Hotels in Exton · Hotel
The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland
The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland is one of the stays around Exton, scoring 4.1/5 across 263 reviews on Tripadvisor, about 1.8 km from the mapped city center, listed at 1 Barnsdale Lodge Cottage Barnsdale Avenue, Oakham.
1 Barnsdale Lodge Cottage Barnsdale Avenue, Oakham
Ranked #5 of 10 by guest score · #1 closest to the mapped city center.
Best time in Exton is typically Summer — guides often suggest around 5-7 days — the mapped sights feel moderate.
About
Nestled close to the shores of Rutland Water, just 5 minutes’ drive from Oakham and a 50-minute drive from Leicester. This former farmhouse is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Rutland countryside and offers free WiFi, free parking. The Barnsdale, Rutland is a privately owned hotel in Rutland, the smallest county in England. It is 5.6 km from the historic town of Oakham and 35 km from Leicester. All of the 46 en-suite bedrooms are individually furnished and offer views of over the surrounding countryside or the picturesque courtyard. Each bedroom also features free WiFi, TVs with digital channels and a range of Signet Toiletries. The rooms have Freeview digital TVs , tea/coffee The Barnsdale, Rutland offers a full cooked English breakfast each morning. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are made using local, seasonal food.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Bar
- Spa
Sights near this hotel
Mapped places from the Exton guide, ranked by distance from this stay.
-
Rutland Falconry & Owl Centre Attraction
-
Aqua Park Rutland Attraction
-
Rutland Water Nature Reserve Attraction
-
Bugtopia The Zoo Attraction
-
Normanton Church Attraction
-
Rocks By Rail The Living Ironstone Museum Attraction
-
Simon Tebbutt Falconry Attraction
Book this stay
Open the hotel page on a booking site listed in Bing Maps.
Stay tips for Exton
Pulled from this destination’s travel tips — useful when choosing an area or planning evenings.
-
Pack comfortable walking shoes
-
Don't forget to visit Exton Castle
-
Try local cuisine at the farmers' market
Recent reviews
-
TheJonesGangOnTour 5.0/5 Aug 31, 2026
British Bank Holiday Weather can be a little mixed And so it was on Sunday as we headed to The Barnsdale But what a lovely hotel, and what a beautiful area As the sun shone we enjoyed drinks in the c…
-
Anne S 4.0/5 Jul 31, 2026
Never eaten here before thought we would try somewhere new. Sat in the Orangery , service was ok time wise although the girls need training in serving from the left and clear from the right u0026 one of …
-
Christian W 5.0/5 Jul 27, 2026
The Barnsdale was the perfect venue for our celebration event. Throughout the process of organising the evening, the Barnsdale team were fantastic. When it came to the night itself, the food was deli…
Compare with other stays
Other hotels in Exton, ranked by score and proximity.
