The Noel at Whitwell

Property class: 3
Oakham inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Oakham, The Noel at Whitwell is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Two beds with brown headboards and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Twin Room (First Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room (Shower/Bath)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Map
Main Street, Whitwell, Oakham, England, LE15 8BW

What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rutland Water - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Normanton Church - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Burghley House - 17 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Nottingham (NQT) - 58 min drive
  • Oakham Station - 7 min drive
  • Stamford Station - 14 min drive
  • Peterborough Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The plough - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Jockey - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Funky Fox Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Noel at Whitwell

  • When visiting Oakham, The Noel at Whitwell is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
15:00
CHECK-OUT
10:30

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (noon - 10:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Whitwell Hotel Oakham
Whitwell Oakham
Noel Whitwell Inn Oakham
Noel Whitwell Oakham
The Noel at Whitwell Inn
The Noel at Whitwell Oakham
The Noel at Whitwell Inn Oakham

Frequently asked questions

Does The Noel at Whitwell offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Noel at Whitwell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Noel at Whitwell?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Noel at Whitwell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Noel at Whitwell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing is available.

What is there to do at The Noel at Whitwell and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking. The Noel at Whitwell also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Noel at Whitwell?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Noel at Whitwell like?

The Noel at Whitwell is a short 7-minute walk from Rutland Water Nature Reserve and 12 minutes' walk from Rutland Water Country Park.

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Reviews

The Noel at Whitwell Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food, with many guests praising the quality of their meals, including steak and breakfast. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and lovely, with many guests praising the full English breakfast. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Beds and Pillows very comfortable Staff excellent as the food was too
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and staff. Food excellent
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Location and very friendly helpful people
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay, bed room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very nice and the owner so helpful and kind. He’s been working on the hotel so it was a little tired and is still a work in process. But what has been done so far looks great. Short walk from the wonderful Rutland water, great for walks.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Helpful and friendly staff who had only recently taken over the property and were working on fixing some inherited items. Excellent full English breakfast.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The latest owners took over less than three weeks before our stay and the operation is clearly in transition. Management and staff very friendly, food was excellent and room was a little dated.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Comfortable bed,basic accomodation with tea and coffee making facilities .cleaning in bathroom not great. But on the whole we had a good nights sleep ,and the staff very pleasant and gave us a very good breakfast.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Karen and her team had only been in the property for a short time before our visit and the project is a work in progress. The bar and dining areas have been tastefully revamped. The bedroom was clean and comfortable. The team were very friendly and helpful. The food, both breakfast and evening meal was delicious. The Noel is ideally placed for visiting Rutland Water and surrounding area.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The property could do with a revamp, but as the new management have only been in 2 weeks I'm sure this will be done, lovely staff and extremely hard working, a shame Expedia didn't tell them we were coming as the previous owner hadn't run the property properly.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Booking error by Hotels.com

Hotels.com didn’t make me aware that the hotel was closed, the owners of the hotel were not expecting guests, as they were refurbishing the hotel, fortunately the hotel owners were great and arranged a room for me to stay. The hotel is in a good location to explore Rutland Water, I would be happy to stay again but wouldn’t book through Hotels.com
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved Noel at Whitwell

My friend and I had a lovely stay here last night. We arrived in the afternoon and were warmly welcomed by Karen. We were really well looked after by Karen and her team and nothing was too much trouble. Our twin room was lovely and the beds really comfortable with lovely touches in the bathroom in case we had forgotten anything. Our food in the restaurant was delicious … the best steak I have had in a while and my friend said her burger was amazing. A real gem of a place at Rutland and we will definitely be back! So lovely to find somewhere with great food, comfortable rooms and amazing customer service. Thank you Karen and your team!
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Bit of a shame

We stayed for 1 night, arrived late at night, there was someone present when we arrived and they checked us in, breakfast was to be served at 8:30 in the morning. We showed up at 8:40 for breakfast, no one there, we looked everywhere, not a soul, we tried calling the hotel, no answer. Breakfast isnt really included if theres no one to serve breakfast! We had to go somewhere else instead. Only plus point was that the beds were comfy.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Just ok

The gentleman who greeted us was friendly and polite, our room was a good size and clean but quite basic and there were no toiletries provided as stated in the listing. There was supposed to be a bar, restaurant and coffee shop on site- non of these were open. Breakfast fast was ok but consisted of two options, take it or leave it, there was no fruit, cereal or juice just a basic English breakfast. Overall the place was ok for our one night stay but we wouldn’t return
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8/10 Very good

I was booked in for 2 nights but ended up only staying 1 as my circumstances changed, it was nothing to do with the staff or property. On the whole my stay was fine , bedroom clean and comfortable. I didn’t eat there so am unable to comment. I suppose the only complaints would be , the shower was awful , it was more like a dripping tap !! And although there was a garden area , it was tucked away across the carpark and no part was in the sun , also the main entrance wasn’t easily identifiable.. but other than that , the staff were friendly and helpful and the property was ideal for my needs just being across the road from Rutland water where I was doing the 2K Rutland swim
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn't do enough for me

I booked the Noel very last minute as I had to travel on business and avoid the forecasted storms. Despite me only placing my booking at almost 10.30pm, the owners went out of their way to contact me, ensure me that I would be able to get into the hotel and make my room super cosy for my arrival. Over and above what I would expect from any hotel to be honest and it didn't end there, even though their chef was off the following day, I was provided with a lovely cooked breakfast to see me on my way. Absolutely lovely people and can't thank them enough for looking after me so well.I would have no hesitation staying here again and in fact I hope that I will have to one day soon. Thanks again
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6/10 Good

A Curate's Egg?

Easy to find with good off-road parking. We opted for an evening meal which was very good, suggesting that our breakfast the following morning would be equally good. After a good night's rest, we emerged at the agreed time only to be ignored for 15 minutes. Breakfast tables had not been laid and the only free table was still sticky. There was no menu. When our breakfasts arrived, cereal was presented in what looked like a dog's bowl plus a soup spoon. The cooked breakfast arrived with burnt tomatoes and sliced bread that had merely been presented to a toaster. Marmalade was provided in a small bowl, where two distinct flavours had been merged. Overall, the morning experience was one of chaos with people coming and going with little interaction with the guests, such that we felt like an inconvenience.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic Pub and Rooms in Chocolate box village

A proper Jewel in a crown of a County. About 10 mins from Oakham and 15 from the A1. Located in one of the many chocolate box villages. Large open bars and restaurant where nothing was too much trouble. Large car park and idyllic upper permenant Gazebo area with tables and comfy furniture. We ate outside under the canopy relaxed by the sound of the waterfall. The place was so quiet and relaxing that we felt we had the place to ourselves. So much so we stayed there all afternoon/evening and didn't venture out until the next day. Both my wife and I felt so at home. The food was absolutely to die for and so much care and attention was given. Cooked to perfection and presented so well. I couldnt finish my steak it was so large. So unusual for me. I was devastated lol but comfortably full and that was without eating the fries. My wife said it was the best duck she had ever eaten. The room was clean and airy. The bathroom clean and well maintained. Despite all the rooms being booked we spent a quiet night. We messed up as we didnt realise that Breakfast was included. After the evening meal experience, we realised we had missed out big time. We won’t the next time we stay, you can be sure of that. A big shout out to the hosts who were incredibly welcoming and fabulous chefs 👍 It would be an incredible wedding venue! In fact now I'm here I'm booking again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place !

Very comfortable room perfect for a quick stay
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and just reopened with new management and a major refurbishment, can see in the future this will be a very popular place to stay.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Short overnight stay

Short overnight stay. Good location excellent breakfast, standard furnishings
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Such thoughtful room amenities and very spacious. Very tasteful interiors. The food is excellent, worth staying just for that.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Noel at Whitwell

Good food, friendly, helpful staff and a lovely area to explore around Rutland water. Room decor a little tired and could do with a little facelift but all things considered we would definitely stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good position ideal for Stamford, Oakham and Rutland water. Karen excellent host (chef) nothing to much trouble. Will stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one night, received very warm welcome from landlord who was helpful and friendly! Room was comfortable and clean. Lovely breakfast in the morning! Would recommended
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Karen was a brilliant host.