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Reviews of The Barnsdale This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

The Avenue, Oakham, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom

#7 of 13 hotels in Oakham

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1325 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

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

    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: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: March 16, 2024

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

    open fireplace next to bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent meal in the evening

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    A lovely relaxing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very pleasant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No room service - essential for solo travellers

    Comfortable room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 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 from a mobile device

    Nothing

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

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 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 from a mobile device

    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: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wanted to stay longer.... !
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: February 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: February 13, 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: February 12, 2024

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

    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: January 31, 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: January 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good sized room with very large bed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

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

    Character Location and setting Welcoming Dog friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room lighting in our room. Think it was number 1 . No plugs near a mirror with sufficient light to be able to dry hair.

    Great location. Very nice restaurant and staff were super friendly. Lovely courtyard to sit weather permitting

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ladybirds flying in when windows open

    Staff very wellcoming and location good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    9.0
    Extremely friendly and obliging staff
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfort of the bed!

    All meals were excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows could have been more comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay & hopefully will return soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price of the wines

    Delicious food friendly staff & dog friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cozy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautifully decorated, perfect location and staff wonderfully friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hotel, grounds and very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Culture Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Thin walls. Alot of door slamming possibly because door handles are a little tricky to catch. Was woken up both nights by arguments or just enthusiastic chatter either in the room below or across the hall.

    Lovely room, comfortable bed, great shower. All facilities excellent.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful, except attitude of Batman
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bar - being told (in answer to query) that no passion fruit in passion fruit martini because they couldn’t get hold of any (but no explanation/apology when it was served). Also barman adamant that there should not be a shot of Prosecco with it, in spite of the fact that we have had this on many occasions … with fruit, with Prosecco and for significantly less! Very irritating encounter.

    Wonderful decor, superb customer service (excluding bar)

    Stayed in October 2023

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