the hammer and pincers

Hotels
9.4 (194 reviews)
5 east road the hammer and pincers Wymeswold 5 east road , Loughborough , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Superb food
Spacious room
Beautiful location
Cons:
Drain smell
Check-in time issues
Poor TV signal

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Room was clean but had a smell coming from the shower drain.
Service
9.96
Staff were excellent and very attentive.
Location
9.5
Perfect location for the restaurant and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.45
Spacious and comfortable room with high-quality fixtures.
Amenities
8.98
Provided quality amenities including a Nespresso machine.
Value for Money
9.44
Great value considering the quality of accommodations and service.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Food was superb with excellent breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.86
Overall fantastic stay with minor observations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 06:17

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a 4-star stay at the hammer and pincers in Loughborough. Each unit is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and free WiFi. Upgrade to a room with a balcony for a touch of luxury.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
Unwind in the hotel's garden or soak up the sun on the sun terrace. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take in the fresh air during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from Nottingham Castle and various sporting venues, the hammer and pincers offers a central base for exploring the area. With free private parking and easy access to East Midlands Airport, your stay is sure to be stress-free.

Book your stay at the hammer and pincers now for a luxurious and relaxing experience in Loughborough.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 194 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Dominic solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very good standard and comfortable.

Cons:

Some road noise.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jenny solo_traveller gb
10
Hadn’t stayed at The Hammer and Pincers before and were so impressed we’d love to visit again.
Pros:

Our suite was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The staff were lovely and the food was outstanding.

Cons:

We were happy with all aspects.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Maxine family_with_children gb
8
Beautiful room and very comfy bed !!
Pros:

Beautiful room very comfy bed room was a little hot even with fan so had to open windows but on main road so was quite a lot of traffic noise. Shower was fab and so too the complimentary toiletries really pleasant stay would recommend

Cons:

N/a

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
10
Fantastic stay, would come again with no hesitation
Pros:

The Staff were excellent from the owner to the waiting-on staff. Very attentive without being obsequious. The food was superb. The room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

This is not a complaint, only an observation. There was a smell coming from the shower drain. We had a cooked breakfast for which we had to choose the night before - this was not strictly adhered to ie no fried bread, no vine tomatoes and my wife was given beans when she had not wanted them. That being said, they do not normally do cooked breakfast on a Sunday and did this as a favour- for which we were grateful. Again, these are not complaints only observations.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Gareth couple gb
10
Very welcomed and very much enjoyed our stay !
Pros:

An exceptionally well presented accommodation, situated in an excellent gastro pub.

Cons:

We couldn’t fault the property!

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
10
2025-11-27 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
9
2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple gb
10
A wonderful special stay to enjoy the fantastic restaurant below.
Pros:

Perfect location to try the tasting menu and won’t flyte at the restaurant below.
Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Cons:

It’s not very close to my home. But that is not the property’s fault.

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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DanTheHotTubMan solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent place to stay, rural location - watch for later check-in on Tuesdays
Pros:

Lovely location, very high quality fixtures and fittings. Nespresso machine in the room. A fridge with two carafes of water and even a little gift back of hand made chocolates.
Amazing shower / bathroom.
Once everyone was gone from the pub, and the lights went out it was easy to drift off.
Very safe area.
Church bells marking time were a lovely sound to hear, albeit rarer these days.

Cons:

Tuesday check-in is not available until 18:30. Booking.com said 14:30 so I ended up with 4 hours to burn and as the village has average to poor mobile signal I had to leave the area and come back later. This is NOT the fault of the accommodation but BOOKING.COM as they do not allow variable check-in times on their platform.
The room was directly above the restaurant so until the last patron leaves you have either music or voices drifting up to you.
The TV signal is poor, mostly unwatchable - it couldn't even deliver BBC2 without warbling audio or frames dropping.
Disappointed to find sour milk in the fridge in the morning. A lesson learned, in future i'll check it when I arrive.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Debra foster family_with_children gb
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

Stayed here with my mum for 2 nights we had a wedding in the area . Hotel was close to the venue . Great hotel we had an Amazing meal night before wedding in the restaurant definitely recommend very special and all very well presented with delightful staff .. Are room was very spacious and on 2 levels . Great shower And to top it off the most Amazing well presented with delightful Breakfast was all wonderful thank you all so much Debra foster .

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
10
2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Brendan solo_traveller gb
8
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Mat Parkhouse couple gb
10
2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children ch
9
2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
Relaxing home away from home with amazing food!
Pros:

The property and our room were beautifully appointed. The staff were friendly and helpful. The service was excellent. And the breakfasts were outstanding.
It’s also set in a beautiful village.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Fantastic!!
Pros:

A quality establishment, in a beautiful area.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
8
Fabulous evening.
Pros:

This was our second visit chosing once again to stay overnight at the location and once again the evening did not disappoint. Room is clean and has everything you need for an overnight stay. Staff were attentive and friendly. Food was fabulous and cooked expertly.

Cons:

Having booked following a previous visit we were a little dissapointed to be told that full english breakfast could not be offered with continental being the only option albeit free of charge. The breakfast was part of the whole experience and fully welcomed the following morning having consumed a few glasses of alchol. Not every course is to everyones personnal choice but the ingredients are top quality.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous!
Pros:

Great room, lounge area , bedroom
Area and outside roof garden! Amazing!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-06 via Nuitee