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The Barnsdale Hotel

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Rated 8.3 in 1091 reviews

The Barnsdale Hotel in Oakham, United Kingdom, offers a serene escape nestled in the picturesque landscape of Rutland, near the shores of Rutland Water. Renowned for its charming ambiance and attentive service, this hotel combines traditional character with modern comfort. The architecture and decor of The Barnsdale Hotel reflect the elegance of its historic roots, providing guests with a distinct sense of place.

Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens, the hotel provides a tranquil setting that appeals to both leisure travelers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy leisurely walks within the hotel grounds or explore the nearby countryside. The hotel's proximity to Rutland Water makes it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and bird-watching.

Dining at The Barnsdale Hotel is a delightful experience with its restaurant offering local and seasonal dishes. The chefs pay particular attention to sourcing quality ingredients, ensuring a pleasurable culinary experience. The inviting bar area provides a cozy spot for guests to unwind with a selection of beverages.

The Barnsdale Hotel is also equipped with facilities for meetings and events, making it a suitable venue for weddings, conferences, and other special occasions. The professional staff is dedicated to providing personalized service, ensuring that every event runs smoothly.

Overall, The Barnsdale Hotel presents itself as a welcoming retreat that blends historical charm with contemporary amenities, creating a comfortable and memorable stay for its guests.

Climate and Weather

January
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 12
Rain free days
February
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 14
Rain free days
March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Oakham and near The Barnsdale Hotel

St Andrew's Church, Hambleton
St Andrew's Church, Hambleton
Church in Hambleton, Rutland, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
1.7km / 1mi
Exton Hall
Exton Hall
Country house in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
2.5km / 1.5mi
Holy Cross Church, Burley
Holy Cross Church, Burley
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Exton
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Exton
Church in Exton, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of St Edmund
Church of St Edmund
Church in Egleton, Rutland, England, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
Rocks by Rail
Rocks by Rail
Railway museum in Oakham, Rutland
4.7km / 3mi
Oakham Castle
Oakham Castle
Grade I listed castle in Oakham, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Museum
Museum in United Kingdom
4.5km / 2.8mi
All Saints' Church, Oakham
All Saints' Church, Oakham
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Edith Weston, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Grade I listed church in Empingham, Rutland, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Cottesmore, Rutland, United Kingdom
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Grade I listed church in Greetham, Rutland, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Rutland, United Kingdom
5.4km / 3.3mi
Queen Elizabeth II
Statue in Oakham, Rutland, England
4.5km / 2.8mi
Ermine Street
Ermine Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of medieval England
6km / 3.7mi
Martinsthorpe
Martinsthorpe
Village in Rutland, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Brooke Priory
Brooke Priory
Monastery in Rutland (UK)
7km / 4.3mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Brooke, Rutland, England
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Langham, Rutland, United Kingdom
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St John the Baptist, North Luffenham
Church of St John the Baptist, North Luffenham
Church in North Luffenham, Rutland, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
St Mary's Church, Ashwell
St Mary's Church, Ashwell
Church in Ashwell, Rutland, England
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade I listed church in Market Overton, Rutland, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Stretton, Rutland, United Kingdom
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Rutland, United Kingdom
8km / 5mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Rutland, United Kingdom
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Wing, Rutland, United Kingdom
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Preston, Rutland, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Rutland Roman villa
Roman villa in Rutland, England
8.6km / 5.3mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Tickencote, Rutland, United Kingdom
8.3km / 5.1mi
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Ayston
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Ayston
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Ketton, Rutland, England
8.9km / 5.6mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Glaston, Rutland, United Kingdom
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Grade I listed church in Whissendine, Rutland, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Clipsham, Rutland, United Kingdom
9.4km / 5.9mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade I listed church in Great Casterton, Rutland, England, UK
9.4km / 5.8mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Thistleton, Rutland, United Kingdom
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in South Luffenham, Rutland, United Kingdom
8.1km / 5.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Grade I listed church in Morcott, Rutland, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary and St Andrew
Church of St Mary and St Andrew
Church building in Ridlington, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Pickworth, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church building in Bisbrooke, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi

What to do in Oakham and near The Barnsdale Hotel

St Andrew's Church, Hambleton
St Andrew's Church, Hambleton
Church in Hambleton, Rutland, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
1.7km / 1mi
Exton Hall
Exton Hall
Country house in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
2.5km / 1.5mi
Holy Cross Church, Burley
Holy Cross Church, Burley
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Exton
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Exton
Church in Exton, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of St Edmund
Church of St Edmund
Church in Egleton, Rutland, England, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
Rocks by Rail
Rocks by Rail
Railway museum in Oakham, Rutland
4.7km / 3mi
Oakham Castle
Oakham Castle
Grade I listed castle in Oakham, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Museum
Museum in United Kingdom
4.5km / 2.8mi
All Saints' Church, Oakham
All Saints' Church, Oakham
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Edith Weston, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Grade I listed church in Empingham, Rutland, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Cottesmore, Rutland, United Kingdom
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Grade I listed church in Greetham, Rutland, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Rutland, United Kingdom
5.4km / 3.3mi
Queen Elizabeth II
Statue in Oakham, Rutland, England
4.5km / 2.8mi
Ermine Street
Ermine Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of medieval England
6km / 3.7mi
Martinsthorpe
Martinsthorpe
Village in Rutland, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Brooke Priory
Brooke Priory
Monastery in Rutland (UK)
7km / 4.3mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Brooke, Rutland, England
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Langham, Rutland, United Kingdom
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St John the Baptist, North Luffenham
Church of St John the Baptist, North Luffenham
Church in North Luffenham, Rutland, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
St Mary's Church, Ashwell
St Mary's Church, Ashwell
Church in Ashwell, Rutland, England
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade I listed church in Market Overton, Rutland, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Stretton, Rutland, United Kingdom
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity
Church in Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Rutland, United Kingdom
8km / 5mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Rutland, United Kingdom
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Wing, Rutland, United Kingdom
6.5km / 4mi

About Oakham

Oakham, a charming market town in Rutland, offers a variety of activities and attractions. One of the most notable sites is Oakham Castle, a fine example of Norman architecture. Visitors can explore its impressive Great Hall, which houses a collection of historic artifacts, including the famous horseshoes that are a symbol of the town.

Another significant aspect of Oakham is its vibrant market scene. The market operates several days a week, providing a selection of local produce, crafts, and unique goods. This is a great way to experience the local culture and engage with the community.

For those who appreciate nature, Rutland Water is a short distance away. This expansive reservoir is ideal for walking, cycling, and bird-watching. There are various trails around the water, offering picturesque views and opportunities to observe wildlife.

Art enthusiasts may find interest in the Rutland County Museum, where local history and culture are showcased through various exhibitions. It's a good place to learn more about the region’s heritage.

History buffs can also explore the historic churches in the area, such as St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which features stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

Finally, the town's pubs and restaurants provide a selection of dining options, featuring local cuisine and drinks. Enjoying a meal here can be a pleasant way to unwind after a day of exploration.

Overall, Oakham offers a blend of history, nature, and community that can appeal to a range of interests.




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