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Reviews of Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water
Oakham

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

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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
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. A shame you didn’t find the dog walking area at Sykes Lane, which is off lead. Hopefully you can try it next time. Best wishes Dale and Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2024
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Hall. Hope to see you again next year, you would be very welcome

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
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2024
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Hall. Look forward to seeing you back again in October Best wishes Dale and Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again at Primrose Hall, you would be very welcome

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the lovely feedback. We look forward to seeing you again next year Best wishes Dale and Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Hall. Welcome again anytime!

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Hall. Hope to see you again, you would be very welcome Best wishes Dale & Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2022
Thanks Lisa & Glenn for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again next year Best wishes Dale and Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon, you would be very welcome

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Best wishes Dale and Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Hall and hope to see you again, you would be very welcome Best wishes Dale and Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2022
Thanks for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back at Primrose Hall next time Best wishes

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2022
Many thanks for your kind words and feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we do hope you are able to stay with us again. You would be very welcome Best wishes Dale & Helen

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your stay Adele. Hope to see you again at Primrose Hall soon, you would be very welcome Best wishes

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again at Primrose Hall, you would be very welcome

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
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
Many thanks Jan & Steve So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again next time you are in Rutland. You would be very welcome again at Primrose Hall Best wishes

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
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Hall. Hope to see you again you would be very welcome Best wishes

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
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again at Primrose Hall, you would be ver6 welcome. Best wishes

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2021
Many thanks for the feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again at Primrose Hall

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2021
Many thanks for your feedback and stay. So glad you had a good week. Hope to see you again at Primrose Hall, you would be very welcome. Best wishes Dale

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2021
Many thanks for your stay and lovely feedback. Apologies for the delay in responding, the last couple of months have flown by. You would be welcome at Primrose Hall again anytime. Best wishes Dale

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely characterful cottage
Had a lovely few days away in this well equipped cottage. Great location in the centre of the village. Enjoyed the home made bread and jams, and eggs provided by the owner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2020
Thanks very much for your stay. So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine, cost cottage in beautiful Rutland village
The cosy cottage was a delight to stay in. The hosts were attentive and even looked out an old OS map for us! Great walking routes nearby, and conveniently close to Rutland Water. We’ll be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

M0lly D Green

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting location
Lovely property so many little extras which makes it so welcoming. Even the dogs were made to feel special. Clean comfortable and cosy. Will have no hesitation in returning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2020
Thanks all for being such great guests. Always welcome at Primrose Hall. Hope to see you again soon

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., North Walsham

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time the cottage was lovely and Dale was a great host.
No problems at all renting this property
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Great guests welcome back at Primrose Hall anytime. Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

JOHN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tardis Experience
The property is much more spacious than the outside of the building suggests, and like the Tardis, you have a real time travel experience exploring the history of this unique property. It really is a lovely place in a fantastic location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Many thanks for your stay an£ feedback. Very much appreciated. Hope to welcome you back to Primrose Hall again soon. Always welcome!

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious & cosy
The perfect bolt hole to write and cycle. Packed with everything you would probably have in your home, and plenty of books, games and TV for fireside evenings . The house is on the village road, so early morning cars were a slight disturbance, but being in the middle of the village an advantage. Very spacious property and friendly owners nearby. Would recommend
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Many thanks Judy. Always welcome in the future

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage, equips with all the home comforts you could ask for.
Great location for exploring Rutland water and the surrounding country. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay 😊
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
So pleased you had a great time. Hope to see you again at Primrose Hall. Best wishes Dale & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Weekend retreat
Charming, well presented, everything provided. A real home from home. No real outside space for dogs, but so many places to walk them. A little gem
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

Very clean well presented quaint cottage
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in what is a really lovely charming little cottage very close to Rutland Water very well equipped and enjoyed our short stay hope to come again in the not so distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Christin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Primrose Hall. Hope to see you again when you visit the UK again Best wishes Dale and Helen