HAMBLETON HALL (Rutland Water)
Hambleton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8TH, England
Tel: 01144 1572 756 991 Fax: 01144 1572 724 721
Email: hotel@hambletonhall.com Website: www.hambletonhall.com
Joanna’s Comments
Overlooking one of the largest lakes in England, this quintessentially English hotel offers peace and tranquility and an extremely high standard of comfort and service. It is a place to relax and unwind and take country walks and visit the village and the local pub. The hotel is a member of the Relais & Châteaux group and owners, Tim and Stefa Hart, take great trouble with the decoration, flowers and ambiance of this 17-bedroom gem. Beautiful terraced gardens look onto the lake and there is an outdoor swimming pool and a croquet lawn. The Croquet Pavilion is perfect for families with two bedrooms and bathrooms, a large sitting room with a fireplace and a well-equipped eat-in kitchen. The restaurant has held its Michelin star for more than 40 consecutive years and it has won several awards for its wine list. There is much to see in the area, including some of the great houses, castles and gardens of England. Fishing, shooting, golfing, sailing as well as R/T transportation from London and the airports can be arranged.
AWARDS
Two Michelin Keys, 2024
Cesar Award for Best Luxury Hotel from the Good Hotel Guide, 2018
Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice Awards – Hotels with Gardens, 2019
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| WINTER AND SPRING ESCAPE |
| From £580.00 per couple/per night Available Sunday through Thursday, January – April 2024 and includes: One night’s stay in one of their Standard double bedrooms Michelin-star dining with three courses from their Menu of the Day Full Hambleton breakfast and a morning newspaper of your choice |
| This promotion is based on two people sharing, is inclusive of the VAT and not available on Friday and Saturday. The menu is inclusive of a discretionary service charge of 12.5%. This promotion is subject to availability and change without notice. Blackout dates may apply. |
| GRIMSTHORPE AND HAMBLETON HALL |
| Hambleton Hall’s Two-Night Promotion |
| Tim Hart, owner of Hambleton Hall invites you to stay at Hambleton this summer and enjoy access to his favorite Lincolnshire “stately”, Grimsthorpe Castle, the final masterpiece of Sir John Vanbrugh (Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard). This 16th-century estate was presented by Henry VIII as a wedding gift to William, 11th Lord Willoughby de Eresby and his Spanish bride, Maria de Salinas, lady-in-waiting and confidante of Henry’s Queen, Katherine of Aragon. The ownership of Grimsthorpe has remained in successive generations of the same family united under one ancient title, the Barony of Willoughby de Eresby. In addition, the house has a family connection to Joanna Heathcote, whose ancestor married a Willoughby de Eresby in the 18th century creating the name Heathcote Drummond Willoughby de Eresby. As part of this offer, Hambleton guests will enjoy a private tour of Grimsthorpe Castle with one of the castle’s guiding team. |
| Available Sunday through Thursday, April – September 2024 Rate for 2 people: £1,385 This special offer is based on double occupancy and includes: Two nights at Hambleton Hall in a Standard bedroom Three courses from their Menu of the Day in the Michelin-star dining room on one night Full Hambleton breakfast on each morning Private one-hour tour of Grimsthorpe Castle (Private tours of the castle are subject to availability, Sunday to Thursdays, April to September 2024, between the hours of 9.30am and 12 midday or 3.30pm and 5.00pm, and must be pre booked.) After seeing the Castle, enjoy the beautiful grounds. For your convenience, Hambleton Hall can arrange transport from LHR or central London to Hambleton. LHR/Hambleton Hall: from £250/2 people Central London/Hambleton Hall: from £250/2 people |
| The Grimesthorpe and Hambleton Hall promotion is based on two people sharing and is inclusive of the VAT. Transport to and from Grimsthorpe Castle at £170 is not included in the cost and is based on a 2-hour wait time. This promotion is not available on Bank Holidays. The menu of the day dinner is inclusive of a discretionary service charge of 12.5% and is not inclusive of alcohol and wine. The tour of Grimsthorpe MUST be pre-booked. All of the above details for this promotion are subject to availability and change without notice. Terms and conditions apply. |
General Rates
| HIGH SEASON 2024 (01 April – 31 December) |
LOW SEASON 2024 (01 January – 31 March) |
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| Standard (single occupancy) | £280 | £265 |
| Standard | £410 | £375 |
| Intermediate | £465 | £415 |
| Superior | £550 | £465 |
| Master | £615 | £560 |
| Connecting Room Options: Master K/T Lakeview room to an intermediate Lakeview K/T room, 2 Standard K/T rooms (connected by outer corridor), Standard K/T room to Intermediate K/T room (connected by outer corridor), 2-bedroom Croquet Pavillion (1 Master King and one smaller Double/Twin). Check with the hotel for connecting availability. | ||
| The above rates include full Hambleton breakfast, a morning newspaper and VAT. Hambleton’s policy is a minimum 2-night stay on weekends; however, please contact reception for possible alternative options. Single occupancy rates apply for Standard room only. An extra bed suitable for children is available upon request at the rate of £35 per night or cot at £25 per night. Low-season rates are not available on Bank Holiday Weekends, Easter, Christmas or New Year. All food, drink & other restaurant items are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%. Cancellation Policy: 1-2 room nights: 7 days prior to arrival; 3-4 room nights: 14 days prior to arrival; 5-9 room nights: 21 days prior to arrival; and above 10 room nights: 8 weeks prior to arrival. Full payment for the stay will be charged for cancellations made after the deadline. If the accommodation is subsequently re-let, a full refund will be made. Hambleton Hall reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Hambleton by prior arrangement; charge of £10 per night is made and special conditions apply. All bedrooms are non-smoking. Conditions may alter for larger bookings and private parties. Please check best available rate. The above rates are subject to availability and change without notice and terms and conditions may apply. | ||
| CROQUET PAVILION | ||
| The Croquet Pavilion is about a 30-yard flat walk from the main hotel and is perfect for families. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the lower level. The upper level has a large sitting room with a fireplace and a well-equipped eat-in kitchen. The Pavillon’s balcony and terraces look over the gardens and the lake. | ||
| Croquet Pavilion w/ 1 Double Room | May 01 – Dec 31, 2023 – £820/night | Jan 01 – April 30, 2023 – £710/night |
| Croquet Pavilion w/ 2 Double Rooms | May 01 – Dec 31, 2023 – £1,015/night | Jan 01 – April 30, 2023 – £910/night |
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| The terms and conditions for the Croquet Pavilion and the main hotel are the same. The above is subject to change and availability without notice. | ||
General Information
17 Bedrooms
Connecting Rooms – Yes
3 People Sharing – Yes
4 People Sharing – Yes, in the
Croquet Pavilion
Michelin-Star Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
OWNERS
Tim and Stefa Hart
MANAGER
Chris Hurst
NEAREST RAIL STATION
Peterborough and Oakham
Local Sightseeing
BURGHLEY HOUSE: This is the finest example of an Elizabethan house in England. Eighteen state rooms and the ballroom and dining hall are open, displaying a great collection of Italian art, with fine painted ceilings by Verrio and woodwork by Grinling Gibbons.
GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE: Home of the Willoughby de Eresby family since 1516, it offers superb examples of 16th-century architecture of the Tudor period of Henry VIII.
BELVOIR CASTLE: Seat of the dukes of Rutland since the time of Henry VIII and rebuilt by Wyatt in 1816. It is notable for its tapestries, paintings, sculptures and objets d’art. There are special events here most Sundays.
PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL: This cathedral is where Mary Queen of Scots was buried before she was reburied in Westminster Abbey. Beyond the dramatic Gothic Front, the body of the cathedral is in Norman-Romanesque style with a particularly interesting wooden painted ceiling.
CAMBRIDGE: This lovely university town is certainly worth the drive. The university is just as famous as Oxford and almost as old. All the college grounds run down to the River Cam, an area known as “the Backs.” Like Oxford, Cambridge is laid out on monastic lines with each college built around a quadrangle or cloister.
STANFORD HALL: A handsome William and Mary house built in the 1600s and containing the paintings and relics of the Stuart monarchs. There is also a motorbicycle museum here and a replica of the 1898 flying machine in which Percy Pilcher flew. Pilcher was Britain’s pioneer aviator.
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL: The third largest cathedral in England and one of the most magnificent. The cathedral and castle dominate the city.
BELTON HOUSE: An elegant 17th-century house with a fine park, not to be missed by lovers of fine porcelain.
ALTHORP HOUSE: A 16th-century mansion that is home to the earls Spencer; it was the childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales.
HAMBLETON HALL BAKERY: Natural bakery, worth the visit! Awarded “Best Bakery” by iTV Television Program, Best Bakery in Britain.
Commuting Distances
London — 2.5 hrs (car), 1.5 hrs (train)
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House — 3 hrs