Welcome to the Wisteria Hotel – Your Choice for Hotels in Oakham
Come on in to your cosy home away from home! Welcome to the Wisteria Hotel in Oakham, where friendly service, spotless rooms, and excellent dining await. Located in the heart of the charming market town of Oakham, within a few minutes’ drive from Rutland Water, our hotel is your ideal base for exploring local attractions, celebrating or reconnecting and enjoying quality time with friends and family.
Savor delicious meals in our onsite restaurant, unwind with a drink in our cozy bar, or host unforgettable celebrations and weddings in one of our three versatile event spaces. Whatever the occasion, our hotel is the perfect destination. Proudly independently owned and operated, no matter the occasion our aim is for you to arrive as our guests and leave as our friends.
Our Rooms
Each of our 25 comfortable en-suite bedrooms at the Wisteria Hotel are fully equipped with everything you need for a restful and relaxing stay. Our accommodation includes a blend of Super King, Twin, and Single rooms, along with spacious Family rooms and elegant Studio Suites, all thoughtfully decorated to reflect the charm of the local area. For added convenience, we also offer a selection of ground-floor rooms. Sink into comfortable bliss at one of the best hotels in Oakham.
Food & Drink
Nestled in the heart of the hotel’s most historic section, the Grade II listed former hunting lodge dating back to 1604, you'll find our Restaurant & Bar.
We offer delicious, honest modern British food crafted by our talented team. Enjoy specialty coffee from Oakham’s own Two Chimps Roastery, local craft beers from the Grainstore Brewery, and locally distilled spirits, including gin from Multum Gin Parvo and rum from Cap & Copper, both made right here in Rutland.
Let us show you why Rutland is renowned as the “County of Good Taste”!
Weddings
Our three versatile event spaces are perfect for weddings of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations with up to 100 guests. As a licensed wedding venue, we can host both your ceremony and the reception that follows.
Designed with weddings in mind, we offer the unique advantage of onsite accommodation, allowing your guests to stay overnight in one of Oakham’s most comfortable and welcoming hotels. Surrounded by your loved ones, take your first dance as a married couple and invite your guests to join you on the dance floor to celebrate the night away with your favourite music.
For the ultimate experience, our hotel in Oakham is also available on an exclusive-use basis.
Things to do
Rutland, England’s smallest—and arguably most picturesque—county, truly lives up to its motto Multum in Parvo (much in little). This idyllic rural retreat is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and we’re one of the best positioned hotels in Oakham to explore all the county has to offer. Rutland Water offers a wide range of leisure activities, including watersports, cycling, fishing, and birdwatching. The county’s charming villages, nestled in the beautiful English countryside, are home to postcard-perfect cottages and traditional country pubs.
The quaint towns of Oakham and Uppingham offer an array of unique boutiques, with Uppingham renowned for its antiques and galleries, and Oakham boasting a delightful mix of independent shops and high street favourites - plus a historic Norman castle!
Known as the County of Good Taste, Rutland is home to an abundance of fantastic local producers and providers.
