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Located in the heart of Rutland, the UK’s smallest county, Barnsdale Hall Hotel sits proudly overlooking picturesque Rutland Water. A former hunting lodge, Barnsdale Hall Hotel today offers a wide variety of hotel, lodge and apartment holiday accommodation.

With its unique setting on the edge of Rutland Water, traditional charm, character, and friendly but attentive personnel, Barnsdale Hall Hotel is the perfect venue for every occasion. Comfortable hotel, lodge and apartment accommodation and extensive hair & beauty salon and leisure facilities make it a haven for relaxing and unwinding. With its breath-taking views of the natural splendours of Rutland Water where better to stay when walking around Rutland Water.

Key Features Include:

  • 65 en Suite Bedrooms 1 Luxury Self-contained Apartment Suite
  • 49 Self Catering Lodges, apartments and cottages
  • 11 Conference and Event rooms
  • Full Restaurant and Bar, with private dining available
  • Spa/Leisure: Orienteering Studio Classes, Watersports, Cycling, Massage, Floatation, Treasure Hunting, Teambuilding
  • Wi-Fi, Digital Projectors, Video Conferencing and Office Services
  • Logistics: 200 Car Parking Spaces, Oakham Train Station 3 miles, Helicopter Pad

Message to TOG …

“Being on the shores of Rutland Water and known as England’s Best Kept Secret, we’re delighted to be working with TOG Walks. We look forward to welcoming you and your families”

TOG Says …

“It is a pleasure to feature Barnsdale Hall Hotel on TOG. Having family links back to Rutland, the Bradbury’s love a peaceful afternoon tea on the terrace“

An Accessible Walk on the North Shore of Rutland Water

Barnsdale Hall Hotel Short Overview

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Hotel: The bedrooms at Barnsdale Hall Hotel are of individual design, with some rooms offering spectacular views of Rutland Water. The main hall has nine individual bedrooms with other rooms being located in two separate accommodation blocks, some of which enjoy views of the water, as well as a private balcony. Wi-Fi is available in all bedrooms, please note we cannot guarantee connection speed due to our rural location. There are tea and coffee making facilities in each bedroom, toiletries and iron/ironing board. Cots and Z-beds can be provided in most rooms for children. Please ask for these when making your booking. Self-catering accommodation is available on a rental basis. A number of bedrooms have been designed to take into consideration those with disabilities. These rooms are all on the ground floor with easy access, walk-in showers and handrails. Lodges: We have a selection of 4 lodge types available all tastefully decorated and have views of Rutland Water. The lodges can be rented or owned to find out more on owning a lodge please click here.
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So much to enjoy on a Barnsdale Waterside Break A Barnsdale Waterside Break is the perfect option for those who understand the importance of holidays, leisure and family time together. Located in the heart of Rutland, the UK's smallest county, Barnsdale Hall Hotel sits proudly overlooking wonderful Rutland Water. A former hunting lodge, Barnsdale Hall Hotel today offers a wide variety of hotel, lodge and apartment holiday accommodation, extensive ESPA spa and leisure club facilities, restaurant and bar, comprehensive conference services and wedding packages. Combining stunning self-catering holiday accommodation, leisure centre access along with spa, restaurant, bar and hotel, a Barnsdale Waterside Break is perfect for you and the whole family.
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So Much to Do at Barnsdale Hall Hotel. With a very impressive 22ft Swimming Pool, Kiddies splash pool and Jacuzzi there’s plenty to do, and that’s just for starters. If that isn’t enough there’s Tennis, Squash, Crazy Golf, Pitch’n’Putt, table tennis, boules and more… and a fully air-conditioned gymnasium! Included in the gymnasium are Resistance Machines and Free-Weights to a selection of state of the art cardio-vascular machines such as Treadmills, Cycles, Steppers, Cross-Trainers, Rowing Machines and a Hand Bike. Barnsdale Hall Hotel is an absolute haven for those wishing to partake of activities. Nestled in Rutland that has unique tranquillity of a land unfettered by modern living. So if you’re looking for a hotel that offers something more to fit in with your TOG walks around Rutland, we certainly have it here for you.
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Essential Beauty From manicures and pedicures to waxing, tanning and make-up you will find a treatment to suit you at Barnsdale Hall Hotel Hair and Beauty. After a scenic TOG walk around Rutland Water you’ll really appreciate time out in the Beauty Salon. Here’s a taster of a few of the pampering services available: Indian Head Massage
 Indian Head Massage is based on both traditional and Indian techniques using a variety of massage movements. This is a totally non-invasive treatment and can be performed over clients’ clothes. Includes the face, scalp, neck, shoulders and upper back. continued ...
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We have the perfect backdrop to any wedding with the wonderfully stunning panoramic views of Rutland Water. “We like to call it England’s Best Kept Secret” We are licensed for civil ceremonies allowing your entire wedding day to unfold under one roof. This means that even in the depth of winter, when the snow is thick on the ground, you and your guests are warm and cosy inside. In summer it is simply beautiful! We have over 10 private function rooms available and can cater for your wedding from 30 Guests to 250. We are also licensed to hold weddings outside in our Pavilion area. We know that you want your guests to be well catered for as well, and of course the rich setting and unique quality of Barnsdale Hall Hotel is at their disposal, as you would expect. With a selection of rooms available to hold your wedding reception, each with their own ceremony room and outside facilities to hold your drinks reception or evening BBQ, where better than Barnsdale Hall Hotel to host your special day. continued ...
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Get a Flavour of Barnsdale Hall Hotel Barnsdale Hall Hotel offers a choice of dining options. Start your TOG walk off with a Barnsdale Hall Hotel Award Winning breakfast from 7.30am - 9.30am. Our Brasserie is open for non-residents between 7.30am and 9.30am where you can sample a selection of cereals, pastries, fruits, juices and the full English. For those of you wishing for a more informal experience the lounge-bar offers a selection of hot and cold sandwiches, entrées and desserts which are served between 10am and 10pm each day. The Brasserie Osprey Restaurant offers a wide selection of appetisers, entrées and desserts, all of which are prepared seasonally, using local produce. These are all available for you to enjoy at lunch (12:30pm till 2.15pm) or dinner (6.30pm till 9.15pm). continued ...
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Business at Barnsdale Hall Hotel With nine individual rooms with capacities that range from six to two hundred delegates, all small to medium sized undertakings can be accommodated.  Our facilities are equipped with Wi-fi connections and have modern conferencing equipment available for use. Set in sixty-five acres of conservation parkland overlooking picturesque Rutland Water this allows for the most creative team building activities.  Barnsdale Hall Hotel can provide the perfect solution for your team building needs if you are looking for a versatile space to reward and motivate your employees. This could either be in the style of an ‘Icebreaker’ to get the conference off to a positive start or an energetic team building session that will help your teams benefit from learning about their colleague’s strengths and weaknesses.  Look no further for energetic group activities, such as the original BBC It’s a Knockout inflatables, or the challenging Totally Wiped Out course. continued ...
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Whether you are celebrating with family, a loved one, friends, or arranging the office party, we have and can cater for your event. Our Christmas booking office are on hand to take the worry and stress out of organising your event so why not give them a call on 01572 725 157 where they will offer advice and details on all events.
Once you have reserved your event we will forward confirmation and payment details. Click here to download our Christmas Brochure. Barnsdale Hall Hotel can offer exclusivity for your event subject to availability 
Whatever the event, we look forward to welcoming you to Barnsdale Hall Hotel and extend our very best wishes to you and all, for a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
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TOG Walks

This is one of Discover Rutland’s circular walks around the village of Exton.
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Rutland Walk
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This is an Accessible Walk on the North Shore of Rutland Water
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A walk on the South Shore of Rutland Water
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This is Annalie Poynton’s Rutland Dog Walk which encompasses the beautiful northern shoreline of Rutland Water.
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