Barnsdale Country Club Restaurant Bar, Oakham

Went yesterday. What a shambles. Arrived and checked in didnt get any information about facilities. Went through for our prebooked treatment at £55 extra per person for this youd expect there to at least some heating on. The treatment rooms were freezing and we had booked the same treatment (hot stone massage) but got different massages overall. We hung around reception to see what happend next as we hadnt been told and the receptionist for the treatment area just said oh thatll be £55 each. Ok we expected that. So wandering around again to find the spa to then find it and not be able to get in because we needed tokens. Went back upstairs to get tokens. Get changed in the tiny changing rooms...

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Went for Sunday lunch this Easter, when the weather was amazing. Restaurant appeared to be bit bland and old fashioned on first viewing but staff were very friendly and wanted to do their best. Service was a bit slow on the starters and they served soup with a very misleading description but the carvery made up for it. It was served by the female chef and she was happy to let you have a mix of meats. Wine choice good, After the meal we sat out in the sunshine at tables in front of the Restaurant and watched the happenings wedding reception on and guest all walking past in their finery. We then had a wander about the grounds which were beautifully maintained and enjoyed the views of the Lake...

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We made a quick stop for afternoon tea with a view of Rutland Water. Upon entering the restaurant, our temperatures were checked and there were hand sanitizer bottles available, as well as a one-way system in place. Tea was served on the terrace, but we noticed that the tables were not being cleaned before and after use, which was disappointing. It's worth noting that our tea experience took place in a separate Cafe style building (possibly the Edith Watson Suite) on the right-hand side before reaching the main hotel.

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I could write a longer review, but with limited characters I must say I cannot recommend this restaurant. The food was inconsistent - the steak was bland, but the fish and chips and tart from the brasserie menu were decent. We were not seated in the main restaurant, but in the breakfast area which is all in the same space. The atmosphere was lacking and the restaurant didn't meet my expectations, although the staff were attentive and Covid safety measures were generally good (with some lapses in table cleaning).

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After cycling around Rutland Water, we didn't feel like cooking so we decided to try out this restaurant. The staff were fantastic and the food was delicious. We will definitely be coming back in the future.

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