The Wisteria Hotel In Oakham

Bonjour lecteurs! If you dream of a little getaway in a traditional English market town, I recommend visiting Oakham in Rutland! We went there last week and we had such a lovely time. To make our trip even more charming, we stayed one night at the beautiful Wisteria Hotel. Fancy a free night in the beautiful boutique hotel in East Midlands? You can win a night at the Wisteria Hotel worth £95 on our Instagram!

The Wisteria Hotel In Oakham

The Wisteria Hotel is a beautiful family hotel in Rutland, in the heart of East Midlands.

Located in the historic market town of Oakham, it was quite a drive from Kent, but so worth it!

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The hotel has recently been redecorated, so I was eager to check it out. Especially as the establishment is independently owned and it is a family business.

You can be sure to be charmed in this utterly unique place!

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The beautiful property, which even includes a cottage dating back to 1604 has been extended over the years.

But with its 25 bedrooms, all equipped with en-suite facilities, the Wisteria Hotel is more than a cute accommodation!

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En effet, it is absolutely charming, and the place will provide you and your family with all the comfort you need without paying a crazy price!

Our Arrival

Located on the town main road, it was super easy to find the Wisteria Hotel. You can park at the back, just by the town museum.

Once we were parked, we came in via the one-way system.

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As soon as you arrive via the patio, you can feel relaxed. The reception is well decorated and the tone is set straight away.

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A Family Room

We were quick to settle into our family room. Beautifully decorated, la chambre was also quite spacious.

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I immediately fell in love with le décor. The owners have done a remarquable job with the recent £150k refurbishment of the hotel.

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We had plenty of space for the three of us.

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The bathroom was traditional, but lovely too. I had plenty of space for my toiletries.

With a TV to entertain Baba if needed, we were quickly at ease.

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Ambience

We ordered some drinks to enjoy in our room. The staff was lovely and very efficient.

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Top mark for the view of the town. I was eager to discover it.

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But si vous préférez, you can enjoy a drink at the back of the hotel. Surrounded by flowers, the terrace is lovely and quiet.

Dinner At The Hunters Bar & Kitchen

We also got to enjoy some dinner at the Hunters Bar & Kitchen.

I must say that I absolutely loved it! Not only the food was lovely, but the decor was magical.

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Indeed, it has many original features from the 17th century and you really feel like you are back in time.

I don’t know about you, but it is totally my kind of place. No way you will find something like that anywhere else. It is truly unique.

The service was parfait too. Our dinner was a real treat and it was very intimate.

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The food was délicieuse! I enjoyed some salmon for starter and pasta with goat cheese for main. Le rêve!

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And Grumpy Boyfriend ordered the fish as always.

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En plus, the kid’s menu is great too! Very good portion!

Breakfast

We ended up having a quick evening stroll into the town.

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And once more, it was magical. We had a very good night sleep and despite our room being on the main road, it was very quiet.

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We got to enjoy our breakfast back in the beautiful restaurant. What a treat!

With individual packs or céréales, you can also order some cooked breakfast.

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This is what anyone visiting England would dream of! You get to enjoy the real British experience in a place like the Wisteria Hotel.

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Oakham

Being curious, we decided to have a walk around Oakham.

The town market has everything to offer: independent shops, a lot of historical monuments to visit and some large playgrounds.

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It was like being back on a TV show I used to watch as a student when I was learning English! ?

Oakham is so charming! We just took it all in and we had such a relaxing time!

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The Wisteria Hotel In Oakham – Le Verdict

If you like traditional accommodations that are also utterly quirky with their decor, the Wisteria Hotel in Oakham is your place.

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It is basically a very charming boutique hotel that prides itself of its local history.

The area and the hotel are both delightful.

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I must admit that I like a bit of flash and ‘oh la la‘ when we book a place, but staying at the Wisteria Hotel was a  real eye-opener.

Mid-range hotels such as this one make a great family option too!

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And the staff was particularly pleasant and helpful! You can see they are proud of the location heritage and eager to inform you about the local gems.

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Well done to Chris and his team for making us feel so safe and welcome!

We had such a lovely time! And for a night at £95, it is very well priced too.

Especially the Restaurant!

Top mark to the restaurant! Its homemade food was amazing and the service was impeccable in the historic settings!

Both the Wisteria Hotel and Oakham are full of character. Everything you need for the perfect British staycation!

If you want a charming break in the heart of East Midlands, head over now to our Instagram! You can win a night at the Wisteria Hotel worth £95! What are you waiting for?

 

Disclosure: With thanks to the Wisteria Hotel for inviting us at no charges in exchange for an honest review.

 

 

 

32 Comments

  1. Priscilla Stubbs
    September 1, 2020 / 6:41 pm

    Another great place that you have visited. It looks lovely

  2. Alex T
    September 1, 2020 / 7:52 pm

    Both the room and the breakfast look amazing. Looks like a lovely place to stay.

  3. Peter Watson
    September 1, 2020 / 8:07 pm

    Sound like a very pleasant and relaxing venue.

  4. Peter W
    September 1, 2020 / 8:07 pm

    Sound like a very pleasant and relaxing venue.

  5. Tracy Smith
    September 1, 2020 / 8:43 pm

    That breakfast spread looks divine!

  6. Margaret Gallagher
    September 1, 2020 / 9:07 pm

    What an amazing place – would love to experience for myself too

  7. lynn neal
    September 1, 2020 / 10:11 pm

    This hoel looks a great place to stay!

  8. Tracy Nixon
    September 2, 2020 / 4:42 am

    The room and the breakfast look amazing! Great hotel!

  9. ashleigh allan
    September 2, 2020 / 7:48 am

    Looks a lovely place!

  10. Sandra Fortune
    September 2, 2020 / 2:36 pm

    Looks lovely and cosy hope you enjoyed

  11. Christine Shelley
    September 2, 2020 / 3:14 pm

    Looked lovely what a treat after lockdown

  12. Rich Tyler
    September 2, 2020 / 3:31 pm

    Great for family time 🙂

  13. Mary Osakwe
    September 2, 2020 / 6:21 pm

    Fab prize xx

  14. Bryan Murphy
    September 2, 2020 / 7:24 pm

    Looks amazing

  15. Catherine S
    September 2, 2020 / 10:07 pm

    Looks like a fabulous trip

  16. Ursula Hunt
    September 3, 2020 / 9:12 am

    This looks like a great hotel, I will certainly keep it in mind if I am ever down that way

  17. ashleigh allan
    September 3, 2020 / 9:15 am

    Looks a great place!

  18. Sally Collingwood
    September 3, 2020 / 9:24 am

    This looks like you had a great time.

  19. YOLANDA DAVIS
    September 3, 2020 / 11:36 am

    I’d not heard of this area before; it’s quite far from me in Kent. I love the pics in the post; the decor is stunning.

  20. Natalie Burgess
    September 3, 2020 / 2:36 pm

    It looks absolutely incredible here, looks like you had an amazing time! Xx

  21. Sharon Freemantle
    September 3, 2020 / 3:04 pm

    Looks an amazing place. The food looked Yummylicous

  22. Andrea Fletcher
    September 3, 2020 / 4:11 pm

    The hotel looks great & a little bit different which I love. The breakfast looks amazing.

  23. Charlotte isobelle
    September 3, 2020 / 7:12 pm

    It looks like a lovely place for a little getaway

  24. Michelle Smith
    September 4, 2020 / 10:36 am

    Looks like such a lovely place to stay

  25. adrian price
    September 5, 2020 / 12:57 pm

    what a charming hotel

  26. adrian price
    September 6, 2020 / 12:05 pm

    i d love to spend a night here

  27. j Matcham
    September 6, 2020 / 1:16 pm

    Love the style it looks vintage and welcoming. It also looks clean and peaceful I dont really holiday out side the uk and love to vistit new places in the Uk so I will pop this on my list of places to visit

  28. Susan B
    September 6, 2020 / 1:22 pm

    I always imagined living in an English cottage with lots of fragrant wisterias in the garden. It didn’t happen but it is lovely to read about this beautiful hotel with such tasteful decor.
    Exploring new towns and villages is one of life’s treats. Glad you enjoyed it.

  29. Sarah Alexander
    September 6, 2020 / 1:56 pm

    Breakfast looks lovely

  30. Laura Pritchard
    September 6, 2020 / 5:57 pm

    Love the decor in the bedroom!

  31. Rich Tyler
    September 7, 2020 / 1:49 pm

    I’d def.stay there with my little family

  32. Gemma Hendry
    September 8, 2020 / 7:08 pm

    Looks lovely you must have loved it

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