Tim and his wife Stefa opened Hambleton Hall in 1980. Four years earlier, the advent of Rutland Water had transformed the landscape into one of the most serene in the Midlands. The late Victorian house takes in the scene - south facing terrace, flower-filled formal garden, field and trees, water - with views that catch the breath. There¹s a swimming pool, a tennis court and a very fine, Michelin starred, chef, Aaron Paterson in the kitchen. There's no mini-bar, pillow menu and certainly no spa, which puts Hambleton Hall at the forefront of that dying breed of quintessential, personally run, unmucked-about luxury country house hotels. The rooms, while not particularly spacious are pretty and refreshingly ungimmicky - Stefa, the designer, was instructed by Tim to create a contemporary feel but on no account to "do a Babington". A stroll round Rutland water, watching the fishermen bobbing about in their boats should not go amiss. An oasis of comfort.
Pet friendly
Lakeside
Restrictions on children
Wedding license
Romantic
Tennis
Riding
Country House
Sailing
Great walks
Fishing
Gourmet
Cooking classes
Views
Mountain biking
Golf
Luxury
Traditional
Kayaking
Antiques
Active Holiday
Foodies
Weddings
Rooms
17 rooms in this hotelGarden
17 acre groundsRestaurant
Michelin starPet friendly
Not allowed unattended in bedrooms, or in public areasRestrictions on children
No young children allowed in the restaurantSwimming Pool
Private dining room
Wedding license
Bar
Sitting Room
Views
Sailing
Cooking classes
Mountain biking
Great walks
Kayaking
Tennis
Riding
Golf
Fishing
Old school with attitude is how they do things here....
Originally published by Sunday Times
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