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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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Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Main Street, Whitwell, Oakham, England, LE15 8BW
  • Place, Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutland Water Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutland Zorbing
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nottingham (NQT)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (First Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shower/Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rutland Zorbing - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Burghley House - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • University of Nottingham - 54 min drive - 40.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hitchen's Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Finch's Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬11 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 a garden. 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 wedding services.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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 The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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.

Is The Noel at Whitwell a good place to stay for couples?

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 they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Noel at Whitwell for a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay.

Does The Noel at Whitwell have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony 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.

Reviews

The Noel at Whitwell Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shocked that this place remains open. A desolate air about the whole place. One man keeps the place going and does his best and provides the cooked breakfast. No cereals available. Outside is unkempt and drab. No chef or restaurant facilities so had to drive to pub down the road. Rooms clean, but basic. Tv pixelates, cold tap not working properly. Bar not open on evening of arrival. Seems to be past its best, could be so much better. Not worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desna

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service
Booked for two night's, arrived to be told kitchen was close due to issues, room was dark, bed uncomfortable, cold tap broken, and towels smelt odd, went out to get something to eat and got back to find pub shut up, admittedly I had been given key code but left in room as wasn't expecting pub to close on a Friday night, so no evening pint, left in empty pub all night, but were told someone would do us breakfast, which was basic, came back later in day to find kitchen still shut so no food again, we had decided to stop in a pub so no worries with food! Decided to leave then as one night was enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was ok but the Breakfast was not good, it was lukewarm the sausages was awful and the eggs were greasy Did not enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was disappointing. The shower was not powerful. Breakfast was not good. We had to ask for orange juice and toast. Because we don't like cooked tomatoes or baked beans we got one fried egg, two bacon rashers, one sausage and some cold mushrooms, both days. I doubt we will stay again and we visit Rutland often. Definitely not good value at £108 per night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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