The Barnsdale, Rutland Hotel - Oakham

4-star countryside retreat with an outdoor heated spa and wood-fired hot tubs

Accommodation & Rooms

The Barnsdale, Rutland Hotel Oakham offers 46 individually furnished en-suite bedrooms, each with views of the surrounding countryside or the picturesque courtyard. Rooms are spread across the main house and converted farm buildings, with options like the Fort Henry Suite featuring a copper roll-top bath. Heritage Rooms and Classic Rooms provide different layouts, all with Signet Toiletries and free WiFi.

Dining & Culinary

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at The Barnsdale are made using local, seasonal food, with a full cooked English breakfast served each morning. The Orangery restaurant offers a menu that changes with the seasons, and private dining in the Exton room is available for groups. Guests can also order wine and champagne from the bar, with special diet menus provided on request.

Spa & Wellness

The Signet Spa at The Barnsdale features an outdoor heated swimming pool open all year, along with wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna. A spa lounge and relaxation area offer a place to unwind, and treatments such as pregnancy massages are available from therapists like Jasmine. Access to the spa facilities is included for hotel guests, though advance booking is recommended to secure time slots.

Location & Activities

The Barnsdale is set less than 2 km from Rutland Water, providing direct access to walking, cycling, and watersports. Historic sites such as Burghley House and Burghley Park are within a 20-minute drive, while the market towns of Oakham and Uppingham are 5 minutes and 10 minutes away respectively. Leicester is 35 km from the hotel, reachable by car in about 50 minutes.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Families staying at Barnsdale Rutland can use the children's outdoor play equipment and order kids' meals from the restaurant menu. Dogs are welcome in ground-floor rooms (with an extra charge), and the hotel provides pet bowls and baskets. Accessible parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with grab rails are available for guests with mobility needs.

• Location: 5 minutes from Oakham, near Rutland Water
• Rooms: 46 individually furnished en-suite bedrooms
• Dining: Restaurant using local, seasonal ingredients
• Wellness: Outdoor heated pool, wood-fired hot tubs, sauna
• Family: Children's outdoor play equipment, kids' meals
• Pets: Dog-friendly rooms with pet bowls & baskets
• Access: Electric vehicle charging station, accessible parking