Title: Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44990000/44983800/44983707/6348c897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44990000/44983800/44983707/217d2466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44990000/44983800/44983707/ba3e975c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44990000/44983800/44983707/9fa0f8d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44990000/44983800/44983707/f7574306.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 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 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 - Laundry facilities - 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 - 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 ## 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to 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 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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Located in Oakham, this cottage is in a rural area. Browne's Hospital and Museum and Rutland County Museum 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. [Visit our Oakham travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakham.dx4868) [View more Cottages in Oakham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakham-Cottages.d4868-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.66732%2C-0.59615&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pd3y5xgE8-CkUt07OmtzNInzUG0=) Oakham ### What's nearby - Normanton Church - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles - Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles - Rutland Water Country Park - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles - Rutland Water Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles - Barnsdale Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles ### Getting around - Oakham Station - 11 min drive - Nottingham (NQT) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Danish Invader Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Birch Tree Café - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Collyweston Slater - ‬11 min drive - ‪Hambleton Bakery - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Railway Inn - ‬8 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. ### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne D. 12 Jun 2025 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. ##### Jayne D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 4 May 2025 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! ##### David Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### That good we came back Lovely property in a lovely area. ##### David P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevan b. 14 Aug 2022 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. ##### kevan b. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleen R. 13 Apr 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. ##### Coleen R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### L M., Scotland 23 Sept 2023 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 ##### L M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren P. 27 May 2022 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. ##### Darren P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 4 Apr 2025 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. ##### David P. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gloriously cosy \*charming \*comfortable \*full of character \*well-provisioned \*perfect for exploring Rutland ##### Jessica B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc T. 19 Apr 2024 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. ##### Marc T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea w. 17 Mar 2023 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. ##### Andrea w. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David V. 30 Jun 2024 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. ##### David V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharee C. 17 Oct 2024 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 … ##### Sharee C. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo H. 23 Jul 2023 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! ##### Jo H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2022 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adele A., Todmorden 31 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Adele A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip E. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Philip E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine K. 10 May 2024 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! ##### Christine K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy R. 18 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Judy R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 23 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard H. 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Richard H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 9 Apr 2024 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. ##### David P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo G. 3 Dec 2023 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. ##### Jo G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline O. 4 Sept 2023 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. ##### Caroline O. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann-Christin S. 11 Jun 2022 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. ##### Ann-Christin S. 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