The White Lion Inn
$120
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The White Lion Inn
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$120
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The White Lion Inn average $120 in October, the cheapest month, and $139 in February, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $135 |
| February | $139 |
| March | $135 |
| April | $133 |
| May | $136 |
| June | $129 |
| July | $131 |
| August | $132 |
| September | $135 |
| October | $120 |
| November | $128 |
| December | $131 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a business center. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The White Lion Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The White Lion Inn in Oakham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stapleford Park Golf Course and Rutland County Museum. This inn is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Oakham Castle and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Burrough Hill Country Park.
What's nearby
Stapleford Park Golf Course(3.7 miles)
Oakham Castle(4.9 miles)
Rutland County Museum(5 miles)
Burrough Hill Country Park(5.6 miles)
Rutland Water Country Park(5.7 miles)
Rutland Water(6.1 miles)
Rutland Water Nature Reserve(6.3 miles)
The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre(6.6 miles)
Barnsdale Gardens(7.2 miles)
Melton Theatre(7.5 miles)
Melton Park(8.1 miles)
Twinlakes Park(8.6 miles)
Nottingham Raceway Karting(8.7 miles)
Stonesby Quarry(9.1 miles)
Tilton Railway Cutting(9.5 miles)
Nottingham (NQT)(22.6 miles)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)(30.2 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Housekeeping
Garden
Location
38 Main Street Whissendine, Whissendine, Oakham, England, United Kingdom
Stapleford Park Golf Course (3.7 miles)
Oakham Castle (4.9 miles)
Rutland County Museum (5 miles)
Burrough Hill Country Park (5.6 miles)
Rutland Water Country Park (5.7 miles)
Rutland Water (6.1 miles)
Room options
4
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Single Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Suite, Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
Deck or PatioHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Deck or PatioHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The White Lion Inn
9.2
Superb
Based on 425 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
18%
Couple
42%
Family
24%
Group
11%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, The White Lion Inn is praised as a welcoming village pub with friendly, attentive staff, comfortable clean rooms, and excellent breakfasts and pub meals, creating a cosy, good-value stay for travelers passing through or exploring the area.
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What guests think
Across reviews, The White Lion Inn is praised as a welcoming village pub with friendly, attentive staff, comfortable clean rooms, and excellent breakfasts and pub meals, creating a cosy, good-value stay for travelers passing through or exploring the area.
Many highlight the traditional pub atmosphere with real ales and convenient on-site parking. Several note there is no evening food on Sundays and Mondays and the bar can close early. Rooms vary, with occasional mentions of smaller rooms or beds, bar or road noise, heat in warm weather, and a weak shower with some mould. Expect a relaxed village-inn stay with comfortable basics.
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Facilities
Traditional village pub with bar and restaurant, plus easy on-site parking mentioned by several guests.
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Nicole
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, clean, friendly service, easy parking. Full breakfast menu.
Comfortable, clean, friendly service, easy parking. Full breakfast menu.
10
Steven
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly family run pub. Lovely food and real ales.
Friendly family run pub. Lovely food and real ales.
8
Valerie
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old fashioned pub with pretty hanging baskets . Our room was large and nicely furnished . The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on and the ensuite had a bath and shower which was fantastic . We couldn't fault the fish and chips that we had in their restaurant and there were 3 choices of real ale on handpump , which made us happy. Breakfast was served between 7.30 and 9.30 and was excellent. The only downside was the road noise in the morning , but we will be happy to return.
Lovely old fashioned pub with pretty hanging baskets . Our room was large and nicely furnished . The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on and the ensuite had a bath and shower which was fantastic . We couldn't fault the fish and chips that we had in their restaurant and there were 3 choices of real ale on handpump , which made us happy. Breakfast was served between 7.30 and 9.30 and was excellent. The only downside was the road noise in the morning , but we will be happy to return.
10
Julia
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Dennis
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent accommodation. Very good choice of food and drink. Staff very friendly and attentive.
Excellent accommodation. Very good choice of food and drink. Staff very friendly and attentive.
10
Nick
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Pub was clean and tidy, the flower display outside was outstanding, a lot of time and effort went into the display all around the pub. The staff were very friendly and watched the football with locals in the dining area they were very very friendly as well. will say here again.10/10
The Pub was clean and tidy, the flower display outside was outstanding, a lot of time and effort went into the display all around the pub. The staff were very friendly and watched the football with locals in the dining area they were very very friendly as well. will say here again.10/10
10
Anthony
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great pub, fantastic food and beer, rooms lovely and comfortable
Great pub, fantastic food and beer, rooms lovely and comfortable
10
Chris
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chris the owner always makes you feel welcome. Dining in the pub is always a tasty experience, as is the selection of ales on the bar. Rooms are tasteful in good shape, and comfortable. Parking is easy, great value for money
Chris the owner always makes you feel welcome. Dining in the pub is always a tasty experience, as is the selection of ales on the bar. Rooms are tasteful in good shape, and comfortable. Parking is easy, great value for money
10
Richard
Dec 12, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a 2 night stay in this lovely pub. Our room was clean and warm and had all the usual facilities - tea ,coffee TV and ensuite bathroom. Food (evening meal and breakfast) we're excellent and reasonably priced too. Service was second to none and all staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Had a 2 night stay in this lovely pub. Our room was clean and warm and had all the usual facilities - tea ,coffee TV and ensuite bathroom. Food (evening meal and breakfast) we're excellent and reasonably priced too. Service was second to none and all staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
10
Ann
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are consistently described as clean and tidy; housekeeping appears reliable. One review noted mould high up near a shower.
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10
Nicole
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, clean, friendly service, easy parking. Full breakfast menu.
Comfortable, clean, friendly service, easy parking. Full breakfast menu.
8
Janice
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was excellent Room was clean and comfortable All staff very friendly
Breakfast was excellent Room was clean and comfortable All staff very friendly
10
Carol
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff and owner were very pleasant and helpful. V clean. Good shower. The weather was v hot snd there was a Fan in room. Yea making facility. Hair dryer. Good Wi-Fi. We had an excellent meal. Lovely setting. I can’t fault this hotel. I would go again.
The staff and owner were very pleasant and helpful. V clean. Good shower. The weather was v hot snd there was a Fan in room. Yea making facility. Hair dryer. Good Wi-Fi. We had an excellent meal. Lovely setting. I can’t fault this hotel. I would go again.
8
Jason
Dec 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean
Clean
10
rachel
Jan 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here instead of booking into a premium inn in the town and this did not disappoint. It was worth the extra drive just to eat. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room was clean and very comfy. The highlight was certainly the breakfast it was delicious and it set me up for the day ahead.
I stayed here instead of booking into a premium inn in the town and this did not disappoint. It was worth the extra drive just to eat. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room was clean and very comfy. The highlight was certainly the breakfast it was delicious and it set me up for the day ahead.
10
David
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
James
Nov 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely village pub, unfortunately the restaurant doesn’t open on Mondays which wasn’t mentioned on Expedia when I booked. However pub gave the option of ordering a takeaway which could be eaten in the pub, as it was I drove to nearby Oakham (4 miles) and had a nice meal. Staff all welcoming and enjoyed a nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Only downside was the shower wasn’t great and there was black mould gathering high up near the ceiling above the shower.
Lovely village pub, unfortunately the restaurant doesn’t open on Mondays which wasn’t mentioned on Expedia when I booked. However pub gave the option of ordering a takeaway which could be eaten in the pub, as it was I drove to nearby Oakham (4 miles) and had a nice meal. Staff all welcoming and enjoyed a nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Only downside was the shower wasn’t great and there was black mould gathering high up near the ceiling above the shower.
10
Kate
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A warm, friendly welcome in lovely surroundings with a restaurant and excellent food. Staff all friendly and helpful with no stress and all very accommodating. The room was pleasant and all wonderfully clean and well appointed with towels, hairdryer, water, hot drinks and biscuits.
A warm, friendly welcome in lovely surroundings with a restaurant and excellent food. Staff all friendly and helpful with no stress and all very accommodating. The room was pleasant and all wonderfully clean and well appointed with towels, hairdryer, water, hot drinks and biscuits.
10
Adam
Feb 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
David
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good food, clean and tidy room , very friendly staff and owners. Worth a visit.
Good food, clean and tidy room , very friendly staff and owners. Worth a visit.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, warm, and well furnished, and Wi-Fi worked well for at least one guest. Some report smaller rooms or beds, bar or road noise, heat in hot weather, and a weak shower.
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maxine
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely gorgeous find, the owner is welcoming & extremely hospitable. Room was outstanding would definitely recommend to eat here. Even made us a breakfast pack up. Only slight point was the noise but to be expected as we were above the bar … but don’t let that put you off. Superb stay highly recommended
Absolutely gorgeous find, the owner is welcoming & extremely hospitable. Room was outstanding would definitely recommend to eat here. Even made us a breakfast pack up. Only slight point was the noise but to be expected as we were above the bar … but don’t let that put you off. Superb stay highly recommended
10
Nicole
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, clean, friendly service, easy parking. Full breakfast menu.
Comfortable, clean, friendly service, easy parking. Full breakfast menu.
8
Janice
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was excellent Room was clean and comfortable All staff very friendly
Breakfast was excellent Room was clean and comfortable All staff very friendly
10
Chris
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed on a routine trip to Melton Mowbray. The White Lion was reasonably priced, warm and comfortable, with WiFi that worked well enough for me to work using Teams. The owners and their staff were friendly and helpful. The English breakfast was cooked to perfection and as it was included in the price just making it very good value. I travel every week, and it is nice to find a warm room as well as a warm welcome.
Stayed on a routine trip to Melton Mowbray. The White Lion was reasonably priced, warm and comfortable, with WiFi that worked well enough for me to work using Teams. The owners and their staff were friendly and helpful. The English breakfast was cooked to perfection and as it was included in the price just making it very good value. I travel every week, and it is nice to find a warm room as well as a warm welcome.
8
Diane
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was a good base for the surrounding area. It was very clean and the staff were lovely and helpful. I've given it 4 stars on facilities because our room was quite small and didn't have a lot of room to manoevre around. Also we didn't realise when we booked that the pub didn't do food on the Sunday or Monday evenings and the bar closed early too. Overall a pleasant stay.
The hotel was a good base for the surrounding area. It was very clean and the staff were lovely and helpful. I've given it 4 stars on facilities because our room was quite small and didn't have a lot of room to manoevre around. Also we didn't realise when we booked that the pub didn't do food on the Sunday or Monday evenings and the bar closed early too. Overall a pleasant stay.
8
J
Dec 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed our night Warm welcome lovely bar restaurant great dinner good breakfast selection Attentive staff Only problem the bed was smalll but bedroom warm clean etc
Stayed our night Warm welcome lovely bar restaurant great dinner good breakfast selection Attentive staff Only problem the bed was smalll but bedroom warm clean etc
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Valerie
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old fashioned pub with pretty hanging baskets . Our room was large and nicely furnished . The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on and the ensuite had a bath and shower which was fantastic . We couldn't fault the fish and chips that we had in their restaurant and there were 3 choices of real ale on handpump , which made us happy. Breakfast was served between 7.30 and 9.30 and was excellent. The only downside was the road noise in the morning , but we will be happy to return.
Lovely old fashioned pub with pretty hanging baskets . Our room was large and nicely furnished . The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on and the ensuite had a bath and shower which was fantastic . We couldn't fault the fish and chips that we had in their restaurant and there were 3 choices of real ale on handpump , which made us happy. Breakfast was served between 7.30 and 9.30 and was excellent. The only downside was the road noise in the morning , but we will be happy to return.
8
James
Nov 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely village pub, unfortunately the restaurant doesn’t open on Mondays which wasn’t mentioned on Expedia when I booked. However pub gave the option of ordering a takeaway which could be eaten in the pub, as it was I drove to nearby Oakham (4 miles) and had a nice meal. Staff all welcoming and enjoyed a nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Only downside was the shower wasn’t great and there was black mould gathering high up near the ceiling above the shower.
Lovely village pub, unfortunately the restaurant doesn’t open on Mondays which wasn’t mentioned on Expedia when I booked. However pub gave the option of ordering a takeaway which could be eaten in the pub, as it was I drove to nearby Oakham (4 miles) and had a nice meal. Staff all welcoming and enjoyed a nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Only downside was the shower wasn’t great and there was black mould gathering high up near the ceiling above the shower.
10
Chris
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chris the owner always makes you feel welcome. Dining in the pub is always a tasty experience, as is the selection of ales on the bar. Rooms are tasteful in good shape, and comfortable. Parking is easy, great value for money
Chris the owner always makes you feel welcome. Dining in the pub is always a tasty experience, as is the selection of ales on the bar. Rooms are tasteful in good shape, and comfortable. Parking is easy, great value for money
10
John
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay , only small issue was a very hot bedroom but small window opened which helped slightly . We stayed monday night so no food available but breakfast on tuesday was excellent. Would recommend and would stay again if in the area
Great stay , only small issue was a very hot bedroom but small window opened which helped slightly . We stayed monday night so no food available but breakfast on tuesday was excellent. Would recommend and would stay again if in the area
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Service
Service is frequently praised as welcoming, attentive, and accommodating from owners and staff. There is one report of a hostile welcome and rudeness at breakfast.
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Chris
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed on a routine trip to Melton Mowbray. The White Lion was reasonably priced, warm and comfortable, with WiFi that worked well enough for me to work using Teams. The owners and their staff were friendly and helpful. The English breakfast was cooked to perfection and as it was included in the price just making it very good value. I travel every week, and it is nice to find a warm room as well as a warm welcome.
Stayed on a routine trip to Melton Mowbray. The White Lion was reasonably priced, warm and comfortable, with WiFi that worked well enough for me to work using Teams. The owners and their staff were friendly and helpful. The English breakfast was cooked to perfection and as it was included in the price just making it very good value. I travel every week, and it is nice to find a warm room as well as a warm welcome.
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Victoria
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very hostile welcome will return to area but not accommodate. Very rude , looked down on you but quick to take your money and just not welcoming , felt it was an effort for them to be polite. Very dated room for what I paid considering where I stayed previously in comparison. Certainly not child friendly that’s a lie on the website and the breakfast lady was just rude.
Very hostile welcome will return to area but not accommodate. Very rude , looked down on you but quick to take your money and just not welcoming , felt it was an effort for them to be polite. Very dated room for what I paid considering where I stayed previously in comparison. Certainly not child friendly that’s a lie on the website and the breakfast lady was just rude.
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Bridget
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I like absolutely everything. Great hosts, nothing too much trouble. Clean, beautiful room quiet and spacious. Great food choice in the restaurant with very attentive staff.
I like absolutely everything. Great hosts, nothing too much trouble. Clean, beautiful room quiet and spacious. Great food choice in the restaurant with very attentive staff.
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Julia
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Raymond
Nov 8, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly, accommodating and nothing too much bother.
Friendly, accommodating and nothing too much bother.
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Michael
Oct 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent all round. It was very busy while we were there, always a good sign. Staff were very accommodating. The food was very good. We visit the area a number of times a year and this is where we will stay. Good value.
Excellent all round. It was very busy while we were there, always a good sign. Staff were very accommodating. The food was very good. We visit the area a number of times a year and this is where we will stay. Good value.
10
Chris
Jan 3, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything about The White Lion is perfect, the cosy feel, the food, the staff, the rooms and even the customers that attend just makes it a perfect place to visit and stay. Would recommend to the highest level
Everything about The White Lion is perfect, the cosy feel, the food, the staff, the rooms and even the customers that attend just makes it a perfect place to visit and stay. Would recommend to the highest level
10
Kate
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A warm, friendly welcome in lovely surroundings with a restaurant and excellent food. Staff all friendly and helpful with no stress and all very accommodating. The room was pleasant and all wonderfully clean and well appointed with towels, hairdryer, water, hot drinks and biscuits.
A warm, friendly welcome in lovely surroundings with a restaurant and excellent food. Staff all friendly and helpful with no stress and all very accommodating. The room was pleasant and all wonderfully clean and well appointed with towels, hairdryer, water, hot drinks and biscuits.
10
Gillian
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable stay with very welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast
Very comfortable stay with very welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast
10
Adam
Feb 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Location
Charming village setting that works as a good base for the area. One guest reported morning road noise.
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Richard
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed my nights stay after our day walking The Rutland Round. Everything was what i had hoped for, comfy bed, clean room, good beer and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the Chicken on mash with a leek and stilton sauce and veg.
Really enjoyed my nights stay after our day walking The Rutland Round. Everything was what i had hoped for, comfy bed, clean room, good beer and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the Chicken on mash with a leek and stilton sauce and veg.
10
Sam
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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A J
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A fab one night stay! Great food, lovely spacious room and gorgeous location next to the river. Staff were all friendly and welcoming.
A fab one night stay! Great food, lovely spacious room and gorgeous location next to the river. Staff were all friendly and welcoming.
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Diane
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was a good base for the surrounding area. It was very clean and the staff were lovely and helpful. I've given it 4 stars on facilities because our room was quite small and didn't have a lot of room to manoevre around. Also we didn't realise when we booked that the pub didn't do food on the Sunday or Monday evenings and the bar closed early too. Overall a pleasant stay.
The hotel was a good base for the surrounding area. It was very clean and the staff were lovely and helpful. I've given it 4 stars on facilities because our room was quite small and didn't have a lot of room to manoevre around. Also we didn't realise when we booked that the pub didn't do food on the Sunday or Monday evenings and the bar closed early too. Overall a pleasant stay.
10
Andrew
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful little village . Locals staff all very friendly. Food was lovely.
Beautiful little village . Locals staff all very friendly. Food was lovely.
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Valerie
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old fashioned pub with pretty hanging baskets . Our room was large and nicely furnished . The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on and the ensuite had a bath and shower which was fantastic . We couldn't fault the fish and chips that we had in their restaurant and there were 3 choices of real ale on handpump , which made us happy. Breakfast was served between 7.30 and 9.30 and was excellent. The only downside was the road noise in the morning , but we will be happy to return.
Lovely old fashioned pub with pretty hanging baskets . Our room was large and nicely furnished . The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on and the ensuite had a bath and shower which was fantastic . We couldn't fault the fish and chips that we had in their restaurant and there were 3 choices of real ale on handpump , which made us happy. Breakfast was served between 7.30 and 9.30 and was excellent. The only downside was the road noise in the morning , but we will be happy to return.
10
David
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub in delightful village. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Only slight negative was bed was a little creaky.
Lovely pub in delightful village. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Only slight negative was bed was a little creaky.
10
David
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a fabulous evening and night. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation a food very good overall. We were gloriously entertained throughout the evening by Chris and wonderful magic and card tricks. The location and village is charming and we were made welcome by locals. Overall a lovely time had
Had a fabulous evening and night. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation a food very good overall. We were gloriously entertained throughout the evening by Chris and wonderful magic and card tricks. The location and village is charming and we were made welcome by locals. Overall a lovely time had
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James
Nov 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely village pub, unfortunately the restaurant doesn’t open on Mondays which wasn’t mentioned on Expedia when I booked. However pub gave the option of ordering a takeaway which could be eaten in the pub, as it was I drove to nearby Oakham (4 miles) and had a nice meal. Staff all welcoming and enjoyed a nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Only downside was the shower wasn’t great and there was black mould gathering high up near the ceiling above the shower.
Lovely village pub, unfortunately the restaurant doesn’t open on Mondays which wasn’t mentioned on Expedia when I booked. However pub gave the option of ordering a takeaway which could be eaten in the pub, as it was I drove to nearby Oakham (4 miles) and had a nice meal. Staff all welcoming and enjoyed a nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Only downside was the shower wasn’t great and there was black mould gathering high up near the ceiling above the shower.
10
Ann
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Dining
Breakfast and evening meals receive strong praise, along with real ales. Note there is no evening food on Sundays and Mondays, and the bar may close early on those nights.
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Richard
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed my nights stay after our day walking The Rutland Round. Everything was what i had hoped for, comfy bed, clean room, good beer and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the Chicken on mash with a leek and stilton sauce and veg.
Really enjoyed my nights stay after our day walking The Rutland Round. Everything was what i had hoped for, comfy bed, clean room, good beer and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the Chicken on mash with a leek and stilton sauce and veg.
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Janice
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was excellent Room was clean and comfortable All staff very friendly
Breakfast was excellent Room was clean and comfortable All staff very friendly
10
Chris
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Greatest breakfast in England
Greatest breakfast in England
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Diane
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was a good base for the surrounding area. It was very clean and the staff were lovely and helpful. I've given it 4 stars on facilities because our room was quite small and didn't have a lot of room to manoevre around. Also we didn't realise when we booked that the pub didn't do food on the Sunday or Monday evenings and the bar closed early too. Overall a pleasant stay.
The hotel was a good base for the surrounding area. It was very clean and the staff were lovely and helpful. I've given it 4 stars on facilities because our room was quite small and didn't have a lot of room to manoevre around. Also we didn't realise when we booked that the pub didn't do food on the Sunday or Monday evenings and the bar closed early too. Overall a pleasant stay.
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Chris
Jan 3, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything about The White Lion is perfect, the cosy feel, the food, the staff, the rooms and even the customers that attend just makes it a perfect place to visit and stay. Would recommend to the highest level
Everything about The White Lion is perfect, the cosy feel, the food, the staff, the rooms and even the customers that attend just makes it a perfect place to visit and stay. Would recommend to the highest level
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Elizabeth
Apr 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent food
Excellent food
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Chris
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chris the owner always makes you feel welcome. Dining in the pub is always a tasty experience, as is the selection of ales on the bar. Rooms are tasteful in good shape, and comfortable. Parking is easy, great value for money
Chris the owner always makes you feel welcome. Dining in the pub is always a tasty experience, as is the selection of ales on the bar. Rooms are tasteful in good shape, and comfortable. Parking is easy, great value for money
10
Duncan
Dec 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay again. Welcoming stay with great food at breakfast and for evening
Great stay again. Welcoming stay with great food at breakfast and for evening
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Adam
Feb 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
John
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay , only small issue was a very hot bedroom but small window opened which helped slightly . We stayed monday night so no food available but breakfast on tuesday was excellent. Would recommend and would stay again if in the area
Great stay , only small issue was a very hot bedroom but small window opened which helped slightly . We stayed monday night so no food available but breakfast on tuesday was excellent. Would recommend and would stay again if in the area
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Lyle
Sep 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location, griendly staff.. enjoyed the football on the big TV for a special event
Lovely location, griendly staff.. enjoyed the football on the big TV for a special event
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Adam
Aug 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic little pub with rooms. The hosts are amazing
Fantastic little pub with rooms. The hosts are amazing
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Barry
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Been before, nice room, friendly staff and clientele. Good prices Delightful location
Been before, nice room, friendly staff and clientele. Good prices Delightful location
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Chris
Jun 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Always like staying here. Not sure if the breakfast menu has been revised, but I did appreciate the poached egg and salmon
Always like staying here. Not sure if the breakfast menu has been revised, but I did appreciate the poached egg and salmon
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John
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
FAQs about The White Lion Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is included, but specific serving hours are not provided.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Stapleford Park Golf Course and Rutland County Museum, approximately 4.9 miles from Oakham Castle and 5.6 miles from Burrough Hill Country Park.
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- 2026-10-28: 149.94112900924682USD
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- 2026-11-11: 159.18992959190368USD
- 2026-11-12: 153.68383397285461USD
- 2026-11-13: 162.42292289405822USD
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- 2026-11-16: 143.62575718040466USD
- 2026-11-17: 157.46056955070495USD
- 2026-11-18: 155.6417750844574USD
- 2026-11-19: 157.55239954071044USD
- 2026-11-20: 162.9070478829956USD
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- 2026-11-22: 144.0813562575531USD
- 2026-11-23: 142.7610771598053USD
- 2026-11-24: 151.13948914154054USD
- 2026-11-25: 152.29240149894716USD
- 2026-11-26: 168.5224730091095USD
- 2026-11-27: 174.9289272757721USD
- 2026-11-28: 174.94460888183593USD
- 2026-11-29: 149.88684652671813USD
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- 2026-12-01: 197.8005242351532USD
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- 2026-12-03: 155.2583487728119USD
- 2026-12-04: 179.40776726379394USD
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- 2026-12-07: 142.48598645061494USD
- 2026-12-08: 155.6417750844574USD
- 2026-12-09: 155.6278264402771USD
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- 2026-12-11: 168.19774653381347USD
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- 2026-12-14: 145.2349651976776USD
- 2026-12-15: 155.72652031852724USD
- 2026-12-16: 155.6278264402771USD
- 2026-12-17: 155.6278264402771USD
- 2026-12-18: 168.50736905700683USD
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- 2026-12-21: 142.3914295941162USD
- 2026-12-22: 158.90098368255616USD
- 2026-12-23: 155.34187073966982USD
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- 2026-12-26: 181.403187923584USD
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.
- 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
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