Rutland Rooms

Great location and really easy arrival due to email in advance. Room was clean and tidy and although the first room along the corridor we didn't hear noise in the night if there were guests in the other rooms. Room overlooked a cafe courtyard that could be heard in the morning but that was not noisy. Convenient on street parking just opposite the property. Bed was comfy. Fab pub (the wheatsheaf) just around the corner with real cider.

A few small maintenance issues could have been done in the room, i.e. loose shelf in bathroom, loose fitting around door handle. It was an extremely warm room even when the temperature outside cooled and although the was a fan provided, it appeared to be missing a button to allow for fixed or rotating meaning it did make an invasive clicking noise in the night when it was left on.

The property is right in the centre of Oakham, within easy walking distance of all local amenities. However, even though we were in the centre, it was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean with tea and coffee making facilities and optional toiletries on a table in the hallway in case of need, which was a nice touch. There’s a lovely little cafe (Terry’s) in the courtyard next to the property that does lovely breakfasts and an amazing Lebanese restaurant (Beirutna) in the town that was superb! In addition, Rutland Showground is an easy 20 minute walk away and Rutland Water around a 10 minute drive away.

Nothing really not to like, it was lovely. We would have given it a 10 overall, however, there were a couple of things we mentioned to the owner on departure such as a couple of the the fittings in the bathroom were loose and the extractor fan wasn’t working. However this didn’t detract from a lovely stay, and the owner has confirmed that these issues will be addressed.

It was perfect for what we needed. Great location and the Cobblers did us proud 👞

Ran out of toilet roll

Room was small but clean and nicely decorated. Easy instructions for check in, check out. Good size shower room and good shower. Great location with two nice coffee shops next door and lots of bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk. Nice touch to leave emergency supplies on landing.

Only one double socket and none near bed for charging. We were provided with a short extension lead which we used to plug in the free standing fan but that took up a lot of the limited space and meant cables trailing around the room. It was also exceptionally hot and stuffy but we were staying during an unexpected heatwave. I ended up sleeping under a wet towel!