle as the service charge would only have been half as much £3 instead of £6 for carrying it ten foot to our table, but it wasn't really an issue, until i came to pay ummmm don't except cash, Oh dear please tell me how you pay if you only carry cash on you as a lot of people i know do ? i felt a little discriminated and was made to feel silly with other visitors looking on, luckily i did have a card on me that i didn't want to use for various reasons but obviously had to because i couldn't leave without paying So the morel is i didn't book the lunch and will not go back as my cash is not good enough shame really because it is a lovely place
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
November 18, 2024
Tough to rate as most of the food was what we would have rated as good but nothin to shout out about. Then out of the Blue a couple of dishes excel. The treacle salmon appetizer is a thing of beauty. The treacle tart with ice cream was also a standout winner. In fact ice cream seems to be something they do very well. Service was efficient and staff very pleasant. All the other dishes were decent but nothing to get excited about. Would go back if only for the salmon appetizer.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
November 17, 2024
We attended Barnsdale's Xmas Market today, which looked to be a fantastic event with 90 stall holders present. Sadly, the lighting in the main hall was SO poor it was impossible to see the goodies on offer. Visitors and stall holders were all complaining and frustrated. Such a shame, as I imagine many of the stall holders lost sales as prospective customers could not see their wares. The stall holders in the marquee had a better deal as the lighting was good. Sadly, this meant half of the stall holders and their Xmas goodies were not accessible to the public. Also, the bar in the main hall was unattended for a good 15 minutes, so we could not order our drinks. Not the standard we're used to from Barnsdale, sadly.
1‍0‍n‍e‍m‍o‍3‍2
November 10, 2024
A lovely country retreat and well appointed room. The little extras included an arrival drink, tray of goodies when you got to the room and Hand written welcome note. Staff friendly and welcoming and the use of the Spa facilities was an added bonus for our weekend away. With added dry robes to keep you cosy. Beautiful area inside a log cabin to relax in. The ladies here were so friendly and naturally attentive.
d‍n‍l‍u‍c‍a‍s
November 8, 2024
Our stay at The Barnsdale was lovely but a few things did disappoint. We stayed in a Heritage room which was clean and nicely furnished overlooking the courtyard.Unfortunately as this was a birthday treat booked by my daughter back in December 2023 I didn’t do my research as I didn’t realise they had a spa which had recently been opened. Due to working abroad, I tried to extend my voucher stay to a later date but unfortunately they said I could not extend. The bar area was clean and the selection of drinks was good. My overnight stay included dinner and breakfast. When I enquired about the dinner meal I was told we both had a credit of £45. The food was delicious, however I was surprised that even though we were under the allowed credit of £45 we still had to pay extra for our drinks ( I think they could of used up the rest of our credit then tell me how much the bar bill was. Breakfast was very good, albeit a bit sparse one egg, one sausage, one piece of bacon. The biggest disappointment in my opinion is the discretionary charge of 12.5% for serving dinner AND Breakfast. I know it’s discretionary but personally I don’t think this should be applied. The whole experience is not cheap but is worth the money. For this reason I will only rate the stay a 4 out of 5.
b‍r‍y‍a‍n‍m‍8‍4‍0
November 3, 2024
Having driven past this venue on many occasions, yesterday my wife & I popped in to have nose around & grab a drink or two. The reception area is inviting & opens up into several seating/eating & drinks areas, all of which are close to a long well stocked bar. After receiving our drinks we went to sit in an area just behind the bar & were surprised to see that all the tables had empty glasses on them and general rubbish on the floor. We moved some glasses & put ours down and enjoyed our drink. We stayed for 2 drinks & were there for just over an hour & in all that time not one table was cleared, even though several staff came in to give people their meals. The rubbish on the floor by the tables was also not touched. Even though the drinks were lovely & the staff friendly, the general standard of the bar area, left much to be desired
P‍A‍R‍A‍S‍C‍O‍S‍A
November 3, 2024
We have just returned from a weekend at this hotel and I think that it is important to start with the positives: POSITIVES Food was excellent but see below. Spa facilities were excellent and included in the price. The hot tubs were great with a wonderful aroma of smoke. Pool was heated to a lovely temperature and sauna has a great view. Very clean room and comfortable bed. Very good location. NEGATIVES Throughout the weekend much of the car park was closed due to some car test drive function. People staying at the hotel should have priority as it took ages to find a parking space. Room was extremely dark. Brighter lights needed. Service at breakfast on Sunday morning was appalling and the front desk admitted that they had never had so many complaints. There were probably about sixty people having breakfast but only three staff, who tried their best but it simply was not enough. When we arrived there was no orange juice, bowls, butter or yogurt and it took about 15 minutes for this to be resolved. Some friends had been waiting an hour for their cooked breakfast and so we didn't bother and got a discount instead. At both the meals and at breakfast coffee and tea were served but we had to ask for milk. At the meal on Saturday evening I asked for an extra roll for my pate and the initial reaction was that the chef had only done enough for one roll per person. The doors to each of the men's and women's changing rooms in the spa open directly onto the locker area where people are changing into swimming costumes.
l‍o‍u‍i‍s‍e‍r‍E‍7‍3‍1‍0‍H‍G
November 2, 2024
We booked a last minute night away at the Barnsdale hotel. First impressions were ok, we were met with a pleasant welcome. On entering our room it had a strange smell and felt damp. We turned the heating up to warm through the room. The smell never really went away. We couldn’t work out if it was a doggy smell or urine. Nonetheless we thought as we were only staying one night and a rather large party who checked in before us had already been changing rooms around, we wouldn’t make a fuss. We had booked dinner for 7pm and had a drink at the bar first. When we sat in the restaurant waited over 30 mins until we were asked to take our drinks and food order. Service was slow and our mains didn’t arrive until 8.25. The food was ok, but being honest the expectation of the A’la carte menu didn’t deliver with my meal being very disappointing a lot of onion and tiny amount of goats cheese. Breakfast today again service slow. We both had the full breakfast and asked for poached eggs. When they arrived the eggs were so overcooked they looked like hard boiled eggs. I left my egg and of if I had tried to complain there was no staff to ask. It was a real shame after reading about the hotel we hoped it would be lovely. We both felt that it is trying very hard to be excellent but it falls short because it was understaffed, no quality control on the food and the room odour. It’s a shame the quality of the breakfast wasn’t as high a standard as the Polestar event in the barn. Such a shame really.

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Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–21:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
StyleSet menu
AgeFee
Children 17 years old and under
£7.50 (approx. PHP 552.77) per person
Adult
Set menu:£15.00 (approx. PHP 1,105.54) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: £30.00 (approx. PHP 2,211.33) per pet per night

Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Opened: 1760
  • Number of Rooms: 45
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 hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Oakham Castle and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Normanton Church.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for The Barnsdale, Rutland?

The cancellation policy for The Barnsdale, Rutland varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Barnsdale, Rutland?

Standard check-in time at The Barnsdale, Rutland is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00.

What amenities and services are available at The Barnsdale, Rutland ?

The Barnsdale, Rutland offer top amenities and services include Parking, EV charging station, Playground.

Does The Barnsdale, Rutland provide breakfast?

Yes, Breakfast is offered at The Barnsdale, Rutland. Breakfast option(s): Continental, Full English/Irish.

Can I bring my pet inside the The Barnsdale, Rutland?

Pets are allowed on request at The Barnsdale, Rutland. Charges may be applicable.

Can I smoke in The Barnsdale, Rutland?

The Barnsdale, Rutland provides a smoking area. Please contact the hotel for further information on the smoking policy in public areas and guest rooms.

About This Property

Nearest Train StationCorby
Distance to Train Station27.18KM
Average Price FromPHP14148
Hotel Star Rating4