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Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.2Rooms are comfortable and well decorated but several mentions of rooms being very hot in a heatwave, lumpy pillows, shutter maintenance and occasional noise.
Cleanliness
9.0Rooms repeatedly described as clean and bright in multiple reviews; overall cleanliness noted positively.
Location
9.6Excellent location next to Rutland Water and praised repeatedly for setting, walks and surroundings.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Oakham, GB
★ 3-star8/10120 reviews
1.1 km (0.65 mi) from original
Our pick
Key differences
Rooms
Finch's Arms8.2
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western6.8
Cleanliness
Finch's Arms9.0
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western5.8
Food & Breakfast
Finch's Arms9.3
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western7.3
Value
Finch's Arms8.4
The Barnsdale, Rutland7.8
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home amenity advantages
Air conditioningSaunaHot tub/Jacuzzi
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western amenity advantages
Luggage storageBreakfast available (surcharge)Accessible shuttle
The Barnsdale, Rutland amenity advantages
Swimming poolWheelchair accessiblePets allowedElectric vehicle charging station
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 3.0 km.
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western: 1.1 km (0.65 mi)
The Barnsdale, Rutland: 4.0 km (2.5 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
10/10Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
8/10Finch's Arms
8.9/10The Barnsdale, Rutland
8.4/10Rooms
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
Not enough guest feedbackNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
6.8Rooms described as dated and some specific cleanliness issues noted.
Finch's Arms
8.2Rooms are comfortable and well decorated but several mentions of rooms being very hot in a heatwave, lumpy pillows, shutter maintenance and occasional noise.
The Barnsdale, Rutland
7.8Rooms were attractive but some guests experienced issues with temperature, noise, and amenities.
Cleanliness
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
Not enough guest feedbackNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
5.8Issues with dirty and dated rooms mentioned in the reviews.
Finch's Arms
9.0Rooms repeatedly described as clean and bright in multiple reviews; overall cleanliness noted positively.
The Barnsdale, Rutland
8.3Overall, the rooms were lovely and spotless, but some guests encountered issues such as broken items, indicating a need for improvement.
Location
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
Not enough guest feedbackNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
9.8Beautiful setting and an amazing location highlighted across multiple reviews.
Finch's Arms
9.6Excellent location next to Rutland Water and praised repeatedly for setting, walks and surroundings.
The Barnsdale, Rutland
9.3Great location for Rutland Waters, convenient for wedding guests.
Service
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
Not enough guest feedbackNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
9.3Staff were friendly and helpful, although some noted they seemed indifferent at times.
Finch's Arms
9.5Staff consistently called friendly, welcoming and very helpful; check-in/out and restaurant service praised.
The Barnsdale, Rutland
9.3The staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful, particularly in event scenarios and during spa visits.
Sleep & Noise
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
—Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
—Finch's Arms
—The Barnsdale, Rutland
—Food & Breakfast
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
Not enough guest feedbackNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
7.3Food described as average, with expectations for more local offerings.
Finch's Arms
9.3Restaurant repeatedly described as superb; breakfasts frequently praised (several 'excellent' and a '10/10') and evening meals very good.
The Barnsdale, Rutland
7.8Food quality was praised during events, but breakfast service and portion sizes received criticism.
Amenities & Facilities
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
Not enough guest feedbackNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
7.8Basic amenities available but mentioned that the hotel could use improvements.
Finch's Arms
8.0Good outdoor patio, gardens, bar areas and a welcome cocktail noted; limited by lack of air conditioning and restricted Sunday dining times.
The Barnsdale, Rutland
7.8The spa and pool were mentioned positively, but additional costs for some amenities and issues with standard items such as breakfast were noted.
Value
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
Not enough guest feedbackNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
8.3Overall impression is that the hotel could offer better value given its challenges.
Finch's Arms
8.4Multiple comments calling the hotel excellent value and well worth a visit; perceived as good value for quality offered.
The Barnsdale, Rutland
7.8While some value was seen in the stay, there were concerns about breakfast portions and extra charges that affected the overall perception of value.
Landmarks
Normanton Park House - Luxury Rutland Water Home
The Great TowerNormanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
The Great TowerFinch's Arms
Hamilton ArboretumThe Barnsdale, Rutland
Barnsdale Hotel & Country Club