Overview
The dog-friendly The Barnsdale is a refined yet relaxed boutique hotel. A former hunting lodge, it is situated in the pretty village of Exton, on the north shore of Rutland Water on the Exton Park Estate. It is the perfect base for you and your best furry friend to discover Rutland's beautifully unspoilt and largely undiscovered countryside - a delightful destination for a pet-friendly holiday.
Dating back to 1760 the hotel is brimful of character and offers quirky British sensibility along with elegant luxury and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Guests will see the old blended with the new and the local with the worldly in this charming establishment where dogs are welcome throughout the hotel including the restaurants.
The 10 dog-friendly bedrooms are super stylish with rich, colourful interiors and you can dine with your dog at their Brasserie 1760, a relaxed contemporary dining room, as well as the Orangery which is suitable for lighter bites. The hotel offers wonderful walks on the doorstep, there are Stately homes to visit, a myriad of country pursuits as well as circular walks around Rutland Water.
For a more relaxing break, you can make the most of the on-site luxurious spa options, including an outdoor heated pool, a sauna pod, wood fire hot tubs, and serene treatment rooms.
This property also features Adaptil calming rooms with wellbeing guides, and calming communal spaces using Adaptil Calm Diffusers, Adaptil Travel Sprays at reception, and Douxo Calm Shampoos to borrow for mucky pups.
Highlights
- Rural Country House Hotel
- Outdoor heated pool, bubbling hot tubs, sauna cabin & spa treatments available
- On the edge of the breath-taking Rutland Water
Pooch perks
- Dine with dog in The Orangery or The Courtyard
- Local walking maps provided and venture out in the Rutland countryside together
- Dog bed, bowl and treats provided
Bow wow factor
Must be the dog-welcoming atmosphere with dogs welcome throughout the hotel, as well as the fabulous unspoilt countryside, large open spaces and circular walks around Rutland Water.
There are 10 super stylish dog-friendly rooms at the hotel including the comfortable and stylish Culture Rooms, colourful and individually styled Heritage Rooms and the Royal Rooms with their stunning views.
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Dine with Your Dog
You can dine with your dog in the 1760 Brasserie, named after the year the original hunting lodge was built, with signature dishes including Easton Estate Venison Carpaccio and Confit Lincolnshire Pork Belly. You can also enjoy a Barnsdale Cream Tea or a light lunch in the Orangery.

Need to know
The Barnsdale, Rutland Reviews
Map & Directions
Address
The Avenue
Exton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8AH
How to get here
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Location & Local Attractions
Rural Rutland is a dog walking paradise - the perfect place for a dog-friendly escape with an amazing selection of walks through tiny villages, little known tracks and along country lanes. Circumnavigate Rutland Water with your furry friend - you can walk the whole or part of the 22.1 circuit or the 15.1 mile circuit without the peninsula depending how far you want to venture. Also visit Fineshade Wood with its numerous walking trails and the Rutland Heritage Trails including Fields and Follies as well as Mills, Quarries and Railways. The parklands at both Burghley House and Grimsthorpe Castle are also dog-friendly.
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