Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Lovely rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent room quality
Food service issues
Additional charges for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Overall, the rooms were lovely and spotless, but some guests encountered issues such as broken items, indicating a need for improvement.
Service
9.35
The staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful, particularly in event scenarios and during spa visits.
Location
9.35
Great location for Rutland Waters, convenient for wedding guests.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms were attractive but some guests experienced issues with temperature, noise, and amenities.
Amenities
7.85
The spa and pool were mentioned positively, but additional costs for some amenities and issues with standard items such as breakfast were noted.
Value for Money
7.85
While some value was seen in the stay, there were concerns about breakfast portions and extra charges that affected the overall perception of value.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Food quality was praised during events, but breakfast service and portion sizes received criticism.
Overall Experience
8.75
A generally positive experience with some noted shortcomings, particularly related to room quality and food service, but great for events.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:24

Property Description

Scenic Countryside Retreat

Luxurious En-suite Bedrooms
Individually furnished rooms with picturesque views and modern amenities including free WiFi and digital TVs.

Locally Sourced Dining
Enjoy a full English breakfast and delicious meals made from local, seasonal ingredients.

Experience tranquility at The Barnsdale. Book now for an unforgettable stay amidst Rutland's beauty.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EMA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1172 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Richard couple gb
8
Comfortable friendly hotel modern decor well appointed
Pros:

Friendly comfortable atmosphere staff very friendly and experienced help us feel relaxed . Outdoor spa added extra

Cons:

Shower in room 5 very low pressure ( might need a descale ) impossible to get shower temperature correct either too hot or cool

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Miranda couple gb
10
Pros:

The room was well-sized, with a lovely view. The restaurant and spa were both excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
3
Hotel water issue
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No hot water! So we didn't have a shower or bath!

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
7
Pros:

The restaurant is very good but make sure to book (even as a guest) because it’s small and lots of local use it. The rooms themselves are very spacious and comfortable

Cons:

I was disappointed by the lack of social or relaxation rooms, apart from the bar area of the restaurant we had to relax in our room. The spa is good for summer but only has a small sauna (max 3 people) and 3 hots tubs.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
S
Sean couple gb
5
Poor
Pros:

The dinner menu was lovely can’t complain too food
Also
The grounds are lovely an the rooms are nice

Cons:

Did not no before booking about a weeding on the Saturday I get you do weedings there but should of been told as wanted a relaxing weekend
An also the builders this morning out side my window with diggers an dumpers lovely end to are stay
We got a £30 pound refund from the charges to the room

Also the breakfast was no better then a 5/10 high street cafe let down

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
Jan couple be
8
Pros:

Great location.
Beautiful setting.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Good breakfast.

Cons:

The room could do with better blinds or curtains in order to ensure that the room remains darker in the morning.

We were surprised by the additional charge for the use of the Spa facilities for guests who booked through a third party like booking.com. The booking.com page clearly did not properly explain this. It mentions under facilities: "Great for your stay: Spa and wellness center". Nor did the hotel's website: it specifically mentioned that ALL guests had complementary access to the spa facilities.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
B
Broughton family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Liz couple gb
10
Pros:

Just wonderful as always

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
A
Ann couple gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff. Lovely grounds.

Cons:

Didn’t like dogs in dinning room. Meals were only acceptable.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Trish couple gb
7
On the whole fair
Pros:

Breakfast was good, but a little slow in arriving. Variety of items good.

Cons:

More staff who were attentive to guests needs.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
Cannot wait to return.
Pros:

Everything - particularly the staff who were all brilliant! Very happy to pay the service charge added to the bill for dinner - not something I've experienced in a hotel before.

Cons:

The breakfast menu is confusing. It suggests you need to pay for a hot breakfast but we weren't charged?

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Damien family_with_children gb
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
B
Ben couple gb
9
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
J
Joana solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location; good with dogs

Cons:

Rooms were little dated - and no heating in shower room; breakfast ok but coffee machine not working

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay but need to be flexible on certain things to accommodate guests.
Pros:

Lovely location nice atmosphere good parking nice staff comfortable room and bed nice and clean

Cons:

No bath robes room.
Was offered complimentary glass of wine on my arrival but only could offer red and I drink white only. When I asked if I could have a glass of white I was told sorry no and that was it! I would have expected both could have been offered and perhaps not the best thing to Happen on my first visit to the hotel.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Victoria Bell couple gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely hotel and staff. Cooked breakfast was good. Coffee bags in the room were great, so much better than instant.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was outstanding and the heated pool was nice and the hot tubs.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee