The Admiral Hornblower

Hotels
8.5 (910 reviews)
High Street , Oakham , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Wine release events
Japanese garden
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 910 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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L-J • couple • gb
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Deb • extended_group • gb
8
Great friendly atmosphere. Old country charm. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Just breakfast let it down.
Pros:

Great locality within Oakham town. Rooms clean and large size. Friendly staff. Retained old coaching inn charm. Good choice of breakfast.

Cons:

The breakfast wasn’t the best. Food wasn’t hot. The poached eggs were hard. The smoked salmon was actually flaked salmon.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Carlynn • family_with_children • gb
7
Quirky but enjoyable.
Pros:

The breakfast and location were both fantastic and the staff were lovely. The pub/ restaurant was obviously popular and had a good atmosphere. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The carpet on the stairway was threadbare and didn’t give a great first impression. We couldn’t get the radiator in the room to come on at all on the first evening and then it came on full blast in the middle of the night!

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
8
Weekend away with friends
Pros:

Lovely bedroom bed very comfy location great

Cons:

Carpet on stairs in hallway was thread bare . Difficult finding car park. Ran out of milk for breakfast

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Helen • extended_group • gb
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
5
Great food but wouldn’t go back.
Pros:

Lovely pub and really good food - dinner and breakfast. Very cosy and warm with the fires lit.

Cons:

Wasn’t the most welcoming when we arrived. The room was ok but not worth £120 for the night. Quite basic and needed more to make it feel cosy.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Rory • couple • gb
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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André • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Très jolie Pub/Auberge. Excellente cuisine, pittoresque.

Cons:

La seule chose moins bien était une fenêtre vétuste qui laissait passer un courant d'air (froid)... dommage car la chambre très bien rénovée avec une très belle salle de bain avec douche moderne.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Mia • couple • au
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
Perfect 🤩
Pros:

Location, super friendly and most accommodating staff. Outstanding breakfast - amazing value for money.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
6
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • solo_traveller • gb
8
A very enjoyable few days in an excellent location. I would return.
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly, helpful staff. A diverse and interesting restaurant menu. Excellent breakfast. Log fire in the breakfast room.

Cons:

Decor a bit tired. Cleaning in public areas could have been more thorough.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Janette • couple • gb
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • couple • gb
6
Shame as nice Hotel
Pros:

Good location
Comfortable bed
Good shower
Attentive staff

Cons:

Door exit light on all the time !!!
Very Annoying at night
Window blinds do not block out light !!!!
Beer Barrels delivered at 6.30am !!!!
Parking very limited

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good position on the high street, old world charm with real fires blazing away. Lovely menu for afternoon and evenings and great quality, breakfast was delicious and such a variety. Room was very clean and had everything you need, squeaky floorboards were a bonus and added to the ambience. Have been before, and will definitely come again. Delightful 🙂

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee