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Hambleton Hall is a Victorian house converted into a hotel in 1979 by Tim and Stefa Hart, located in Rutland overlooking Rutland Water, England's largest artificial lake. As a Relais & Châteaux property, the hotel offers 16 rooms and villas set in countryside surroundings within reach of historic houses and nature reserves.
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Hambleton Hall stands on a hill overlooking Rutland Water, a reservoir constructed in the 1970s that covers around 25 miles of shoreline. The hotel is located in the village of Hambleton, close to Oakham, in Rutland—England's smallest county. The immediate surroundings offer countryside and water-based recreation.
Within twenty to thirty five minutes' drive are several historic houses: Burghley House, Belton House, Belvoir Castle, Grimsthorpe Castle, and Rockingham Castle. The area also includes parish churches at Normanton and Exton, and fine gardens at Coton Manor and Easton Walled Gardens. Rutland Water Nature Reserve, at the far end of the water, is an important wildfowl sanctuary regularly holding in excess of 20,000 waterfowl.
The hotel has 16 rooms and villas. Room types include Standard Rooms, Intermediate Rooms with lake views, Superior Rooms with lake views, and Master Rooms with lake views. The property also offers a Villa Pavilion with one or two beds. Pets are welcome in at least one room at extra cost.
The hotel features an on-site restaurant and room service for guests. A wine cellar is available for visits, and wine tasting can be arranged.
A heated outdoor pool and tennis court are available on-site. The hotel is well positioned for outdoor pursuits: a nine-hole golf course and eighteen-hole golf course are nearby, and activities including jogging, biking, mountain biking, horse riding, polo, hunting, fishing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, croquet, and birdwatching can be arranged or accessed in the surrounding countryside.
Additional activities include wine tasting, boat trips on Rutland Water, nature walks, and bicycle rental. The property has two meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 30 people and offers valet parking and electric charging for vehicles.
The country location, water views, and range of outdoor activities appeal to visitors interested in countryside pursuits, fishing, birdwatching, and water sports. Children are welcome from 5 years old, and the hotel offers family suites, connecting rooms, babysitting, kids' menus, and highchairs. The meeting facilities and group capacity make it suitable for small events and private gatherings.
Editorial verification: Hambleton Hall is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hambleton Hall is located in the village of Hambleton, close to Oakham, in Rutland, England. It overlooks Rutland Water, a large reservoir in the Midlands.
The hotel has 16 rooms and villas, including Standard Rooms, Intermediate Rooms, Superior Rooms, Master Rooms, and a Villa Pavilion.
Hambleton Hall is a Relais & Châteaux property, a collection of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
Activities include fishing, birdwatching, boating on Rutland Water, golf, horse riding, tennis, cycling, and visits to nearby historic houses and castles. The hotel also offers wine tasting, wine cellar visits, and nature walks.
Yes, children are welcome from 5 years old. The hotel offers family suites, connecting rooms, babysitting, kids' menus, and highchairs.
Pets are welcome in at least one room at extra cost.
Yes, the hotel has an on-site restaurant and room service. The property also features a wine cellar that guests can visit and wine tasting can be arranged.
Hambleton Hall is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hambleton Hall is in Oakham, United Kingdom. Address: Middle Hambleton, Oakham, England, LE15 8TH, United Kingdom.
| Location | Oakham, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Address | Middle Hambleton, Oakham, England, LE15 8TH, United Kingdom |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| General manager | Graeme Matheson · General Manager · source: hambletonhall.com, checked 2026-10-03 |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/hambleton-hall/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hambleton_Hall%2C_Rutland
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