Hotels in Oakham

Oakham's hotel options range from characterful town-centre inns to smart country house accommodation in the surrounding villages, giving visitors a choice between staying right on the historic Market Place or basing themselves closer to Rutland Water. In town, expect period buildings, traditional pub-hotels and a handful of independent bed and breakfasts within walking distance of the castle, museum and railway station, ideal for anyone without a car who wants to explore on foot.

Just outside Oakham, the countryside towards Rutland Water offers a different style of stay, including well-regarded country house hotels set in their own grounds, some with views over the reservoir itself. These tend to suit visitors planning to spend their days cycling the Rutland Water trail, birdwatching at the nature reserve, or simply enjoying a quieter rural setting while staying within a short drive of Oakham's shops, pubs and market. Whichever you choose, Oakham's compact size means the town centre, station and castle are never far away, and Rutland Water is rarely more than a ten-minute drive from wherever you stay.