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Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

Primrose Hall Cottage is a beautifully converted two bedroom stone barn in the heart of Rutland. Comfortably sleeping four guests, perfect for families, couples, long breaks or weekend stays.
Situated in Empingham which borders Rutland Water, its the perfect location to enjoy and explore the area. The cottage offers comfortable and homely accommodation and is steeped in history and character. We are dog friendly, offer free WiFi and like to be as flexible as possible with check in and departure times.
We offer contactless check in and departure , using a key safe at the property, avoiding personal interaction if you prefer.

Property manager

Dale Bacon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, Near Rutland Water Oakham

About the area

Map
Oakham

What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Country Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Normanton Church - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Rutland Water Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 11 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Danish Invader Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coach House Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Collyweston Slater - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water located?

This family-friendly Oakham cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rutland Zorbing, Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Rutland Water Country Park. Normanton Church is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P., Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness
That good we came back
Lovely property in a lovely area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just homely
It had everything we needed - a comfortable ground floor with kitchen, dining area and lounge (open plan) with a shower room off, plus snug bedrooms and toilet upstairs. Not to mention the welcoming goodies! Close to Rutland Water and ideally placed between Stamford, Uppingham and Oakham …
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for.
Full of history and bags of character. A great location for walks, within easy distance to Rutland water. Many places to visit from gardens, stately homes and much much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Loved the cottage and the welcome was truly wonderful! We did have problems with Maisie as there is no safe place to let her out as the cottage opens onto the road, also all the area around Rutland water is dogs on leads only so sadly no proper exercise there. We did find a truly wonderful walk around Empingham along the river through plantations of newly planted trees and the most incredible display of wildflowers, excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little house in Empingham
We stayed at this house for the second time, using it as a base for fishing at the nearby by reservoirs of Rutland, Grafham, and Pitsford. It's a great property, very well equipped and comfortable. Communications with the owners were easy and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P., Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Lovely cottage set in the heart of a beautiful village. Very clean and well equipped. Lovely welcome pack.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion!
Incredible conversion of a very interesting barn. All history provided. Hope to meet up again at Primrose Barn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

L M., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Primrose Hall Cottage. It was immaculately clean, cozy & contained
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
A beautifully converted cottage in a stunning location. The friendliest and most welcoming hosts ever. Superbly equipped, lovely welcoming touches, comfortable, home from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catch up with friend
The property is a little gem. It is so comfy and perfect for a short or long break, whatever the weather. We had a fantastic time and Dale and Helen were perfect hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cottage & great hosts
Fabulous, quirky cottage. Everything you could want for a break near Rutland Water, which is in walking distance. The hosts have thought of everything from lots of fluffy towels to a freshly baked loaf of bread to go with the pots of homemade preserves.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful break in a beautiful property
We had a wonderful stay at Primrose Hall in November. This is a beautifully restored and very well appointed home in a lovely area of Rutland. Close to all the amenities and beauty that Rutland Water and surrounding villages has to offer, our hosts Dale and Helen put the icing on the cake with their warm welcome and help for our elderly Labrador during our stay. Some lovely touches of bread, milk, eggs, logs for the fire and all essentials to welcome us and we were set for a cosy, relaxing time. Scrupulously clean, lovely comfortable bed and inviting surroundings. We couldn't ask for more! Cannot recommend highly enough- thank you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality accommodation
The cottage is very comfortable with all the conveniences anyone could need for a pleasant stay. Lots of lovely period features in this historical building. A very pleasant surprise was the lovely groceries at arrival. Dale and Helen were lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gloriously cosy
*charming *comfortable *full of character *well-provisioned *perfect for exploring Rutland
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
Communication with Dale and Helen was excellent from start to finish. Primrose Hall was even better than the pictures suggested with plenty of room for four adults, a baby and a small dog! It is a beautiful and stylish renovation with countless lovely touches. And to cap it all, we entered to the smell of a freshly baked homemade loaf left for us with other essentials. Really thoughtful. And Empingham itself and the surrounding area is a delight. A perfect few days. Highly recommended. Thank you so much, Dale and Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant holiday cottage.
Wow what a lovely holiday cottage a real home from home. The hosts were great and the smell of welcoming bread was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic cottage in the heart of Rutland
This is a superbly renovated and maintained cottage that sits close to Rutland Water in a pretty village and beautifully reflects the architecture of the area. The hosts, Dale and Helen, have thought of pretty much every guest's needs and catered to them; from the ready to light wood burner to the welcome pack and copious information about local amenities and facilities. Quite simply, we'll be back and for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele A., Todmorden

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessentially English
Beautiful cottage with charm and personality. Spotlessly clean, catering for all your needs (and your dog). The warm welcome of smelling of fresh bread on arrival. Lovely country walks from the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend break
Had a great time at primrose hall, beautifully finished cottage with wonderful period features.Dale was a great host and the welcome basket was a lovely touch thanks again and see you soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real gem
This historic cottage is ideal for a visit to Rutland. It is beautifully furnished, comfortable, spotlessly clean and close to Rutland Water. When we arrived there was a freshly baked loaf and other supplies which were much appreciated. I would recommend this cottage ,definitely 5 star!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage for our short break
This property was perfect in every way and location was on the doorstep of Rutland Water. Dale was a great host, made us feel welcome and was on hand if needed (which we didn’t as everything and more was provided!).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
We had a lovely short break. The village was beautiful and the cottage had everything we needed. The smell of freshly baked bread when we arrived was a lovely touch. Dale was also kind enough to bring us some extra logs for the fire to make our stay even more cosy. Can't fault this property at all, it was a pleasure to stay and Dale made us feel very welcome. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for Rutland Water
Beautifullly furnished barn conversion - contained everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week of walks and cycle rides around Rutland Water
Excellent, clean , lots of extras and good information about surrounding area . Host helpful .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A few days away
we all thought the cottage was amazing we had everything that we needed and it was all very comfortable and clean. We would like to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021