Reviews of The Angler, Oakham 4 stars
6 Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA, United Kingdom
#12 of 12 hotels in Oakham
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 85 hotel reviews
6.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.4
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Comfort
7.6
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.2
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Staff
8.2
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Value for money
7.5
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Marie
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“Good value for money and good location”- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit run down though clean
Central location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Kathleen
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
N/A
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Alang69
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0“great little pub which suited my partner and my needs. great value for money and would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
unfortunately there wasn't a breakfast option available but close enough to various cafes or a Wetherspoons to grab your own
great location. staff very helpful and friendly. great pub with good beers and food.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
David
United Kingdom13 reviews8.0“Just as I had hoped.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was very comfortable and warm, bar was friendly and served food. Staff were helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Simon
United Kingdom3 reviews6.0“A little disappointed”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed was too soft, shower not working properly, moved settee away from radiator and it was filthy underneath
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Mikayla
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Great location, catered for our needs”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was ideal right in the town centre and only a 10mintute walk from where we needed to be.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Jeffrey
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Enjoyed it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Heating
We arrived yust before the kitchen closed, but we're well treated and had excellent bar meals.Our room was very cold,due to an ill witting window (it's an old building. We complained, and extra heating was provided next day They don't do breakfast, which sorts us. Plenty of places around though. Enjoyed our stay.7
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Rebecca
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cleanliness wasn't really up to standard. The sheet on the double bed was dirty on one side and the toilet wasn't very clean.
Great location in a nice area. Good decor.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Patricia
France17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 10 nights
Breakfast not available but there is an excellent coffee shop next door which serves excellent breakfasts and more
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Philippa
United Kingdom26 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower was too hot, couldn't get it colder. Road noise was disturbing as only single glazed windows.
Large comfy bed. Parking on site.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Rosemary
United Kingdom19 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We have stayed there before and this time were disappointed that some little touches were missing - no tv remote, no milk for the tea and no water glasses
It was well situated in Oakham and the bed was really comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Grant
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Two beds put together was slightly uncomfortable. Fridge didnt work in the bedroom which wasn't the end of the world but i think if they supply it then it should work. Security door at the side of the building was basically an open door with the security pad wrenched off so potentially anyone could walk in and out of the building without any effort. Would have been nice to perhaps have a separate key for a different entrance if we're back after midnight or a code for the door we could enter would have made us feel a bit more secure. We found it quite noisy in the bedroom from the pub downstairs but again not a major issue because it had finished by midnight but perhaps they should have said prior to booking that the rooms experience noise from the pub directly beneath. Despite two emails prior to our stay for varying questions we received no response and were told the person who responds to emails wasn't there and that if it's sent through booking.com they can't receive them? Didn't quite understand that but there was a slight language barrier so maybe more of a communication issue than bad service. Incredibly bright light directly outside our window all night which felt like daylight despite the blackout blind. Breakfast would have been a nice option even if it was a continental pack in the room.
Good adequate facilities in our room. Good price Nice bar staff Nice bathroom although a little tired in places. Very clean
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Janice
United Kingdom15 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No staff in property overnight & we weren't advised of keypad number, but the night entrance door had been wedged open with some paper. Burglar alarm went off 3 times during our 2 night stay. This is a pub, not a 4 star hotel as advertised on booking.com!
Very central but nice & quiet at night. Friendly manager & staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
John
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0“Suited us for our needs”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
For us ,not too much to dislike.
Very warm welcome from Bennie when we arrived. The food we had for dinner was really tasty, and served promptly,and with a smile.Our room was very warm and the bed very comfortable.Tea and coffee provided,and the use of a kettle as well as coffee maker. Bar area and dining area a little cold, but it was very cold outside! All in all we enjoyed our stay, and would stay again.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Hazel
United Kingdom1 review8.0“The hotel was well situated for my short stay, clean and comfortable and very friendly staff. The evening meal was well”- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I would have preferred to have had my breakfast included.
I found the stairs a little difficult, but had assistance with my bags.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Paul
United Kingdom22 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great pub and great staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing I could fault was that the hotel which appears to be run separately but managed by the pub could do with ABIT more effort. The room was nice but remote was missing for TV and only 1 cup left in room although there were 2 of us staying. This was sorted by the staff which was great however took the edge of our stay. Little more attention needs to be put towards the little things such as the key code to access the hotel was hanging off the wall.
It's a great pub, reasonably priced and staff were great. Location for the centre of Oakham was great. Hotel connected to pub.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Gary
United Kingdom5 reviews6.0“Short but ok”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No tea bags in the room or tea spoons
Clean and tidy
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Mark
United Kingdom24 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Good location, not cleaned, was like they had just changed the sheets for the next guest, bin still full of rubbish”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not particularly clean, bin hadn’t been emptied, dusty on all surfaces, hair in the bathroom, bathroom was freezing cold as no heating. Not connected to pub either.
Location was great in the centre of Oakham
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Jeremy
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Very good value - would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and well maintained room. Would recommend to others
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Patricia
France17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a coffee maker in the room but a kettle would be useful.
Breakfast was not available in The Angler but easily sourced locally. Central location. Easy access to the town
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Lisa
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Good and excellent location with free parking”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast included which we knew and room clean but for 4 adults not very comfortable - sofa bed pillows had no covers and when open hard to reach bathroom.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Lolita
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location plus the restaurant
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Emma
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Lovely place and would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The steps into the property and the stairs were quite steep. Not a problem for us but may be difficult for people with limited mobility.
The staff were lovely. The room was small but comfortable and clean. Great location in the centre of town.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Carolyn
United Kingdom37 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Convenient location for a stay in Oakham”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It's a shame they don't offer breakfast. We appreciated having a parking space, but the one allocated to our room was tricky to get into.
It was a great location, with easy access to everywhere in Oakham. We liked the angle poise lamps on our bedside tables. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was very good, and was good value.
Stayed in November 2023
