The White Lion Inn sits in countryside surroundings with a charming garden and a playground that families appreciate. The property offers an on-site restaurant for meals, WiFi access in common areas, plus a bar and business center where travelers can relax or catch up on work.
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. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Oakham travel guide
38 Main Street, Whissendine, Oakham, England, LE15 7ET
What's nearby
Rutland Water Country Park
11 min drive - 9.7 km
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
11 min drive - 10.4 km
Stapleford Park Golf Course
8 min drive - 7.6 km
Oakham Castle
8 min drive - 8.1 km
Barnsdale Gardens
12 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Oakham Station
12 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
59 min drive
Restaurants
The Grainstore Brewery
8 min drive
Captain Noel Newton (Wetherspoon)
8 min drive
McDonald's
7 min drive
White Lion Inn
1 min walk
Old Buttercross
7 min drive
About this property
The White Lion Inn
Property highlights
A garden, a playground and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The White Lion Inn. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a billiards/pool table
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Family friendly
High chair
Playground
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
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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Smoke-free property
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
White Lion Inn Oakham
White Lion Oakham
The White Lion Inn Inn
The White Lion Inn Oakham
The White Lion Inn Inn Oakham
Frequently asked questions
Is The White Lion Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The White Lion Inn?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Lion Inn on 16 Mar 2026 start from RM485, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The White Lion Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The White Lion Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The White Lion Inn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The White Lion Inn located?
Situated in Oakham, this inn is within 6 miles (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 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
The White Lion Inn Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Brilliant stay and food. We had our dog with us and they could not have been more dog friendly. We had an evening meal and it was excellent, best cheesecake ever!! All staff were friendly and helpful, could not recommend this pub enough.