The bedrooms at the Whipper-In may provide 21 st century comfort but they retain a traditional country style decor. The 24 guestrooms are individually furnished with floral fabrics and reproduction furniture, and have a wealth of period features such as exposed beams. The showpieces of the Whipper-In Hotel’s bedrooms are the spectacular four poster rooms, which are ideal for romantic breaks. Three single rooms are also available. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, remote controlled television, radio, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, iron, ironing board, direct dial telephone and en suite bathroom.
The Whipper-In Hotel has two multifunctional conference rooms that can accommodate up to 65 people for business meetings, seminars or other private functions. The Whipper-In enjoys an excellent location in the market town of Oakham and is easily reached from Leicester or Nottingham. The hotel’s intimate nature and period features make it a superb choice for wedding receptions, small parties or even Christmas banquets.
For further details and for rates and availability please contact us.
dining
For fine English food served in historic surroundings guests and locals dine at the St George’s Restaurant. The menu is a feast of traditional British dishes prepared with the finest ingredients and accompanied by a vast selection of fine wines.
The restaurant itself is warm and intimate with an original beamed ceiling. The Whipper-In also has a more informal Bistro serving modern and classic cuisine in a bright contemporary dining room.
Reservations Hotline: 0118 971 4700
The Whipper-In Hotel has stood proudly in the medieval town of Oakham for 400 years. Today it is part of the Brook Hotels Group, which is committed to providing superior hospitality and preserving Britains unique buildings for today’s visitors. The Whipper-In Hotel boasts an impressive history. It is housed in a 17 th century building, originally a coaching inn, and today retains many of its original features including exposed timber beams and stone fireplaces. Plush fabrics and antique furniture provide a calm and homely atmosphere so that the hotel is a quiet retreat from the modern world. The Whipper-In Hotel is situated in the centre of historic Oakham the county town of Rutland, England’s smallest county. Small it may be but Rutland has its fair share of local attractions. Nearby Rutland Water is one of the largest manmade lakes in Europe and a prime locale for walking, sailing, water sports and cycling. The hotel also has good road and rail access to the nearby cities of Leicester and Peterborough. Oakham is one of England’s rural market towns and home to small pubs and specialist boutique shops. Oakham Castle was built in the 12 th century, throughout the years an unusual custom was for monarchs passing through the town to pay a fee of one horseshoe and this unusual collection is displayed in the castle today.
The Whipper-In Hotel offers 24 individually decorated en suite bedrooms with period features and modern amenities. There is a celebrated restaurant and informal bistro at the hotel along with an inviting lounge and convivial pub.
To book your accommodation and/or conference at the Whipper-In Hotel in Oakham, please contact us or call the e-travelguide reservations hotline on +44 (0) 118 971 4700
