Barnsdale Lodge Hotel

This former farmhouse has been in the proprietor's family since 1760 and is part of the adjoining Exton Estate. It overlooks Rutland Water in the heart of this picturesque little county. There's a cosy bar with comfortable chairs and a courtyard with outdoor seating. The bistro-style menu draws on local produce and offers dishes such as tiger prawns with Caesar salad followed by seared spring lamb rump with chorizo, new potatoes and pea and mint jus. Accommodation comprises 44 stylish en suite rooms.