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The Red Lion Located in the town centre of Oakham, the Brook Whipper-In Hotel is 2.4 km from Rutland Water. The area is popular for sailing, trout fishing, bird watching and cycling. The Whipper-In is opposite Oakham School, Oakham Castle and ideal for visits to Burghley House and Rockingham Racetrack Oakham train station is a 2-minute walk away. Free parking is offered to guests.

All bedrooms feature a flat screen multi-channel TV, complementary tea and coffee and a work desk, alongside a private bathroom. The George Restaurant has a large choice of dishes, all freshly prepared by our team of creative internationally trained Chefs.
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We create weddings completely tailored to your taste, so that every happy couple has the day they have always dreamt of. Whether it's a large party for all your friends or a small family gathering, our planners will ensure your special day is simply spectacular. With welcoming staff sunny terraces the hotels are a magical backdrop for the greatest romantic occasions.
Enjoy a busy weekend with the family at an amazing attraction. Treat yourself or a friend to a relaxing spa break with a range of pampering packages. Or enjoy a cosy weekend away with a one or two night break, perfect for families and couples. Terms and Conditions apply. This fun filled package includes an overnight accommodation, full English breakfast the following morning for a family visit to Chester Zoo - the UK's number one Zoo and featured on The Secret Life of the Zoo.With over 20,000 animals set in 125 acres of award-winning enclosures and gardens.
From board meetings networking events conference spaces for an important presentation, private dining events, wakes or family celebrations, our expert co-ordinators strive to meet your every need. All of our hotels have easy access to major transportation links, so you can gather your team together from far and wide.
Our Chester Gym & Spa offers guests and members a wide variety of facilities. Our Health and Leisure Club in Chester is a great place to have a workout or relax and unwind in the pool and steam room. We offer beauty treatments and pamper packages for those who need a stress-free treat and if you're looking for a local gym to join, we have affordable memberships available.
Reviews (10)
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Sarah Long
Jun 17, 2022
All the Staff were lovely, especially the young girl on the front desk, so helpful, gave us plenty of info about the zoo and the local area. Breakfast was very good, tasty and plenty of it. We had the pool and leisure facilities to ourselves on wed morning and that was a bonus. We enjoyed so much we ended up staying an extra night. We will be back.some parts of the hotel need some slight attention, but it's so much better than some of the reviews state. We loved it
Tibin Joseph
May 10, 2022
The staff was very friendly and polite, the only positive take away from the stay. The room keys didn't work 3-4 times during my 2 night stay. The corridor to my room from reception was spooky, there were leaks and the storage room doors creeks.! The food I had breakfast and dinner was below average and not in the level of a 4 star hotel. The only good thing is proximity of restaurant to a beautiful garden and for the breakfast I requested to sit in a window table and the guys refused saying its not set for one person, in a place where there is hardly anyone eating.!
Shelley Merritt
Apr 20, 2022
Great murder mystery evening Dinner served was tasty, hot and delicious Staff really friendly. Bar prices bit expensive but all hotels are. Breakfast was lovely Rooms dated and tired but warm and shower was great. Yes I would return
George Trotter
Mar 21, 2022
On a walk up the nearby canal, decided to call to see if it was possible to pop in for a drink. Was initially told the bar and lounge area is for residents only, but once I clarified we wanted a mid-walk coffee the chap on the phone said it should be fine for us to pop in. Drink prices average with a coffee and diet coke costing 7. Lovely quiet lounge with garden views. We will make it a regular visit when walking in the area.
Catharine Greeves
Mar 20, 2022
Thank you so much for the relaxing stay at your hotel. Fintan the manager was a fantastic host, he is a credit to the hotel, nothing was too much trouble. Hotel room was comfortable, clean and well equipped. Restaurant food was delicious, plenty to choose from. The facilities. Gym and pool was just what I needed. Would highly recommend this hotel to any of my friends and family.
Rachel Chant
Mar 19, 2022
Attended an event not long ago at this venue, the location and building were very nice, clean and up-to-date decoration. Unfortunately the food was very slow to come out and it took almost 2 hours to have our meal as they were very understaffed and my daughter and I ended up sharing a meal as they missed off one of our orders. The staff were really nice and obviously under a lot of pressure to serve 144 people with just 3 of them.
Katey Hardy
Mar 09, 2022
Our stay was wonderful! After reading the reviews we weren't expecting an awful lot but I always like to make up my own mind. The staff were so very lovely and so helpful. The hotel is very clean and it's a lovely, relaxing environment. The gardens are beautiful and we were very pleased with our room. Thank you for our lovely stay.
Thomas Pearson
Feb 08, 2022
Cold reception areas. Bedrooms too warm. Wallpaper and ceiling paper falling off. Shower was 2ft squared with broken shower head. Radiators were banging at 5am. See my review of restaurant for the fiasco there. Felt like Fawlty Towers, only not as good. This hotel is stuck back in 1950 and needs updating significantly. Not for me I'm afraid.
Julie Keavey
Feb 07, 2022
A bit rough round thee edges. Needs someone to throw lots of money at it. To bring it up to the standards people expect. Very cold in the lounge. On the plus side pleasant staff dinner & breakfast both very good. Enjoyed. Making memories with some great friends
Daniel Evans
Feb 04, 2022
Hotel staff were brilliant, very polite & really welcoming. The Hotel itself was a little uncomfortable to be in though, the heating was on full in the room, some of the lights didn't work, the AC unit was loose in the ceiling, pretty sure that's a health & safety issue? The evening meal was fantastic as was the breakfast. The hotel could do with a serious amount of money spending on it to make it a better experience.