Entire home/flat

Entire home/flat

4 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Beds

2.5 Bathrooms

Set in a peaceful and private location, this large, characterful countryside home offers rare space, flexibility and comfort in the heart of Rutland. Surrounded by gardens and nature, yet just minutes from Oakham and village amenities, it’s ideal for families, groups, longer stays and remote working. One of the home’s key strengths is its clever zoning, allowing guests to enjoy shared time together while also having distinct areas for work, rest and relaxation.

The space

A House Designed for Space, Comfort & Flexibility:
- This is a generous, well-proportioned house with clearly defined zones — perfect for families, multi-generational stays or anyone who values personal space.

Downstairs Zones:
- Kitchen & Dining Zone (the heart of the home)
- Light-filled kitchen with skylights
- Stunning feature dining table — the house’s party piece, crafted from sculpted, polished sunken wood
- Seats up to 10 guests for dinner, ideal for family meals, celebrations or social gatherings
- Fully equipped with high-quality kitchen wear & china for everyday dining or special occasions
- Laundry available

Lounge & Relaxation Zone:
- A comfortable space to unwind, read, play games or enjoy quiet evenings together
- Distinct from the kitchen, giving families and groups room to spread out

Office / Work Zone:
- Dedicated office space, ideal for remote working, studying or managing busy family schedules
- Supported by brand new ultra-fast fibre-optic broadband, providing reliable connectivity throughout the house (installed May 2026)
- Throughout the ground floor, a stone-flagged floor runs from front to back, creating flow, durability and timeless character, complemented by bespoke feature copper lighting.

Upstairs – Rest & Privacy:
- Upstairs offers excellent separation between living and sleeping areas:
- Spacious master bedroom with ensuite
- Two additional bedrooms, ideal for children, guests or extended family
- A well-appointed family bathroom serving the additional bedrooms
- This layout works for families needing bedtime separation, couples travelling together, or longer stays where personal space matters.

Brand New Fibre-Optic Broadband:
- The house benefits from newly installed fibre-optic broadband, delivering fast, stable, high-speed internet — a standout feature in a rural setting. Ideal for:
- Remote work & video calls
- Streaming & entertainment
- Longer stays and working holidays

Gardens, Outdoor Space & Seclusion:
- The house is surrounded by beautifully established gardens, offering privacy, peace and year-round interest.
- Fruit trees and fruit bushes, including raspberry, blackberry, redcurrant, gooseberry, apple and pear
- Springtime cherry blossoms add colour and charm
- A small copse of trees behind the garden enhances the countryside feel
- Weber BBQ available on request for relaxed outdoor dining and summer evenings (must be cleaned after use)
- There’s plenty of outdoor space for children to play, adults to unwind, and everyone to enjoy the setting.

Family-Friendly & Ideal for Groups:
- With its size, layout and outdoor space, the house is particularly family-friendly:
- Multiple zones for different activities
- Safe garden space to explore
- Large dining table for shared meals
- Quiet areas for work, rest or downtime
- Kids play park walking distance from the house
- It’s equally well-suited to groups or guests who want space without feeling crowded.

Why You’ll Love It:
- Large, spacious house with clearly defined living zones
- Perfect for families, groups and longer stays
- Brand new ultra-fast fibre broadband
- Unique, statement dining table seating up to 12
- Secluded setting with gardens, fruit trees and a woodland backdrop
- Weber BBQ and outdoor dining space
- Stone floors, bespoke copper lighting and quality finishes
- Close to Oakham, Rutland Water and village life

The neighbourhood

Barleythorpe Village Location:
The nearby village of Barleythorpe offers a friendly local feel with easy access to countryside walks and everyday conveniences, while remaining just a short drive from Oakham. It’s an excellent balance of rural calm and practical location.

Oakham & Exploring Rutland:
Oakham, Rutland’s charming market town, is close by and well worth exploring. Guests can enjoy:
- Independent shops and boutiques
- Excellent cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs
- Historic Oakham Castle
- Rutland Water
- Markets and seasonal events

Rutland Water is also nearby, offering walking, cycling, sailing and wildlife‑spotting, making the area ideal for outdoor‑focused holidays.

House rules

We offer flexible check-in & check-out times, however where we have guests coming or leaving the same day we may apply usual check-in times after 15:00 and check-out times before 11:00.

There is a keylock box available so collecting the key and access anytime should be possible. You will need to return the key to the keylock box when you checkout. We require you to provide your arrival and departure timing to agree checkin and checkout times so we can coordinate with other guests. If you stay beyond your agreed check-out time you will be liable to pay for an extra night at your average nightly price.


The cleaning fee covers cleaning and preparation of the property for your stay as well as a set of fresh linen and towelling provided for each guest. This includes one set per your stay, should you require additional towelling or linen please request this or if you have opened a fresh pack even if you use only a few items there will be a charge of £30 per pack - each pack contains fresh linen, large and small towels.

Any sort of parties, gatherings or events are strictly not permitted, the property is for accommodation purposes only for the guests staying. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise or any activity that would disturb

the neighbours. If it's been reported that there are any parties or events or noise disturbance then you may be required to leave the property immediately without the remaining nights being refunded. There is a charge of £500 if any evidence of a party, gathering or event at the property have been found exclusive of any charges relating to damages or additional cleaning costs to get the property in good order again. We trust you will respect the property and neighbours during your stay.

You are required to keep the place reasonably clean & tidy - no dirty dishes left over or excessive rubbish to be disposed of as this is not included in the cleaning charge. If the place is very messy or untidy or there is excessive rubbish to be disposed of then we will need to request an extra cleaning fee.

There is a strictly no smoking policy inside or in any outside spaces (which includes garden spaces, balconies, terraces or patios) belonging to the accommodation, if this policy is not adhered to a charge of GBP 150.00 will be applied

No pets are allowed unless shown on the listing as permitted or expressly agreed with the owner.

Lost keys, damaged keys or getting locked out will incur a charge starting from £100 for replacement depending on the type of key and time required or getting you back in the property if you have locked yourself out.

We do not accept Cash payment for any of the charges mentioned above.

Guest access

Guests have full access to the entire property during their stay!

Interaction with guests

We engage the services of a professional management company to ensure we are always contactable, and your stay is stress free.

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