Dating back to 1604, this former hunting lodge offers traditional, spacious accommodation in the heart of Oakham, Rutland’s county town. Each room at the privately owned Old Wisteria feature a private bathroom. Rooms enjoy a tranquil setting, and also each include tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV, ample work space and free high-speed internet. Being centrally located, guests at this friendly and welcoming hotel have good road and rail access, including direct links to Stansted Airport and major cities. Oakham Rail Station is just 0.5 miles away. Pleasant, natural and unspoilt countryside surrounds Oakham. Beautiful views of Rutland Water are just a 10-minute drive away, with several picturesque villages also nearby. Please be advised parking is limited and reserving a spot is not possible.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Janice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very central, but quiet. Room was lovely and warm during a cold snap, the ensuite was very clean & had an excellent shower.
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I was so impressed with this hotel. It had a warm, friendly vibe about it, the rooms were well decorated and the bed really comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the staff really friendly and helpful. Such good value for money.
Danielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, beautiful comfortable rooms. Very good breakfast
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely hotel in the heart of Oakham. Friendly and welcoming staff. Clean and spacious room and very warm. Everything you could want or need. Breakfast was great and lots of choice. Definitely recommend and would return.
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Wisteria is a very welcoming hotel with friendly staff. Good breakfast and large comfy able rooms.
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel dates back to 1604 so was a mix of the very old (low ceilings, exposed beams etc) and the new but it all blended in well. The staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent both for an evening meal and for breakfast.
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Warm welcome, spacious room with large comfy bed and new bathroom. Clean and cosy. Nice bar area
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A warm welcome from reception staff. Great location and quiet.
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was comfy and the bathroom was a good size.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Full of character , friendly staff and excellent location

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$23.63 per person.
  • Food
    Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
Restaurant #1
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Menu
    À la carte
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House rules

Wisteria Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Wisteria Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.