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The Noel at Whitwell

3.0 star property
Inn in Oakham with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Main Street, Whitwell, Oakham, England, LE15 8BW
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nottingham (NQT)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Shower/Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (First Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Oakham

The Noel at Whitwell places you within a leisurely stroll of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Rutland Water Country Park. This 8-room, 3-star inn has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Normanton Church - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 7 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Captain Noel Newton - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Jockey Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Noel at Whitwell

Inn in Oakham with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Guests of The Noel at Whitwell enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and wedding services. Free parking is included with your stay. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a porter/bellhop and a garden.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Electric kettles, desks, and free tea bags/instant coffee are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets (fees apply)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Noel at Whitwell?

The Noel at Whitwell offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around The Noel at Whitwell?

This inn is located in Oakham, a short 7-minute walk from Rutland Water Nature Reserve and also 12 minutes on foot from Rutland Water Country Park. You'll also find Barnsdale Gardens and Oakham Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Noel at Whitwell?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Noel at Whitwell include a casino at the property?

No, The Noel at Whitwell doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Noel at Whitwell?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Noel at Whitwell?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Noel at Whitwell?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Noel at Whitwell have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Noel at Whitwell serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Noel at Whitwell allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Noel at Whitwell for a fee.

Are there connecting rooms at The Noel at Whitwell?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How far is the airport from The Noel at Whitwell?

The closest major airport to The Noel at Whitwell is Nottingham (NQT), which is 29.7 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Noel at Whitwell?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Noel at Whitwell.

Does The Noel at Whitwell have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Noel at Whitwell if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Noel at Whitwell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 113 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

B

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

nobody home

arrived, nobody there, place closed, had to find a hotel nearby
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place !

Very comfortable room perfect for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and very friendly helpful people
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and Pillows very comfortable Staff excellent as the food was too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Amenities
Helpful and friendly staff who had only recently taken over the property and were working on fixing some inherited items. Excellent full English breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff. Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Karen was a brilliant host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such thoughtful room amenities and very spacious. Very tasteful interiors. The food is excellent, worth staying just for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Priyanka

Traveled with family
The room we got was toward the road so it was quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific

Never been made so welcome, terrific team. Food incredible. Definitely recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Naomi

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024