Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Excellent service
Good location
Cons:
Disappointing food quality on occasion
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
The condition of the windows in the bedroom was disappointing, with mould due to non-cleaning.
Service
9.2
Friendly and accommodating staff mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Location
9.2
Very central location yet quiet, appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
8.7
Spacious and comfortable rooms with lovely bathrooms noted in positive reviews.
Amenities
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.7
Good value highlighted in reviews, especially for a comfortable stay.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast was excellent but some disappointment with specific dinner items.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall positive sentiments expressed, with guests eager to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:12

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Dating back to 1604, the Old Wisteria offers traditional accommodation with modern amenities, providing a unique and comfortable stay in Oakham.

Convenient Location
Centrally located, guests have easy access to transportation, making it a breeze to explore Oakham, visit nearby villages, or catch a flight from Stansted Airport.

Scenic Surroundings
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Rutland's countryside and enjoy stunning views of Rutland Water just a short drive away.

Experience the historic charm and modern comforts of the Old Wisteria. Book now for a memorable stay in Oakham.

Important information:

Children are welcome when accompanied by parents.

Please advise the hotel in advance of any late arrivals.This can be done using the contact details on your booking confirmation.

Pre-booking is required for the restaurant, some restrictions may apply at certain times of the year.

Please note that payment will be taken on the day of arrival at the hotel. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards within a day prior to arrival and to release rooms where authorization has not been successful.

From April 12th, 2021 to September 30th, 2021, the parking will have reduced places to only seven spaces.

For groups of 5 rooms or more booked different terms will apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: EMA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1270 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Smith couple gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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MARK solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children gb
8
Reception very welcoming,location of room good situation of hotel perfect
Pros:

Breakfast good
Service excellent

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Good hotel in central location
Pros:

Location, breakfasts with great bread, staff, outside sitting area

Cons:

Parking rather tight if there's just one space left!

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice room, good breakfast and helpful staff.

Cons:

Very small and awkward carpark. Poor TV reception.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Edward couple gb
10
Excellent friendly staff. Very impressed with everyone
Pros:

Breakfast choice was excellent ( no cooked breakfast ) gluton free options for my partner and lots of berries etc to go with my muesli

Cons:

Hotel was excellent on all fronts

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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tracey couple gb
9
Great little hotel - fantastic staff and breakfast!
Pros:

We booked last minute for an overnight stop on way to Scotland. The room was spotlessly clean and a decent size in a historic property. The breakfast was super and the staff were very friendly - both at reception and at breakfast. Oakham is a sweet town - and big shout out to Jashir- an Indian restaurant in nearby high street - where we had some of the best Indian food we have eaten in a long time ( and we eat a lot of Indian food!)

Cons:

nothing - everything was good and as expected. If I was being picky I would want a bigger room if I was staying for longer than a night - but was perfect for our one night stay. Parking was a little challenging in tight spots with full car park - but it was free and no complaint as such.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
10
Rutland Flower Show
Pros:

Staff helpful & friendly, good size room & very comfortable, food very good, good location for exploring the area, plenty to see & do in the area.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
6
Pros:

Not a huge amount of choice. Would like more fresh fruit.

Cons:

Shower was not powerful enough. No air con.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller gb
9
Nice stay in sunny Oakham
Pros:

breakfast room bed were all very good
Grab rail in bath/shower was great. Not available in all hotels
A fan was provided but never used because room did not heat up with window open all day

Cons:

One steep stair did not have adequate handrail

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Giovanni couple gb
9
Very clean, very comfortable, great location
Pros:

The room was comfortable, quiet and the carpet was really clean. That doesn't happen often. Dinner was exceptional.

Cons:

Continental breakfast could be better. The quality of croissant wasn't great. Parking space is a challenge.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Kenneth solo_traveller gb
10
The magic is the Wistera Hotel.
Pros:

The wisrera was excellent ,we intend to return soon as we loved the HOTEL and the staff.

Cons:

The car park is very small ,but the one for the MUSEUM is next door , but did not take cash only credit cards
But ours are not contractless. So a trip into Oakam at a corner shop that sell parking permits for the Museum.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff excellent - helpful and friendly. Restaurant food very good. Nice friendly vibe in this family-owned hotel. I'd definitely like to stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Malkit solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
M
Malkit solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
A very good central location in town.
Pros:

Excellent central location in a beautiful town.

Cons:

Car parking, limited space and not easy for a large car. Bacon overcooked a few times at breakfast.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
A
Anne couple gb
10
Relaxed weekend break
Pros:

Great location near the town centre and Museums
Good parking spaces.

Cons:

All very good

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Hamish couple gb
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff were very accommodating. Good selection for breakfast. The location was within walking distance to Oakham town. Would visit if around the area.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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joy couple gb
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee