About this property
Exton 1.9 miles. Set in an idyllic position in a quiet park near Exton, Rutland is this stylish, detached retreat of Harley's House. Offering a family of six contemporary, ground-floor accommodation, whilst also being a stone's throw away from the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Harley's House is a marvellous stay. Upon arrival, park your vehicle in one of the off-road parking spaces, or in the additional parking at the nearby hotel before wandering inside this fabulous abode. Hang your things before making your way inside the open-plan living space, a room that is brimming with natural light, thanks to its white-washed walls and floor-length windows. Kick back and relax in the sitting area, where the sofas are perfectly positioned in front of the TV and toast woodburning stove; why not put on a family-favourite DVD for all to enjoy? Move through the tastefully decorated space to the sleek kitchen, where the budding chef of the group will be delighted to discover a fantastic range of appliances, which are integrated or built in, to give the space a clean and sophisticated feel. When tasty meals have been made, they can be savoured at the dining table which seats up to eight; why not invite a couple of friends to join you and fill up the two extra seats? When night falls, you will find three marvellous bedrooms situated off the open-plan space, with one consisting of a double that not only enjoys direct access to the garden but offers an en-suite shower room; the other two bedrooms consist of twins, with one enjoying Jack-and-Jill access to the family bathroom, and the other featuring a wall-mounted TV. During the sunnier months, be sure to catch some ray's out in the lovely, rear garden, whilst you tuck into an alfresco meal. A remarkable break awaits at Harley's House. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 977692, 977696, 977698, 977700, 977704, 981543, 981545, 981547, 981548 981549, 981550, 988524, 981544 and 997416, together they can sleep up to 76 people.
In the East Midlands region of Rutland, Exton offers a quintessentially English setting, with old stone houses gathered around the village green. The Fox & Hounds public house, a former 17th-century coaching inn brimming with charm, overlooks the tree-planted green and offers charming winter nights around the fireplace and leisurely summer days out in the beer garden. Barnsdale Gardens and the Barnsdale Hall Hotel and Country Club are located to the south of the settlement.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with Jack-and-Jill access to the bathroom, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, ironing board.
2 x TVs, DVD Player, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off-road parking with additional parking in the adjacent hotel's car park.
Rear garden with patio, lawn and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 1.8 miles.
Note: The beds in the twins are not zip/link, but can be pushed together to make king-size beds.
Note: The garden is not enclosed, please consider this when booking.
Nearby points of interest
- Rutland Water
- Harlaxton Manor
Reviews (3)
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Alison
I think 4 small beakers for 4 people is a little unreasonable. And some of the baking equipment is a bit worn out. The trim on the microwave was loose and the fridge light didn't work. Also some light bulbs needed replacing.There were some stains on carpets and sofas. But the beds were comfortable. Although having to move quilts out of the wardrobe in order to use it wasn't good. Having said all that, the property, the setting and the eco credentials were all positive. A few simple fixes would make all the difference
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Louise
Walking and cycling from doorstep with Rutland Water just a few mins away. Barnsdale Lodge across the road offering all their facilities (bar, restaurant, croquet) and happy to help with any query. Surprisingly spacious for our group of 2 adults and 4 kids (14-10yrs). The photos don't do the house justice! Superbly furnished, dining and living space plush and so comfortable, kitchen adequetly equipped (cooked all meals at Harleys). Only niggle was that the beds weren't terribly comfortable but it wouldn't stop me from returning. Had a fabulous time, stayed during mid Aug heatwave and was able to cool the lodge nicely in the evenings by having all windows and doors open. On top of it all was excellent value for money too (£1050 for a prime week in Aug! - last minute deal)
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Rebecca
The house was super and the staff at Barnsdale lodge were super responsive to our needs. The house very lovely and worked well. Bathrooms are a bit odd in their location but we worked it all out. Few things to note: The bedroom with no bathroom also has no ventilation, I think you could open a door but not appropriate for night time air. There was a lot of chipped crockery, a lot of mismatched crockery and not very many mugs which were also a random assortment. I left all the chipped crockery on the side with a note to say this was all damaged on our arrival. There was no recycling. There was a super complicated bin in the kitchen for separation but then everything just goes into a bin outside. Bit disappointing to not have recycling in place. Small things but thought they were worth noting none the less.