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In the heart of Rutland, Primrose Hall Cottage is a beautifully converted stone barn offering comfortable and homely accommodation. Steeped in history and character, it's perfect for families, couples or weekend stays with free WiFi and flexible check-in times.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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 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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Oakham, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Browne's Hospital and Museum and Rutland County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Burghley House and William Browne Hospital. Consider Launde Abbey for a night out or Barnsdale Gardens if you're traveling with kids. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Oakham travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A historic building on an island in a body of water, with a seagull flying overhead.
    Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A historic building on an island in a body of water, with a seagull flying overhead.
    Rutland Water Country Park
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • A large, historic building with multiple towers and a central entrance.
    Burghley House
    15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Rutland Zorbing
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rutland Water
    2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Green Man
    8 min drive
  • The Railway Inn
    8 min drive
  • The Jolly Brewer
    8 min drive
  • danish invader
    6 min drive
  • The plough
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out 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. Rutland Water Country Park and Normanton Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, quirky building. Very helpful and friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy property. Had everything we needed for our stay. Very close to Rutland water and close for driving to local towns and sightseeing areas. Host was very good at communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot, couldn’t fault it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent holiday cottage cosy warm very clean all facilities there beds very comfortable Lovely box with fresh bread, milk, orange juice eggs James butter spread all left for us.Easy to get to Stamford and Oakham We even borrowed folding chairs for Saturday at Burghley Lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A perfect cottage for our annual fishing trip to Rutland reservoir! Faultless communication, exceptionally clean and a wonderful place to stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L M.

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

Just perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Primrose Hall Cottage. It was immaculately clean, cozy & contained
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline O.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely new year's stay. Great communication from the hosts. High quality accommodation with real attention to detail and personal touches. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevan b.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is lovely and we were so pleased to be presented with some freshly baked bread, fresh eggs and other things. The location is perfect for exploring and all villages etc are so close. Food in surrounding villages excellent, particularly the fox and the Wheatsheaf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Gloriously cosy

*charming *comfortable *full of character *well-provisioned *perfect for exploring Rutland
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea w.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Christin S.

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

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