Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Oakham

Rutland Water Country Park
‪2 min drive‬
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
‪3 min drive‬
Barnsdale Gardens
‪7 min drive‬
Northampton (ORM-Sywell Aerodrome)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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 pop 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

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakham

Located in Oakham, this cottage is in a rural area. Browne's Hospital and Museum and Rutland Open Air Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include William Browne Hospital and Oakham Castle. Consider Launde Abbey for a night out or Barnsdale Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
Burghley House - 14 min drive - 14.1 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.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Coleen R.

13 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

A beautiful property with bags of charm. It was very well equipped, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Our hosts had left a lovely welcome basket and texted to make sure we had everything we needed. Well placed for visiting Rutland water and exploring the local area. It didn’t bother us but one thing to consider if you have light sleepers in your party: Inevitably as an old property the upstairs floors creak a bit which some may find disturbing.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

4 April 2025

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Perfect in every way

We absolutely loved our stay at Primrose Hall, when we arrived the owners had left a warm loaf of bread, eggs, juice etc. the place was spotless and we can not think of anything that wasn't just perfect. The village of Empingham is so pretty and our hound loved going to nearby Rutland water. We would without hesitation stay here again. Thank you both so much.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

31 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

That good we came back

Lovely property in a lovely area.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

17 October 2024

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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.

30 June 2024

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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.

10 May 2024

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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.

19 April 2024

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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.

9 April 2024

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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.

3 December 2023

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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

23 September 2023

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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.

4 September 2023

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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.

23 July 2023

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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.

17 March 2023

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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.

23 November 2022

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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.

8 September 2022

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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.

29 August 2022

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Gloriously cosy

*charming *comfortable *full of character *well-provisioned *perfect for exploring Rutland

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

18 August 2022

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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.

14 August 2022

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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.

2 August 2022

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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

Ann-Christin S.

11 June 2022

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Perfect Cottage for a classic holiday in the midlands

The cottage is wonderful restored and was exactly what is promised in the pictures. The hosts were just as nice. Starting from the cottage you find some nice footpaths or reach famous cities like Nottingham, Manchester or York within max 2 hours.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele A., Todmorden

31 May 2022

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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.

27 May 2022

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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.

15 April 2022

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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.

11 April 2022

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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.

11 April 2022

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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

About the host

Hosted by Dale Bacon

We have lived in the stunning village of Empingham for over 30 years. We brought up our children here, we are invested in the area and now in Primrose Hall Cottage, which we are keen to share with our guests. My wife Helen who is a primary school teacher, has to do the tough stuff, while I, having retired from a sales and marketing career get to enjoy and develop our new venture. Please do come and experience what we have to offer at Primrose Hall cottage and tell your friends!

Why they chose this property

Steeped in history and character the cottage is a perfect getaway for a short break or longer stay. Benefiting from an excellent location to access the many amenities of Rutland and the surrounding area.
Your stay will be a comfortable, homely experience with everything provided that you will need and hopefully more.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is unique and unparalleled, with bags of character and original features. Having a rich and varied past, originally as a stone barn, it has seen many purposes over the years including a meeting place for the Primrose League. Built some 250 years ago is Grade II listed and still benefits from some unusual features including an owl hatch, original beams, an oak block floor and small triangular feature windows.

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Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

Twin bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs shower room

Upstairs cloakroom

Spaces

About this property