|
|
|
Leicestershire
& Rutland Features
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leicestershire
& Rutland Guides & Maps
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Oakham
|
|
| Oakham, Rutland's main town, is a busy
country town with some interesting buildings. |
| Location
Map of Oakham |
What
To See -
Oakham Tourist Attractions
|
|
|
 Oakham
Castle, Norman, hall is intact, shop etc, Tel: 01572 723654  |
| |
| Rutland
County Museum, in converted 18th century riding school, rural life, shop etc, Tel:
01572 7233654 |
| |
| Rutland
Farm Park, long established rare breeds, exhibition of old farm equipment, play
areas, walks, shop etc, Tel: 01572 756789 |
| |
| Rutland Water Reservoir, drowned a village when built, you
drive around part of it, parking areas and nature trails to the north, yacht club on
the south side at Edith Weston, off A6003 or A606 |
| |
| Rutland
Railway Museum, B668 at Cottesmore, locomotives, carriages and wagons, walk along
the Oakham canal, Tel: 01572 813203 |
| |
| Small villages all
around the area, such as Burrough on the Hill, west off A606
or B6047, which has a good view over the Vale, also Exton,
east off the A606, for thatched houses and for the gardens of Geoff Hamilton , BBC's
Gardeners' World, at Barnsdale Plants and Gardens,
Tel: 01572 813200 Empingham, north of the reservoir on the A606, has a church with a
tower and spire, with medieval glass fragments. |
| |
Where
To Stay in Oakham
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
Hambleton near Oakham LE15 8TH MAP
Hambleton Hall is the ultimate in small country house hotels and has been a centre of excellence for 26 years. It's spectacular setting, looks down on to Rutland Water over the glorious gardens and through a screen of mature trees and is only two..
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Whitwell Oakham LE15 8BW
Tel: 01780 686555 Fax: 01780 686549
Whitwell is a 16th Century, 8 acre estate with a stunning location on the shores of Rutland Water, featuring original stone built accommodation and conference, rooms. Minutes from the A1, Whitwell is within easy reach of Peterborough, Stamford and Oakham railway stations; the perfect base for accommodation and conferencing.
 More... |
|
|
| |
Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
Prices from: £75 a room a LivePriceTM
|
 |
Stamford Road Barnsdale Oakham LE15 8AB MAP
Our hotel is a magnificent Grade II listed building set in a conservation area in in the English county of Rutland. The Barnsdale Hall Hotel is also located in landscaped gardens overlooking the beautiful Rutland Water.
More... |
|
|
| |
Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
Prices from: £85 a room a LivePriceTM
|
 |
4 Catmose Street Oakham LE15 6HW MAP
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 setting. Friendly and welcoming, with intimate surroundings and spacious rooms.
More... |
|
|
| |
Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
Prices from: £85 a room a LivePriceTM
|
 |
Stretton Road Oakham LE15 7NP MAP
Set within 260 acres of beautiful, naturally undulating Rutland countryside, 2 miles away from the A1, the hotel boasts 2 of the best maintained, diverse golf courses in the Midlands.
More... |
|
|
| |
Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
Prices from: £100 a room a LivePriceTM
|
 |
South Shore , Rutland Water, Normanton Oakham LE15 8RP MAP
This 3-star hotel is situated in the picturesque county of Rutland, Leicestershire. Standing majestically next to the shores of Rutland Water, only 8 miles from the market town of Oakham, it offers easy access from the A1 and M1.
More... |
|
|
| |
Price Guide shown for a room for 2 people per night is based on the lowest price per person per night available in the future
Price Guide: from £79 per room
|
 |
The Market Place Oakham LE15 6DT MAP
The Whipper-In was a coaching inn in the 17th Century, and is renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is a building of immense charm and character, the ancient oak beams complement the rich fabrics in warm hues. The hotel is ...
More... |
|
|
|
|
Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
16 St Marys Road Manton near Oakham LE15 8SU
In the centre of a picturesque and peaceful Rutland Water village this perfectly charming spacious cottage and its delightful garden is one of a row set just 250 yards from the village pub which serves food. Two miles away the market town of Oakham offers ..Sleeps 3
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Greetham near Oakham LE15 7NJ
Chapel Cottage is a lovely 200 year old building which is an absolute pleasure to relax in and enjoy it's delights, it hosts all the fixtures and fittings you would expect, plus many more. Enjoy a night in or extend into the garden for a ... Sleeps 6
More... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Around
The Oakham Area
|
| After visiting Rutland
Water, try day trips to Melton Mowbray or Market Harborough. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Rutland Water (3.62 miles) Uppingham (5.65 miles) Melton Mowbray (9.28 miles) Stamford (10.53 miles) Corby (12.59 miles) Wansford (14.37 miles) Market Harborough (15.52 miles) Fotheringhay (15.64 miles) Bourne (16.14 miles) Oundle (16.81 miles) Grantham (17.10 miles) |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Our
Hotel Booking Line
|
|
Call
0870 4786316
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
the internet holiday and travel guide to the UK
