In a warm and inviting atmosphere, The Admiral Hornblower offers a delightful stay with free breakfast, a cozy bar, and an on-site restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas or unwind by the barbecue grills - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (7)
20 smoke-free guestrooms
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Meeting room
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Wedding services
Feel at home (4)
Daily housekeeping
Barbecue grill(s)
Free self parking
Kids' menu
Room options
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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 2)
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Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 9 )
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Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster - Room 4)
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Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)
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Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 3)
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1)
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Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7)
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Barnsdale Gardens - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Nottingham (NQT) - 51 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 63 min drive
Oakham Station - 5 min walk
Melton Mowbray Station - 20 min drive
Stamford Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Grainstore Brewery - 6 min walk
The Captain Noel Newton - 1 min walk
Red India - 2 min walk
Marston's Old Buttercross - 3 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 3 min walk
About this property
The Admiral Hornblower
Enjoy your visit to Oakham with a stay at The Admiral Hornblower. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Wedding services
Facilities
Picnic area
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Admiral Hornblower?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Admiral Hornblower?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Admiral Hornblower?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Admiral Hornblower and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Admiral Hornblower also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Admiral Hornblower?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Admiral Hornblower like?
The Admiral Hornblower is a short 5-minute walk from Oakham Station and 4 minutes' walk from Oakham Castle.
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The Admiral Hornblower Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, superb, and fabulous with a varied and delicious selection. (21 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Perfect location for us. Staff were all polite and friendly couldn’t fault their professionalism
Sharen
1-night trip
10/10
Helpful and friendly staff. Only there for 1 night but more than adequate for my needs.
Chris
1-night trip
6/10
we love this place so make allowances but the room in the annex we stayed was under another room and we could hear every step they made
gail connell
1-night trip
10/10
Really nice place and lovely restaurant. Staff were really helpful and friendly.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Very happy with our stay, albeit just one night. Warm welcome from staff, good evening meal and breakfast, room impeccable. Lucky to have a parking space...As a 'pub/ hotel' ticks all the boxes. Thank you
APL
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly helpful staff and very good breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Our Friday night stay was great. Oakham is a lovely village to visit and the Admiral Hornblower was welcoming. As expected in an older building there was stair access with low ceilings and creaky floorboards, but this all added to the charm. If you're a light sleeper, I'd suggest earplugs, given you're above a pub and also street noise. Breakfast was relaxed and a great choice and the service was excellent. We ate dinner locally but the restaurant looked inviting and beer garden shined on a sunny afternoon. There was no parking left onsite when we arrived, so parked on street and moved to carpark at 9am in the morning.
Saturday morning strolls, markets and great coffee from independent Caffè Aroma, just across the road.
It was only hour's drive, so would love to return.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Great stay over
Nice room, friendly atmosphere
Excellent breakfast
susan
1-night trip
8/10
Enjoyable stay
Pauline
3-night trip
10/10
Friendly attentive staff and well presented staff. Needs to allow residents to order drinks for nightcap etc.
Iain
1-night trip
10/10
Cozy bar and restaurant. Great vibe, fabulous meal and breakfast. Olde Worlde feel.
Bruce
1-night trip
8/10
We were in room six (I think), on the ground floor in the car park. It was a little noisy as the floorboards were very squeaky and there was a room above us. Also, there were no windows you could open and I like some fresh air. Finally on the downside, the bathroom door was very ill-fitting so was tricky to close and was in no way sound proof...
On the plus side, the bed was comfy and it was good value for its central location. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was excellent. I wouldn't stay for long, as the room was very small, but for an overnight I'd come again.
Chris
1-night trip
10/10
Very good old pub refurbished to a high standard. Very cosy lively on bar and quieter relaxing restaurant at the rear of the building. Excellent evening meal and breakfast. Room was very comfortable.
Sally
1-night trip
8/10
Delicious Sunday lunch in a beautiful small town of Oakham
RICHARD
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice staff, good pub style accommodation. No complaints.
Christopher
1-night trip
10/10
An unexpected fantastic stay after reading some other reviews. It was probably one of the busiest weekends being the last before Christmas and we had a warm and friendly welcome, excellent and very quick service. The food was fantastic, my steak was cooked perfectly and our room was so comfortable. Breakfast was also brilliant. This will be our first port of call when back in the area!
Sally
1-night trip
8/10
Great room clean and spacious
Gavin
1-night trip
10/10
We felt very welcome at The Admiral Hornblower. Shauna checked us in and was so friendly and helpful. She was great behind the bar, too. And the next morning we were served by Alex, another lovely lady. The breakfast selection was varied and delicious. A fantastic stay – we will be back.
Lynn
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely place with cosy, clean rooms. The breakfast was superb, and is situated centrally to everything in Oakham. Highly recommended 👍👍👍👍👍
Claire
2-night trip
8/10
Great location, nice pub, great location welcoming and helpful staff, room quality was “ok” but decor was tired, chips, damage and dings, it looks like it could do at least with heavy duty decor maintenance or a revamp to be honest. Loud noises from the bins being emptied at 7am lost the “quiet” rating for us.
Doug
1-night trip
10/10
Great location for a stay in comfort large room with fabulous en-suite and a great breakfast
Vivienne
1-night trip
10/10
Great location, lovely staff, excellent room, breakfast and good value.
Charlotte
1-night trip
8/10
Great location and lovely accommodation. There were problems with getting a drink in the evening and service at breakfast both days was really slow. However the breakfast when it arrived was delicious! Hopefully these service issues can be sorted out
Maureen
2-night trip
10/10
Had a lovely stay, very clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.