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Reviews of The Barnsdale 4 stars

The Avenue, Oakham, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom

#7 of 13 hotels in Oakham

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1362 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: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Delightful experience in comfortable, friendly surroundings would recommend highly
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No provision for a semi-private lounge area - two sofas in full view of dining area does not provide the setting for a relaxed half-hour when needed Not sufficient "specials" on the supper menu and somewhat overpriced Would have appreciated biscuits on hospitality tray EVERY day, not just on arrival - too many choices of tea and coffee

    Breakfast - good choices - well presented (the addition of fish would have been a bonus) , and well cooked Room comfortable but the addition of two comfortable chairs in a double room is a must appreciated addition of bottled milk and water - a very nice touch ALL staff unfailingly helpful and a delight with whom to pass the time of day

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Culture Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating either too cold or too hot. Blind needs sorting, crooked.

    Atmosphere. Happy friendly staff. Situation. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food very good as was service, good parking area, even room for my trailer !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    last minute break to get bike serviced, weather very miserable, stayed in hotel because of wet weather usually stop in t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    convenient for us collecting bike, restaurant little overpriced for us, but enjoyed our stay. mattress not too comfortable

    very relaxed, nicely decorated.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Good stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    in the room there was not a main light or a desk. if I was having a romantic night weekend that would be fine but I was working so I would have liked both.

    The welcome was very good/nice. the room was fine The restaurant was nice and the dinner was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately there was a slight smell of drains/sewage in our bathroom, which worsened. This was also in the toilets in reception. I did report this to reception staff.

    Bed, breakfast, conservatory. Nice to be offered wine on arrival.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

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

    Lovely location, though you need a car. We weren't happy with the original room booked, but the staff were very accommodating and friendly and quickly offered an alternative. The 2nd room was much more welcoming, and cleaner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was to hard for me

    Nice settings

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were quite small, and very noisy. Our bed moved every time someone walked down the corridor - no soundproofing

    Really lovely staff, very friendly/helpful. Nicely refurbished. Good food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tea/coffee provision in room not great - yes, some posh sachets/tea bags but supposedly sterilised milk was actually off, no decaffeinated sachets, no biscuits (despite room info saying there were).

    Lovely building, comfortable room, great location for our visit to Barnsdale Gardens. Restaurant food was great (but service a bit haphazard).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    open fireplace next to bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great service, location and food! Very comfortable and cosy room. Will rerun if In The area again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent meal in the evening

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    A lovely relaxing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very pleasant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No room service - essential for solo travellers

    Comfortable room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Really friendly staff in an ideal location, the evening meal menu looked a bit expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Only stayed room only so can't comment on food. The room was small but comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    7.0
    Not sure I will stay in a hotel again prefer self catering much quieter!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was very noisy, we were in room 5 and that was above the bar and restaurant. And no fault of the hotel but guests let there room doors go as they went in and out and the bang nearly shot you out of bed. The room was very small,no room for suitcases to be stored or for clothes.

    Very friendly, in a good location, clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Wanted to stay longer.... !
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's an old building, so you hear people coming and going abit but once everyone is settled, it was quiet and peaceful.

    I loved the attention to detail. The welcome glass of wine on arrival (possibly because it was Valentines weekend (?) The warm welcome from the staff, the bits and bobs in the room, the tipple, the fine coffee and tea, the little favour bag hanging on the door. The personalised welcome card. Gosh, what was not to like about this place ! The clean room, the comfy bed. Great night sleep Zzzzzzz

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast - confusing what you did and didn’t get included. Other guests said the same . On menu - taramasalata - was certainly not - had to send back - told staff and deducted from bill

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable family get together enhanced by staff and the hotel in general
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cant think of anything particularly

    Staff attitudes-brilliant, location lovelly, overall service great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Great food and ambience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our shower didn’t work and we let a member of staff know when we checked out. We were able to have a bath instead.

    Staff members were very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful hotel, recommend at Christmas!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff were a little undertrained/ could have been more helpful. They didnt know the restaurant menu and reception staff were unhelpful in EV car charge queries

    Beautiful room, lovely reception and very warmly decorated for Christmas. Really enjoyed the stay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good sized room with very large bed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay, really lovely setting, charming property. Good service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Character Location and setting Welcoming Dog friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

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