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Reviews of The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 stars

The Avenue, Oakham, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom

#7 of 13 hotels in Oakham

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1369 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant ,rooms recently refurbished .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not clear you had to make dinner reservations before you arrived. At first said for second night restaurant full to my daughter ,but then when we asked again said last table 1915 which was fine but would have been upset if none available as did not want to drive anywhere after long day out and nowhere near .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful, wonderful staff and fantastic food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite dusty, maybe not been used in a while but it was not a situation at all that was worth me not ever staying again. I felt so happy and relaxed and staff are great, only little downfall

    Absolutely gorgeous spot , fantastic food and bar. Free wine on arrival. Wonderful staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    7.0
    Lovely hotel that could be a great hotel if it sorts out service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service in the restaurant was very poor. Not just very very slow, but confused with dishes going out to wrong tables and courses landing out of sync. Huge shame as the food is lovely. Breakfast was the same - potentially lovely food but all cold as service let it down . Plates were not cleared or tea sorted etc

    Lovely location, staff and general layout - its a lovely place but the restaurant let it down in terms of service (food was lovely)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    7.0
    Very convenient, comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weird floor covering in bathroom which felt unhygienic (non sealed surface that couldn’t have been properly washed with water) Much dust at edges of room….. again peculiar choice of floor covering. Very forthright attitude when I said the other guest would be arriving later “ We’ll who is paying as it needs to be paid now” Then we were asked on leaving by same member of staff to pay for the breakfast which had been included in our room rate.

    Continental breakfast was great. Bed very comfortable. Complimentary drinks very good. Shower powerful and lots of hot water. Majority of staff very friendly and helpful. Overall good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    very good and will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Shower water was too hot and not able to be cooled which made a shower very uncomfortable though a previous room was ok, I suspect a broken shower mixer in this case

    Room was comfortable, the bed was very good and the breakfast also good

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room Put in the attic Too many stairs and long way to room Not good for an elderly person

    Breakfast nice location of restaurant good Lovely meal and venue for a birthday dinner

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    7.0
    Good stay but glad we booked early and paid the price we did
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was a bit hot but better when we discovered an electric fan Dinner was tasty but very slow drinks service (had to chase) and very expensive relative to what we paid for the room (£150 for two of us which was only three drinks and two courses). We were seated in the Orangery the night we were there and although a nice space it wasn’t special enough (no table cloths/tables very close together etc) for the cost

    Good check in Attractive room Location for our requirements was good Pleasant staff throughout

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    Quiet comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of variety at breakfast, served in very pleasant surroundings. Hotel in beautiful part of England, quiet at night, very comfortable room and bed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    8.0
    A luxurious stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Culture Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. The only issue was trying to get a taxi to/from Oakham. A long list provided by the team, none of the taxis could help.

    Layout and outside space

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Very good for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My original room was very small without chair or anything to sit on in the evening, very basic but when I mentioned it at reception it was changed straight away.

    breakfast and dinner very good. Bar dining area very nice to sit in. Staff lovely. Limited menu choice for dinner but food was good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    8.0
    Great location, great facilities and great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service in the restaurant the first night was rather slow

    Great location very attentive for the wedding

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful location with nice food and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows could be better.

    Location and style of accommodation parking proximity to race staff. Didn’t have time for breakfast as racing early but there were banana and cereal.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    9.0
    Quality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Lovely decor and quality teas, coffees and toiletries in the room. Comfy bed and peaceful location. There was a wedding on and I didn’t hear any noise from the celebrations and I went to bed early!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Very nice hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a meal in the hotel on a Sunday evening. From ordering to being served was almost two hours. The food was very good but the wait was very disappointing.

    The breakfast was excellent with a good choice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    7.0
    Excellent food and location. Warm and wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fort Henry Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    On Booking.com the room was advertised as having a double bed and sofa bed but this was not the case so one of us had to sleep on the floor. The room was incredibly hot with poor ventilation and very noisy as many guests walked past our room talking loudly after we had gone to bed

    Dinner was outstaning. WE both have dietary needs and the chef and waiter were excellent in adapting to our needs and the food was incredible.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was too small, Almost impossible to use the toilet as the towel rail was too close to it.

    Food and Service were excellent.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    fabulous and I want to go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    A great place for a wedding or in my case a special birthday gathering.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    9.0
    Excellent place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't think of one thing that we didn't like

    Fantastic location. Beautiful room. Very clean. Helpful and smiley staff. Big car park. Quiet room. Beautiful grounds. Lovely dining area, prompt service and food hot on arrival.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Peaceful and comfortable but food could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were 14 in our party, we had booked for dinner Friday evening - even though we booked months ago, we were sitting on 3 tables. We were originally asked to make our choices while we were having drinks but then the waiter took our orders at individual tables ; the food arrived at different times. Food was ok, but some people commented their puddings were hard. Breakfast - what we had wasn't quite what the menu said, for example Boiled eggs and Marmite soldiers was ordered but it was just boiled eggs ( the waitress seemed surprised when we requested the marmite soldiers ). Vegetarian / vegan choices very limited but oat milk was available.

    Peaceful hotel around an attractive courtyard. Very comfortable bed and a nice bedroom.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only slept at the hotel & cannot comment about breakfast or other meals. Location was lovely.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    Girls weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom doors stuck and were difficult to open

    The hotel was beautifully presented with plenty of sitting areas inside and out. The food was really good. Staff were really friendly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    8.0
    an enjoyable weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very good food, helpful and friendly staff, good location for our purposes

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All refurbished. Lovely room and location. Good food and friendly helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Perhaps a wider bed would have been an improvement

    Reception especially and other staff very good. Hotel faultless

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    7.0
    teething problems
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no hairdryer no iron or ironing board old wine bottle left on top of wardrobe

    friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2023

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