Me and my family spent a weekend here for my daughters special birthday and what a time we had…read more From the moment we walked through the doors we were met with such a friendly welcome from their brilliant staff and this continued throughout our full stay. The rooms were gorgeous and the food some of the best we have ever tasted. Thanks for making such a special occasion so memorable for us all.

Just a quick update to shower further praise upon Hambleton Hall following a recent meal. First,…read morethe food was just as amazing as usual. My 'Assiette of Spring' was a celebration of the season with purple sprouting, asparagus, morels, wild garlic and a slow cooked hen's egg combining into a wonderful visual and sensory delight. This standard was more than followed in the following courses of locally reared Veal (with sweetbread raviolo & more morel mushrooms) and a white/dark chocolate pave. Second, the wine was superb. The sommelier managed to find the perfect match for my relatively light veal dish, and my companion's richer duck and venison mains which was so delicious that I have already looked up where I can buy some more locally. Third, a member of staff went far above the call of duty by driving us the ten minute drive home when we were left stranded in Hambleton with no taxi available for more than 1 1/2 hours. This kind of commitment deserves to be shouted from every corner and I duly intend to do just that!

Stayed for a night 11th Feb 2012.Lovely hotel.So comfortable with really friendly staff…read more Private car park at rear which is secluded. The breakfast cooked to order and not greasy at all for a full english.The bacon is adorable. Me and my wife will definately return if we need a hotel again in Oakham. Perfectly situated in the town centre.

I would give this hotel a 3.5 rather than a 4. Rooms well appointed and large, comfy beds, good tea…read moremaking facility well stocked, free internet access. Lovely large tv with freeview HD. Bathroom large and shower powerful with plentiful hot water, however bathroom looking especially tired in our room and no fan so condensed very easily. Hotel situated just outside the market place, easy access to rear secluded parking (opposite fire station). Public areas also tired and restaurant appeared to be closed when we were there, don't even know if bar available. Breakfast however excellent, beautifully cooked and quality ingredients. (Could add beans to menu but minor issue).

while on a recent visit to this historic town the scent of the flowers attracted me to this lovely…read morewalled seating area off the main street as we walked past and decided to have a relaxing drink in the garden. The hotel and bar has a good selection of wines and beers and it also serves food but I did not eat on this occasion. There were lots of people gathered in the garden relaxing after work and the athmosphere was great as everyone was enjoying themselves. The seating has umbrellas over it and heaters attached to the umbrellas in case it was cold.The staff were friendly and it has a real buzz about it but it was a friday evening.

Food was very good. The service was lacking though. Many mistakes with our meal and we had to ask…read moretwice for our drinks.

this is a truely beautiful and luxurious place, but it i expensive…read more They have a lovely retaurant to a very high standard and they now do a more reasonably priced lunch. It seems the place to be for the people with a bob or two to pend, and it has a spa type leisure complex offering up to date lavish treatment that cost a pretty penny. Its the kind of place to go if you want to splash out on a real treat, but i am on the mailing list and the do send out offers and specials to make it a little cheaper.

This hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful setttings, adjacent to Rutland Water. We have…read morespent two weekends here with family and friends and have found it a positive experience on both occasions. While the accommodation can sometimes be a little on the small side, the rooms are clean and quite well appointed. The restaurant is very good, with a high standard. The staff were attentive and polite and we found the restaurant manager to be particularly attentive to our needs. In contrast, the hotel staff can be a little hit-and-miss, although never rude. Breakfast at weekends is a rather chaotic affair, with seating arrangements particularly difficult. Food ran out quite quickly and wasn't replaced fast enough, so a lot of time was spent queuing. Toast and coffee were not coordinated with the food and often arrived after the breakfast meal had been consumed. Dinner (3 courses with wine) is about £45-£50 pp, depending on your choices, but it is of a high standard. The room-rate ranges upward from about £100 per night. The hotel offers a pool and fitness facilities and, of course, there is ample scope to go walking around the beatiful countryside. A great place for a relaxing, quiet weekend with good food.