Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff.
Great location for exploring.
Cons:
Cleanliness issues, including mould.
Some rooms require maintenance.

Categories

Cleanliness
6.21
Multiple reviews indicated mould in the bathroom and overall cleanliness issues.
Service
8.68
Staff were described as friendly and helpful, though some experiences were marred by unhelpful reception.
Location
9.22
Several reviews praised the hotel's location as excellent for exploring the area.
Room Quality
7.17
Rooms were found to be dated with some maintenance issues; however, some guests appreciated the character.
Amenities
7.7
Amenities were basic and some repairs were needed, but free parking was available.
Value for Money
8.16
General sentiment reflects that while improvements are needed, the stay was satisfactory for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Positive feedback on breakfast and overall food quality but some found it a bit fancy.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall, a decent experience with significant aspects to leverage but some negative experiences noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:37

Property Description

Central Location in Oakham
Situated in the heart of Oakham, The Whipper-In Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like Oakham Castle and Rutland Water.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in our well-equipped bedrooms featuring modern amenities such as flat screen TVs, complimentary tea/coffee, and work desks.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in a culinary journey at The George Restaurant where our skilled chefs prepare a variety of freshly made dishes. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service for a delightful dining experience.

Experience the charm of Oakham at The Whipper-In Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EMA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for £50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 996 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.21
Service: 8.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Pete couple gb
6
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location is excellent. Ample car parking. Extremely accommodating staff

Cons:

It’s an old building so has no aircon. In the June high temps it was uncomfortably hot in the room. The fan provided helped but was small and noisy

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Katrin couple de
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Marion couple fr
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Rosemary solo_traveller gb
9
A wonderful relaxing overnight stay
Pros:

As always, there is a friendly welcome from the minute you arrive. The rooms are comfortable with good facilities but the quirkiness of an old building. Breakfast is excellent and you are always so well looked after in the dining room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Loved the history and the building itself

Cons:

Not very much

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
C
Clive solo_traveller gb
8
Almost perfect
Pros:

Nice room. Private car park. Drinks in courtyard were great - friends staying in other locations had really noisy beer gardens and so joined us. Close to castle (amazing).

Had a great 'car chat' with owner and fellow sport car nut. See Don't Likes.

Loved Oakham

Cons:

Was a hot day/night and across our expanse of windows over the market place the only ones we could open were tiny ones at each end. Radiators turned off. Boiling hot. Resorted to using the table top fans you provide which were, in our case, incredibly noisy and hence, overall, a really poor night's sleep at 'suite' rates.

The owner agreed that you should make more of your car park. Had I known then I would have used ,my 'classic' but, as info was absent, just used my everyday car. As a classic/vintage car owner then the first thing, before bedrooms etc, I look at is the car parking!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The look of the hotel

Cons:

Small beds

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
E
Eirion couple gb
7
Not what we have been used to in the past.
Pros:

The location and breakfast was as expected as we use The George each time we visit Oakham.

Cons:

The room was not value for money £171 as compared to other rooms which we have stayed in the hotel, with it not being very big.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Bert solo_traveller gb
8
Overall was a comfortable and satisfying stay
Pros:

Central location. Adequate parking. Convenient. Ample breakfast menu.

Cons:

Room could have been larger, was more suited for a single than double bed.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

The room was shabby and needs a refurb. Messy plastering and some paint missing. Sofa was sagging

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Dion solo_traveller gb
7
Pleasant stay made possible by the staff, but property needs updating
Pros:

Staff were lovely property was clean.

Cons:

Downstairs was lovely bedrooms weee very dated and well overdue an upgrade

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Terri-ann solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff were pleasant enough, the bed was comfy. I enjoyed breakfast

Cons:

Squeaky bed. Ladies and their ukuleles in the courtyard were unexpected. Every picture being of a hunt. My husband wanted black pudding which they dont do. They need a fan on hot nights.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
H
Howell couple gb
10
A very happy stay, excellent service and staff great location
Pros:

The traditional feel of the hotel

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
9
See above
Pros:

The welcome on arrival - a choice of rooms - an excellent evening meal and a superb breakfast. Every member of the staff were friendly and helpful and we will happily come again.

Cons:

Nothing all fine.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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SUNDIN couple gb
8
Comfortable but hot
Pros:

Good friendly and helpful staff.
Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Room was too hot, no airflow or fan.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
J
Janet couple gb
9
Pros:

Location and service

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
M
Malcolm couple gb
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee