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Leicestershire
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Leicestershire
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 Oakham
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| Oakham, Rutland's main town, is a busy
country town with some interesting buildings. |
| Location
Map of Oakham |
What
To See -
Oakham Tourist Attractions
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 Oakham
Castle, Norman, hall is intact, shop etc, Tel: 01572 723654  |
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County Museum, in converted 18th century riding school, rural life, shop etc, Tel:
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Farm Park, long established rare breeds, exhibition of old farm equipment, play
areas, walks, shop etc, Tel: 01572 756789 |
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| 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 |
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Railway Museum, B668 at Cottesmore, locomotives, carriages and wagons, walk along
the Oakham canal, Tel: 01572 813203 |
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| 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
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Where
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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15 Main Street Glaston near Oakham LE15 9BP MAP
In Glaston, on the A47, The Old Pheasant is a welcoming inn and restaurant with free parking and free Wi-Fi. Rutland Water is just a 10-minute drive away.
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The Market Place Oakham LE15 6DT MAP
Originally a 17th century coaching inn, this hotel is renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is a building of immense charm and character with ancient oak beams and rich fabrics in warm, inviting hues.
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Guest
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Empingham Near Oakham LE15 8PS MAP
Luxurious Bed & Breakfast in large country house with spectacular views situated on edge of picturesque village. Adjacent to Rutland Water, Europe's largest man made lake and close to Cambridge, Peterborough, Leicester & Nottingham. Numerous good pubs..
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17 Church Road Egleton Oakham LE15 8AD
Tel: 01572722749 Holiday Cottage in Rutland. Thatched, mainly stone built cottage in Egleton by Rutland Water with luxury accommodation for up to six people following its recent renovation.
Spacious kitchen/living room with central wood burner. Main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, twin room with adjacent shower room and separate area with 2 single sofa beds.Enclosed gardens with rear garden having views over fields...
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16 St Marys Road Manton near Oakham LE15 8SU Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
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...
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Around
The Oakham Area
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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) |
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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0870 4786316
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