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Beautifully situated in the historic market town of Oakham, this 17th-century former farmhouse has been lovingly restored to offer luxurious guest rooms with Freeview TV, whilst still retaining its original features. A wonderfully characteristic, listed building, The Admiral Hornblower Hotel & Restaurant provides a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for your stays in Rutland. The smallest county in England, Rutland is home to historic villages, rolling countryside and the traditional market towns of Oakham and Uppingham. In the evenings you can enjoy the wonderful freshly prepared food in the Admiral Hornblower’s restaurant. All meals are accompanied by a wonderful choice of wines from the cellar and a variety of beers, including 3 traditional hand drawn ales.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was such a lovely pub. Log fires, beautiful decor. The room was immaculate and comfortable.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was cooked to order rather than a self service buffet
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very good, with a varied menu. Location was excellent for exploring the town, and free parking was very useful. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was an attractively decorated restaurant and pub. Very comfortable to sit in with real fires. Food was excellent at dinner. Breakfast was nice but some extras could have been offered eg toast or fruit juice.
  • Smc63
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect, accommodation was adequate and breakfast was fantastic.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely bar / restaurant , breakfast was good, staff were attentive and helpful Room was a nice size Everything clean and nice neutral decor Quiet although on a great high street location Value for money
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was a lovely, homely feeling about the place. Staff were well mannered and attentive. We booked a table for our evening meal and in addition to the general menu we were offered the festive menu, which came as 2 or 3 courses. We only...
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely room, delicious breakfast and free parking.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food here is very good and the staff are excellent
  • Marike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, comfy room/bed. Amazing dinner & breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Admiral Hornblower
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar

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

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

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    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 are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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    FAQs about The Admiral Hornblower

    • Room options at The Admiral Hornblower include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
    • The Admiral Hornblower has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • Check-in at The Admiral Hornblower is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The Admiral Hornblower may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Admiral Hornblower is 200 yards from the centre of Oakham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Admiral Hornblower offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):