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The White Lion Inn

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A wooden table with wine glasses, a bottle of Grand Venuur, and a vase with dried flowers. - The White Lion Inn (Oakham)
A traditional building with a sign reading "WHITE LION INN". - The White Lion Inn (Oakham)
A plate of food with a creamy sauce, a piece of grilled meat, and some greens on a rustic wooden table. - The White Lion Inn (Oakham)
A billiards table with a pool cue rack, a leather chair, and a small table with a bottle. - The White Lion Inn (Oakham)
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with floral wallpaper. - The White Lion Inn (Oakham)
A garden, a playground, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The White Lion Inn. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A neatly made bed with folded towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a folded towel and a blanket, a bedside lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a white pillow, and a wooden headboard. There is a bedside table with a lamp and a tissue box.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oakham is home to The White Lion Inn. Burrough Hill Country Park and Rutland Water Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre and Barnsdale Gardens. Twinlakes Park and Nottingham Raceway Karting are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Oakham travel guide
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38 Main Street, Whissendine, Oakham, England, LE15 7ET

What's nearby

  • A historic building on an island in a body of water, with a seagull flying overhead.
    Rutland Water Country Park
    11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • A rocky shoreline with calm water reflecting sunlight.
    Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Stapleford Park Golf Course
    8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Oakham Castle
    9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Rutland Water
    11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Oakham Station
    12 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Old Buttercross
    7 min drive
  • The Sun Inn
    9 min drive
  • Pavilion
    5 min drive
  • The Stilton Cheese
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-in ends at on 5 PM on Mondays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Lion Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Lion Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The White Lion Inn located?

Situated in Oakham, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Stapleford Park Golf Course, Oakham Castle, and Rutland County Museum. Burrough Hill Country Park and Rutland Water Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The White Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 425 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was excellent Room was clean and comfortable All staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food, comfortable room, great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is easy and convenient. The location is by the river in the delightful village of Whissendine. All members of staff were welcoming and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very inviting, comfy and clean. Adam and his team are just amazing so attentive and friendly, food was amazing I will definitely be staying again when in the area and will be recommending this hotel to everyone. Thanks for an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean, friendly service, easy parking. Full breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay!

A fab one night stay! Great food, lovely spacious room and gorgeous location next to the river. Staff were all friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room immaculate and quiet although a pub location. Staff friendly and helpful. Parking very busy in the evening but managed to squeeze in. Left too early for breakfast but was provided with sandwich, drink, crisps, fruit and biscuits. Would definitely stay again if visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully presented village inn., with very friendly and helpful hosts and staff. Excellent food and ambiance. Highly recommend a stay here,lots of interesting places to visit in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely night away

Friendly family run pub. Lovely food and real ales.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really comfortable overnight stay. The staff and amenities were excellent. Nice, quiet location. Would stay here again if we were ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food, clean and tidy room , very friendly staff and owners. Worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheeky weekend away

Very exceptional stay, pub and staff are second to none, definitely worth a stay, we will be definitely returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing, all the staff were excellent and very friendly. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm and friendly

A pleasant stay with a warm comfortable room. Friendly staff and a very good restaurant. We look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Beautiful little village . Locals staff all very friendly. Food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

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Back for more

Great stay again. Welcoming stay with great food at breakfast and for evening
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great beer. Great food. A classic English pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation. Very good choice of food and drink. Staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, friendly staff. Beautiful attractive pub, with great amenities. Excellent food. Easy to park. Great ales! Lovely owners. Would definitely stay there again if we're in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent stay at the White Lion. Very comfortable & warm, lovely home cooked food, huge breakfast, staff really friendly. Would definately recommend a stay. Many thanks to all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Friendly, accommodating and nothing too much bother.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice pub. Very good food. Fair prices. Parking. Bed awful. Old and like being in a bath! Room clean, but had to pick up a pill from the floor. Could have been a sweet to a child. Wet towels put on rail over dry ones. Bit smelly from bar and kitchen. Overall good. Thank you to staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good old fashioned country village pub

Good old fashioned pub with accommodation. Friendly and polite staff Great breakfast and had excellent evening meal on one night of our two night stay. Rooms clean and comfortable. We have stayed here before and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rutland Round

Great pub, fantastic food and beer, rooms lovely and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024