Nestled close to the shores of Rutland Water, The Barnsdale, Rutland is a privately owned former farmhouse surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Rutland countryside. It is just a 5-minute drive from Oakham (approximately 5.2 km / 3.3 mi) and a 50-minute drive from Leicester (approximately 35 km / 22 mi). This spa hotel offers 45 individually furnished guestrooms, many with views of the surrounding countryside or picturesque courtyard. Each room features a pillowtop bed with premium bedding, a flat-screen TV with digital channels including Freeview, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary WiFi. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, Signet Toiletries, and hair dryers. Dining at the hotel's restaurant, 1760, offers the best in British cuisine with a European twist. The kitchen utilises locally sourced, seasonal produce, including ingredients from their own kitchen garden and rare-breed hens. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in garden views, and dine alfresco. A full cooked English breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with lunch and dinner also served. Room service is available during limited hours. Guests can pamper themselves with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, or unwind by the hotel's pool. Additional amenities include complimentary WiFi throughout the property, free on-site parking, a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For business needs, there is a business center, conference space, and meeting rooms. The hotel also offers wedding services, dry cleaning, laundry service, daily housekeeping, and an on-site shared kitchen. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the hotel, with designated smoking zones available. The Barnsdale, Rutland has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
