The Admiral Hornblower

Hotels
8.5 (1098 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 1098 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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Lidia Sawyer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely big bedroom & quaint pub below
Pros:

Lovely big room & bathroom. Loved wood staircase, the beams the farmhouse style furniture. The bathroom was large. Loved the bathroom door, shower cubicle & tiles. The pub downstairs is great. Love the old farmhouse look of it all. Just needs a closer look at the finishing touches.

Cons:

The blinds in the window don't keep the light out & look cheap. The mattress & pillows could be better. The mattress was hard, pillows were lumpy. Bathroom door doesn't close. The fnishing touches in the bathroom could be better. Pipes behind the sink pedestal should be covered. Could use a corner shelf next to the sink.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Breakfast selection was disappointing.
No fresh fruit or cerials to start

Cons:

The room we were given had a shower that didn’t work. A balustrade that was unsafe (by a step adjacent to the sink) and the springs on the bed were broken. Our room was changed after 2 days

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Parking, staff and breakfast.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Root • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Nice hotel, great facilities with excellent food and staff.
Pros:

Design and feel of the hotel. Heritage building, but also modern in style and comfort. A nice mix of the two. Quirky heritage details with excellent facilities. In a nice town with good facilities.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
The pub is great and the food is good, but the rooms need more love and attention.
Pros:

Local was very central for visiting Oakham and the breakfast was extremely good.

Cons:

Overly bulky and peeling furniture in the room which made it feel small and over crowded. Also the windows are very low and overlooked a small housing estate to the rear. If we didn't have the blinds down we could be seen by people in their gardens hanging out their washing. I thought the room would be in the main building. There was also noise from the laundry underneath and I you could feel the vibration of the washing machine spinning until at least midnight. I was a little disappointed with the quality of the room. The carpet on the stairs up to the room is also ripped on a few of the steps and could be a trip hazard. It just comes over as a little unloved and overpriced for what was charged.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • ca
8
Great hotel, lovely staff, would highly recommend.
Pros:

Great location in the heart of Oakham, good secure shed to store our bikes overnight. Excellent breakfast. Very good, friendly and attentive staff.

Cons:

Floors were very creaky, and outside noises went on until late in the night

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
8
Perfect location for a short stay in Oakham
Pros:

Great central Oakham location. Food and staff were great. Lovely clean and spacious room

Cons:

Parking in Oakham is not great. There is a small car park at the hotel but you have to get there early to ensure a parking space. The bed wasn’t very comfortable

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

It was perfect location fir us to visit the flower show ... less than 10 minutes away

Cons:

The only ting we would change would be the addtion of some sort of shelving in room one in the bathroom... there was no where to put toiletry bags ... only the floor and behind the sink taps ... otherwise everything else was spot on

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Caricature

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent overnight stay at welcoming inn at Oakham.
Pros:

The hotel is on the high street of Oakham ,near all requirements. The hotel also has rooms in an annex at the rear.
The food and very good ,as was the service, The staff were friendly and efficient..

Cons:

Nil

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
7
Great central location and friendly staff
Pros:

Very nice staff and good location. Very enjoyable breakfast and good evening meal.

Cons:

Our room was lovely and clean but the furniture was tired and the mattress very tired!! Such a great room which could be so so much more comfortable.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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SMilton • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pity about the bread but a nice pub
Pros:

The room was comfortable and the shower was hot. The staff were friendly.. Drinks were good.

Cons:

We find the wooden chairs and benches are not very comfortable for relaxing in the evening. We were disappointed with the choice of only sour dough bread at breakfast which we don't like, so had no bread or toast at breakfast. There was lots of choice of other items for breakfast but no choice of bread.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff vert helpful, thought perhaps at breakfast a table/tables could have had cereals, bread and a toaster

Cons:

Our room (9) Windows in bathroom were full of mould

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Turnbull • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Yet another great stay, really lovely food staff and room we are back next year.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee