Situated on the lake shore at Barnsdale, near to  Barnsdale Lodge Hotel and  Barnsdale Country Club,  The Lodge, Lakeside is the nearest B&B to Rutland Water. Recently renovated, fully modernised and extended, The Lodge offers luxury ensuite accommodation with outstanding views and access to the biggest lake in the smallest county in England. All it's attractions are on the doorstep; fly fishing, cycling, birdwatching, sailing, golf, Barnsdale Gardens, country Pubs & restaurants.
We are an easy stroll to Barnsdale Country Club and Barnsdale Lodge Hotel if you are attending a function there.

With 4 rooms available [1x twin room, 1x family room, 1x ensuite family room and the 4 Poster En-Suite], we are able to offer you a most comfortable stay with us.

Breakfast can be served as early as you require should you need to be out fishing on the lake or hoping to see that early morning Osprey over the Lake just 25 metres away. Should you require a more leisurely start, we can accommodate that as well.
After breakfast you may want a packed lunch for your day out.

The Lodge is approximately 5 minutes from Oakham the ancient county town of Rutland, and 10 minutes from beautiful Stamford.

4 bedrooms. Sleeps 10 maximum.

1 Twin, 2 flexible luxury family/twin/doubles ,1 luxury 4 poster bedroom. Lakeview Guest Lounge. All ensuite from 2008

From £35.00 to £42.50 per person per night inc full breakfasts. Offers for 3+ nts  Quiet, relaxing WiFi equipped Lakeview Guest Lounge available for conferences and meetings from £100 per day, ideal for 4-6 people.

Contact: Rob
Tel: 01572 722 422 Mobile 07711 182853
Email: robwaddington@onetel.com

Please contact us about our Winter break specials ideal for bird watching and walking etc.

Non smoking bedrooms	Car parking
Ground floor bedrooms	Special diets
Television	Dogs by arrangement
Children welcome	Tea & Coffee making facilities
Guest lounge	Fridge/Freezer
Clothes washing facilities	Ironing facilities
Telephone	Log Fire
Shower facilities
Nationally Graded	Lunches
No Smoking area	Play area
Hairdryer	Central Heating
Satellite TV	Shaver Point
4 poster bed	Countryside location
Ensuite rooms

Local information [Exton]  [Oakham] 

 

A view of a Rutland sunset from Lakeside B&B

Bird watchers will find good areas close to the house [we see Ospreys most years now] and we are very close to the bird and nature reserve at Egelton.  Rutland Water has S.S.S.I status and is renowned as one of the best places in the UK for bird watching. The British Birdwatching Fair is held annually at Rutland and we are happy to take bookings for this prestigious event.  The dates for 2007 are Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August 2008.

Another prestigious event, The Burghley Horse Trials, takes place on the 4-7th Sept 2008..

For Cyclists, the Rutland Water cycle path [18 or 26 mile circuits] passes our garden.

Water sports are well catered for at Whitwell, with sailing and windsurfing and there's the sailing club at Edith Weston on the south shore.

For general holidays, we are in the middle of one of the most beautiful areas of England, the ancient county of Rutland is famous for it's rolling countryside, timeless villages with thatched cottages, village greens and traditional pubs.  Visit the towns of Oakham and Uppingham, and the picturesque unspoilt villages of Hambleton, Wing, Exton, Braunston etc. and Stamford, a lovely old market town, is only a few miles away.

There are good places to eat close by:- The Finches in Hambleton for good food and a friendly atmosphere is highly recommended as are the White Horse at Empingham, the Noel Arms at Whitwell, Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, The Plough at Braunston and various restaurants and take-aways in Oakham.

Your host Rob Waddington is a keen fly fisherman with many years experience. Rob has travelled widely and has fished for Salmon in Scotland & Ireland for many years, more recently he has fished the Kola peninsular in Russia. His knowledge of Rutland Water will be a valuable reason to choose The Lodge for your stay in Rutland.  We now offer fly fishing tuition and coaching for all ages and abilities, see our website at www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk for more information.  An ideal introduction to this sport. NEW FOR 2008 'FISHING WITH THE EXPERTS'  guided fishing  www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk and corporate activity fishing days.

For the fisherman Rutland Water is world famous for the quality of it's trout fishing and whether the fish are obliging or infuriating you will always have a rewarding day from the bank or boat.  You will find a good selection of angling books etc. and we've decorated one room with pictures, flies etc. with the angler in mind [we are all fishers in this house].  Just a short stroll away from the house are Barnsdale Road End, Barnsdale Creek, Steep Bank [Cardiac Hill??], Dickinson's Bay, Burley Reach etc. all very good hot spots, and don't forget Tim Appleton's for the big Brownies!  Rob, who fishes most days can usually let you know the latest method, flies or catching place, some days you can see fish rising from the house!  We offer a drying room, freezer, a packed lunch and smoking facilities if required.  All tackle and flies, from size 22 dries to some more elaborate concoctions, are available from the fishing lodge at Normanton.

Please let us know any special requirements and what time you would like breakfast, if you come late, please try to be as quiet as possible, if you want to smoke please do so outside and we hope to see you again, soon!

Enjoy your stay!

Rob Waddington

Lakeside B&B, The Lodge, Barnsdale is right on the shores of Rutland Water