Relaxed Country House Hotel near Rutland Water

Welcome to The Barnsdale, Rutland

At the heart of England's smallest county, on the edge of the breath-taking Rutland Water, lies our rural bolthole.

/ An Idyllic rural haven

Stay With Us

Step into one of our colourful, warm and inviting 45 rooms, including our suite. Perfect for a laid-back countryside getaway, you've got options from our Classic rooms to the impressive Fort Henry Suite.

  • Classic Rooms

  • Fort Henry Suite

  • Heritage Rooms

  • Culture Rooms

  • Royal Rooms

  • Family Rooms

Here, a fusion of quirky British sensibility and elegant luxury awaits, where the old blends with the new, the refined with the comfortable, and the local with the worldly.

/ RELAXED & CONTEMPORARY

Dine With Us

From afternoon teas and lazy lunches, to full-on feasts and celebration dinners, The Barnsdale is a favourite with lovers of great food. Whatever you fancy, we promise top-notch food created with the very best local produce, served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

/ NESTLED IN THE GROUNDS

Signet Spa

Revive, refresh and feel good. That's what wellbeing means for Signet Spa at The Barnsdale. From our indulgent treatments and fabulous spa days, to our unique outdoor heated pool, bubbling hot tubs and sauna cabin, we guarantee blissful, soothing relaxation in a sublime countryside setting.

Weddings & Events

Offers & Breaks

Rutland Retreats

/ Are you looking...

To Stay

Step into one of our colourful, warm and inviting 45 rooms, including our suite. Perfect for a laid-back countryside getaway...

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To Dine

From afternoon teas and lazy lunches, to full-on feasts and celebration dinners, The Barnsdale is a favourite with lovers of great food...

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To Relax

Take time out and escape to our countryside spa, a peaceful retreat and the perfect place to relax, refresh and revive.

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To Tie The Knot

The Barn at The Barnsdale is the perfect countryside venue for your big day, whether a low-key ceremony or a big celebration...

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To Meet

With a choice of fabulous spaces, sensational food and a great delegate package, there's no better place for awaydays, meetings, seminars and team building...

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/ Experience Barnsdale

Offers & Breaks

  • Snap Up The Best Room Or Suite

    Sunday’s Best

    Snap up the best available room from just £120 or opt for a suite from £250...

  • 3-for-2

    Stay A While

    3-for-2

    Explore Rutland a little longer and enjoy a night on us when you book three nights.

  • Save Up To 25%

    Early Bird

    Save Up To 25%

    Calling all organised folk! Book now and save up to 25% on a winter getaway with our advance purchase rate…

  • Welly Wednesday

    Welly Wednesday

    Welly Wednesday

    Back by popular demand, our Welly Wednesdays combine a fantastic overnight stay and a delicious Beef Wellington

What's happening?

  • 24 April 2025

    Shaken & Stirred: Mixology Masterclass

    An interactive cocktail-making workshop with expert bartenders and a tasting of signature creations.

  • 13 May 2025

    A Taste of YU- Supper Series

    An immersive pop-up dining experience bringing the bold, vibrant flavours of YU our sister Pan-Asian restaurant to life at Barnsdale.

  • 18 May 2025

    Sunday Sounds - May

    Sundays are for slow afternoons, easy tunes, and food worth lingering over. Sunday Sounds brings you live, laid-back music to set the perfect mood while you settle in for a long lunch or a lazy dinner.

  • 11 April 2025

    Watercolour Weekends

    Enjoy a weekend of wonderful watercolour with artist Nicola Watters. Create your own beautiful artworks to keep for yourself or gift to a loved one this Spring.

  • 18 April 2025

    Easter Egg Hunt

    Join us for the annual Barnsdale Easter Egg Hunt, an exciting, family-friendly event celebrating the joys of spring and the Easter season.