Rutland · England
Hambleton Hall
A Victorian hunting box on a peninsula in Rutland Water
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Hambleton Hall was built in 1881 as a hunting box and now occupies one of the more improbable positions in England: a wooded peninsula projecting into Rutland Water, the reservoir having been created around it in the 1970s. Water lies on three sides, and the terrace makes the most of it.
The hotel has been run by the same family since 1979 and the restaurant has held a Michelin star since 1982 — one of the longest continuous runs in the country. It is a member of Relais & Chateaux, and the standard of housekeeping and service reflects that consistency.
Gardens run down towards the water, there is a swimming pool and tennis, and Rutland Water's cycling circuit and birdwatching reserves are on the doorstep. Stamford, Burghley House and Oakham are all close.
At a glance
What to expect
- Michelin-starred restaurant
- Relais & Chateaux member
- Rutland Water views
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Formal gardens
- Private dining
- Croquet lawn
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