The Admiral Hornblower

Hotels
8.5 (1054 reviews)
High Street , Oakham , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent food
Attentive staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in rooms
Loud noises from the bar

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as cobwebs and a dirty fan.
Service
9.36
Staff were described as very welcoming and attentive, even in challenging situations.
Location
9.4
The hotel is centrally located in a delightful town, highly praised in the reviews.
Room Quality
7.35
Some rooms reported issues with comfort, such as old mattresses and noise from the pub.
Amenities
8.38
Amenities like breakfast were well-rated, but some room features were lacking.
Value for Money
8.34
Mixed reviews on value, with some satisfaction about the breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Food was consistently rated highly, including the breakfast and evening meals.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall a pleasant stay with highlights but some areas require attention.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:45

Property Description

Luxurious Guest Rooms with Freeview TV
Experience the charm of a 17th-century farmhouse beautifully restored into luxurious guest rooms with modern amenities like Freeview TV. Each room offers a cozy retreat while still showcasing the original features of the farmhouse.

Warm and Friendly Atmosphere
Step into The Admiral Hornblower Hotel & Restaurant and feel the warmth of a listed building exuding character and charm. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere creates the perfect setting for your stay in Rutland, England's smallest county known for its historic villages and picturesque countryside.

Delicious Dining Experience
Indulge in freshly prepared meals at the hotel's restaurant, where a delightful selection of wines and traditional hand-drawn ales await. Whether it's a hearty breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a romantic dinner, savor the flavors of Rutland in every bite.

Experience a blend of history and luxury at The Admiral Hornblower Hotel & Restaurant. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway in Oakham.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1054 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Clean room, good bedding

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • solo_traveller • gb
9
Well located
Pros:

The room was well presented. There were period features and a nice, modern shower room. The breakfast was very good and staff were friendly.

Cons:

I like to sleep in dark rooms. There was a roller blind but it wasn't black out. That is only my opinion, and I wouldn't mark it against the accommodation. I had packed an eye mask.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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R • couple • gb
3
Not recommended, we didnt stay.
Pros:

Good central location

Cons:

The room was very noisy, there is a large extractor from the kitchen just outside. There are stairs nearby, also noisy.

Fire doors are propped open and used as a staff entrance, but anyone could just walk in. Ditto with access from pub itself.

Fire escape which passes the room can be accessed by public. Whole place not very secure.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
6
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Weatherall • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Owen • couple • gb
10
Just a wonderful 2 night stay, the village around the property is lovely
Pros:

Lovely property with a great rural feel to it. Facilities were great restaurant was fantastic staff were so helpful and kind

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Fun lively pub/hotel in a great location. Very friendly staff.
Pros:

Central location in Oakham

Cons:

Decor a bit tired.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • couple • gb
8
Rutland/Lincolnshire classic car road trip!
Pros:

Good brekky, nice location, nice quirky room

Cons:

Usual hotel gripe - the shower head nipples need a lime scale removal - this never seems to get done anywhere - why?

Annexe stair carpet needs replacing!

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
30th wedding anniversary break
Pros:

Staff are very helpful & efficient

Cons:

2nd time i have mentioned this & if this is the only fault I have not that bad, you need to put blinds up on the windows in the 1st floor across the car park just to light in the summer,velux sell them 😉

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
10
All good
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Dania • couple • gb
9
We were only there for one night which suited our plans. Lovely pub with loads of character, great chef who did an amazi
Pros:

The location perfect for us. Breakfast was brilliant. An old pub with character and parking to the rear of the property.

Cons:

The only issue was the blind was broken which meant no prevention of light coming through the window once it was daylight,they were waiting for someone to sort it.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
9
Our stay at the Hornblower was another successful element to a perfect weekend.
Pros:

It was a perfect location for the weekend, the staff were very nice and freindly we enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

The location was perfect for our needs.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Parking location food

Cons:

Windows in our room wouldn’t stay open blind was rubbish and no fans in the hot weather

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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phil • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Khatuna • solo_traveller • ge
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Anthea • extended_group • gb
10
Comfortable rooms, very good location
Pros:

Location was ideal, breakfast was very enjoyable.

Cons:

Staff although polite seemed distracted, the breakfast was exceptional but took rather a long time nearly an hour

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee