Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings
4 Catmose Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HW
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland
The Old Wisteria is a privately owned hotel. Once a hunting lodge, this listed property partly dates back to 1604. The hotel driveway leads to a tranquil settin... more
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8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
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| 9/10 | Check-in process |
| 8/10 | Your room |
| 8/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 9/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 9/10 | Overall experience |
| 9/10 | Overall value for money |
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on November 2, 2008
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David ( Mature couple)
from Derbys , GB on October 28, 2008
Excellent, efficient, friendly service.Good food value for money
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Karen ( Mature couple)
from Brighton , GB on October 21, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Well-placed hotel with free parking, friendly staff and useful bar." (108085805)
Good sized accommodation, with tea and coffe making facilities,free bottled water,fruit bowl,large bathroom and opening windows!
Slightly dated.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on September 23, 2008
Pleasent check in staff
Poor waiting staff, poor bar selection.
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Washington , GB on September 16, 2008
Food was very good
Room was dated, television poor, check in/out was poor
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Craig ( Young couple)
from Newcastle upon tyne , GB on August 27, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"For " (97965665)
Staff very pleasant.
Room very dusty, no fruit/water as pointed out in welcome info. Hairs in breakfast.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 27, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"V good" (108024076)
Very nice staff, nice hotel in a lovely, peaceful area. V good restaruant
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Richard ( Mature couple)
from Burntwood , GB on August 10, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"An enjoyable break." (107108821)
In room; plenty of storage space, well stocked tea coffee drinks making facilities and fresh fruit a nice touch. Full English breakfast was excellent, tasty and well cooked. Tea, coffee and toast brought out quickly and efficiently. Staff always friendly and polite.
In order: Restraunt not available in the evenings during our stay. Drinks shelf in room small and awkward. TV poor, few channels and no teletext.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 22, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Wouldn't stay at this hotel again as not very good value for money, but the young girl (who seemed to be the only member of staff, as she checked me in and out, served me at the bar and took my order for dinner, and served breakfast to me both days) was very friendly and efficient." (108021764)
close to town centre, clean room, good hospitality tray and comfortable bed. Quite a good breakfast - poached eggs cooked well both days.
hotel and room were both quite twee - with the bedroom being tatty with ripped wallpaper and worn carpet. Dinner was overpriced, undersized and not very appetizing.
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Anthea tessa ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Morecambe , GB on July 19, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Enjoyed it and would stay there again, thought it was very good value for money overall, and in a lovely spot." (97488498)
I was very comfortable at the Old Wisteria Hotel for my one night stay, and was made to feel welcome by the staff.
The carpets in the stair areas are very worn and give a poor impression - I was surprised by this as everything else was fine. As there is no lift in the hotel, would have welcomed the offer of a hang with my case up to the bedroom, but this is not a major point.
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Susan ( Mature couple)
from Birmingham , GB on July 18, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"very pleasant may stay again" (97916756)
pleasant and helpful staff nice food
nothing major
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Anonymous ( Other)
on January 30, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel in excellent location for Oakham and surrounding district. Dinner was delicious with a good choice. Generally pleased with everything. Great value for money on the DB&B deal." (97758486)
Nice, clean spacious room. Bathroom good size. Fruit and water nice touch. Breakfast fresh and well cooked.
shower not very powerful
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 15, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Comfortable and convenient with very nice hardworking staff, but could do with a few improvements - see above." (108022820)
Pleasant helpful staff. Very nicely cooked fresh breakfast( poached eggs very good ).New bathroom in my room and all accessories.
Short on staff - 3 separate bookings waiting to check in, receptionist serving in bar. Parking poor, visitors could be given voucher for public car park next to hotel. Hotel clean but rather shabby.Could do with help upstairs with luggage.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on January 16, 2008
Clean, good room, excellent meal, friendly staff.
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Paul ( Mature couple)
from Leeds , GB on July 7, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Okay it met our basic needs but would not stay again" (99953979)
Location ,fine and convenient
The hotel room seems dated and in need of redecoration . To clarify on web site when booking ,what is included in wine and dine offer ,I did not realise only 2 courses and one glass of wine ,I would not have booked on that basis ,disappointing no tea coffee included in the meal.
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John ( Solo business traveller)
from Los gatos, california , US on June 27, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"a pleasant and quiet Inn" (97014438)
convenient, quaint, friendly staff
breakfast limited and not very interesting, dinner offerings not of high qality.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on June 23, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent." (97717316)
Staff were polite. I needed to check-out at 5am and they dealt with this efficiently, even bringing a breakfast tray to my room because I missed out on breakfast. Lovely reasonable accomodation.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on June 21, 2008
Staff and owners were very helpful.The food very good .The variety on the menu excellent.
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Yvonne ( Mature couple)
from Norwich , GB on July 17, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"I can't find anything negative to say about this hotel. The staff were helpful and attentive and the room was more than adequate for our needs. The hotel was just right for us as we were only staying for a couple of nights and the location, near the centre of the village, made it ideal. It was also close to other towns and villages of interest to us. The breakfasts were lovely, although we did not sample their restaurant, the choice was good. Overall a very nice experience." (97061981)
Close to village centre but quiet and comfortable.
Parking a little cramped but hotel hosting a conference at the time.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on June 17, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"A very conveniently situated hotel" (97529622)
Excellent overall weekend beak
Weekend was dinner bed breakfast plus wine - it was not very clear what the dinner consisted of neither whether it was a bottle or a glass of wine.
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Lee ( Solo business traveller)
from Birmingham , GB on June 17, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"3 nights, mid-week. B+B. " (97765369)
Very pleasant staff. Great location. Very nice room. Good, safe care parking.
I can't think of any for the price.
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Linda ( Mature couple)
from Ilford essex , GB on June 11, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Overall stay and enjoyable and stress free" (97585701)
Half board package was very good value for money
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 8, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"very good overall thankyou all" (97929731)
Nice location friendly staff comfortable room
English breakfast could have been more hearty but that is not a complaint i would just prefer a little more because of my hunger in the mornings
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Anonymous ( Other)
on May 30, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent.. will return. Staff superb." (97661228)
Near to town. Location.
Did not provide enough towels !
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David ( Mature couple)
from Hargrave , GB on May 20, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Really good choice of Hotel in this area (Oakham, Rutland Water), would definately use again and in fact the stay was so without hassle, will probably encourage us to stay away more!" (97567496)
Friendly, Convenient, had a bit of character
TV was a bit small, that said, I don't think we turned it on!
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Pamela ( Mature couple)
from Worksop , GB on May 10, 2008
Great value. The standard of the facilities was first class and the food excellent
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Anonymous ( Other)
on February 12, 2008
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"A pleasant stay." (97375149)
Good breakfast. Comfortable temperature in the room.
Dated decor. Dogs barking at the front gate.
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Paul ( Mature couple)
from Nottingham , GB on December 20, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"All the information as advertised was correct. Excellent breakfast meal with a good choice, and a well presented evening meal which was requested at late notice. A hotel well situated for Rutland Water which was the purpose of our visit. There were no unanswered questions either before or during our stay." (97269056)
The hotel was very easy to find thanks to the excellent directions attached to the booking. The room was a proper 'double' room as stated on the web page. Well maintained and comfortable.
No adverse comments.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on December 12, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"This is a satisfactory, average hotel in a central location. We arrived to be informed that the dining room was already fully booked for a function that evening. We could have been told that earlier." (97904149)
Centrally located.
The service was sometimes a bit slow and the price of a room was not cheap.
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Richard ( Family with older children)
from Reading , GB on October 5, 2007
The rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious.
The bathroom was a little dated.
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Lincoln , GB on July 17, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"A convenient and easy place to stay with very helpful staff and good facilities without being pretentious." (97398959)
Handy for the town and venue we were attending
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 10, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was good. Our evening meal main courses were a bit disappointing but the starter, dessert and breakfasts were excellent." (97511814)
The helpful staff and the position in Oakham
Nothing
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Linda ( Mature couple)
from Haywards heath , GB on June 25, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent location, although car park hard to find without local knowledge.Cosy dining room, very pleasant breakfast room, staff very friendly and helpful." (99553919)
Plenty of room; excellent bathroom; good tea/coffee facilities
Bed too firm; TV too small.
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Ray ( Mature couple)
from Frodsham , GB on June 11, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"We will use this Hotel again" (99421359)
A very nice Hotel.excellent meals
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Raymond j ( Mature couple)
from Chatham , GB on May 6, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Good the evening meal was excellent." (99520555)
Good standard of accomodation at reasonable cost.
Not much of a view from the hotel room window but no real problems
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on April 11, 2007
Convenient location - friendly staff
Very dated - felt like I was back in the 70's!
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 11, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Very good, we will come back if you sort the bed out!" (99472757)
The food/drinks, friendliness.
The lump in the bed caused by 2 single mattresses.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 8, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"THE HOTEL LOOKS DATED INSIDE. BUT TASTE IS SUBJECTIVE." (99325401)
NICE TOUCHES EG WATER AND FRUIT
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Deborah ( Mature couple)
from Stafford , United Kingdom;GB on March 14, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"We were very pleasantly surprised by the hotel. The rooms are very spacious, very clean with good attention to detail - plenty of wardrobe and drawer space (not that we needed it for a weekend stay). Our room was also very quiet. We elected to take the Wine & Dine option which we thought was exceedingly good value and the food was delicious and, despite one other reviewer's comments, we thought the bar and restaurant were both charming and full of character. The breakfast was equally pleasing - the food tasted very fresh and very hot so often the downfall of many hotels and nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff we met. The hotel is very well situated being at the end of a quiet high street, next to the museum and 5 minutes drive to Rutland Water. I would not hesitate to return and have already recommended it to several friends." (99096089)
Good size room. Excellent food. Spotlessly clean. Good attention to detail.
The bathrooms could do with a little modernisation but perfectly functional and loved the huge vanity area - a space for lotions & potions so often missing in hotels today! There was nothing else to dislike!
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Martyn ( Solo business traveller)
from Deeside , United Kingdom;GB on February 19, 2007
Good sized room-quiet location
Bar and restaurant a little basic
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 18, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"this was a very enjoyable nights stay in a lovely rural town hotel. the layout of the hotel was good and the location within the town is excellent" (99807804)
The room was very comfortable with all the amenities you could need. it was very spacious and airy. the bar and restaurant was was very warm and cosy, and the meal was good
we did'nt really dislike anything about the hotel
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Carolyn ( Mature couple)
from Derby , United Kingdom;GB on February 15, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"what a lovely charming hotel, excellent food and nice helpful staff, thank you" (99574388)
spacious room
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 9, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Our overall stay was pleasant, however I do feel that it was expensive for what it actually is. I found the rooms to be drab and unwelcoming, the bathrom felt grubby, the shower was tempremental fro hot and cold water. for such an expense for one night I expected something more pleaseant." (99479985)
The bathroom was rather shabby, there was a lot of noise from other guests staying in rooms nearby
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John ( Mature couple)
from Nottingham , United Kingdom;GB on January 31, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was as described and we were very happy with the accomodation provided especially at the price the bookings web site reserved the room for. It is well located and fairly easy to find. Oakham itself provided a pleasant night out with quality pubs and good restaurants." (99678003)
Clean good quality hotel. Everything as promised. Good breakfast.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on January 21, 2007
Friendly attentive staff
Poor shower facility, and faulty car par lighting causing disrupted sleep
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Ian ( Mature couple)
from Barwell , United Kingdom;GB on January 17, 2007
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"had a relaxing and pleasant stay" (99527167)
very easy going and relaxed
noisey central heating pipes on first night.(not major just annoying)
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on December 30, 2006
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"a good clean comfortable and friendly hotel. The breakfast was adequate.The location was excellent to the town's ammenities." (99489873)
It was very neat clean and tidy and comfortable and in an excellent location to the shops.
We only ate breakfast which was adequate. but we were advised by the local shop keepers not to eat at the hotel.
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Claire ( Young couple)
from Nuneaton , United Kingdom;GB on December 29, 2006
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"Lovely, spacious, comfortable bedroom. Extras in the bedroom (e.g chocolates and fruit) was a nice touch! The restaurant food was superb! The service was friendly and accommodating throughout. The staff at the Old Wisteria Hotel, helped make our Christmas break really special. Thank you! The Christmas package was really good value for money." (99871331)
Spacious, comfortable room. Lovely restaurant and bar.
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Linda ( Mature couple)
from Loughborough , United Kingdom;GB on December 16, 2006
EVERYTHING, BUT MAINLY THE RESTAURANT + THE OBVIOUS PRIDE IN WORK OF STAFF.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on December 12, 2006
Old Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland - Reviews & Ratings"As a woman travelling on my own I felt very welcome and comfortable during my stay." (99968509)
The staff were very welcoming and the hotel comfortable.
The bedroom curtains did not have blackout linings
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